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What Matters Most - Barbra Streisand Sings The Lyrics of Alan And Marilyn Bergman (Deluxe Edition) (2 CDs)

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listen  6. So Many StarsBarbra Streisand 4:29$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  7. The Same Hello, The Same GoodbyeBarbra Streisand 4:11$1.29  Buy MP3 
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listen  9. I'll Never Say GoodbyeBarbra Streisand 4:08$1.29  Buy MP3 
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listen  2. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?Barbra Streisand 3:19$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  3. You Don't Bring Me Flowers (Duet With Neil Diamond)Barbra Streisand duet with Neil Diamond 3:24$1.29  Buy MP3 
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listen  6. The IslandBarbra Streisand 4:35$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  7. The Summer KnowsBarbra Streisand 3:40$1.29  Buy MP3 
listen  8. How Do You Keep The Music Playing?Barbra Streisand 5:09$1.29  Buy MP3 
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  • Audio CD (August 23, 2011)
  • Original Release Date: 2011
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Label: Columbia
  • ASIN: B0058A119G
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (187 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,451 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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The incomparable Barbra Streisand"s long-cherished desire to release an album of music with lyrics exclusively written by her collaborators and friends, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, is achieved on What Matters Most- Barbra Streisand Sings the Lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman.

The new album, which Streisand personally produced, is comprised of ten Bergman songs which Streisand has never previously recorded. Included in the set are the Academy Award winning songs "The Windmill of your Mind" (from the 1968 film The Thomas Crown Affair); "So Many Stars" (originally a hit song for Sergio Mendes & Brazil '66); "Nice 'n' Easy" (popularized by Frank Sinatra); and "That Face" (first recorded by Fred Astaire) . The CD is packaged in a jewel box with a 24-page color booklet.

Reflecting on her long-held desire to devote an entire album to the amazingly varied and consistently inspired music of the Bergmans, Streisand noted, "Alan and Marilyn Bergman have a remarkable gift for expressing affairs of the heart."
The affection and respect between lyricists and artist is quite wonderful. "When we write a song, we hear Barbra," said lyricists Alan and Marilyn Bergman. "She makes the connection from the heart to the mind, and it emerges through her voice."
Deluxe edition includes a second CD featuring ten previously released performances of Barbra singing the lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman including "The Way We Were", "You Don't Bring Me Flowers", "Papa Can You Hear Me?" and "Pieces of Dreams".

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"What Matters Most" is heartbreaking, really - the song, the vocal, the words... truly beautiful. Victor Vail  |  60 reviewers made a similar statement
This is one of the albums you can listen too over and over again and get goosebumps every time. D. Krajcar  |  41 reviewers made a similar statement
Any true fan of Barbra Streisand's would love this album. C. Finn  |  26 reviewers made a similar statement
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66 of 72 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Songs By A Classic Singer August 23, 2011
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Barbra Streisand is one of the most successful entertainers of our time. She has won 2 Academy Awards, 8 Grammy Awards, 4 Emmy Awards, a Special Tony Award, an American Film Institute Award and a Peabody Award. Also, she is the best selling female artist on the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) list and the only female in the top 10. Plus has had 31 albums reach Billboard's top ten. She is also the only artist to ever achieve number 1 albums in 5 different decades. Quite impressive, and now she is back with the follow up to 2009's "Love is the Answer." "What Matter's Most" is Streisand's 33rd studio album and she hasn't missed a beat! This two disc set is a collection of songs by Alan and Marilyn Bergman (whom she won Academy Awards with for "Yentl" and "The Way We Were"). Produced by Streisand herself, disc 1 contains Bergman songs she has never before recorded. Disc 2 (on the Deluxe Edition only) is a set of previously recorded songs. Included with a colorful 24 page booklet, Streisand proves yet again she is an extremely talented singer.

"Windmills Of My Mind" (from 1968's "The Thomas Crown Affair") is the opening track and Streisand sounds beautiful, elegant, and as smooth as honey. She hits every note perfectly and shows the dynamic range that made her famous. Another highlight is "Nice n Easy," a song made classic by Frank Sinatra in which she sounds absolutely splendid. Sinatra sang it as a song about falling in love. Streisand's version is a song of seduction; of making love from a woman's point of view. "Alone in the World" is a love song, and this is what she does best. Sounding pure, vibrant yet subtle, the sound is simply amazing. A trumpet solo by Chris Botti adds texture and contributes wonderfully to the sound.
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST WORK IN TEN YEARS August 27, 2011
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Shes back and sounds better than ever!! For those who keep saying they enjoyed her earlier style, um get with the times, shes 69 and do you really expect her to still sound that way and do the same thing??
This is her best album in almost ten years and blows Love Is the Answer out of the water. This work really reminds me of A Love Like Ours, but a little more upbeat in a way. This is very jazzy, calming, lush, evoking, sexy. Her voice is in amazing condition and you would never know her age by listening. Sure some notes are bit deeper than they once were, but she still has it and there are high octaves here that soar that were missing from 2009's Love is the Answer. This is sweeping, cinema epic, and you can tell the care and research that went into getting this just right. This album also reminds me a little bit of Christmas Memories in its vocal style. Yes you dont go driving down the road cranking up the base expecting a dance beat album for goodness sakes, this is pure classic Streisand that makes you feel and reflect and wonder. I think I read another review on here that said this album reminds the person again why they are a fan, and that is the best way to sum it up. Congratulations Barbra, you have brought it home and then some! Oh and Windmills On My Mind, was never a fan of that song, but wow she owns it now. It just takes you away. More than ten songs would have been nice, but I see why she did it this way. It keeps it cozy and compact, plus the bonus disc of her older songs is a great combo package with the new.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One To Own September 8, 2011
Format:Audio CD
I'm not a die-hard Streisand fan. I love lots of what she's done, and actually always like her in her movies. But, her albums for me, well, some I really like and others, mehh, not so much. I have to admit that I have always respected her willingness to change, expand, grow, and try new things. I also know for most of us, we want our artists to stay in exactly the place we found them and fell in love with them; it's a real push-pull.

Lots of her albums, I've given away. I just wasn't in love with them; some of her music has been too over the top for me. But this one? This one is just wonderful. It's a testament to her gift and her vision. She loves these songs and it shows in each track. I love the sublime tempos, the quality and depth of her voice, the arrangements, and the Bergmans are exceptionally complex writers that make their songs worth repeated hearings. All of it comes together to make a collection worth owning. And, for those who may like her earlier works more, it does remind me of the velvet tones she is obviously able to still produce.

The world is so hectic and harsh these days...what a gift to have something that you can wrap yourself in like your favorite blanket.

Thank you for this collection. It is silky, soft, satisfying, sultry, and superb.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Good solid performances - sabotaged by the strings August 29, 2011
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OK.. After reading how this is either the best album ever recorded by Barbra Streisand - or it's the worst.. I figure it's time I toss my 2 cents into the ring as well.

Without question, the girl can still sing. Those who say "time for Barbra to give it up" are wrong. Her voice is still impressive - as is her interpretive style. Streisand remains an incredible talent. There are many fine performances on this CD - some are truly outstanding. But, I also have to agree that the CD becomes... well... boring. I find this disturbing, too. What with the great vocals on this CD, why should it be boring? I don't believe it's because all the songs are ballads (even the uptempo songs are "slow") - case in point? Ella Fitzgerald's "Take Love Easy" album (also recorded late in her career - as is this one, for Barbra). Ella's album is 10 ballads in a row - but never boring. I think that's partly because it's done simply: voice & guitar. That simple. You get drawn into what Ella's doing - and you can hear the fun she's having, singing - even ballads, she's having fun.

With Streisand's new CD, we've got some extraordinary tracks. "Windmills of Your Mind" is stunning. "What Matters Most" is heartbreaking, really - the song, the vocal, the words... truly beautiful. BUT... there are other songs that I feel Streisand was sabotaged... and sabotaged by the string arrangements. "Alone in the World" for instance... What an amazing song, and what a terrific vocal Streisand gives us. But, then... here come the strings. Once you happen to focus on the strings playing, you hear them every step of the way... They never shut up - cluttering the background with so many unnecessary flourishes, you just want to make them stop!
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5.0 out of 5 stars love Barbara Streisand
Great songs on the 2 CD. Totally enjoyable. Only Barbara Streisand can give these songs justice and the right feel.
Published 6 days ago by Norma Jean Richards
3.0 out of 5 stars A little disappointed
I am a fan of both Ms. Streisand and the Bergman's, so was kind of disappointed with this particular album. Perhaps I expected too much. Read more
Published 11 days ago by C. Wheeler
5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD by Barbra
This album is terrific in the choice of songs as well as the arrangements. Barbra's voice to me is phenomenal when she sings ballads and songs like "Don't Rain on My... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Harlene L. Mehr
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
Great! This is a great album. Barbara is at her best for sure. I look forward to her next release.
Published 2 months ago by Theotius T. Blake
5.0 out of 5 stars Ohhh Barbra
I love the CD. Her music is unbelievable. She sings like an angel. I am so happy I ordered the CD instead of just buying on itunes. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Robin Gillespie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great words and music
Barbra does justice to every note, every word. Alan and Marylin Bergman may not be household names like Cole Porter but their work is superb and memorable.
Published 3 months ago by John Krish
5.0 out of 5 stars Barbra Streisand
I have love listening to Barbra Streisand sing for years. Her voice and the length that she can hold a note is truly gifted. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Small Feet in Sugarwater
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the BEST from Streisand.
Great CD!!!!!!!! Received it promptly and the CD was in great condition.
This is a 2 CD unit with all the songs you have heard and some you have not heard.
Published 3 months ago by Tom Gouzoules
5.0 out of 5 stars La Streisand still has it!
Great album to add to your collection if you re a Streisand fan. You can't miss with the Bergman lyrics and music. Bonus cd is also nice addition to any collection.
Published 4 months ago by Michael Boyd
5.0 out of 5 stars Content is better than the cover picture
Who picked out that picture on the cover of the CD? Well it lists Barbra as the producer so I guess it was her final decision. Read more
Published 4 months ago by W. Soule
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Barbra Streisand's new CD
I think the cover is a joke. I was waiting for Amazon to update the cover, but then I saw on her website that this is indeed the official cover. It looks like some amateur pre concert picture. But I'm sure Barbra's incredible vocals will make up for it.
Aug 19, 2011 by E. Myburgh |  See all 69 posts
Congratulations Barbra
Yes. . .she's still got it, if by "it" you mean the ability to produce yet another disastrous MISFIRE.

Her career is over.
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Credit Where Credit is Due
Is this really the cover art? Looks like a bootleg ...
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