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Paul McCartney and Barbra Streisand’s Duet 'My Valentine' Anchors Upcoming Album

The reimagined ballad, released May 16, highlights McCartney’s performance jitters and Streisand’s creative direction during a complex LA recording session.

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Overview

  • Paul McCartney and Barbra Streisand recorded a duet of McCartney's 2012 ballad 'My Valentine,' released as a single on May 16, 2025.
  • The recording session, held on the Barbra Streisand Scoring Stage in Los Angeles, featured a 40-piece orchestra and lasted three hours.
  • McCartney described the session as 'nerve-wracking' due to challenging key transitions and performing in Streisand's presence.
  • Streisand, drawing on her directorial experience, personally oversaw camera and lighting placement during the session, which was filmed.
  • The duet will appear on Streisand’s album, 'The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two,' set for release on June 27, 2025.