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Barbra Streisand – What About Today (used)
Barbra Streisand – What About Today (used)
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"What About Today?" is the eleventh studio album by Barbra Streisand, released in
July 1969.
Key Information:
- Significance: This album represented a shift for Streisand, as it was her first attempt to record contemporary pop songs. She covered songs by prominent contemporary songwriters of the era, such as The Beatles, Paul Simon, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Jimmy Webb.
- Producer: Wally Gold produced the album.
- Dedication: The album was dedicated to "the young people who push against indifference, shout down mediocrity, demand a better future, and who write and sing the songs of today".
- Musical Style: The album is primarily pop, with elements of vocal and easy listening.
- Commercial Performance: The album was not as commercially successful as some of Streisand's previous releases. It peaked at number 31 on the Billboard 200 chart and remained on the chart for 17 weeks. It is one of the few Streisand studio albums that did not receive gold or platinum certification.
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Singles: Several singles were released from the album, including:
- "The Morning After" / "Where Is the Wonder?" (released April 1968)
- "Frank Mills" / "Punky's Dilemma" (released February 1969)
- "Little Tin Soldier" / "Honey Pie" (released July 1969)
- Critical Reception: The album received mixed reviews. Some critics found it to be an unsuccessful attempt at contemporary music, while others praised Streisand's vocals and unique interpretations.
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Tracklist: The album includes 11 songs. Some notable tracks are:
- "What About Today?"
- "Ask Yourself Why"
- "Honey Pie"
- "Punky's Dilemma"
- "Until It's Time for You to Go"
- "Little Tin Soldier"
- "With a Little Help from My Friends"
- "Alfie"
- "The Morning After"
- "Goodnight"
- Re-release: In 1993, the album was re-released as part of the "Barbra Streisand Collection" on CD.
"What About Today?" represents an interesting moment in Barbra Streisand's career as she explored new musical territory by interpreting the works of popular contemporary songwriters.
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