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episode notes
Barbra Streisand: star of stage and screen. Oscar winner, film director, and television producer. Culture warrior and meme generator.
Yes, everything. But don't get it twisted. Barbra's legend is based on her catalog of hit songs and that of her voice.
Even as culture vultures devour the doorstop of her recent memoir my name is barbra, especially overlooked on the Billboard charts, is Streisand's great musical benchmark. All the records Taylor Swift has set on the album charts and Billie Eilish at the Grammys? Babs arrived first.
At a time when rock was on the rise and show tunes were on the decline, Streisand set her own pop agenda, creating peppy hits that weren't trendy but topped the charts anyway. She became a pop star, a Broadway legend, and a box-office commando virtually all at the same time.
Chris Molanphy tells the story of the original Queen of All Media, and how she collected all the hits your mom loved (and, let's be honest, you know), and how she made her debut in the movie corner. Describe what kind of memories you made. [your] heart. ” Trust me, it will be like butter.
The podcast was produced by Kevin Bendis.
