Barbra Streisand on Delilah Show (2003)
Delilah's Seattle-based radio program, The Delilah® Show, was heard Monday-Friday nightly from 7pm— midnight on adult contemporary radio stations in the U.S. and Canada.
Streisand called in on Dec. 12, 2002 to discuss her Duets album.
She called in again on Jan. 23, 2003 to talk about her duet with Barry Manilow, “I Won't Be The One To Let Go”.
Listen to some excerpts from Delilah's interview with Streisand:
The original story below by Mark Iskowitz appeared on his BJS Music Guide site:
Barbra Returns to Radio's Delilah Show January 23
Posted/Updated: 27 July 2003 19:25
It was “Barbra Streisand Night,” declared Delilah, as Barbra returned to the syndicated evening Delilah® Show on January 23, 2003 for a rare radio interview. Pre-recorded while eating a late afternoon salad, Barbra spoke via telephone with an admiring Delilah about various subjects, from thrift store shopping to her new duet with Barry Manilow.
Barbra admitted being quite pleased and surprised with her singing voice's excellent clarity on “I Won't Be The One To Let Go” despite her age. Regarding the duet with Josh Groban, “All I Know Of Love,” Barbra explained that they didn't record together in the studio, because the song was originally intended for her and Andrea Bocelli. Two years ago, before Groban was known, he and another unnamed singer made demo recordings for David Foster, and Barbra loved Groban's sound.
“She's so real, so human, so down to earth,” said Delilah (a major fan for 30 years) following the interview, which also touched on Barbra's Malibu dream house and grounds featuring 1200 rose bushes (including the Barbra Streisand Rose, noted BJS), cactus, and vegetable gardens. Barbra said she always feels comfortable at home, preferring loose-fitting clothing with elastic waists, no bras, and no makeup - “I'm a total slob—wearing a sweat suit and sneakers.” The previous day, when tree sellers arrived, she wondered, “I must be so disappointing them. They're expecting to see some glamorous movie star.” When dressing up (which she resents) Barbra likes to select fashions around pieces of jewelry. Recently finding some old '60s and '70s photos (particularly some with Kris Kristofferson for A Star Is Born), she was amazed at how thin she appeared—“I'm not thin anymore.” She called anonymity a gift and misses it, rarely avoiding staring eyes in public, even at her favorite area flea market.
Delilah expressed her adoration for Barbra's 1972 comedy film What's Up, Doc? and drew Barbra into a discussion of humor. Barbra said she never understood the film, having difficulty following the many suitcases. However, she did laugh out loud while watching 2002's Austin Powers in Goldmember starring Mike Myers. Barbra and Delilah also appreciated My Big Fat Greek Wedding, another comedy hit from last year.
BJS songs played during the hour: “The Way We Were,” “I Won't Be The One To Let Go” (radio version edit—very similar to Duets track), “My Heart Belongs To Me,” and “All I Ask Of You.” The show was broadcast live to all time zones beginning at 7:00 pm Eastern Time and ran till midnight Eastern on many stations. Barbra's interview and music segments commenced shortly after 10:00 pm Eastern, which was 9:00 pm Central, 8:00 pm Mountain, and 7:00 pm Pacific Time.
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This follows Barbra's December 12, 2002 radio interview, telephoning Delilah to discuss Christmas and her Duets CD briefly. The short interview segments also featured three recorded songs, “Jingle Bells,” “On Holy Ground,” and “I Won't Be The One To Let Go.”
Delilah's Seattle-based radio program, The Delilah® Show, is heard by seven million listeners Monday-Friday nightly from seven to midnight on adult contemporary radio stations in 225 markets throughout the U.S. and Canada. Request line: 1-888-633-5452.
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