Now GALS, this is a totally UNFAIR question (ha). Each one is remarkable with different "stories " behind them. Barbra's voice is ALWAYS amazing and she's not afraid to experiment with various styles, yet not losing her own unique identity. I suppose I'd have to say "My Name is Barbra" since this was the first album of hers I ever heard at a very young age, and songs like "Where is the Wonder" and "Why did I Choose You" made such an impression on me. Both songs moved me to tears, and still do ! Going forward, I totally fell for "Stoney End" which has such songs as "No Easy Way Down", which is GREAT. Her interpretations of newer, more modern material shows her vast range of taste and integrity. I get a kick of out of hearing her sing the theme from "the Flim Flam Man", it's fun and upbeat ! Oh wow, only 3, huh ?? Well, for me, it's a tie for 3rd favorite, "Lazy Afternoon" and "Higher Ground"...she uses her musical talent to make us feel connected with nature, the spirit, the love surrounding us. The songs are absolutely wonderful, esp. "A Child is Born", and "Letters that Cross in the Mail ", the second having resonated with me that very summer as I corresponded with a "new" love in my life who was MILES away. "We are Standing on Holy Ground" and the beautiful "Avinu Malkeinu", which, according to my "adopted Jewish Mom" down in Florida, sends chills up her spine when she listens to it. I sent it as a gift and apparently, it "keeps on giving " !! I honestly believe that of all Barbra's music. Sometimes I'll pull out an album which I haven't heard in a long time and I discover something new and fresh, or be fortunate enough to re-visit WHY I fell in love with her right from the start !
Have a great day ! Fran from NJ

Oh man, what a challenging question. Sooooooooooo many to choose from, it is very hard to narrow it down to just three. But since that is the question at hand. For me it has to be what I listen to the most. They are- " The Movie Album" (my favorite of all her works), "Love Is The Answer", and "A Love Like Ours". I have excluded the all of her live performances because I don't concider those albums, they are performances. And seeing Ms. Streisand live and hearing her live is Barbra at her finest !! I never tire of watching her concerts. She take me to places not of this world. I was sitting by the window late last night with my Ipod listening to her sing, "Bewitched" from " One Night Only", and I was somewhere out in those night clouds I was watching float by-pure pleasure it was I tell you true. I applaud her performance at the Vanquard, simply put----Pure Pleasure. John Renner

The new album What matters most? Makes me sob every time i play it.
I love Yentl and The Broadway album too.
But that leaves a lot out.

It's hard to limit it to only three. What Matters Most touches me in a way that I just can't explain. I have always liked The Way We Were, The Broadway Album and A Star is Born. I include Higher Ground in my gospel mix.

They are like 'Lays" potato chips~ you can't have just one (or three). (you have to be old like me to understand that tag line).....

not trying to be greedy, but I don't want to choose 3- I want them all.