My Name Is Barbra/A Kid Again - I’m Five/Jenny Rebecca/My Pa/Sweet Zoo/Where Is The Wonder/I Can See It/Someone To Watch Over Me/I’ve Got No Strings/If You Were The Only Boy In The World/Why Did I Choose You/My Man
Barbra Streisand received a Grammy for best female vocal for her TV special My Name is Barbra broadcast on CBS in April 1965. The accompanying album stayed on the US chart for over a year. (US:2)
"In April of 1965, CBS broadcast the first of Barbra Streisand's monumental television specials. The show was not only a runaway ratings success, but also one of the most memorable moments of 1960s television. Filled with wonderful songs and a spectacular performance by Barbra, this special is a must view for any Streisand fan and anyone interested in early television."
"This album contains all of the new songs featured in the show, as well as some new recordings to replace the songs that had already appeared on her previous records. A semi-concept record; the first portion is devoted to songs about the child in all of us, next some songs about the transition from child to adult, and finally songs from an adult perspective. A fantastic complement to a spectacular show."
"Here is the reason why Barbra Streisand is a great singer and complete artist of the first magnitude. Streisand shows off her understanding of singing and acting at the same time. Singing funny childish songs or dramatic tributes to parenthood, Streisand captivates the listener with her vocal characterization of her childish ideals. At the same time, Streisand shows off brilliant singing of great classics. She tells the world that she is the greatest star that they have ever seen in this early album."
"I really adore all of Barbra's work in the 60s and My Name Is Barbra is a standout. This is more or less a soundtrack to Barbra's phenomenal first television special in 1965 and ranks among her best work. After singing on Broadway in Funny Girl every night, Barbra's tonsils were in great shape and she was doing some of her finest work."
"Displaying that ingenuity for finding insanely perfect material for her exploding talent, Barbra nails this album down good and proper. Full of surprising material that sounds instantly classic in her rangy, pure, strident soprano, this album stands the test of time."
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