Barbra Streisand

2022 - 4 - 24

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Barbra Streisand's Career Highlights (ETCanada.com)

One of the bestselling female recording artists of all-time, we're celebrating 80 years of Babs as Barbra Streisand turns 80 on April 24, 2022.

Streisand became the first woman to win a Golden Globe for Best Director with “Yentl” and it would take another 37 years until another woman took home the award (Chloe Zhao for 2020’s “Nomadland”). One of only four women to win the Best Actress Academy Award for her debut performance, Barbra also has the distinction of winning the only time when the Best Actress category has resulted in a tie between winners – Katharine Hepburn was also declared a winner for “The Lion In Winter”. In 1996 she collaborated with Bryan Adams for the Oscar-nominated duet “I Finally Found Someone” from “The Mirror Has Two Faces”, which became Babs’ first gold-certified single since 1981. Streisand made her first acting appearance in a film with an adaptation of her Broadway hit, Funny Girl. A critical and commercial success directed by the legendary William Wyler, Streisand took home the 1968 Best Actress Oscar for her performance. This left Barbra to pursue a nightclub gig, eventually leading her to star in the new musical comedy “I Can Get It For You Wholesale” opposite her eventual (ex) husband, Elliot Gould. Barbra Streisand’s first taste of applause came after a boyfriend convinced her to enter a talent contest at a gay nightclub in 1960.

10 incredible Barbra Streisand vocals to prove her genius (Far Out Magazine)

The 10 vocals presented in this list shows her growth, artistry and development as a singer, woman and most importantly, an artist.

In some ways, this is the hardest to critique, because it’s the most seasonal, and therefore the hardest to view outside the season it is so intrinsically associated with the festivities. The track makes her seem younger than she is, and allows her to return to a place of great youth in concert whenever she sings it live. This recording is notable for slowing down the pace of the song, putting emphasis on the words in question, as the feelings that cement the song are what lead to such a strong, committed vocal from the singer in question. The vocals come from a place of vulnerability and truth, as both singers sing from their past experiences to carve one of the more engaging vocals in their canon. Streisand makes her stamp on this song that has since gone on to become a favourite in the halls of the music theatres. Her pronunciation is a little stilted, but that’s not a reflection of her singing, gushing from the bottom of her gut to the highest strands of her vocal abilities. It’s the role of the bass to pump up the band. There’s a lot more depth and density to her work, not least in this duet with Neil Diamond, the man who penned the tune. In a career that has lasted decades, the vocalist has emerged as one of the most important artists of her generation. Deeply beautiful, and cut with great interest in the work itself, this is something that works well in her standing. This shimmering ballad showcases the singer covering the Bee Gees, and does so quite well, deviating from a purr to a roaring, boisterous vocal that surrounds the instruments that coast the voices, making it more intricate to listen to. She has never tied herself to one genre alone, and this list shows her versatility, vulnerability and valiance as a person of great composition and poise.

Happy Birthday, Barbra Streisand! Her Life in 27 Gorgeous Old ... (Vogue.com)

Streisand, of course, led the original production of Funny Girl from 1964 to 1965 (and an Oscar-winning film adaptation in 1968), forging a Fanny Brice so ...

Second of all, in a truly magnificent coincidence—or, very possibly, not a coincidence at all—it is the singer, actor, director, producer, et al. (In 2014, she broke a Billboard record.) For a certain kind of musical theater fan, today is a very special day.

Inside Barbra Streisand's Career And Personal Life At 80 Years Old (Closer Weekly)

EGOT winner Barbra Streisand is living her best life at 80 years old! Get details on the actress' career and personal life, here.

“More important than business.” “That’s more important now,” Barbra says. “Maybe it was in the DNA.”

Happy birthday, Barbra Streisand! A look back at the life of the ... (Longview News-Journal)

Singer, actress and filmmaker. Oscar winner, Tony recipient, great at the Grammys and excellent at the Emmys, there is no doubt that Barbra Streisand is the ...

Barbra Streisand's Cutest Family Moments with Her Grandkids (PEOPLE.com)

Barbra Streisand and husband James Brolin are proud grandparents of four: Trevor, Eden, Westlyn and Chapel. See the star's sweetest moments with her ...

Streisand couldn't hide her smile as she cuddled up to granddaughter Westlyn after enjoying a meal at a restaurant. Barbra Streisand with Her Granddaughter Westlyn Barbra Streisand with Her Granddaughter Westlyn

Things We Saw Today: National Treasure Barbra Streisand Turns 80! (The Mary Sue)

The iconic singer and EGOT winner has been blessing our earholes for almost six decades now – that's right six! So let's put on our fanciest vintage turbans, ...

– So let’s put on our fanciest vintage turbans, our winged eyeliner and belt “Don’t Rain On My Parade” at the top of our lungs! The iconic singer and EGOT winner has been blessing our earholes for almost six decades now – that’s right six!

Jennifer Aniston sends love to Barbra Streisand on her 80th birthday (The News International)

Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston has extended heartfelt greetings to singer Barbra Streisand on her 80th birthday, calling the musician her 'inspiration'.

The Jen’s post also included several pictures from one of her photoshoots she had done to pay homage to Barbra by recreating her look in 2020. Taking to Instagram, the Friends star shared a few vintage images of Barbra with a sweet birthday note. Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston has extended heartfelt greetings to singer Barbra Streisand on her 80th birthday, calling the musician her ‘inspiration’.

Jennifer Aniston calls Barbra Streisand her 'inspiration' (ThePrint)

Washington [US], April 25 (ANI): On the occasion of Barbra Streisand's 80th birthday, actor Jennifer Aniston extended her heartfelt greetings to the ...

Jennifer’s birthday wish to Barbra garnered a lot of likes and comments from the fans. “Happy birthday to this inspiring and sensational woman who gives us strength and courage,” another one wrote. She also shared several pictures from one of her photoshoots she had done in 2020, in which she paid homage to Barbra by recreating her look.

Jennifer Aniston pays tribute to Barbra Streisand; fans ask her to do ... (Republic World)

As Barbra Streisand rang into her 80th birthday, Jennifer Aniston paid a heartfelt tribute via social media. Fans asked her to play the singer in her ...

The actor's fans and friends were seemingly stunned by the pictures as she looked unrecognisable in the second and fourth pictures. Barbra is among the few performers with Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards in her name. Taking to her Instagram handle, Jennifer Aniston shared a series of pictures to pay her heartfelt tribute to Barbra Streisand. The actor followed a pattern of uploading pictures as she first shared a monochrome photo of the legendary singer and then a photo of herself from a 2020 shoot when she recreated Barbra's look to pay her homage.

Jennifer Aniston stuns fans with uncanny Barbra Streisand resemblance as she celebrates the icon's 80th birthday (woman&home)

In a series of photos posted online in homage to Barbra Streisand on her birthday, Jennifer all but transformed into the legendary singer. The resemblance was so uncanny fans were flocking to the comments insisting Jennifer must portray the Funny Girl ...

The photos were taken from a previous shoot of Jennifer’s for Harpers Bazaar magazine. Posting four photos in total—two of Barbra and two of herself—Jennifer recreated both looks flawlessly. In a series of photos posted online in homage to Barbra Streisand on her birthday, Jennifer all but transformed into the legendary singer.

Jennifer Aniston stuns with uncanny Barbra Streisand resemblance ... (woman&home)

Jennifer Aniston stuns fans with likeness to Barbra Streisand as the Friends actress posts a series of photos celebrating the Funny Girl icon's 80th ...

'The Good Girl' Star Jennifer Aniston Calls Barbra Streisand 'Her ... (TheTealMango)

Jennifer Aniston calls Hollywood's legendary singer and actress Barbra Streisand her inspiration. Tap to know more.

Barbra began her career by performing at nightclubs and Broadway theaters in the early 1960s. Her album was a smashing hit among the audiences as well as critics, it also received the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. She posted a series of pictures of the legend with a beautiful heartfelt caption.

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