Barbra Streisand Drops Duets Album with Paul McCartney, Dylan, Mariah Carey & More

Barbra Streisand is returning to the spotlight this summer with a new album filled with legendary voices. The music icon has announced “The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two”, her upcoming duets album featuring a dream list of collaborators including Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Mariah Carey, Sting, Hozier, and Ariana Grande.

The 11-track album will be released on June 25, 2025, under Columbia Records, nearly a decade after her 2014 album Partners, which included duets with John Legend and Billy Joel.

A Blend of Icons and Rising Stars

This new collection features a mix of classic covers and original material, pairing Streisand’s unmistakable vocals with artists spanning generations. Fans can already listen to the lead single, a tender rendition of “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” with Irish singer-songwriter Hozier.

Other standout collaborations include:

• “My Valentine” with Paul McCartney
  
• “One Heart, One Voice” with Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande
  
• “To Lose You Again” with Sam Smith
  
• “The Very Thought of You” with Bob Dylan
  
• “Secret O’ Life” with James Taylor
  

Streisand also teams up with Tim McGraw, Seal, Laufey, Josh Groban, and Sting, blending soulful harmonies with pop, country, and jazz influences.

Streisand on the Joy of Collaboration

“I’ve always loved singing duets with gifted artists,” Streisand shared in a statement. “They inspire me in unique and different ways… and make our time in the studio a joy.”

This album not only highlights her vocal versatility but also her ability to connect across genres and generations. The tracklist leans more female-heavy this time, spotlighting newer voices like Laufey and Grande, adding a modern twist to her timeless sound.

The Full Tracklist for The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two

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)
   
6. One Heart, One Voice (with Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande)
   
7. I Love Us (with Tim McGraw)
   
8. Secret O’ Life (with James Taylor)
   
9. Fragile (with Sting)
   
10. Where Do I Go From You? (with Josh Groban)
    
11. Love Will Survive (with Seal)
    

A Legacy That Keeps Evolving

This release follows Streisand’s 2023 memoir My Name Is Barbra and reaffirms her relevance in today’s music world. She continues to evolve while honoring her classic roots—a rare feat in any artist’s career.

While Streisand has admitted she rarely listens to her own records, fans will surely be tuning in when The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two drops in June.

Will this be the collaboration album of the year?

More…

• https://halifax.citynews.ca/2025/04/30/barbra-streisand-announces-new-duets-album-with-paul-mccartney-bob-dylan-mariah-carey-and-more
• https://ca.news.yahoo.com/style/pippa-middleton-ultimate-summer-bombshell-152958855.html
• https://apnews.com/article/barbra-streisand-album-duets-ea490cc5c7ccd9bba68fcc81cf950f5a