Free Again/Autumn Leaves/What Now My Love/Ma Premiere Chanson/Clopin Clopant/Le Mur/I Wish You Love/ Speak To Me Of Love/Love & Learn/Once Upon A Summertime/Martina/I’ve Been Here
For the experimental Je M'appelle Barbra acclaimed songstress Barbra Streisand has a stab at singing in French on several of the tracks, perhaps not altogether successfully. (US:5)
"Alors, Mesdames et Messieurs, popular adult contemporary music just doesn't get any better than this, the crème de la crème from a timeless artist who strives for excellence and perfection in each and every endeavour."
"Streisand, at the height of her 60s-phase, is flamboyantly 'Barbra' on this album. At times quiet and touching, and then loud and over the top, this album is a mixture of styles and quite good. Barbra's performances are flawless and the arrangements are quite beautiful."
"Barbra's voice in 1966 was at its youthful peak. Her presentation and phrasing are unique and excellent, and the fact that the album is half in French gives it a touch of sophistication and culture, so much so that I don't believe it can ever be equalled by any other American artist."
"This is possibly Barbra Streisand's first experimental recording, in which the songs recorded are sung in French and/or of French origin. While it was not an experiment that paid off initially the end result is a beautifully sung album. Almost all of the songs are sung with a great passion, that makes even those of us ignorant of the French language truly feel what is being said. Admittedly, this album will need time to grow on you. It isn't a Barbra Streisand essential by any means, but any fan will appreciate her beautiful voice and phrasing."
"I think this album, while it isn't one of her best, its not one of her worst. This album inspired Liza Minnelli to do her own French album with also mixed results."
"This has always been one of my very favourite Streisand albums. I first listened to it when it came out, and the intensity and beauty of this recording really spoke to me. This album shows the greatness of Barbra Streisand range and emotional intensity."
"This is certainly not one of my favourites but I do adore the song Autumn Leaves."
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