Barbra Streisand plans duets album with Dylan, McCartney, JT in 2025
Barbra Streisand has revealed plans for a duets album set to release in 2025, featuring iconic artists like Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and James Taylor. This highly anticipated collection, titled “The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two,” is slated for a June 27th launch and includes a special trio performance with Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande. Fans can preorder the album in the U.S. to secure their copy.
The new project sees Streisand, who celebrated her 83rd birthday on April 24th, teaming up with a stellar lineup of friends, peers, and rising stars for collaborations on eleven tracks. This album serves as a follow-up to her 2014 duets album, “Partners,” which topped the charts and received Platinum certification in the U.S. Streisand shared her excitement about working with talented artists in the studio, expressing how they inspire her and bring joy to the recording process.
Streisand took to social media to express her enthusiasm, stating, “I’ve always loved singing duets with gifted artists. They inspire me in unique ways and make our studio sessions a delight! My new album gave me the opportunity to collaborate with old friends, label mates, and new talents. I admire all of them and hope that you’ll enjoy listening to our collaborations as much as I enjoyed recording with them.”
The tracklist for “The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two” includes a diverse selection of songs, each featuring a different artist alongside Streisand. Highlights include Hozier on “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” Paul McCartney on “My Valentine,” Sam Smith on “To Lose You Again,” Bob Dylan on “The Very Thought of You,” and Laufey on “Letter to My 13-Year-Old Self.” Other notable pairings on the album include Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande, Tim McGraw, Sting, James Taylor, Josh Groban, and Seal.
In addition to her upcoming duets album, Streisand continues to expand her impressive music catalog, which has spanned several decades and earned her numerous accolades. With a career marked by chart-topping hits and legendary collaborations, Streisand remains a timeless icon in the music industry. Fans eagerly anticipate the release of “The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two” to hear her latest musical offerings and witness the magic of her collaborations with some of music’s biggest names.