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Hello, Dolly! is the soundtrack album to the 1969 musical film of the same name, performed by Barbra Streisand, Walter Matthau, and Michael Crawford. Originally released on vinyl by 20th Century Fox Records, then reissued on Casablanca Records; the soundtrack was remastered for compact disc release by Philips Records in 1994. This album marked the second time Streisand recorded for a label other than Columbia.
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Songbird Sings Streisand was a concert residency and tribute show by Filipino singer Regine Velasquez at the Onstage Theater in Makati. The residency began on November 14 and concluded on December 20, 2003, after completing twelve shows. The set list contained songs recorded by American singer-songwriter Barbra Streisand, who Velasquez described as an inspiration and influence. It featured Streisand's extensive catalogue in music, film, and theatre. The show was exclusively promoted by Maximedia International. Raul Mitra served as musical director for the production. Reviews for the show were generally positive, with critics praising Velasquez's vocal ability.
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- ↑ Sorren, Martha (July 5, 2019). "34 of the best 'Glee' performances of all time". Insider. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ↑ Chavis, Derek (February 26, 2014). "'Glee' recap: 'Frenemies'". The Baltimore Sun . Retrieved October 15, 2019.
- ↑ Gordon, David (April 4, 2018). "Broadway Backwards Raises Over Half a Million for Broadway Cares". Theater Mania.
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