Steven Brinberg Is Simply Barbra (1999 Studio Cast) [Cast Recording]

Steven Brinberg | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 14, 1999)
• Original Release Date: September 14, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Cast Recording
• Label: Jay Records
• ASIN: B00001QGUC
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #291,276 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Sadie Sadie/I Do! I Do!

2. Back in London

3. Love is Only Love

4. We Love You, Barbra!

5. Farm Sequence

6. The Tour

7. Close To You

8. A Telephone Call

9. Funny Girl

10. James Brolin and I

11. If I Were a Bell

12. Niagara

13. Julie, Julie and Others

14. Back to the Past

15. What Did I Have That I Don't Have?

16. Sing a Song

17. Evergreen

18. Elaine, Pati and Faye

19. My Man

20. The Pioneer Album

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Brilliant, March 24, 2000

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A. N. F. Friederich "Mind Open - Engage!" (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Steven Brinberg Is Simply Barbra (1999 Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

I must confess to one enormous advantage - I have seen the show. That said, I had listened to the disc beforehand and was amazed at the tonal likeness to the other (much more expensive in person) Barbra. At times, it's hard to disbelieve - such songs as "Evergreen" and "People" are delivered with all the clarity and feeling that makes you fell you really are listening to Barbra singing. At other times, especially during monologues, you realise that this is not quite the real Mrs James Brolin. These are word's we've longed to hear from Barbra - funny, even bitchy but always affectionate. "The Pioneer Album" is an eight minute "preview" of an album that has been 17 years in the making and isn't "perfect yet". Here's a medley of songs Barbra always sings, and some she never would... honestly, you just have to hear it. Likewise, the amazing rendition of "You Don't Bring Me Flowers". Brinberg doesn't attempt to impersonate Barbra Streisand - he "channels" her. If that sounds "Nuts", you better get ready to change the way you listen! Complaints? Well, there are some visuals that the audience loved and you'll have to guess. It would have been better as a DVD, but then so would a lot of live albums. If you love Barbra Streisand, take away the orchestra (just a piano will do), take away the schmaltzy monos and use chutzpah, and enjoy Simply Barbra.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Steven as "Simply Barbra" is the best! ...., August 11, 2000

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J. Russell "motorpsiclist" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Steven Brinberg Is Simply Barbra (1999 Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

Even Marvin Hamlisch (with whom Steven will soon have performed twice!) raves about Steven's uncanny ability to accurately impersonate Barbra Streisand! I have the privilege of being Steven's friend and soon to be brother-in-law, and so I get an inside view of the man and his show. He is truly an amazing talent! Many people may not realize that Steven does not lip-sync his performances, but actually accurately performs an amazing impression of Barbra in his own voice! The album is terrific, and captures much of the nuance of the live performance, but believe me, check Steven's web site for his tour schedule and catch him live! It's a performance you'll both enjoy and talk about for some time to come!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very pleasant tribute! Don't miss it., January 23, 2000

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This review is from: Steven Brinberg Is Simply Barbra (1999 Studio Cast) (Audio CD)

I am very impressed. I only wish this were a video so I could see what caused all the audience laughter. He is an excellent impressionist and I simply loved it! A great sense of humor mixed with a real love for the one & only Barbra. A USA tour would be nice. AAA+++