Customer Reviews

The Essential Barbra Streisand 3.0

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I agree with the first 2 reviews that this album is a rip-off by Sony BMG. I'm still a great big fan of Barbra (from Thailand), though. I agree that this album shouldn't have been released - it's been such an unfair move for Barbra. If Barbra can hear me, I want to tell her that she should have had as much control over Sony BMG as she'd had in the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. The only reason I'll buy this album is just to add it to my Streisand collection (to make it complete). Other than that, it's a real rip-off by Sony BMG. Nothing is worth buying.

Sony BMG should be ashamed of themselves for the money grubbing rats they are. No wonder why the music industry is in such a state of disarray. It's because they pull stuff like this. Discs one and two were already released on the previous Essentialcollection. At least that one had two unreleased tracks. Now they have come up with Essential 3.0. Only 9 cuts on the new third disc. All have been previously released.
Another attempt to take advantage of Streisand fans who must have everything their goddess puts out.
Hopefully, no one will buy this shameless attempt by Sony BMG and maybe they will learn their lesson.
They are sitting on tons of unreleased material that they could have released instead. But maybe they are saving that for Essential 4.0
A total diservice to Barbra and the fans that have supported her recording career 40 plus years.

Has it really come to this? Here is an example of Sony/BMG trying to fleece their customers by doing as little work as possible. A few years ago, they put together a stunning 2CD set representative of La Streisand's entire career. Now they repackage those SAME 2 DISCS with a third disc of (only 9!!!) songs, most of which don't constitute as a greatest hit. My advice is to stay far away from this one as you possibly can. Most retailers aren't even carrying this, so I'm hoping Sony/BMG will get the message and do away with these mindless re-packagings of what most people already have.

Shame on Sony and Barbra (she must have had some input into this joke of an album). Greed abounds. All previously released material released...and then released again...and yet again. I have lost a great deal of respect for Ms. Barbra. For those of you who think she had nothing to do with this, then why is it that she owns the rights to 3 of the 9 songs on disc three? And pls don't compare her to Tony Bennett...he doesn't charge $5,000 a ticket for his concerts. It seems our "Funny Girl" is now our "Money Girl". FYI, I have been a HUGE fan since 1963 and have bought every album on every format released.

Sony and Barbra Streisand had recycled everything on this "new" compilation.
The design is ugly. The picture is an over-and-over used picture now with a new orange and black look. All the songs included in the added CD # 3 are picked from several other albums (nothing unreleased) and most of the added songs are really un-essential tracks. "Evergreen" is in this compilation twice (in Disc 1 and 3). This is a masterpiece example of how to try to make money without any extra effort from the Studio, the record label and of course, the artist.

To buy this CD is a waste of time and money. I don't care keeping my Streisand collection without this compilation. It doesn't add any value to what I already have.

As some other reviewer said, if you are/were a fan of her, you can make yourself the extra CD, and save the money for the new CD she is recording with Diana Krall. Thank God next time there will be no recycling!

I have read the negative reviews. Don't listen to the negative reviews. The collection is great!

If someone where to own the previous "essential" collection, then they can pass on this one. The artwork and insert are great. The music is great. What is there to really complain about?

I own two Barbara Streisand "greatest hits" collections. I own this one, too. I feel this one covers Barbara's recording career very well. Having live performances included, though sparse, is a plus.

Barbara Streisand, is a great talent and this collection is worth purchasing.

I agree with all the comments concerning re-packaging a old product. I love Streisand and of course I looked quickly to see what was contained in this 3 CD set. In my large collection of CD's I have them all. No need to go out and purchase duplicates. I will make my own MP3 of my favorites and may I suggest all of you as well. Save your money.

This is out of the hands of both Babs, Marty (lifetime agent) and Columbia Records (exclusive record Co.). SONY is a pig to re re re release what has been out there 4ever and her fans already have... It might sell at the $DollarStore$...

Ok, let's get down to it. First of all I love Barbara Streisand and her music. But Sony is jerking us around. Here's what we need (short of owning every album she's ever made): A COMPLETE BOX SET OF ALL HER HIT SINGLES INCLUDING "SONG BIRD". AND I MEAN ALL OF HER SINGLES! THAT WOULD COVER A LOT OF TERRITORY AND GIVE US A GOOD CAREER SPANNING COLLECTION. END OF STORY!

While I would agree with many that record companies release to many of the same. I was looking for one cd that gave me most of the songs I loved from Barbara over the years and this did that. I don't go out and buy each cd, I wait untill there is a collection that contains many or more of the songs I do like and get that, saves me alot of money and I enjoy it greatly as it has all my favorites or most of them. I would agree that it is not one that should be bought if you are a collector as it does duplicate but it is great for someone like me who just wants the songs they want.One Dvd that I do have, and it is very enjoyable is The Voice concert done at her home way back in 86. It has great songs, her first public appearance after 20 years and it was fun and enjoyable but abit short, but still worthwhile as all proceeds go to her foundation that has over the years done alot of good.