Barbara Streisand and Paul McCartney sing a duet, <i>My Valentine</i> on Streisand’s latest album of duets with legendary artists. Their song was released on May 16. The full album hits streaming platforms on June 27.
Barbara Streisand and Paul McCartney sing a duet, My Valentine on Streisand’s latest album of duets with legendary artists. Their song was released on May 16. The full album hits streaming platforms on June 27. ( Photo: reddit)

Barbra Streisand is releasing her third album of duets, The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two, teaming up with musical legends.

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One of the big stories in the musical world is that Barbra Streisand’s third album of duets The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two will hit streaming platforms on June 27, teaming up with other legends, including Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and Sting.

It’s been a dozen years since her last duet album,...

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