Higher Ground is the twenty-seventh studio album by American singer Barbra Streisand, her first in four years (following 1993's Back to Broadway). The album was inspired by and dedicated to Virginia Clinton Kelley. It was released in North America on November 11, 1997, and a day earlier in Europe.The lead single, "Tell Him"—a duet with Celine Dion—was released on October 7, 1997, and become an international hit. Follow-up singles were "If I Could" and the title track. "If I Could" had been previously recorded by jazz singer Nancy Wilson as well as a medley of the inspirational standards "I Believe" and "You'll Never Walk Alone", later both issued as standalone recordings by the singer. The album also contains a cover of Bernard Ighner's "Everything Must Change", a song which Streisand had previously recorded in sessions for her 1974 album ButterFly but had remained unreleased.
01. Barbra Streisand - I Believe/You'll Never Walk Alone [6:12]
02. Barbra Streisand - Higher Ground [4:23]
03. Barbra Streisand - At The Same Time [4:18]
04. Barbra Streisand - Celine Dion - Tell Him [4:53]
05. Barbra Streisand - On Holy Ground [6:14]
06. Barbra Streisand - If I Could [4:25]
07. Barbra Streisand - Circle [4:16]
08. Barbra Streisand - The Water Is Wide/Deep River [5:33]
09. Barbra Streisand - Leading With Your Heart [3:33]
10. Barbra Streisand - Lessons To Be Learned [4:43]
11. Barbra Streisand - Everything Must Change [4:05]
12. Barbra Streisand - Avinu Malkeinu [4:07]
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Barbra Streisand / Higher Ground
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DR11 -1.00 dB -15.99 dB 4:23 02-Higher Ground
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Performer: Barbra Streisand