Finally.. BARBRA STREISAND The way we were REACTION

[@chrisoakley5830]

It's Barbara Streisand. There's no need to say anything else. She's incredible. One of recorded music's best ever voices.

[@ializarg]

No... it's Barbra.

[@melvynblanks5420]

Amazing

[@ChuckHackney]

Cannot say anything more about Barbra than what is said here. For me, it is how she intonates and brings meaning to every word she sings. She goes from incredible highs to soft, stunning lows, and every note in between. Her control, especially her breath control, is one of a kind. Let me also note that one of the queens of R&B, Gladys Knight, does a stunning cover of this marvelous tune.

[@ChuckHackney]

​@ializarg or as Fran Drescher would say on the Nanny, Miss Barbra Joan Streisand!

[@vicentesoler9266]

Barbra es una de las mejores cantantes con un dominio de su voz que muy pocas la pueden igualar a la vez es de las mujeres mas completas de todos los tiempos en el mundo artístico como actriz directora cantante y empezando sin haber estudiado canto que es ya lo que te dice lo que está mujer desde muy joven se empeño en ser cantante en contra de la voluntad de sus padres y con físico muy poco agraciado que al final ha sido su seña de identidad chapo y bravo 👏 bravo por barbra streisand una lástima que se retirará de dar conciertos en el 2000 porque tenía cuerda para rato y su voy la tenía como cuando empezó en los años 60 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@janeenbarker4851]

Barbra Streisand is one of the most gifted singers of all time. Someone somewhere is probably playing her music.

[@edithcarter3554]

Me. A lot

[@robertsterner2145]

The Gladys Knight version is indeed superb and offers an entirely different take on the song, but "The Way We Were" has been, is, and forever will be Ms Streisand's song. I love the subtle things she does in it--her breathing, the way she punctuates the T in the line "memories may be beautiful and yeT," etc. It's a glorious recording.

[@John_Chu]

Thanks, Harri. Always a pleasure to hear Barbra's magnificent voice. And the emotional resonance grows the older one gets. Oh, how we could all be the way we were...again.

[@s4dreamland671]

Beautiful choice! Thank you!

[@pncombies]

You beat me to the punch, John Chu! Well played, sir!

[@joel65913]

It's a very entertaining film with an interesting plot driving the story. Redford and Barbra are at the peak of their attractiveness-the styles of the 40's become her very much. The song was written expressly for her as the theme song for the film. It became one of her #1 charting singles in the 70's.

[@philharris5848]

There are in my opinion at least 3 Must see films besides "The Way We Were" starring Barbra. "Funny Girl" "Hello Dolly" & "The Owl And The Pussycat." She is truly one of the most talented artists to grace the silver screen. 😄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@randyseay4855]

Don’t forget “What’s Up Doc?” One of the funniest movies of all time!

[@Elaine8492]

The Mirror Has Two Faces; The Prince of Tides; Nuts -- all good films.

[@lindalatimer5350]

For Pete's Sake and A Star Is Born...2 great movies

[@johnfranklin5277]

Have to add A STAR IS BORN from 1976. Totally awsome .

[@JohnTBorek]

Movie is called THE WAY WE WERE, and it's excellent. Next from STREISAND you might want to try PRISONER or ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER/A HOUSE IS NOT A HOME. There is NOBODY like her and the voice is amazing. Thanks for always listening to BARBRA STREISAND.

[@jamescurran9002]

Yeah that version of One Less/House Home is staggering and breathtaking. Maybe the greatest four minutes in the history of TV music.

[@laurateall8847]

"One Less Bell To Answer/A House Is Not A Home medley is hands down one of the most signature moments listening to her that you will ever, ever have. It's beyond impressive. Whatever you do, DO NOT blow this song off. I played it (and sang it) about 100x's when I was a teenager. I'm 63 now and it still effects me the same way...do I have to say more?!

[@laurateall8847]

I forgot to say that there's a video for this and that's what you should play. She's wearing a black dress. She does the harmony as well, and when you see the video you'll understand what I'm referring to.

[@valogden]

She's the greatest. Her movie version of A Star is Born is my favorite. The songs in the movie are fantastic and the song Evergreen won many awards. She was a leader of women in Hollywood and got a bad reputation because she stood up for herself as an actress, singer, director and producer. Men in Hollywood weren't ready for her. She's amazing!

[@johnfranklin5277]

Yes it was 1976. I was 17 and didn't really know much about her. That movie made me an instant fan. I have followed her ever since.

[@rbianca1]

Love Gladys's version too, but this is Barbra's song! She sings it like no one else ever could!

[@kathystammen8774]

This is a tearjerker of a song this is a beautiful movie. And this song always makes me tear up. Listen to her voice this is real music. Thank you for this reaction.

[@fredmarinovich5477]

She was second to none. And the movie was good. 70s I bellieve

[@andythrush3341]

It's a really good love story. They played off each other really well. Barbara is the GOAT!

[@loraynemorton4048]

I am a die-hard Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand fan so the movie provided both. There will never be another Barbra or Robert. Thanks for sharing this classic video.

[@bulleranse8323]

Because of his acting skills?😉

[@josephrocha142]

The best voice I have ever heard. She's fantastic!

[@BrettTwinSavage]

One of Barbra's signature songs. It is indeed the theme to the 1973 classic film "The Way We Were". Both were huge hits and included nominations and wins at both the Oscars and Grammys.

[@joelliebler5690]

This is one of Barbara’s signature song done for the movie The Way we Were ove48 years ago

[@edithcarter3554]

She’s my forever favorite. Since I was a little girl. Her songs can make me cry. The movie is great too .. makes me cry

[@Babaliciouss1]

Barbra is the first to sing it….in fact it was written for her.

[@tapduff]

Great movie!! Redford and Streisand are wonderful together!

[@dsusan17]

I adore Gladys Night. My favorite Barbara Streisand song is a live duet with Neil Diamond You Don't Bring Me Flowers. It was live at the Grammy Awards. This is beautifully done as well. Great reaction Harri. I am going to pull up Gladys Night version.

[@harriz24]

Barbra’s version, of course, was the original. It spent 3 weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and was the biggest selling single for 1974! The album also reached #1

[@donnamentrasti2695]

There aren't many who would dare try and cover a Streisand song, which is why there aren't, but Gladys put her own style to it and made a terrific version. My personal fave of course is Barbra's, having been a fan throughout her 60-year career, but I like Gladys' too. There just isn't a voice before or since that comes close to the uniqueness of Barbra's; one note, and you know it's her! It's quite clear that when God made her's, he threw away the mold. And then Barbra crafted it through her life's experiences, and gave us all an amazing ride.

[@lclark6854]

One of the most beautiful and emotional songs ever sang by one of the best singers ever.

[@patticriss2238]

That movie lives in my soul. As unlikely as they were as a couple, you felt the chemistry and the energy between them. When she sees him at the end and sings this song, I turn into an ugly-crying teenage girl

[@rbianca1]

Sublime! She's the Legend of legends! The Singer of singers! The greatest of the greats! A treasure!

[@newcastlerabbit]

Great review Harri, very emotional song. Fantastic seeing clips of Redford and Barbara

[@deelawson4551]

Love her voice! You ought to give Guilty and What Kind Of Fool with her and the wonderful Barry Gibb a listen! You will love! Keep On Rockin'

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

Barbara, this song is from my youth, I recently watched the movie, and realized they are great actors, they can make you feel what they are feeling, by the look on their faces.

[@deborahdennehy9937]

This was a great movie with Barbra Streisands formidable song. Ofcourse I can't forget the most handsome Robert Redford!

[@douglastaggart9360]

Love this song but sadly you can't forget the bad times life would be easier and less painful if we could.

[@franchk8372]

Great movie that I just re-watched forty-something years later. Searched and found it on KZbin a few weeks ago. Beautiful, beautiful song. It's Barbra's song. Watch the movie Harry. :)

[@cathyortiz1280]

Love this movie & song!!! Barbara did it first. Theme song from the movie. You should watch it. It's a classic!

[@bruceeven9942]

There is no other legend like Barbra Streisand!!! The greatest ever.

[@SweetThing]

Barbra sang the original version and it was used in the movie of the same name: "The Way We Were", of which the video you are using is showing parts of the movie with Barbra and the oh-so-handsome Robert Redford. This was a tearjerker movie, but oh so good; one of my favorites. You should see it, Harry; I don't think you would be disappointed. :-)

[@eldiran2]

Actually, the version used in the film is NOT this version he is listening to--that was the 'studio version', i.e. the one recorded with a more modern arrangement to be released as a pop song. The film version is even more evocative & melancholy..

[@SweetThing]

@@eldiran2 - what Chris says below..

[@debbiechang5781]

This movie was such a tear jerker. The song just tops it off! 🌺✌️

[@luisalbertocalla6649]

The way we were. Film 1974 ❤❤❤❤ Barbra Is the Best!!!

[@maureenlacore2461]

You must see the movie. One of the best love stories ever, and also most heartbreaking. I still tear up at the first bars of this song, and my heart literally hurts!

[@MamawT65]

Beautiful

[@kathylee1261]

She won Oscar for writing this song

[@sharonlabrecque1655]

Barbra Streisand is simply the best 💝

[@jamesdrynan]

Marvin Hamlisch composed the wistful melody and Alan and Marilyn Bergman wrote the poignant lyrics, full of superb imagery. The Bergmans also wrote the lyrics for " You Don't Send Me Flowers, " which had the verse, " Used to be so natural to talk about forever. But used-to-bes don't count anymore, they just lay on the floor 'til we sweep them away. " Now THAT, my friends, is a perfect lyric! Of course, Barbra wrings every last teardrop out of this song. Such control and emotion!

[@MisterWondrous]

God's bell! Her songs from Yentl are also really beautiful. Moves me to even think about it. Also a fine movie.

[@go234ko96ts5]

Such a great and beautiful song sung by a goddess.

[@amywalker3647]

One of the great movies of all time.

[@kathrynkissane5144]

My mom raised me on all music. She so adored Barbra. I lost Mom to a car crash when I was 16...her and my baby brother, little cousin, and mom's best friend. I was 16. Mom only 39. We played this at her funeral, along with Jim Croce 'Time In a Bottle'

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Iconic iconic iconic love love love love you

[@randyseay4855]

There’s nothing wrong with Gladys Knight’s version (love her!) but it was as you suspected a cover of Barbra’s original which was a much bigger hit and one of her half dozen or so “signature songs.” The film The Way We Were is one of the all time great romances, a HUGE hit in 1973/74 and yes, you need to see it- Streisand and Redford were cinematic magic! (That final scene where Katie touches that blonde lock on Hubbell’s perfectly chiseled forehead! OMG.) The title song by legends Alan and Marilyn Bergman and Marvin Hamlisch won the Oscar and Barbra was nominated for best actress and it should have been her second win to go with Funny Girl. (48 years later and I’m still not over it. Glenda Jackson my ass.)

[@scm021374]

"Coming in and out of your life" is one I really like also. You could try that.

[@robertasirgutz8800]

8 million views. The greatest natural talent in history. Thanks for bringing her to the spotlight.

[@donnamikola48]

One of my favourites by Barbara is "Somewhere", hope you can add it to the playlist!

[@Elaine8492]

Great romantic film, fell in-love with Redford (who didn't?) and Streisand's voice. But, I became a fan of her singing with her Stoney End album -- and many followed. ❤️

[@johnandrews3151]

Barbra Streisand/Prisoner - Theme from the motion picture "Eyes Of Laura Mars"

[@mikebentley6200]

Such a beautiful clear voice.

[@johnborg2635]

What a beautiful and wonderful singer and actress. Great song, thanks for your reaction to the song..

[@kathrynkissane5144]

The movie is stunning

[@johnfranklin5277]

Barbara is now 80 years old. When this super talented legend, And lovely spirit passes, we Americans who love her will be in terrible mourning and grief at her loss. Hopefully, thats still many years from now.

[@sandyburch3010]

Great movie

[@JUSTMAR1E]

I remember going to the drive inn theater watching this as a young girl

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

I remember seeing this movie. And yes, It is called “The Way We Were”. So’s the song. Such a long long time ago. Though I don’t remember much about it anymore, I do remember that it was a great movie 👏🏻🥰‼️ My oldest sister and I both loved Robert Redford. Miss you so much Colleen 😇🥰‼️ He was so gorgeous 😻🥰‼️ And Barbra … what can I say about her, except she was so marvelous in this movie and her voice was just spectacular 👏🏻🥰‼️

[@lauriebutler4115]

Ahhh..,love this.

[@hollypinkley]

You really NEED to see the clip fron this movie to see the absolute chemistry of these two - it makes the song 100% better than just the recording!!!! Barb is an absolute GOAT!!!

[@deannharris2424]

It's a great movie. Her voice is so amazing.

[@oldermusiclover]

Harri so glad you picked out this song the words so describe me and people and places I no longer have access to used to love to play this on the piano take care

[@bruceeven9942]

Barbra is in a league of her own!

[@marilynrivera7731]

First of all i didnt know any one else sang this song but Barnrah and it wasent afew yrs ago it was over 30yrs ago i know because i saw it i. The movies 7 times yes 7 times she is the Greatest female singer i. The whole world to me

[@lmagdangal4842]

The movie is so epic too

[@mikebentley6200]

Perfect song for such a great movie...

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Love this song (and picture)--great choice, John Chu!

[@OkMaRcOs11]

Barbra Streisand -one less bell to answer a house is not a home. is a great song to react too she does a duet with herself. its pretty cool.keep up the good work Harri

[@wiggion]

Back in the day, ABC played a lot blockbuster movies on Sunday Night. Released 1973. Oct 1976 they showed The Way We Were, about the time Streisand version of "A Star is Born" came out. At her best here

[@Barbie8051]

It's a beautiful movie...

[@catmother4214]

The movie is a classic. Hope you have a chance to see it! I have watched it many times over the years. Never get tired of it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@lewisbreland]

Love your Streisand discovery and ,btw, love me some Gladys Knight.

[@augustojoppolo7704]

Emozione sublime

[@lewisbreland]

Marvin Hamlisch and the Bergman's wrote this for her. Title track to the film of the sam name. ;)

[@Roberta-my7qr]

EVERGREEN!

[@jona7504]

Just a fantastic voice

[@deanbarcelona1427]

Such a great film took my girlfriend now wife to see it when it came out in 1973, so many great scenes Redford was asked in a sail boat What was his favorite year by Bradford Dillman.

[@stevenagle7293]

Phenomenal and meaningful movie.

[@milesmills9516]

Gladys Knight wishes she was up there with Barbra Streisand's version. The movie theme song is iconic and won the academy award and the Grammy Award as Song of the year. "The Way We Were" was 1974's most successful recording in the United States.

[@brupic8968]

put it up there with......streisand owns it lock, stock and barrel

[@Redtop-qh8zo]

Excellent movie!

[@bobbiewallace4008]

You are so right Barbra is the best. I too love Gladys Knight so I'll be listening to her version

[@dagmar.6954]

Barbra Streisand is one of the true mega stars. She has spanned over 6 decades of music. This lady has a fabulous voice & can sing many genres of music. She is a singer, actress & filmmaker & one of the few performers to have received awards in multiple fields of entertainment (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar & Tony). Love the musicals she was in especially "Funny Girl" & "Hello Dolly". She has so many great songs that were hits & she has done numerous duets with famous people.

[@TheMarathonomahos]

She went to school with Neil Diamond but they never knew each other at school. But of course they ended up doing one of the greatest ever duets

[@bookwoman53]

I was little when this song & movie came out. The tv sketch show Saturday Night Live featured comedian Gilda Radner as a woman doing a review. She is telling the audience that she enjoyed the film but can’t get through her review without sobbing. She also professes her love for composer Marvin Hamlisch.

[@ealanmontgomery2304]

I'm always torn between Barbra's version and Gladys Knights. Both are so good!!!

[@robinbeerman4726]

Emotional song.

[@denairby7454]

If you liked this, listen to Evergreen by Barbara.

[@johnandrews3151]

This is the movie version of The Way We Were but not the hit single version that hit #1 in the USA in the early 1970's.

[@sallyatticum]

I have never heard the Gladys Knight version. I didn't even know she had covered it!

[@heydayma10513]

Maybe Harri..we can do A Watch Party on it?

[@kathleenmenker3853]

As usual, I’m crying through the whole song again. The movie is #2 on my list of “Saddest Movies”, #1 being Beaches with Bette Midler.

[@garyluchau432]

The way we were was written FOR Barbra by her friends Alan and Marilyn Bergman. Marvin Hamlisch another friend of Streisand.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

this was the movie title and theme from 1973......Robert Redford at the height of his good looks

[@osamiface]

The movie will break your heart. Saddest ending ever.

[@SK-lk3iu]

Now he won't want to watch it, LOL! (Only women can handle sad endings!).....not that anyone dies or anything!

[@brisbaneshadowsplayers4225]

A scene from the movie 'The Way We Were' with Robert Redford.

[@abc456f]

Now please listen to Lara Fabian, whose idol is Barbra Streisand. Start with Adagio from her 1999 concert, From Lara With Love. She's the best singer you haven't heard of.

[@MisterWondrous]

Second! "Je t'aime" is a wonder.

[@abc456f]

@@MisterWondrous Je Suis Malade is incredible!

[@MisterWondrous]

@@abc456f Vraiment, Monsieur. Et triste.

[@kenpatton8761]

You should checkout the movie….awesome!

[@heydayma10513]

I mite..have to ReW. That movie?!