It's Barbara Streisand. There's no need to say anything else. She's incredible. One of recorded music's best ever voices.
@ializarg2 жыл бұрын
No... it's Barbra.
@melvynblanks5420 Жыл бұрын
Amazing
@ChuckHackney10 ай бұрын
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.
@ChuckHackney10 ай бұрын
@ializarg or as Fran Drescher would say on the Nanny, Miss Barbra Joan Streisand!
@vicentesoler92664 ай бұрын
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 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@janeenbarker48512 жыл бұрын
Barbra Streisand is one of the most gifted singers of all time. Someone somewhere is probably playing her music.
@edithcarter35542 жыл бұрын
Me. A lot
@robertsterner21452 жыл бұрын
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_Chu2 жыл бұрын
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.
@s4dreamland6712 жыл бұрын
Beautiful choice! Thank you!
@pncombies2 жыл бұрын
You beat me to the punch, John Chu! Well played, sir!
@joel659132 жыл бұрын
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.
@philharris58482 жыл бұрын
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. 😄🏴👍
@randyseay48552 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget “What’s Up Doc?” One of the funniest movies of all time!
@Elaine84922 жыл бұрын
The Mirror Has Two Faces; The Prince of Tides; Nuts -- all good films.
@lindalatimer53502 жыл бұрын
For Pete's Sake and A Star Is Born...2 great movies
@johnfranklin52772 жыл бұрын
Have to add A STAR IS BORN from 1976. Totally awsome .
@JohnTBorek2 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamescurran90022 жыл бұрын
Yeah that version of One Less/House Home is staggering and breathtaking. Maybe the greatest four minutes in the history of TV music.
@laurateall88472 жыл бұрын
"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?!
@laurateall88472 жыл бұрын
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.
@valogden2 жыл бұрын
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!
@johnfranklin52772 жыл бұрын
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.
@rbianca12 жыл бұрын
Love Gladys's version too, but this is Barbra's song! She sings it like no one else ever could!
@kathystammen87742 жыл бұрын
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.
@fredmarinovich54772 жыл бұрын
She was second to none. And the movie was good. 70s I bellieve
@andythrush33412 жыл бұрын
It's a really good love story. They played off each other really well. Barbara is the GOAT!
@loraynemorton40482 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Because of his acting skills?😉
@josephrocha1426 ай бұрын
The best voice I have ever heard. She's fantastic!
@BrettTwinSavage2 жыл бұрын
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.
@joelliebler56902 жыл бұрын
This is one of Barbara’s signature song done for the movie The Way we Were ove48 years ago
@edithcarter35542 жыл бұрын
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
@Babaliciouss12 жыл бұрын
Barbra is the first to sing it….in fact it was written for her.
@tapduff2 жыл бұрын
Great movie!! Redford and Streisand are wonderful together!
@dsusan172 жыл бұрын
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.
@harriz242 жыл бұрын
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
@donnamentrasti26952 жыл бұрын
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.
@lclark68542 жыл бұрын
One of the most beautiful and emotional songs ever sang by one of the best singers ever.
@patticriss22382 жыл бұрын
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
@rbianca12 жыл бұрын
Sublime! She's the Legend of legends! The Singer of singers! The greatest of the greats! A treasure!
@newcastlerabbit2 жыл бұрын
Great review Harri, very emotional song. Fantastic seeing clips of Redford and Barbara
@deelawson45512 жыл бұрын
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-gq4vv2 жыл бұрын
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.
@deborahdennehy99373 ай бұрын
This was a great movie with Barbra Streisands formidable song. Ofcourse I can't forget the most handsome Robert Redford!
@douglastaggart93602 жыл бұрын
Love this song but sadly you can't forget the bad times life would be easier and less painful if we could.
@franchk83722 жыл бұрын
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. :)
@cathyortiz12802 жыл бұрын
Love this movie & song!!! Barbara did it first. Theme song from the movie. You should watch it. It's a classic!
@bruceeven9942 Жыл бұрын
There is no other legend like Barbra Streisand!!! The greatest ever.
@SweetThing2 жыл бұрын
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. :-)
@eldiran22 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@eldiran2 - what Chris says below..
@debbiechang57812 жыл бұрын
This movie was such a tear jerker. The song just tops it off! 🌺✌️
@luisalbertocalla6649 Жыл бұрын
The way we were. Film 1974 ❤❤❤❤ Barbra Is the Best!!!
@maureenlacore24612 жыл бұрын
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!
@MamawT652 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@kathylee12612 жыл бұрын
She won Oscar for writing this song
@sharonlabrecque1655 Жыл бұрын
Barbra Streisand is simply the best 💝
@jamesdrynan Жыл бұрын
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!
@MisterWondrous2 жыл бұрын
God's bell! Her songs from Yentl are also really beautiful. Moves me to even think about it. Also a fine movie.
@go234ko96ts52 жыл бұрын
Such a great and beautiful song sung by a goddess.
@amywalker36472 жыл бұрын
One of the great movies of all time.
@kathrynkissane51442 жыл бұрын
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'
@davidmaholchic61462 жыл бұрын
Iconic iconic iconic love love love love you
@randyseay48552 жыл бұрын
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.)
@scm0213742 жыл бұрын
"Coming in and out of your life" is one I really like also. You could try that.
@robertasirgutz8800 Жыл бұрын
8 million views. The greatest natural talent in history. Thanks for bringing her to the spotlight.
@donnamikola482 жыл бұрын
One of my favourites by Barbara is "Somewhere", hope you can add it to the playlist!
@Elaine84922 жыл бұрын
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. ❤️
@johnandrews31512 жыл бұрын
Barbra Streisand/Prisoner - Theme from the motion picture "Eyes Of Laura Mars"
@mikebentley62002 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful clear voice.
@johnborg26352 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful and wonderful singer and actress. Great song, thanks for your reaction to the song..
@kathrynkissane51442 жыл бұрын
The movie is stunning
@johnfranklin52772 жыл бұрын
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.
@sandyburch30102 жыл бұрын
Great movie
@JUSTMAR1E2 жыл бұрын
I remember going to the drive inn theater watching this as a young girl
@dianefiske-foy4717Ай бұрын
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 👏🏻🥰‼️
@lauriebutler41152 жыл бұрын
Ahhh..,love this.
@hollypinkley Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
It's a great movie. Her voice is so amazing.
@oldermusiclover2 жыл бұрын
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
@bruceeven994210 ай бұрын
Barbra is in a league of her own!
@marilynrivera77312 ай бұрын
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
@lmagdangal48422 жыл бұрын
The movie is so epic too
@mikebentley62002 жыл бұрын
Perfect song for such a great movie...
@Cosmo-Kramer2 жыл бұрын
Love this song (and picture)--great choice, John Chu!
@OkMaRcOs112 жыл бұрын
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
@wiggion9 ай бұрын
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
@Barbie805110 ай бұрын
It's a beautiful movie...
@catmother42142 жыл бұрын
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. ❤️❤️❤️
@lewisbreland2 жыл бұрын
Love your Streisand discovery and ,btw, love me some Gladys Knight.
@augustojoppolo77042 ай бұрын
Emozione sublime
@lewisbreland2 жыл бұрын
Marvin Hamlisch and the Bergman's wrote this for her. Title track to the film of the sam name. ;)
@Roberta-my7qr8 ай бұрын
EVERGREEN!
@jona75042 жыл бұрын
Just a fantastic voice
@deanbarcelona1427 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Phenomenal and meaningful movie.
@milesmills95162 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
put it up there with......streisand owns it lock, stock and barrel
@Redtop-qh8zo Жыл бұрын
Excellent movie!
@bobbiewallace40082 жыл бұрын
You are so right Barbra is the best. I too love Gladys Knight so I'll be listening to her version
@dagmar.69542 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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
@bookwoman532 жыл бұрын
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.
@ealanmontgomery23042 жыл бұрын
I'm always torn between Barbra's version and Gladys Knights. Both are so good!!!
@robinbeerman4726 Жыл бұрын
Emotional song.
@denairby74542 жыл бұрын
If you liked this, listen to Evergreen by Barbara.
@johnandrews31512 жыл бұрын
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.
@sallyatticum2 жыл бұрын
I have never heard the Gladys Knight version. I didn't even know she had covered it!
@heydayma10513 Жыл бұрын
Maybe Harri..we can do A Watch Party on it?
@kathleenmenker38532 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
The way we were was written FOR Barbra by her friends Alan and Marilyn Bergman. Marvin Hamlisch another friend of Streisand.
@miamidolphinsfan11 ай бұрын
this was the movie title and theme from 1973......Robert Redford at the height of his good looks
@osamiface2 жыл бұрын
The movie will break your heart. Saddest ending ever.
@SK-lk3iu2 жыл бұрын
Now he won't want to watch it, LOL! (Only women can handle sad endings!).....not that anyone dies or anything!
@brisbaneshadowsplayers4225 Жыл бұрын
A scene from the movie 'The Way We Were' with Robert Redford.
@abc456f2 жыл бұрын
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.