2024 the best gift by barbra streisand review

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On February 25, 1963, Columbia Records released The Barbra Streisand Album. The first song was “Cry Me a River,” and with that a star was born. Barbra Joan Streisand had a zany personality backed by a talent that Stephen Sondheim once described as “one of the two or three best voices in the world of singing songs,” adding “It’s not just her voice but her intensity, her passion and control.” Harold Arlen, another of her favorite composers, commented, ”This young lady . . . has a stunning future.” With all-male rock groups like the Beatles, the Beach Boys, and the Four Seasons ruling the charts, no one expected a twenty-year-old female singer from Brooklyn to not just hit No. 1, but repeat that accomplishment every decade that followed all the way to the next millennium and become the best-selling female recording artist of all time. Now, for the first time ever, comes the definitive book on the extensive recording career of this towering cultural icon, the Funny Girl considered by many to be the most talented singer of her generation. Barbra Streisand: The Albums | The Singles | The Music takes readers on a journey through every album, soundtrack, and single Streisand has released

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fayetteville Mafia Press (April 24, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 194902444X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1949024449
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.75 x 0.9 x 11.25 inches
Reviewer: Steven J. Froias Jr.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautiful and insightful
Review: This fantastic book is a great big treat. It details all of Barbra Streisand's recordings over an astounding six+ decade career with summaries, anecdotes, and insight. I'm reading it decade by decade so I can spin the CDs along the way. Great job by the author, Matt Howe - his text is terrific, and the generous selection of images is a visual bonanza. It's that rare coffee table-sized book that's actually a terrific read, too. I look forward to making my way through its 300+ pages, and then referring back to it often when in the mood to experience something wonderful - Streisand's voice and this fitting tribute to it.

Reviewer: David Hopkins
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very comprehensive analysis of all of Streisand's music
Review: Of course I love any kind of Streisand memorabilia. This is a great book that goes over all of Streisand's recordings including some of her "lost" singles which have never appeared on an album. Gives reviews and all kinds of fun information. For its cost...it is a great companion to Streisand's new autobiography....I would highly recommend this book for the fans.

Reviewer: John Gardner
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: For Every Barbra Fan!
Review: Wonderful background on every song Barbra sang over the years. Beautiful pictures and content!

Reviewer: Kirwan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The Sweetest Sounds I’ll Ever Hear
Review: Matt Howe has created a masterful, thoughtful and insightful look at Barbra Streisand’s legendary music career. Matt and his team (a work of this research magnitude isn’t accomplished by only one person) gives us details, little known facts and appreciation for the actress who sings. I’ve been a fan of Barbra since I was 11 watching the first tv special, My Name is Barbra, (I’m now 70) and was mesmerized by the girl singing she wanted much more. I’ve been a regular reader of Barbra-Archives since the site was created. Barbra has been the soundtrack of my life and as you read the book, be sure to have the CDs at your fingertips so you can enjoy the journey again. Bravo to Matt for his dedication, loving and warm tribute. If you are a long term fan, this is a must have. If you are just now discovering Barbra, this book chronicles how, starting here and starting now, her music will make you dance.

Reviewer: Geoffrey Eichhorn
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: An in-depth beautiful book
Review: I am well aware of Matt Howe’s passion for Streisand, and his artful detailed writing, from his website. This book goes far beyond! Matt has annotated the music of Streisand with such fine insight - every page is a delight! As a long-time Streisand fan I am thrilled with this beautifully written and gorgeously designed book!

Reviewer: pkfinn
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great overview
Review: The author knows his stuff! I'm an avid fan--for 40+ years--and I still learned a lot. Full of great photos and information. The quality of the book (made in China) seems a little cheap (I fear it will fall apart if handled too much)----but the content is fantastic! Highly recommended.

Reviewer: joanne mohline
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great for Barbra Fans
Review: What a beautiful book and filled with lesser known tidbits about Barbra and her music!This book makes a wonderful addition to anyone who already has books about Barbra as it provides different information. Highly recommend it!

Reviewer: Devoider
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love the Barbra
Review: Great book about a life time of work, nice quality physically, great coloring. Was a gift for my mother, she loves it.A must for big fans of Barbra!

Reviewer: Sergio Assunçao
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Livro belíssimo. Muito bem diagramação. Excelente qualidade das fotos e informações precisas sobre a discografia dessa que é considerada uma das maiores vozes do século XX.

Reviewer: Charles Yves Fournier
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Exceptional book by Matt Howe. An exhaustive research underwent to offer amazing facts about Barbra's work. Matt also offers his opinion of every song in each of her albums. Every recording is listed and up-to-date as of 2023. Matt' work supersedes any previous books on Barbra's discography. This scholarly works is highly recommended.

Reviewer: Reiner Debernitz
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Was für tolle InfosLeider für diesen Preis nicht verschweißt

Reviewer: mr.stuart russel
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: One amazing collection of Barbra photographs and information..superb

Reviewer: Ana Herrera
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: El libro está editado con una calidad magnífica. Es una recopilación actualizada de toda la discografía de Barbra Streisand, de forma ordenada y con alguna que otra curiosidad en lo que respecta a las sesiones de grabación como ediciones de los albums.Una publicación que entusiasmará tanto a los fans de siempre como a aquellos que han empezado a conocer la brillante trayectoria de esta cantante. ¡Un buen trabajo!