WALLS the new album by Barbra Streisand
Out NOW. Album features the contemporary up-tempo single “Don’t
Lie To Me,” which Streisand co-wrote. LISTEN TO IT HERE
BARBRA
STREISAND’S ALBUM WALLS OUT NOW AVAILABLE HERE
AN IMPASSIONED COLLECTION OF SONGS FOR OUR TIME AND ALL TIME
SINGLE “DON’T LIE TO ME” MARKS LEGENDARY STAR’S
RETURN TO SONGWRITING
Columbia
Records releases WALLS the new album by Barbra
Streisand. It’s Streisand’s first album primarily consisting
of original songs since 2005. This is the first Barbra Streisand
album to encompass a unified social theme, and the rare instance
of her political views entering her music. The album features
the contemporary up-tempo single “Don’t Lie To Me,” which Streisand
co-wrote. The song shares the guiding principles and values
she has believed in, spoken about, and fought for her entire
life…the truth.
Barbra
Streisand - Don't Lie to Me (Official Video)
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
Child. 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.
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