2024 STREISAND NEWS

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Barbra Streisand Records New Song, ‘Love Will Survive,’ for Peacock’s ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’

As reported in Variety today:

Barbra Streisand has recorded a new song, “Love Will Survive,” to serve as the end-title theme for “The Tattooist of Auschwitz,” a six-part, Holocaust-themed series that premieres on Peacock in the U.S. and Sky in other territories on May 2. 

The song will come out globally via her longtime label, Columbia Records, on April 25.

Said Streisand in a statement: “Because of the rise in antisemitism around the world today, I wanted to sing ‘Love Will Survive’ in the context of this series, as a way of remembering the 6 million souls who were lost less than 80 years ago. And also to say that even in the darkest of times, the power of love can triumph and endure.”

“Love Will Survive” reunites the singer with one of her key collaborators on the “Walls” project six years ago, Walter Afanasieff (famous for Mariah Carey’s early recordings), returning as both a co-writer and co-producer. Producing the new track along with him is Peter Asher. The co-writers of the music with Afanasieff are Hans Zimmer and Kara Talve, and the lyrics were written by Charlie Midnight. 

Streisand is joined on the track by the London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by William Ross.

“Barbra Streisand is one of the most renowned artists in the world, and we are deeply honored to be working with her,” said Claire Mundell of Synchronicity Films, an executive producer on the series. “Barbra and her team have crafted the most beautiful song, based on Hans’ and Kara’s main theme for the show, and it sums up the key message of the series: love will survive. Recording the song with Barbra’s iconic vocals and William Ross conducting the LSO at Abbey Road Studios was an unforgettable moment and a memory I will treasure forever. We are thrilled to be able to honor the memory of Lali and Gita in this way, with this beautiful original piece of music.”

Streisand is an executive producer on the new song along with Jay Landers and Russell Emanuel.

LOU PAPALAS' DAUGHTER MARA TO SELL BARBRA COLLECTION

As reported in the LA Times, Mara is trying to find the collection a home. “I just don’t have any interest in getting on eBay,” she said. “I want somebody to buy this whole collection and then do something with it.”

Mara will also appear on the Tamron Hall Show on May 27th to talk about her father's collection some more. Check your local listings for when/where it airs!

MARCH UPDATES

I've been busy, so apologies for this late update about all things BARBRA.

Streisand's Screen Actors Guild award was legendary and she gave such a great speech.  See the video ...

A few days later, Netflix (which streamed the awards show) posted a fantastic interview conducted by SAG president Fran Drescher (She had style, she had flair, she was there ... the Nanny!) Check out that video, too.

NEW ALBUM & MORE

Streisand has mentioned her new album in two interviews now — but she doesn't reveal much, other than she's working on it.  Stay tuned!

I'm helping out on some catalog re-releases coming soon ... Stay tuned!

Barbra in her audio book mentions a documentary.  Stay tuned for more info; it's much too early to talk about it. But it's something on the horizon.

MY BOOK UPDATES

The Fayetteville Mafia Press title, Barbra Streisand: the Music, the Albums, the Singles by Matt Howe, has been nominated for the 2024 Association for Recorded Sound Collections Awards for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research. The winners will be announced by September, and the awards will be presented during a banquet at ARSC’s annual conference in May 2025.

The hardback has almost sold out and we do not plan to do another printing.  Amazon order link.

Meanwhile ... I am updating the book for an upcoming paperback version. I'll be correcting mistakes (Yes!  I know "Nobody's Heart" is NOT a Harold Arlen song.  Unfortunately, our editors didn't catch it before going to press ... now it's been printed and I cannot change it ... but now I can for the paperback) More info to come.

JENNIFER ANISTON TO PRESENT SAG AWARD TO STREISAND

Screen Actors Guild today announced Jennifer Aniston, a longtime Barbra Streisand fan, will present the 59th SAG Life Achievement Award to the legendary actor, singer, producer, writer, and director. 

The SAG Awards will stream live globally on Netflix Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall.

JASON & ROSLYN RELEASE NEW MUSIC

Barbra's son, Jason Gould, will release a new EP album. Due March 22, Jason has released the dance lead single ”Laws of Desire.”

Jason tells americansongwriter.com : “A lot of these songs have a spiritual, dystopian theme ... It’s not intended, just a reflection of the world that we’re all living in. I’m well aware of the amount of pain and suffering in the world. We all have our traumas in life. I’m somebody who’s trying to heal my own and the only way to do that is by really being who you are and expressing your truth.”

MEANWHILE ....

Roslyn Kind has released a music video and a new medley of “The Look of Love / The Island”. Follow her on social media or her official website to hear more.

BARBRA TAKES THE COLBERT QUESTIONERT

Previously unaired because of Stephen Colbert's medical problems keeping him off the show for a few weeks, the questionnaire has finally been put on YouTube.

CHECK OUT 'UNDER THE RADAR' AT BOSTON NPR

Posted on Sunday, January 7, 2024, NPR host Callie Crossley chats with two experts about Barbra Streisand's memoir -- yes, I'm one of the 'experts' !  Here's a link to listen.

HAPPY NEW YEAR PLAYLIST

I've put together a 2024 Playlist on Spotify — STREISAND: THE MOVIES MUSIC.  It's music she's sang in the movies, or songs from movies she's sang.

ENJOY and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!