Barbra Streisand.Photo:Russell James
Russell James
It’s a good time to be aBarbra Streisandfan.
The music icon, 81, announced on Friday that she’ll be releasing two albums on Oct. 27 —Yentl: 40th Anniversary Deluxe EditionandEvergreens: Celebrating Six Decades on Columbia Records —both of which celebrate career milestones for the singer-songwriter.
Yentl: 40th Anniversary Deluxe EditionandEvergreens, look back at two important moments in Streisand’s storied career, respectively — the anniversary of her 1983 musical filmYentland the anniversary of her signing with Columbia back in 1962.
For theYentlanniversary release, Streisand will officially be sharing demos recorded in her living room on a stereo cassette deck, narrated introductions and alternative arrangements. Some new material will also be featured on a second vinyl as part of a Barnes & Noble exclusive double LP.
Yentlinitially earned Streisand a best director Golden Globe and an Oscar for best original song score following its 1983 release.
“The soundtrack — celebrating its 40th anniversary this year — is a wonder to behold,” the release adds. “[Michel] Legrand’s score is lush and compelling, articulating emotions that words alone cannot express. The Bergmans’ lyrics convey ‘Yentl’s’ travails with wisdom, humor, and compassion. Barbra’s vocal performances are among the finest she ever committed to tape.”
Barbra Streisand performs in Chicago in 2019.Kevin Mazur/Getty
Kevin Mazur/Getty
As forEvergreens, Streisand features 22 of her personal favorite tracks over the years, “Evergreen (Love Theme fromA Star is Born) – The 2023 Mix," which she shared on Friday.
Target will offerEvergreensexclusively on pink vinyl.
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And for fans patiently waiting for Streisand’s upcoming book, her team previously revealed that the pages will touch on much of her life in the spotlight and beyond — from her time in Brooklyn to her work on projects such asYentlandThe Prince of Tides.
In 2021, Streisand toldJimmy Fallon onThe Tonight Showthat she started a draft in 1999, but only “reallystarted writing” the book in 2008, with the pandemic pushing her to complete the work. She added that former First LadyJacqueline Kennedyalso offered to edit the book back in 1984.
“We had tea, and she was just so lovely,” Streisand recalled, adding that she “wasn’t ready” at the time.
“I was always busy doing something else, so I would write in the journals, then go on to something else,” she said.
source: people.com
