Superman

by Barbra Streisand

Released: June 11, 1977

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"Superman" is the nineteenth studio album by American singer Barbra Streisand, released in 1977. The title track was released as a follow-up single but did not achieve the same level of success. Barbra Streisand co-wrote two songs on the album: "Don't Believe What You Read" and "Answer Me." The latter track is also included in her 2023 compilation album "Evergreens: Celebrating Six Decades." Overall, "Superman" highlights Streisand's versatility and enduring appeal as a performer.

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Superman

"Superman" is the nineteenth studio album by American singer Barbra Streisand, released in 1977.

Don't Believe What You Read

Barbra Streisand co-wrote two songs on the album: "Don't Believe What You Read" and "Answer Me." The latter track is also included in her 2023 compilation album "Evergreens: Celebrating Six Decades." Overall, "Superman" highlights Streisand's versatility and enduring appeal as a performer.

Answer Me

My Heart Belongs to Me

The album's lead single, "My Heart Belongs to Me," became a major hit, reaching #4 on the US pop chart.

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The album's lead single, "My Heart Belongs to Me," became a major hit, reaching #4 on the US pop chart. "Superman" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Top 200 LP chart and reached number 32 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was a commercial success, selling 2 million copies in the United States and earning a 2× Platinum certification.

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"Superman" is the nineteenth studio album by American singer Barbra Streisand, released in 1977. The album's lead single, "My Heart Belongs to Me," became a major hit, reaching #4 on the US pop chart. The title track was released as a follow-up single but did not achieve the same level of success.

"Superman" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Top 200 LP chart and reached number 32 on the UK Albums Chart. The album was a commercial success, selling 2 million copies in the United States and earning a 2× Platinum certification.