Columbia Records has released “Don’t
Lie To Me,” a new single written and recorded by Barbra Streisand
from her upcoming album Walls.
LISTEN TO IT HERE
BARBRA
STREISAND SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM WALLS NOVEMBER 2;
AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW
AN IMPASSIONED COLLECTION OF SONGS FOR OUR TIME AND ALL TIME
NEW SINGLE “DON’T LIE TO ME” AVAILABLE NOW
MARKS LEGENDARY STAR’S RETURN TO SONGWRITING
Columbia
Records has released “Don’t Lie To Me,” a new single
written and recorded by Barbra Streisand from her upcoming
album Walls, due out November 2. It’s Streisand’s
first album primarily consisting of original songs since 2005.
“Don’t Lie To Me” is a stirring precursor to the forthcoming
Walls, the first Barbra Streisand album to encompass
a unified social theme. Led by the passionate plea, “Don’t Lie
To Me,” Streisand shares the guiding principles and values she
has believed in, spoken about, and fought for her entire life.
Barbra
Streisand - Don't Lie to Me (Official
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Fans
can obtain “Don’t Lie To Me” and pre-order Walls both
available here.
Walls finds Barbra exploring both her concerns and hopes
for the future in a collection filled with beautiful melodies
and thought-provoking lyrics. In addition to the three original
tunes which the Oscar-winning songwriter contributed to, the
songs on Walls explore topics near to the celebrated
artist’s heart. Streisand also brings a fresh perspective to
the classic songs “Imagine” and “What A Wonderful World,” and
the Bacharach/David pop standard “What The World Needs Now.”
The penultimate song that Streisand sings is a timely one called
“Take Care Of This House” by the legendary composer Leonard
Bernstein and lyricist Alan Jay Lerner.
Streisand’s “What’s On My Mind,” the first song she conceived
of for Walls, “Don’t Lie To Me” and “The Rain Will Fall”
all speak to core issues she believes in. For all her many record-breaking
and award-winning accomplishments as a singer, actress, film
director, producer, screenplay writer, author and songwriter,
Streisand’s dedicated social activism and commitment to philanthropy
have always equaled her artistic passions.
To serve her inspirational themes, she shares production and
arrangement duties on the new album with Walter Afanasieff,
John Shanks and David Foster – all Grammy recipients for Producer
of the Year – and Songwriter Hall of Fame recipient Desmond
Chid. Streisand's vision also comes through on the defining
title track “Walls,” with lyrics specifically written for the
album by revered Streisand collaborators Alan & Marilyn Bergman.
Over the course of her astonishing career, Streisand has recorded
a number of songs that address the human condition. Recognized
as one of the foremost interpreters of contemporary song, “Don’t
Lie To Me,” and the other songs on Walls are sure to
add to her enduring legacy as an award-winning singer and songwriter.
In 1977, she became the first woman to win an Oscar for composing
the music to the timeless standard “Evergreen” (Love Theme from
A Star Is Born), which also went on to win the Grammy for
Best Original Song and the Golden Globe. In addition, she has
been duly recognized throughout her career for compositions
on film projects emblematic of her songwriting gifts.
Streisand is the only recording artist in history to achieve
a #1 Album in six consecutive decades. She has recorded 52 gold,
31 platinum and 13 multi-platinum albums in her career. She
is the only woman to make the All-Time Top 10 Best Selling Artists
list. Streisand has had 34 albums make the Top 10 on the US
charts, the only female artist to have achieved this milestone,
tying her with Frank Sinatra. She is also the female artist
with the most number one albums in Billboard’s history. Widely
recognized as an icon for her artistic achievements, she has
been awarded two Oscars, ten Grammys including two special Grammys,
five Emmys, three Peabodys, and eleven Golden Globes including
the Cecil B. DeMille Award. In 2015, President Barack Obama
presented her with the highest civilian honor the United States
bestows, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She had already
received the National Medal of Arts from President Clinton in
2000, as well as France’s prestigious Legion of Honor.
Walls Tracklisting
1. What’s On My Mind
2. Don’t Lie To Me
3. Imagine / What A Wonderful World
4. Walls
5. Lady Liberty
6. What The World Needs Now
7. Better Angels
8. Love’s Never Wrong
9. The Rain Will Fall
10. Take Care Of This House
11. Happy Days Are Here Again