The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume 2 (Aqua Vinyl)

◎ A century-defining diva who wears many hats—stage and film actress, singer, producer, director, songwriter, record producer, designer, author, and photographer—Barbra Streisand holds the record as the only artist to achieve a #1 album in each of the six consecutive decades from the 1960s to the 2010s. An "EGOT" grand-slam legend, she has amassed a staggering 245 million in global record sales, remains the only female artist with 14 multi-platinum albums, and has won 8 Grammy Awards, including both the Lifetime Achievement and Legend Awards!

◎ Following 2014’s multi-disciplinary duet special "Partners," she returns after 11 years with its second installment, "The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume 2," continuing her record of having an album enter the Top 40 in every decade since the 1960s. Her total discography now reaches 55 albums, far surpassing the 26 each held by Aretha Franklin and Madonna. The album also peaked at #4 on the Top Album Sales chart, demonstrating her enduring commercial influence spanning over 60 years. After completing the audiobook recording of her autobiography, "My Name Is Barbra," Barbra immediately dove into work on this new album, an experience that brought a more introspective atmosphere to several tracks. The album cover was shot by her daughter-in-law, Kathryn Boyd Brolin, reflecting their close family bond.

◎ The most highly anticipated track on "The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume 2" is the duet with folk pioneer Bob Dylan on "The Very Thought Of You." Bob had invited Barbra to collaborate decades ago, and this marks their first-ever studio duet. Oscar-nominated, Grammy-winning Ariana Grande features on "One Heart, One Voice," marking their second collaboration following their 2019 live performance at Chicago’s United Center; with the added powerhouse vocals of Mariah Carey, the track created a sensation even before its release. Crossover superstar Josh Groban, with his incredible vocal range, assists on "Where Do I Go From You?," making him the only guest to contribute for a second time. She teams up with the master of light and dark, Hozier, for "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," a tribute to the late original artist Roberta Flack, who passed away in February 2025. Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Paul McCartney reimagines his own song, "My Valentine," to express appreciation and gratitude for his partner. In addition to these superstars, the album features cross-genre contributions from Oscar, Golden Globe, Grammy, and Brit Award winner Sam Smith, country king Tim McGraw, British rock poet Sting, soul ambassador Seal, and Grammy-winning rising jazz star Laufey, making for 11 spectacular, legendary crossover collaborations!

 
Tracklist : 
LP - SIDE A
1.    The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (with Hozier)
2.    My Valentine (with Paul McCartney)
3.    To Lose You Again (with Sam Smith)
4.    The Very Thought Of You (with Bob Dylan)
5.    Letter To My 13 Year Old Self (with Laufey)

LP - SIDE B
1.    One Heart, One Voice (with Mariah Carey & Ariana Grande)
2.    I Love Us (with Tim McGraw)
3.    Secret O Life (with James Taylor)
4.    Fragile (with Sting)
5.    Where Do I Go From You? (with Josh Groban)
6.    Love Will Survive (with Seal)