Beyoncé - 'The Way We Were' (Barbra Streisand Tribute) | 2008 Kennedy Center Honors

Beyoncé pays tribute to Barbra Streisand with a stunning rendition of "The Way We Were" at the 2008 Kennedy Center Honors. Memories!

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[Macrogue]

" it's an honour to sing for you, Ms Streisand"

[freetheworld]

If only the music industry realise people actually love when an artist simply sings.

[terrancesings]

Beyond CLEARLY studied the song and aced the exam. Well done!

[Phatcub]

I love when singers with such a distinct voice can pull it back and not overdo the song. Beyonce shows she has range again and can do so much more. Love how she pulled this off.

[bigtopvoice]

Beyoncé doesn’t get enough credit for her vocal prowess. She’s an excellent vocalist. Her technique, tone, and interpretative powers are on par with many of the GOATs.

[quintinharrison]

The fact that Beyoncé did the Tina Turner tribute back in 2005, and then came back to do this tribute for Barbra Streisand... shows not only her versatility as an artist, but solidifies her place amongst the greats.

[majahelena]

barbra nodding is the biggest compliment, she’s an extremely critical person. 💜 this is really really beautiful

[scottalbers]

I have not seen Beyonce sing something this straight. Truly beautiful.

[yeahok]

Every last one of Beyoncé’s tributes to the greats are practically flawless. Barbra Streisand, Micheal Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Etta James, Tina Turner. Her brief but beautiful one to Whitney Houston. Just a well around talented artist.

[yww]

She should sing more ballads. Her voice is unique and magical!

[Rosannasfriend]

I just realized that the way Beyoncé is dressed is a tribute to Barbra's character, Fanny Brice, from Funny Girl.

[lukethomas]

She really nailed it. The right amount of restraint, and mixing respect with her own interpretation.

[susanpark]

I think Beyoncé pulled off this song beautifully. It must be difficult to sing a Barbra song in front of Barbra. Both are legendary voices.

[rajmiah]

This performance shows how powerful of a vocalist beyonce is . Her vocal range is crazy and She’s holding back

[uvibmjb]

It’s unusual that Beyoncé is rarely mentioned when it comes to commending modern day vocalists. Yet, here she is proving she is a vocal powerhouse and top of that a class A performer and for that she is a modern day LEGEND. She is the Tina Turner of our our time.

[pjesf]

She should sing in this style more often because her voice sounds beautiful. The vibrato, the ebbs and flows - I'm impressed

[hayesmoses]

Beyonce did a perfect job of honoring Streisand's style while employing her own.

[LogicallyMinded]

Beyonce shut it down!!! Just beautiful. I’m a huge Streisand fan and she did this song justice.

[susanferrazzano]

Love to see beyonce shift into doing a classics album she would open herself up to a whole new set of fans. She does it beautifully

[Tim.MusicWorldWide]

― Barbra's eyes rated this performance. Bravo!