Drummer reacts to "The Way We Were" & "You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore" by Barbra Streisand

[@lakephillip]

Barbra Streisand is the World's Greatest Star.

[@victoriagrove5344]

Barbra Streisand is the best singer ever ❤❤❤

[@michaelasay8587]

Karen Carpenter is better!!

[@mickell241]

i have heard barbra's sister sing also. they sound exactly alike. amazing

[@realbser1956]

Two great songs by my fellow Brooklynites. 😊

[@L33Reacts]

I’m glad y’all let me in on that… now that I know I hear the Brooklyn but I wasn’t listening for it so I was confused lol

[@lindafletcher1628]

Barbra singing Evergreen with Kris Kristopherson is well worth viewing

[@DreamJeanne1111]

The Way We Were was beautiful and poignant movie starring Barbara Streisand and Robert Redford, released in 1973. The title song became a hit on the radio. I highly recommend you check out the movie. Two excellent actors in their prime. An intelligent, romantic drama. Not sappy at all. I had not seen that performance before. But Barbara Streisand is the epitome of elegance. If you want to see more of her stage presence, I recommend the movie Funny Girl. Thank you. That was a great reaction and a great performance by Barbara that I had not seen before.

[@kidpoker007]

She's an ICON

[@wouterdemuyt1013]

She's from Brooklyn (Flatbush). As was Neil. They were in the same school, but didn't know each other then. Barbra had such a great stage persona, but always suffered from stage fright. She didn't perform for years.

[@ShiverHinge]

Her activism, and her music, and all her films are fantastic!

[@johncampbell756]

Barbra is the definition of a legend. She was one of the first EGOT winners. Emmy, Grsmmy, and a Tony. Awards and nominations: Award/Wins/Nominations Academy Awards/2/5 Primetime Emmy Awards/4/9 Golden Globe Awards/9/19 Grammy Awards/10/47 Tony Awards/1/3

[@user-bu8rz5ef3i]

Billboard and Billboard 200 named her the greatest solo artist OF ALL TIME. She’s insanely gifted.

[@richardherdman2121]

Indeed. And that's primarily based on Barbra having the most top 10 albums of any solo artist in the history of the Billboard 200 - 34 over the last 6 decades. Which is also 2nd among all recording artists (solo, duo or group), behind only the Rolling Stones, who have 38. Longevity in the music biz is rare enough to begin with, but to maintain success at such a high level by consistently charting in the top 10 on the music industry's premier album chart decade after decade...that's just crazy good. But as you say, Barbra is insanely gifted, so her fan-base is one of the most loyal in the history of the industry.

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

She was always making self- conscious jokes about her looks so it's lovely you mentioned her eyes

[@L33Reacts]

She really does have beautiful eyes! And a beautiful voice.

[@hannejeppesen1809]

People use to wonder why she didn't have a nosejob, but she refused, and many admired her for it. She made the best of what she had.

[@JoeCruz-hs2yt]

​@@L33ReactsBarbara Streisand has a brooklyn accent she's a new yorker jewish woman with a power voice my top 5 female singer of all- time !

[@paulaw4854]

Neil Diamond is also an icon!

[@gilevin100]

Barbara's a legend...singer...actress.... director....another diamond in the sky for you..

[@bruw5640]

Both of these songs hit number one on the Billboard chart.

[@vincentjacovino9097]

I subscribed to your channel because I am a huge Frank Zappa and Pink Floyd fan. BUT BARBRA STREISAND IS THE GREATEST VOICE OF ALL TIME. Thank you for reminding me.

[@scottyhotty1003]

Her voice just simply stated is Phenomenal ❤

[@deborahdennehy9937]

Such a GEM!! Her singing is just one of a kind. Listening to both Barbra & Neil Diamond is so very beautiful. xx

[@wentibbetts7833]

"Evergreen" with Kris Kristofferson is lovely. She holds her notes forever!!!!! Love Barbra!! 💖

[@mikerichards67]

Man Lee Barbra and Roy on the same day,generational voices. And for a bonus we get Neil Diamond,great day for your followers.

[@corawheeler9355]

Two beautiful songs. Thank you Joel

[@Moz1011]

Barbra and Neil together are amazing.

[@martinegauthier9081]

Wow Lee, you never cease to amaze with the wide variety of material you react to! Thank you for being so open!!!

[@michaelasay8587]

He doesn't do Karen Carpenter!!

[@martinegauthier9081]

@@michaelasay8587 Actually, he has! See his Karen Carpenter drum solo video and other Carpenters stuff.

[@garyrausch1184]

It must be remembered that Barbara Streisand was a Broadway stage actress singer, she had to be able to belt out a song. No microphones on Broadway when she started.

[@hannejeppesen1809]

The song "The way we were" is from the movie of the same name. She plays a Jewish young women, very liberal and involved in politics. Then she meets Robert Redford who is a wasp, she falls in love with him, and eventually he falls in love with her and they marry. He becomes a very successful Hollywood playwriter, and eventually their differences are too much, she is too intense for him and the divorce. It is a good movie I highly recommond it.

[@johnandrews3151]

Neil Diamond/Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show😮😊Late 60's Gold!

[@Airborne101ms]

Their performance at the Grammys of this was great.

[@donnamentrasti2695]

The live performance of Barbra and Neil performing this at the Grammys, to an unsuspecting crowd at the close of the awards program, is one of the most memorable highlights in Grammy history...a must watch if you get a chance. Actually, Barbra and Neil attended the same high school Erasmus, in Brooklyn, NY. They were a year apart but sang in the school choir together. Enjoyed your reaction and am subscribing... you seem to have a good head on your shoulders. I look forward to more reactions, especially of Barbra.. you will fall in love with her. Check out her duet with Donna Summer on "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)... the longer version rather than the shorter radio version. I think you'll love it, and I dare you not to move.

[@arizrich]

What a career. I was just 9 when her first record came out. Another artist that you really needed to know Lee.

[@rhondaroberts6021]

Must listen to Somewhere. She is a legend - simply incomparable.

[@d.j.starling3559]

Fun Fact - Barbra & Neil were in the same HS choir, at the same time at Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, NY. Barbra's entire catalogue will impress you more than you can imagine. So many truly GREAT ones!! Her version of Somewhere (a song from West Side Story) shouldn't be missed. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life is another one of my favorites, & it's on my most favorite Streisand album, The Way We Were (which is the song I like the least on the LP).

[@DavidMusil-pq5bk]

I can listen to her forever dude. A lot of people think she's just an actress but that's so far from the truth. You're right her eyes are beautiful, she is truly a really pretty woman. And her voice is just impeccable. I know it sounds weird that I listen to led zeppelin, Frank zappa, foghat, Rory Gallagher, Yes, etc. but back in the seventies I took a music appreciation course in high school, and along with having older brothers and sisters it helped me really really dig a lot of different music. So trust me you're not being made fun of because you listen to Barbra streisand, she's amazing! Take care brother.

[@SS-do3zv]

This concert was in her backyard and every famous person in the world was there “her friends” they paid the equivalent of 15k a couple to attend. It was the most money raised by a woman ever at the time. They said it was like getting an invitation from the Queen to attend the most exclusive concert in history. It broke every viewing record HBO had at the time. Neil went to high school with Barbra. She’s the goat. “Woman in Love”, “Guilty”, “Enough is Enough” 8 min version, “Since I Fell for You”, “I’m Like a Prisoner”, “Crying Time”, “Woman in the Moon” the list can go on and on.

[@TangoEliott]

Barbra, in a world of magnificent singers, stands alone. Her acting ability enhances her performances. Listen to music from Funny Girl, including Don't Rain on my Parade, Second Hand Rose. But the song, He Touched Me, both live in Central Park and in studio, show the power of her voice and depth of emotion fills me like no one else can. I am a huge Linda Ronstadt fan. A huge Whitney Houston Fan. A great Judy Garland fan. A major ABBA fan. and all those females sing magnificently, but Barbra is something that has to be experienced. You do not have a clue about her range yet. You need to go deep down the rabbit hole. You will never regret it. And if you have any desire to have your mind blown, listen to duet with herself singing A Piece of the Sky (Papa can you hear me) from Yental, live. The audience is reduced to mush and the listener is moved to tears.

[@joelliebler5690]

The one and only!❤

[@r-yf5up]

For someone that hasn’t been exposed to the music of B, your analysis of her vocals was spot on dude.

[@p-dru2205]

Thanks for this. Barbra was an incredible talent - equally impressive in movies and on the stage. And I really wish you would give Neil Diamond a listen-to. I highly recommend his double album Hot August Night - from 1972. I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the way he connects with his audience and his stage presence. It's an incredible album.

[@kimberelyanngunter6341]

Shes PHENOMENAL 😍 I'd sell my soul to see her live❤ Had to mention "Stoney End" by BS...it's more upbeat 😊

[@scottyhotty1003]

I gotta see this reaction!! Wow!! ❤ My personal favorite of hers is Evergreen however these are two amazing picks as well!!❤❤

[@KayHerbert-z2v]

She is an amazing singer and actress. Great reaction

[@sueprator9314]

Looking forward to your reaction. I thought you did another Streisand song already. This one is I think my fav of favs. Probably cuz its tied to the movie, the Way We Were with Robert Redford. You should see it. It is awesome. It takes place in the 1950s - tells the story of the "communist scare" in Hollywood thanks to a psycho alcoholic congressman named Joe McCarthy who made the lives of so many miserable cuz he charge them w/being a communist. But its mostly about the love story between her and Redford - they are so opposite! Great movie. Hope you can catch it.

[@michaelasay8587]

Hope see leaves when Trump wins like so many, lol

[@scottyhotty1003]

One of my all time favorites. What a heartbreaking song and lyrics i always try to remember as a warning for what will happen in your relationship if you start forgetting to do the small stuff and demonstrably stop showing your loved one that they matter and are always a first priority to you.❤

[@tomenrico6199]

You asked about Barbra's accent. Whether it still came through in her speaking voice or not, she was a native New Yorker, raised in Brooklyn.. So was Neil Diamond. They attended Brooklyn's Erasmus High school and sang in the school chorus together.

[@SueBrash712]

Her talent is mammoth

[@Coquinagirl]

She does have lovely eyes that shine with presence. You’ve finally found out…She is a STAR…. Her Piece of Sky and Papa Can You Hear Me from Yentl are on your list…

[@leeannies-tears369]

THANK YOU LEE AND TO JOEL S 😊

[@DvdLott]

"She owns that stage!" That is literally true, since this concert was in the back yard of her ranch in Malibu Canyon. My favorite performance from this concert was her rendition of "Send in the Clowns." Her subtle facial expressions give the song a meaning which I never appreciated until hearing her version, which included an extra verse written expressly for her by its composer Stephen Sondheim. You might also appreciate her amazing performance of "He Touched Me" from her 1967 live concert/tv special "A Happening in Central Park."

[@beriwilliams]

Loved your reaction. Other great Barbra songs are "Evergreen", "A Woman in Love" and "Guilty" (a duet with Barry Gibb from the Bee Gees).

[@genegarrett3372]

They ought to play this in florist shops

[@robertasirgutz8800]

Timeless artist. EGOT (Emmy, Tony, Grammy and Oscar winner. Older performances were best. My Man, People, incredible catalog.

[@mickell241]

i love the song Evergreen written by paul williams.... barbara 's voice is just beautiful!

[@dyl-annfan6]

Barbra is just unique, she has an amazing, natural. vocal range, performed so effortlessly. Loved both these songs. Also listen to "Somewhere" "Evergreen" "You'll Never Walk Alone"

[@BClarke]

“You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” is my go-to karaoke song! I sing both parts (terribly). Brings down the house every time.

[@almakesling251]

watch her movies. you'll love them. she's a great actress

[@kimberelyanngunter6341]

Nuts....she was fantastic in that movie.

[@almakesling251]

That one was great. My favorite is still Funny Girl

[@marysweeney7370]

If you like her voice, it's definitely worth watching some of her movies in which she sings. She can act pretty well too Funny Girl, Hello Dolly, The Way We Were.

[@lynnieiapichino1121]

☮️💙thank you

[@davidwalsh7128]

The Greatest Voice. Oh yeah, Neil is just one of the top ten songwriters of the 20Th Century.

[@dalemcmillan7231]

Two huge Classic #1 songs. ❤❤

[@robinreiley1828]

A little Tour Note on Neil Diamond... After a performance in Milwaukee, the Tour had a day off, so right after the performance Neil told everyone that he was going to check out the Harley-Davidson Factory the next morning and if anyone would like to go, to meet him in the Hotel Lobby at 7am. Most of the cast and crew decided to sleep in on their day off but a handful showed up the next morning. Little did they know , that Neil had arranged to have the HD factory build custom motorcycles to order for anyone who showed up! Neil added another tractor trailer to the Tour to transport the bikes around the Country so they could all ride together when they had the time! The Moral? When the Boss invited you along on your Day Off..get your ass out of bed and take him up on his offer! I know this is a true story, because I got it from my buddy from Giant Stadium who was rigging the Tour when I worked the show in Albany NY...and he Didn't get up and go to the Lobby in Milwaukee!

[@leeannies-tears369]

She's amazing! NYC accent!! If you like all my movies, check out "The Way We Were", with Robert Redford! That's where the song will kill us! Especially having your own daughters, and the politics of then and today.

[@johnborg2635]

Thanks for personal reflection in your life through this song. Great songs.. More of Babs..

[@johnandrews3151]

Both songs you reacted to in this video are former #1 hits😮😊

[@dekk640]

Frank is the voice ( male) Barbara the voice female. I have grown up with Barbara, my mother was obsessed with her. I was dragged along kicking and screaming to Funny Girl it blew me away. As a teenager who loved Pink Floyd all West Coast bands Stoney End by Barbara was my guilty pleasure, class will show in every form of music.

[@visaman]

Who is Frank?

[@brianwacker9111]

Yes, Stoney End!

[@dekk640]

@@visaman Francis Albert Sinatra the voice.

[@visaman]

@dekk640 oh I get you. I thought you said Frank Sinatra was singing on this song. I was puzzled.

[@RonPotter-k9k]

You should see the video of Barbra & Neil singing that song at The Grammys' you will be looking for the Kleenex. Simply astounding stuff.

[@joankisloski6972]

Streisand was born in Brooklyn, New York. "a girl from Brooklyn" accent !!!

[@pushpak]

Her accent is Brooklyn.

[@shirleybhs9zd6li5i]

Wonderful picks, Joel S, thank you. Thanks for expanding your musical journey, Lee. Blessings all.

[@colleentrygg7376]

She had an extensive acting career as well as being one of the most incredible vocalists ever. She and Kris Kristofferson did A Star Is Born before Gaga and Bradley Cooper did a remake.

[@johnandrews3151]

Barbra Streisand/Prisoner, from the motion picture soundtrack "Eyes Of Laura Mars"😮😊

[@caseyanne967]

Great reaction! One of my favorites is the song from the end scene of the movie "Yentl". Watch it on youtube as the movie clip for the song "A Piece of Sky". You'll hear the full range of how emotional and powerful her voice is.

[@hannejeppesen1809]

Neil Diamond was in The Last Waltz, Robbie Robertson had produced one his albums and they became friends.

[@astonsfan]

My first concert and my first album was Black Sabbath..............................I love ne some Barbra. Rock on dude.

[@wouterdemuyt1013]

Neil Diamond's Hot August Night (1972) is his best live album. Holly Holy followed by I Am... I Said from that album would be great.

[@user-fc8lz1cg4x]

Babs. ❤😊

[@doughaviland1729]

The Finale to her film of "A STAR IS BORN " will blow you away. Make sure to turn up the volume because it starts out very quietly and builds!❤❤❤❤❤

[@jellyrollnorton]

Brooklyn NYC is where she got her accent.

[@allengray5748]

3 days late Dang it! Barbara Streisand is of my Top 5 favorite female singers with; Linda Ronstadt Karen Carpenter Ann Wilson and Carly Simon SOOO my top 2 favorite Babs songs; EVERGREEN w/o Kris Kristofferson and WOMAN IN LOVE 💕 Great Channel "L" !!! Scanned your channel and noticed songs I never heard of from bands I've liked forever!! Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎

[@yournamehere6002]

Barbra Streisand gave Steely Dan their first break---she recorded Becker & Fagen's "I Mean to Shine"

[@jamessomers8808]

She is an absolute icon. I remember watching a few AMC Classics with my mom and seeing her in a few. Was she in that famous movie the music man? I should Google shit before I say anything. Lol I can’t name any of her songs.

[@jameswalling8395]

She and Neil were both members of the Erasmus Hall High School Freshman Chorus and Choral Club at the same time.

[@garyarnett1220]

Barbra and Neil were in HS choir together, but had never worked together.

[@chitownlee]

Neil was also in The Last Waltz.

[@hannejeppesen1809]

She is very pretty her, this hairstyle really suits her.

[@jellyrollnorton]

I didn’t know that about the duet! "Crunchy Granola Suite" is a Neil Diamond classic.

[@kmach1000]

"The way we were": beautiful song from a beautiful movie❤❤❤ Robert Redford was every woman's dream in it😂

[@scottyhotty1003]

Now that you've done Barbara you are ready for my Barry M. challenge video!! Lol! 😎💪💯🎶❤️🎉

[@johnathanstruble1064]

It doesnt get any better, than Barbara. . Period.

[@lindaulloa4786]

I think she charged $2,000 for a ticket! She does have an amazing voice but boy that's pricey!

[@leannmiller7153]

It was $5,000 a ticket😳

[@L33Reacts]

Oh my…

[@Richard2003]

@@L33Reacts For charity.

[@Richard2003]

Robin Williams opened for her. This was on HBO

[@dewaynewilliams5522]

This concert was in 1986 and back then the cheapest seat for her backyard concert was $5K per person, which is why you primarily see movie stars, politicians and the wealthy at the concert. If you want it through you will see Whitney Houston in the audience and it appears that she is saying "Damn she can sing." She also does a duet with Barry Gib from an album they collaborated on.

[@jayeginn5963]

This was her concert after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_disaster

[@kidpoker007]

I believe a New York accent

[@lsbill27]

The song I think that shows off her voice best is 'People'. She and Neil went to the same high school and were in chorus together. She's from New York and yes that was Bruce Willis.

[@chitownlee]

Neil is a great song writer with tons of hits, I'm sure you know Sweet Caroline.

[@victoriagrove5344]

Barbra is from Brooklyn, NY

[@genegarrett3372]

The Monkees Hit I'm a Believer was written by Neil Diamond

[@joshsmith4560]

Definitely check our “with on more look at you / watch closely now” from A Star is Born, and “Piece of Sky” from Yentl. Those two really showcase her range and belt.

[@MoMoMyPup10]

The 2nd one told you just how much you missed in the 1st one by not doing the studio version -- as good as she is live, the studio version radiates her voice to next level

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Now you heard the studio version , of Flowers....check out the taped live version of Babara and Niel at the Grammys, late 70s....watch the interaction. ....hope you do, hope you will. And Lee, dont kid yourself , totally in your wheelhouse. 🙏💯✌️

[@ed.z.]

Her accent is Brooklyn, baby.

[@bdheine2300]

Some other great Streisand songs : Evergreen, Papa can you hear me?, Guilty (with Barry Gibb).

[@mikeeckel2807]

Check out Nei) Diamonds "live" album "Hot August Night."