Barbra Streisand is an American singer, actress, songwriter, and filmmaker, born in 1942.
Streisand grew up in Brooklyn, New York, in a Jewish family that faced financial hardships after her father's death when she was just a year old.
Her career spans over six decades, during which she has won multiple prestigious awards, including an Academy Award and several Grammys.
Biography
Early Life
Barbra Joan Streisand was born on April 24, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York City, to Diana Ida and Emanuel Streisand. Her mother, a former soprano, and her father, a high school teacher, faced hardships after Emanuel's untimely death when Barbra was just a year old. Growing up in a Jewish family, Barbra often felt like an outcast, a sentiment that fueled her desire to succeed in the entertainment industry. Despite financial struggles, her mother encouraged her musical talents, which would later blossom into a remarkable career.
Career
Streisand's journey in show business began in her teenage years when she took various jobs to support herself while pursuing her dreams. Her big break came when she worked as an usher at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater, where she seized the opportunity to showcase her singing talent. Over the decades, she became a multi-talented artist, winning numerous accolades, including Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards. Her discography includes iconic albums such as "The Barbra Streisand Album," "People," and "Guilty," showcasing her versatility across genres like traditional pop, jazz, and disco. Streisand's mezzo-soprano voice has been described as peerless, with critics praising her unique vocal style and emotional delivery.
Personal Life
Streisand has been married twice, first to actor Elliott Gould, with whom she shares a son, Jason. Throughout her life, she has had high-profile relationships, including a romance with Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and a long-term relationship with hairdresser Jon Peters. Despite her fame, Streisand has remained grounded, often reflecting on her early struggles and the importance of her family. Her influence extends beyond music, as she is also recognized for her philanthropic efforts and advocacy for various causes, including women's rights and LGBTQ+ issues.
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Discography
Till I Loved You1988
- 1.The Places You Find Love5:07
- 2.On My Way to You3:43
- 3.Till I Loved You5:09
- 4.Love Light4:32
- 5.All I Ask of You4:02
- 6.You and Me for Always3:47
- 7.Why Let It Go?4:24
- 8.Two People3:39
- 9.What Were We Thinking Of4:27
- 10.Some Good Things Never Last4:17
- 11.One More Time Around3:43
The Broadway Album1985
- 1.Putting It Together4:18
- 2.If I Loved You2:36
- 3.Something's Coming2:54
- 4.Not While I'm Around3:27
- 5.Being Alive3:21
- 6.I Have Dreamed / We Kiss in a Shadow / Something Wonderful4:47
- 7.Send In the Clowns4:39
- 8.Pretty Women / The Ladies Who Lunch5:08
- 9.Can't Help Lovin' That Man3:28
- 10.I Loves You Porgy / Porgy, I's Your Woman Now (Bess, You Is My Woman)4:32
- 11.Somewhere4:51
Emotion1984
- 1.Emotion4:59
- 2.Make No Mistake, He’s Mine4:11
- 3.Time Machine4:56
- 4.Best I Could4:21
- 5.Left in the Dark7:13
- 6.Heart Don’t Change My Mind4:57
- 7.When I Dream4:31
- 8.You’re a Step in the Right Direction3:54
- 9.Clear Sailing3:56
- 10.Here We Are at Last3:23
Guilty1980
- 1.Guilty4:23
- 2.Woman in Love3:50
- 3.Run Wild4:06
- 4.Promises4:20
- 5.The Love Inside5:09
- 6.What Kind of Fool4:06
- 7.Life Story4:38
- 8.Never Give Up3:45
- 9.Make It Like a Memory7:29
Wet1979
- 1.Wet3:59
- 2.Come Rain or Come Shine4:47
- 3.Splish Splash4:18
- 4.On Rainy Afternoons3:11
- 5.After the Rain3:46
- 6.No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)8:24
- 7.Niagara3:33
- 8.I Ain’t Gonna Cry Tonight5:05
- 9.Kiss Me in the Rain4:20
Songbird1978
- 1.Tomorrow3:00
- 2.A Man I Loved4:03
- 3.I Don’t Break Easily3:56
- 4.Love Breakdown3:38
- 5.You Don’t Bring Me Flowers3:59
- 6.Honey Can I Put On Your Clothes5:28
- 7.One More Night3:13
- 8.Stay Away3:47
- 9.Deep in the Night3:12
- 10.Songbird3:45
Streisand Superman1977
- 1.Superman2:47
- 2.Don’t Believe What You Read3:36
- 3.Baby Me Baby4:25
- 4.I Found You Love3:49
- 5.Answer Me3:16
- 6.My Heart Belongs to Me3:20
- 7.Cabin Fever3:13
- 8.Love Comes From Unexpected Places4:08
- 9.New York State of Mind4:43
- 10.Lullaby for Myself3:15
Classical Barbra1976
- 1.Claude Debussy: Beau Soir2:42
- 2.Joseph Canteloube: Brezairola (from Songs of the Auvergne)3:47
- 3.Hugo Wolf: Verschwiegene Liebe2:57
- 4.Gabriel Fauré: Pavane (Vocalise)5:29
- 5.Gabriel Fauré: Après un rêve3:24
- 6.Carl Orff: In Trutina (from Carmina Burana)2:11
- 7.George Frideric Handel: Lascia ch’io pianga (from Rinaldo)3:37
- 8.Robert Schumann: Mondnacht3:56
- 9.George Frideric Handel: Dank sei Dir, Herr3:43
- 10.Claus Ogerman: I Loved You2:19
Lazy Afternoon1975
- 1.Lazy Afternoon3:49
- 2.My Father’s Song3:57
- 3.By the Way2:59
- 4.Shake Me, Wake Me (When It’s Over)2:56
- 5.I Never Had It So Good3:38
- 6.Letters That Cross in the Mail3:40
- 7.You and I4:16
- 8.Moanin’ Low4:27
- 9.A Child Is Born2:52
- 10.Widescreen4:02
ButterFly1974
- 1.Love in the Afternoon4:06
- 2.Guava Jelly3:19
- 3.Grandma’s Hands3:27
- 4.I Won’t Last a Day Without You4:16
- 5.Jubilation3:52
- 6.Simple Man3:03
- 7.Life on Mars3:13
- 8.Since I Don’t Have You2:52
- 9.Crying Time2:51
- 10.Let the Good Times Roll4:57
The Way We Were1974
- 1.Being at War With Each Other4:04
- 2.Something So Right4:28
- 3.The Best Thing You’ve Ever Done2:51
- 4.The Way We Were3:31
- 5.All in Love Is Fair3:52
- 6.What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?3:21
- 7.Summer Me, Winter Me2:57
- 8.Pieces of Dreams3:27
- 9.I’ve Never Been a Woman Before2:46
- 10.Medley: My Buddy / How About Me4:10
Barbra Streisand … and Other Musical Instruments1973
- 1.Piano Practicing2:28
- 2.I Got Rhythm1:24
- 3.Johnny One Note / One Note Samba3:40
- 4.Glad to Be Unhappy2:43
- 5.People1:52
- 6.Second Hand Rose0:16
- 7.Don’t Rain on My Parade3:42
- 8.Don’t Ever Leave Me0:42
- 9.Monologue0:46
- 10.By Myself1:55
- 11.Come Back to Me1:39
- 12.I Never Has Seen Snow5:07
- 13.Lied: Auf dem Wasser zu singen1:32
- 14.The World Is a Concerto / Make Your Own Kind of Music4:03
- 15.The Sweetest Sounds2:55
Stoney End1971
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Barbra Joan Streisand1971
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What About Today?1969
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A Christmas Album1967
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Simply Streisand1967
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Color Me Barbra1966
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Je m’appelle Barbra1966
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My Name Is Barbra1965
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My Name Is Barbra, Two…1965
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The Third Album1964
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People1964
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The Barbra Streisand Album1963
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The Second Barbra Streisand Album1963
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Label
- Record label
- Columbia Records
- Record label
- Decca
- Record label
- London Records
Achievements
- Award
- Crystal Award
- Award
- honorary doctor of Brandeis University
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Award
- National Medal of Arts
- Award
- Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
- Award
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- Award
- Grammy Legend Award
- Award
- MusiCares Person of the Year
- Award
- Daytime Emmy Award
- Award
- Academy Award for Best Actress
- Award
- Library of Congress Living Legend
- Award
- California Hall of Fame
- Award
- Presidential Medal of Freedom
- Award
- Kennedy Center Honors
- Award
- AFI Life Achievement Award
- Award
- Academy Award for Best Original Song
- Award
- Honorary Palme d'Or
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: B. Streizande, Barbara Joan Streisand, Barbara Streisand, Barbara Striesand, Streisand Barbra, バーブラ・ストライサンド
Barbara Joan "Barbra" Streisand is an American singer, actress, songwriter, and filmmaker. Over a career spanning more than six decades, Streisand's success in the entertainment industry has included Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards.
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