Walls (CD) – Barbra Streisand

Walls is the stunning 2018 album from Barbra Streisand. This collection is Streisand’s first album primarily consisting of original songs since 2005. 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. Barbra she shares production and arrangement duties on Walls 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.

Track List

1. What’s on My Mind 5:15
2. Don’t Lie to Me 3:55
3. Imagine / What a Wonderful World; Imagine What a Wonderful World 5:13
4. Walls 3:54
5. Lady Liberty 3:51
6. What the World Needs Now 4:36
7. Better Angels 4:07
8. Love’s Never Wrong 4:05
9. The Rain Will Fall 4:42
10. Take Care of This House 4:05
11. Happy Days Are Here Again 3:54