I'm not a big Barbra Streisand fan. Most of her recordings lean heavy into the faux emotion of Broadway and cabaret with little or no swing or soul. But when Streisand aces a song, the sound of her voice is so instrumental, like a viola or cello, that the notes land on your heart. It can't be helped. For me, she has always been much more impressive visu…
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