My Name Is Barbra is the first of two studio album tie-ins by Barbra Streisand for her debut television special of the same name, which aired April 28, 1965, on CBS-TV. Boosted by the critical acclaim for the broadcast, the album was certified gold and peaked at #2 on the US charts; by 1966, the album sold over one million copies worldwide. The album cover photograph of Streisand at age five was taken by her brother Sheldon. A digitally restored and remastered CD was released in 1990.

Song information

Accolades

At the 8th Annual Grammy Awards the album garnered Streisand her third win for Best Female Vocal Performance, her fifth Grammy overall. The National Association of Recording Merchandisers named Streisand the best-selling female vocalist of 1965.

Track listing

Side One b. "I'm Five" (Milton Schafer) – 0:38 Side Two

Singles

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications and sales