Save one unnecessary track, this recording is one of Barbra Streisand's finest. In as good a voice as ever, it is evident that she enjoys losing herself in every song. As is nearly inescapable, the inevitable comparison between this release and it's predecessor, The Broadway Album, is almost always made. In my humble opinion, this offering outshines the aforementioned in every way. Song selection, performance, and voice are far superior, and are on par with Ms. Streisand's best work.There is one song however, that stands in the way of this album achieving perfection. The Music Of The Night, normally sung solo, but here in the form of a duet, comes off as only forced filler. This misstep is easily forgiven when weighed against the greatness of the rest of the album. An absolute must for any fan of Barbra, Broadway, or great singing. All three are here in top form.
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