It's a kind of magic how music brings back long-forgotten memories; not much else in life has that kind of power!
I also cannot imagine a world without music, and will be going down memory lane to share some Barbra Streisand with you. This legendary actress and singer ranks as one of the best female artists of all time, not surprisingly, as there haven't been many female singers with such powerful vocals.
I'm a sucker for love stories, and the 1973 romantic drama The Way We Were had me bawling way back in the 70s. When two opposites fall in love, there's sure to be drama. The strong attraction between Katie and Hubbel sadly wasn't enough to overcome their opposing socio-political ideals, and that is what ultimately ends their love story. The lyrics of Barbara's signature song The Way We Were, speak of...
Misty water-coloured memories
Of the way we were...
Is that not how memories become? Faded over time, although some never fade, and I guess those are the ones we value most.
If you're a Barbra fan, you're sure to enjoy the song and an extract from a scene in the movie.
Onto a collaboration like no other. The song You Don't Bring Me Flowers, sung as solos by Barbra and Neil Diamond, was turned into a 'duet' in WGN radio studios by an engineer and a record turner. The albums were played on two turntables, starting with Barbra's vocals and Neil's voice overlapping hers, their voices blended beautifully, and the outcome was magical.
The song was first aired in 1978 on WGN Radio's Roy Leonard Show, and eventually went Platinum.
Neil and Barbra brought the house down at the 22nd Annual Grammy Awards in 1980 when they made a surprise appearance and performed the duet for the very first time 'Live.'
Send in the Clowns was written by the great musical theatre composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, specifically for Glynis Johns to sing in the 1973 musical A Little Night Music.
Here is Barbra's rendition of this melancholic song, a bittersweet ballad reflecting on the disappointments in life.
Here is a very different version for the psychological thriller Joker, featuring the song as performed by Frank Sinatra.
Fun fact - 'Send in the Clowns' also has become a phrase used in show business to bring a kind of comic relief!
Thank you 
I kind of got carried away with Barbra, threw in Sinatra at the end, but still only shared three tunes! I hope there are Streisand fans listening, and that you enjoyed the music!
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