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Reigning CMA Male Vocalist Of the Year Blake Shelton lands duet on Barbra Streisand’s ‘Partners‘ album
“I’d Want It To Be You”
Partners is the thirty-fourth studio album by Barbra Streisand, released in September 2014. The album features Streisand singing duets with an all-male lineup including John Legend, Michael Bublé, Andrea Bocelli, Billy Joel, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, and Elvis Presley.
The collection also features Streisand’s first studio-recorded duet with her son, Jason Gould.
While the recordings are new, most of the songs have a previous history as Streisand releases. Two classic Streisand duets are updated with new partners: “What Kind of Fool”, newly performed with John Legend (originally with Barry Gibb) and “Lost Inside of You”, newly performed with Babyface (originally with Kris Kristofferson). The deluxe edition features recordings from her 2002 Duets compilation with Frank Sinatra, Bryan Adams, Barry Manilow, and Barry Gibb.
“It Had To Be You” (with Michael Bublé)
“People” (with Stevie Wonder)
“Come Rain Or Come Shine” (with John Mayer)
“Evergreen” (with Babyface)
“New York State Of Mind” (with Billy Joel)
“I’d Want It To Be You” (with Blake Shelton)
“The Way We Were” (with Lionel Richie)
“I Still Can See Your Face” (with Andrea Bocelli)
“How Deep Is The Ocean” (with son Jason Gould)
“What Kind Of Fool” (with John Legend)
“Somewhere” (with Josh Groban)
“Love Me Tender” (with Elvis Presley)
While the recordings are new, most of the songs have a previous history as Streisand releases. Two classic Streisand duets are updated with new partners: “What Kind of Fool”, newly performed with John Legend (originally with Barry Gibb) and ,Lost Inside of You, newly performed with Babyface (originally with Kris Kristofferson).
The deluxe edition features recordings from her 2002 Duets compilation with Frank Sinatra, Bryan Adams, Barry Manilow, and Barry Gibb.
I received my copy in the mail yesterday. And I ordered the “Deluxe CD” which has several other duets she’s done before. My treat …. Her voice continues to be impeccable. The choice of songs and partners is excellent.
I was particularly touched by the one with her son Jason Gould.
In her own words:
“Hearing the news that “Partners” entered the charts at #1 was an overwhelming feeling of joy!!
Being told that I’ve had #1 albums in six consecutive decades makes me feel truly blessed and grateful to have such loyal fans. I feel you rooting for me and I so appreciate all of your energy and support.
It’s especially sweet since I get to share this moment with my wonderfully talented partners who I had the pleasure of singing with: Michael Bublé, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Babyface, Billy Joel, Blake Shelton, Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli, John Legend, Josh Groban, my beloved son Jason Gould…and last but not least, Elvis Presley…forever The King!
Finally, thank you to Rob Stringer and my Columbia Records family, my manager Marty Erlichman, my creative team on this project – Kenny Edmonds, Walter Afanasieff, Dave Reitzas, Bill Ross, and Jay Landers…and Ken Sunshine for getting the word out… we did it guys!!
With lots of love, Barbra“
The track listing for “Partners”
“It Had To Be You” (with Michael Bublé)
“People” (with Stevie Wonder)
“Come Rain Or Come Shine” (with John Mayer)
“Evergreen” (with Babyface)
“New York State Of Mind” (with Billy Joel)
“I’d Want It To Be You” (with Blake Shelton)
“The Way We Were” (with Lionel Richie)
“I Still Can See Your Face” (with Andrea Bocelli)
“How Deep Is The Ocean” (with son Jason Gould)
“What Kind Of Fool” (with John Legend)
“Somewhere” (with Josh Groban)
“Love Me Tender” (with Elvis Presley)
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