At the age of 16 in 1963 - I was riding around town with friends and the radio was on , being drowned out by all of us. Suddenly I said, "SHH - stop talking everyone -- LISTEN TO THIS!" We pulled over and sat in silence, listening to this extraordinary and unique. voice. I'll never forget it.
I must have been around 16 when I first watched Funny Girl. And started to listen to her other music as well. And watching everything she ever did. And yes, you might say she has been with me during my entire adult life.
My grandchildren are in college, and I've been hearing this woman sing and watching her movies as long as i can remember. It only just recently dawned on me that she's 82 now; and there's so little time we have left to share Earth with her. So glad you're able to explore her work.
Barbra became famous as a teenager, and there's a great video of her on the Judy Garland show where she sings "Happy Days Are Here Again" while Judy sings "Get Happy." Both of them are legends.
She really is the most multi-talented person alive in the entire world's entertainment industry. She started on Broadway, has recorded albums in decade after decade, acted in film, directed and produced films. She is the literal GOAT, Oscars, Tonys, Emmy,s and Grammys, huge music sales, huge box office in theaters for both live and film. A headliner in every sense of the word.
The song, People, is from the Broadway musical, Funny Girl. It opened on March 26, 1964, with a then-21-year-old Barbra in the lead role & it made her a star!! The 1968 movie of the same name catapulted her to superstardom and beyond!! Make sure you watch the movie. It's GREAT!!! So is every song in it. Her entire catalogue is incredible, but a few of the songs I highly recommend are Somewhere, What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life, Memory, and I'll Know. My favorite albums are Simply Streisand (1967), The Way We Were (1974) & The Broadway Album (1985). So much fabulous music from the greatest voice of all!!!
When comes to Barbra we know. Her music will never without an emotion of happiness. Be a fan of Barbra since 1974 when I was six. Now I a few months from 56 and still a fan.
She’s a phenomenal Director as well. I’ve just finished listening to her life story on audiobook. Highly recommend. It’s long so you’ll have to listen to it in bits and pieces but she narrates the whole thing and there are lots of cutaways to the music she’s talking about. I’ve loved her ever since I was a little kid when I heard this song for the first time. I am consistently blown away by her voice and the acting that comes into the way she sings. So many songs she covers it’s like I’ve never understood the words until she sings it.
My life wouldn't be the same without Barbra Streisand. Through the years from hearing and seeing her for the first time on Ed Sullivan's show to Funny Girl and The Way We Were and Yentl, and all of the TV specials and all of her albums up through the Broadway compilations...as I have sung along and tried to keep up - she has been the embodiment and voice of joy, and yearning, and sadness, and love and loss, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences where all of those elements come together in the one performer and phenomenon that is Barbra. She always wanted to be an actress who sings, not a singer who acts. She can't separate them - in every song she acts out the story and emotions completely. In every film she inhabits the character she plays and brings you into their world. And that is why she is such a big and wonderful part of my world. I recommend her autobiography which she reads herself - you'll learn about every aspect of all of those things and the amazing creativity she brings to everything she touches - and shares with us.
Your reaction is funny and touching in a way that only a first time listener's can be. Some singers' talents are so extraordinary like Streisand's or Pavarotti's that they defy any kind of analysis. So I understand fully how you were at a loss for words because no words are necessary or adequate. It's enough to know that so many of us can share and appreciate these glorious sounds along with you.
I agree with you completely. Such an incredible singer she is/was. There was an excellent film with her & Robert Redford called 'The way we were'. Another video called 'People' - excellent too with Celine Dion. Ofcourse she has many more songs/films. xx
Barbra's #1 to a lot of "people" ... no one can touch her vocal versatility. Great reaction Stan. Strongly suggest her closing number to "A Star Is Born," "With One More Look At You/Watch Closely Now" (7:44). It will blow you away.
My God, what a Voice! I've loved her music since 1964 when I was in the Navy and she first sang this song from "Funny Girl." She's part of my history, now and forever!
In 1973 she did a live medley with Ray Charles and the Raelettes. "Look What They've Done To My Song" followed by "Cryin' Time and Sweet Inspiration/Where You Lead". They are amazing together. It's here on YT, Stan.
Can you believe it? So amazing! I first heard Barbra when I was a child. I believe she was on Ed Sulivan show, singing this song. Must have been in the early 60s. Could never forget this voice.
Sir, you just listened the best female singer of this generation, her vocals are superb and has amazing vocal control but this is perfection and she was young when she released this song
People always say they're speechless, and then launch into a long speech. I think you're the first person I've ever seen who actually WAS speechless! I love how you were so blown away that you could barely string together an intelligible sentence. That was so pure. One of my favorite reactions ever. ❤
I’ve been recommending this song to you reaction channel people for several years, and I believe you’re the first one to do a reaction video to it. Your reaction does not surprise me. It is simply one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded. It was also Barbra Streisand’s first hit single. From the Broadway musical “Funny Girl,” It became a number one hit in 1962. Simply a stunning performance by a very young Barbra Streisand. So glad you did this reaction.
Kudos for listening to the entire song without stopping (many people reacting keep pausing and they cheat themselves of an ideal first listen). You gave us a great, honest reaction and I shared the pleasure you had. Streisand has done many versions of this song, yet my definitive preference is her performance of "People" on the Funny Girl film soundtrack. Thanks for sharing.
THANK YOU, thank you, thank you for a trip down memory lane. I was 13 and this song came out and I would literally run to the radio and turn it up, listening in total awe. The voice, the melody, the lyrics! What a message! And of course, simply the greatest voice of our time. I too got goosebumps! ❤
You crack me up Stan. This song has given me goosebumps for 50 years too. Each time I hear this, those goosebumps are real, as if I've heard it the first time all over again.
I love all Barbra, but early Barbra as this is, is by far my favorite period of her career. This was the breakout hit from the stage play and later film "Funny Girl" which was the vehicle that really put her at the very top of her profession....and won her the Best Actress Oscar (tying with Katharine Hepburn who won for "The Lion in Winter" the only tie in the categories history.) Two other fantastic songs from the show, both spotlights for her, are "Don't Rain On My Parade" (a real tour de force) and "My Man". Some other terrific songs from this period: "Why Did I Choose You?" "My Coloring Book" "I'll Tell the Man in the Street" "He Touched Me" "A Sleepin' Bee" "Starting Here, Starting Now" There are many, many more but these are a good starting place.
Iconic singer. She is a gift from God. Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer have a song duet that is spectacular too*. Both awesome singers. The tune is... No More Tears Enough is Enough.
Your top 5 list is spot on, but don’t forget Celine Dion, who grew up listening to Barbara Streisand! This would be a great time to listen to Barbara and Celine’s duet , called Tell Him. You will go nuts for it!
She is also a great actress. Her accolades include two Academy Awards, 10 Grammy Awards including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the Grammy Legend Award, four Primetime Emmy Awards, four Peabody Awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award and nine Golden Globes
Have this number on her Greatest Hits album. I saw my first Barbra movie at 11. It was On A Clear Day. Absolutely blown away by her voice, but ugly Yves Montand was so miscast. Loved her Scaasi clothes.
Another powerful female singer you should check out is Linda Eder. She’s a broadway actress, with a voice comparable to Barbara Streisand’s. Songs I’d recommend are Don’t Rain On My Parade, Someone Like You, What I did for Love or The Gold. She blew me away when I first heard her voice.
She may be the greatest singer. There are many, but she is really up there, if not at the top.
At the age of 16 in 1963 - I was riding around town with friends and the radio was on , being drowned out by all of us. Suddenly I said, "SHH - stop talking everyone -- LISTEN TO THIS!" We pulled over and sat in silence, listening to this extraordinary and unique. voice. I'll never forget it.
I must have been around 16 when I first watched Funny Girl. And started to listen to her other music as well. And watching everything she ever did. And yes, you might say she has been with me during my entire adult life.
Funny Girl was my first musical movie I just fell in love❤with Barbara Streisand. All of her musicals are great.
My grandchildren are in college, and I've been hearing this woman sing and watching her movies as long as i can remember. It only just recently dawned on me that she's 82 now; and there's so little time we have left to share Earth with her. So glad you're able to explore her work.
Barbra became famous as a teenager, and there's a great video of her on the Judy Garland show where she sings "Happy Days Are Here Again" while Judy sings "Get Happy." Both of them are legends.
Amazing to think this woman had no vocal training at all, isn't it? Just God-given talent. Amazing.
This song, from Funny Girl, was a monster hit . The show and this song sent her on her way into stardom stratosphere.
She really is the most multi-talented person alive in the entire world's entertainment industry. She started on Broadway, has recorded albums in decade after decade, acted in film, directed and produced films. She is the literal GOAT, Oscars, Tonys, Emmy,s and Grammys, huge music sales, huge box office in theaters for both live and film. A headliner in every sense of the word.
The song, People, is from the Broadway musical, Funny Girl. It opened on March 26, 1964, with a then-21-year-old Barbra in the lead role & it made her a star!! The 1968 movie of the same name catapulted her to superstardom and beyond!! Make sure you watch the movie. It's GREAT!!! So is every song in it.
Her entire catalogue is incredible, but a few of the songs I highly recommend are Somewhere, What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life, Memory, and I'll Know. My favorite albums are Simply Streisand (1967), The Way We Were (1974) & The Broadway Album (1985). So much fabulous music from the greatest voice of all!!!
When comes to Barbra we know. Her music will never without an emotion of happiness. Be a fan of Barbra since 1974 when I was six. Now I a few months from 56 and still a fan.
I discovered her in 2004 when I was 17. I have been obsessed ever since
She’s a phenomenal Director as well. I’ve just finished listening to her life story on audiobook. Highly recommend. It’s long so you’ll have to listen to it in bits and pieces but she narrates the whole thing and there are lots of cutaways to the music she’s talking about. I’ve loved her ever since I was a little kid when I heard this song for the first time. I am consistently blown away by her voice and the acting that comes into the way she sings. So many songs she covers it’s like I’ve never understood the words until she sings it.
Best female vocalist…. Period❤
My life wouldn't be the same without Barbra Streisand. Through the years from hearing and seeing her for the first time on Ed Sullivan's show to Funny Girl and The Way We Were and Yentl, and all of the TV specials and all of her albums up through the Broadway compilations...as I have sung along and tried to keep up - she has been the embodiment and voice of joy, and yearning, and sadness, and love and loss, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences where all of those elements come together in the one performer and phenomenon that is Barbra. She always wanted to be an actress who sings, not a singer who acts. She can't separate them - in every song she acts out the story and emotions completely. In every film she inhabits the character she plays and brings you into their world. And that is why she is such a big and wonderful part of my world. I recommend her autobiography which she reads herself - you'll learn about every aspect of all of those things and the amazing creativity she brings to everything she touches - and shares with us.
Her voice is other worldly..brings me to tears with its overwhelming beauty! Love your reaction!
Your reaction is funny and touching in a way that only a first time listener's can be. Some singers' talents are so extraordinary like Streisand's or Pavarotti's that they defy any kind of analysis. So I understand fully how you were at a loss for words because no words are necessary or adequate. It's enough to know that so many of us can share and appreciate these glorious sounds along with you.
Barbra is once in a lifetime gift from God.
I agree with you completely. Such an incredible singer she is/was. There was an excellent film with her & Robert Redford called 'The way we were'. Another video called 'People' - excellent too with Celine Dion. Ofcourse she has many more songs/films. xx
Barbra's #1 to a lot of "people" ... no one can touch her vocal versatility. Great reaction Stan. Strongly suggest her closing number to "A Star Is Born," "With One More Look At You/Watch Closely Now" (7:44). It will blow you away.
Great suggestion!
Simply one of the greatest voices in the world and of all time.
Thanks for sharing.
My God, what a Voice! I've loved her music since 1964 when I was in the Navy and she first sang this song from "Funny Girl."
She's part of my history, now and forever!
I've been a fan of Streisand since 1973. I was 12 years old and Funny Girl aired on TV. I was an instant devotee.
You are so right! Barbra is No.1!!!!!!!!
In 1973 she did a live medley with Ray Charles and the Raelettes. "Look What They've Done To My Song" followed by "Cryin' Time and Sweet Inspiration/Where You Lead". They are amazing together. It's here on YT, Stan.
Barbra is ALL That!
Can you believe it? So amazing! I first heard Barbra when I was a child. I believe she was on Ed Sulivan show, singing this song. Must have been in the early 60s. Could never forget this voice.
It was the emotion she managed to put into every word. She always makes me FEEL the story behind those words.
Sir, you just listened the best female singer of this generation, her vocals are superb and has amazing vocal control but this is perfection and she was young when she released this song
"You heard what I heard." ❤
People always say they're speechless, and then launch into a long speech. I think you're the first person I've ever seen who actually WAS speechless! I love how you were so blown away that you could barely string together an intelligible sentence. That was so pure. One of my favorite reactions ever. ❤
I’ve been recommending this song to you reaction channel people for several years, and I believe you’re the first one to do a reaction video to it. Your reaction does not surprise me. It is simply one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded. It was also Barbra Streisand’s first hit single. From the Broadway musical “Funny Girl,” It became a number one hit in 1962. Simply a stunning performance by a very young Barbra Streisand. So glad you did this reaction.
Kudos for listening to the entire song without stopping (many people reacting keep pausing and they cheat themselves of an ideal first listen). You gave us a great, honest reaction and I shared the pleasure you had. Streisand has done many versions of this song, yet my definitive preference is her performance of "People" on the Funny Girl film soundtrack. Thanks for sharing.
THANK YOU, thank you, thank you for a trip down memory lane. I was 13 and this song came out and I would literally run to the radio and turn it up, listening in total awe. The voice, the melody, the lyrics! What a message! And of course, simply the greatest voice of our time. I too got goosebumps! ❤
You crack me up Stan. This song has given me goosebumps for 50 years too. Each time I hear this, those goosebumps are real, as if I've heard it the first time all over again.
This song and Evergreen are my favorite of hers. I put her in the top three with Karen Carpenter and Marilyn McCoo in the 70s.
Divine Barbra!
You should react to her singing “Somewhere”. That’ll bring a tear to your eyes.
You should check out my reaction to somewhere
I heard this gorgeous song in the mid 60s, thing is she still sounds the same. What an incredible voice,maybe the best singer in music history,!!
Talent, class and how lucky are we?
I love all Barbra, but early Barbra as this is, is by far my favorite period of her career.
This was the breakout hit from the stage play and later film "Funny Girl" which was the vehicle that really put her at the very top of her profession....and won her the Best Actress Oscar (tying with Katharine Hepburn who won for "The Lion in Winter" the only tie in the categories history.) Two other fantastic songs from the show, both spotlights for her, are "Don't Rain On My Parade" (a real tour de force) and "My Man".
Some other terrific songs from this period:
"Why Did I Choose You?"
"My Coloring Book"
"I'll Tell the Man in the Street"
"He Touched Me"
"A Sleepin' Bee"
"Starting Here, Starting Now"
There are many, many more but these are a good starting place.
Thanks for this classic sensational song sung by one and only Barbra Streisand. Excellent choice..
Love me some Barbra. Look into her huge catalog. And your reaction has got me subscribed.
Iconic singer. She is a gift from God. Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer have a song duet that is spectacular too*. Both awesome singers. The tune is... No More Tears Enough is Enough.
I need to watch this movie again. Omar Sharif is definitely welcome!
Stevie Wonder duetted with her on "People" for her "Partners" album in 2016.
She is a wonder…..an absolute WONDER! 💛
A fun song by her is Second Hand Rose. A powerful song by her is Rain on my Parade. These are also from the Funny Girl movie
Your top 5 list is spot on, but don’t forget Celine Dion, who grew up listening to Barbara Streisand! This would be a great time to listen to Barbara and Celine’s duet , called Tell Him. You will go nuts for it!
The one and only! The GOAT!
Love your reaction…I haven’t heard this in a few years and wow the clarity and tone is beyond anything I’ve heard before! Thanks for playing this!
Perfect reaction!
BABS!!!!
She is also a great actress. Her accolades include two Academy Awards, 10 Grammy Awards including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the Grammy Legend Award, four Primetime Emmy Awards, four Peabody Awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award and nine Golden Globes
No one has the vocal dynamics of Streisand
at the height of her powers, people . . . . . . . . . . .
Have this number on her Greatest Hits album. I saw my first Barbra movie at 11. It was On A Clear Day. Absolutely blown away by her voice, but ugly Yves Montand was so miscast. Loved her Scaasi clothes.
Another powerful female singer you should check out is Linda Eder. She’s a broadway actress, with a voice comparable to Barbara Streisand’s. Songs I’d recommend are Don’t Rain On My Parade, Someone Like You, What I did for Love or The Gold. She blew me away when I first heard her voice.
Patty-I love Linda Eder
You should delve into Stephen Sondheim - start with A Little Priest from Sweeney Todd
Aretha is #1 for me. Barbra's #2. Ella Fitzgerald's #3.
Nat King Cole has a version of this song. Please check it out. 👍
Live at “the concert” is better
Please react to this live show with a segment by Babs. th-cam.com/video/RJGZx5FR0x8/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared