On Friday, Columbia Records released “Don’t Lie To Me,” a new single written and recorded by Barbra Streisand from her upcoming album Walls, due out November 2.
It’s Streisand’s first album primarily consisting of original songs
since 2005. “Don’t Lie To Me” is a stirring precursor to the
forthcoming Walls,
the first Barbra Streisand album to encompass a unified social
theme. Led by the passionate plea, “Don’t Lie To Me,” Streisand shares
the guiding principles and values she has believed in, spoken about, and
fought for her entire life.
Fans can obtain “Don’t Lie To Me” and pre-order Walls both available today here.
Walls
finds Barbra exploring both her concerns and hopes for the future in a
collection filled with beautiful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.
In addition to the three original tunes which the Oscar-winning
songwriter contributed to, the songs on Walls explore
topics near to the celebrated artist’s heart. Streisand also brings a
fresh perspective to the classic songs “Imagine” and “What A Wonderful
World,” and the Bacharach/David pop standard “What The World Needs
Now.” The penultimate song that Streisand sings is a timely one
called “Take Care Of This House” by the legendary composer Leonard
Bernstein and lyricist Alan Jay Lerner.
Streisand’s “What’s On My Mind,” the first song she conceived of for Walls,
“Don’t Lie To Me” and “The Rain Will Fall” all speak to core issues she
believes in. For all her many record-breaking and award-winning
accomplishments as a singer, actress, film director, producer,
screenplay writer, author and songwriter, Streisand’s dedicated social
activism and commitment to philanthropy have always equaled her artistic
passions.
To
serve her inspirational themes, she shares production and arrangement
duties on the new album with Walter Afanasieff, John Shanks and David
Foster – all Grammy recipients for Producer of the Year – and Songwriter
Hall of Fame recipient Desmond Chid. Streisand's vision also comes
through on the defining title track “Walls,” with lyrics specifically
written for the album by revered Streisand collaborators Alan &
Marilyn Bergman.
Over
the course of her astonishing career, Streisand has recorded a number
of songs that address the human condition. Recognized as one of the
foremost interpreters of contemporary song, “Don’t Lie To Me,” and the
other songs on Walls are
sure to add to her enduring legacy as an award-winning singer and
songwriter. In 1977, she became the first woman to win an Oscar for
composing the music to the timeless standard “Evergreen” (Love Theme
from A Star Is Born),
which also went on to win the Grammy for Best Original Song and the
Golden Globe. In addition, she has been duly recognized throughout her
career for compositions on film projects emblematic of her songwriting
gifts.
Streisand
is the only recording artist in history to achieve a #1 Album in six
consecutive decades. She has recorded 52 gold, 31 platinum and 13
multi-platinum albums in her career. She is the only woman to make the
All-Time Top 10 Best Selling Artists list. Streisand has had 34 albums
make the Top 10 on the US charts, the only female artist to have
achieved this milestone, tying her with Frank Sinatra. She is also the
female artist with the most number one albums in Billboard’s
history. Widely recognized as an icon for her artistic achievements, she
has been awarded two
Oscars, ten Grammys including two special Grammys, five Emmys, three
Peabodys, and eleven Golden Globes including the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
In 2015, President Barack Obama presented her with the highest civilian
honor the United States bestows, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She
had already received the National Medal of Arts from President Clinton
in 2000, as well as France’s prestigious Legion of Honor.