Barbra Streisand’s output slowed down in the 80s. After averaging more than an album a year since the start of her recording career, she waited four years after 1980’s Guilty to release her next one.
That was Emotion (1984), a return to the middle of the road pop material she put out in the 70s. The album sold decently but earned a collective shrug from critics. Streisand decided it was time to go back to her roots.
I’ve given short shrift to a number of genres throughout my Song of the Day series. Rap and heavy metal, certainly, because I don’t like or own much of either. Jazz and classical, which don’t really offer up “songs” in the traditional sense. Adult contemporary, for the most part.
The blog has mostly focused on pop, rock, alternative and a little bit of country. And as that group pretty well describes my CD collection, it will likely continue to be the focus.
But this week I’m turning my attention to a type of song that can encompass any or all of the above styles but still belongs in a category all its own — the show tune. My next five songs are all featured in movies or stage plays.
Meet Me In Montauk 