The Way We Were

~ Recording by Barbra Streisand

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.4The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandThe Way We WereBarbra StreisandAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)PC 32801
1.13The Way We Were3:29Barbra StreisandHit Sound '74Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)80570
1.4The Way We Were3:29Barbra StreisandThe Way We WereBarbra StreisandAlbum
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)SOPM-98
1.1The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandGrand Prix 20Barbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)29AP 44
1.2The Way We Were?:??Barbra StreisandGolden Grand Prix 30Barbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)40AP 475~6
1.6The Way We Were3:32Barbra StreisandBarbra Streisand’s Greatest Hits, Volume 2Barbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)FC 35679
1.6The Way We Were3:32Barbra StreisandBarbra Streisand’s Greatest Hits, Volume 2Barbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)10012
1.6The Way We Were3:32Barbra StreisandBarbra Streisand’s Greatest Hits, Volume 2Barbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)HC 45679
1.10The Way We Were3:32Barbra StreisandMemoriesBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)TC 37678
1.10The Way We Were3:30Barbra StreisandMemoriesBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)TCT 37678
1.14The Way We Were3:29Barbra StreisandLove SongsBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 10031
1.10The Way We Were3:30Barbra StreisandMemoriesBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)25AP 2229
1.10The Way We Were3:32Barbra StreisandMemoriesBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 85418
1.10The Way We Were3:32Barbra StreisandMemoriesBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)S-85418
1.10The Way We Were3:30Barbra StreisandMemoriesBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)HC 47678
1.10The Way We Were3:30Barbra StreisandMemoriesBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)30AP 2264
1.4The Way We Were3:29Barbra StreisandThe Way We Were (made in Japan)Barbra StreisandAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 32801
1.6The Way We Were3:29Barbra StreisandBarbra Streisand’s Greatest Hits, Volume 2Barbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1984-07-21
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)35DP 161
1.4The Way We Were3:29Barbra StreisandThe Way We WereBarbra StreisandAlbum
  • JP1984-07-21
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)35DP 162
1.14The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandLove SongsBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1986-07-01
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CD 10031
1.14The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandLove SongsBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CDCBS 10031
1.10The Way We Were3:30Barbra StreisandMemories (made in Japan)Barbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 37678
1.14The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandMemoriesBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CDCBS 85418
1.6The Way We Were3:32Barbra StreisandBarbra Streisand’s Greatest Hits, Volume 2Barbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 35679
1.4The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandThe Way We WereBarbra StreisandAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 32801
1.6The Way We Were3:32Barbra StreisandBarbra Streisand’s Greatest Hits, Volume 2Barbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CDASF 3406
1.4The Way We Were3:29Barbra StreisandThe Way We WereBarbra StreisandAlbum
  • JP1992-05-21
Sony Records (Japanese imprint)SRCS-5854
1.6The Way We Were?:??Barbra StreisandBarbra Streisand’s Greatest Hits, Volume 2Barbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1992-06-21
Sony Records (Japanese imprint)SRCS-5888
1.10The Way We Were3:32Barbra StreisandMemoriesBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1992-06-21
Sony Records (Japanese imprint)SRCS-5889
1.14The Way We Were3:30Barbra StreisandMemoriesBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)CD 85418, COL CD 85418
1.11The Way We Were3:29Barbra StreisandLove SongsBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
Globo/Columbia419.088
1.11The Way We Were3:29Barbra StreisandLove SongsBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
2.3The Way We Were3:32Barbra StreisandWoman IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-11-01
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)545140-2
2.13The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandThe All Time Greatest Movie Songs of the Last 3 DecadesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media500536 2
1.15The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandThe Essential Barbra StreisandBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-01-29
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C2K 86123
1.4The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandThe Way We WereBarbra StreisandAlbum
  • US2002-01-29
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 85153
1.15The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandThe Ultimate CollectionBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2002-04-08
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)506257 2
1.4The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandThe Way We WereBarbra StreisandAlbum
  • XE2002-04-08
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)506359 2
1.15The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandThe Essential Barbra StreisandBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)5062572000
1.15The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandThe Essential Barbra Streisand / The Ultimate CollectionBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CDCOL 6381
1.14The Way We Were3:30Barbra StreisandNur das Beste: Love SongsBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2006-07-28
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)82876 88272 2
1.15The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandThe Essential Barbra StreisandBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-07-09
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 506257 2
1.4The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandThe Way We WereBarbra StreisandAlbum
  • US2008-02-05
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 85153
1.15The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandThe Essential Barbra Streisand: Limited Edition 3.0Barbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-09-30
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)88697 34570 2
1.15The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandThe Essential Barbra StreisandBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2009-07-22
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICP-20190, SICP-20191
1.15The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandThe Essential Barbra Streisand: Limited Edition 3.0Barbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2009-12-23
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICP-2515
1.3The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandThe Ultimate CollectionBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-10-25
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88697 79043 2
1.3The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandThe Ultimate Collection (deluxe edition)Barbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-10-25
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)88697 79354 2
2.1The Way We Were3:32Barbra StreisandWhat Matters Most: Barbra Streisand Sings the Lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman (deluxe edition)Barbra StreisandAlbum
  • XE2011-08-22
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)88697 94057 2
2.1The Way We Were3:32Barbra StreisandWhat Matters Most: Barbra Streisand Sings the Lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman (deluxe edition)Barbra StreisandAlbum
  • US2011-08-23
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)88697 94057 2
2.1The Way We Were3:32Barbra StreisandWhat Matters Most: Barbra Streisand Sings the Lyrics of Alan and Marilyn Bergman (deluxe edition)Barbra StreisandAlbum
  • JP2011-10-05
Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICP-3280, SICP-3281
1.3The Way We Were3:30Barbra StreisandThe Ultimate CollectionBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
1.6The Way We Were3:32Barbra StreisandBarbra Streisand’s Greatest Hits, Volume 2 (44.1kHz/24bit)Barbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2015-01-30
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.8The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandCelebrating Barbra Streisand on Her 60th Anniversary With Columbia RecordsBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2022-09-30
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
1.6The Way We Were3:29Barbra StreisandBarbra Streisand’s Greatest Hits, Volume 2Barbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)FC 35679
1.10The Way We Were3:32Barbra StreisandMemoriesBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 37678
1.10The Way We Were3:29Barbra StreisandMemoriesBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.14The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandMemoriesBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CD 85418
9.15The Way We Were3:32Barbra StreisandOld Style Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.15The Way We Were3:30Barbra StreisandThe Essential Barbra StreisandBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
1.4The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandThe Way We WereBarbra StreisandAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
2.14The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandTwo Originals: Guilty + MemoriesBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)NPCD 40
Promotion
1.6The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandOrdinary Miracles Tour CDBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CSK 6120
Bootleg
1.12The Way We Were3:35Barbra StreisandBest BalladsBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
  • -1988
Columbia (fake Columbia label, for bootlegs only)
(unknown)
1.6The Way We Were3:31Barbra StreisandA Woman In Love - The Greatest HitsBarbra StreisandAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2012-05-01
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)8 8691 99256 2

Relationships

engineer and mixer:Al Schmitt
producer:Marty Paich
vocals:Barbra Streisand (on 1973-09-12)
remixer:Tommy LiPuma
arranger:Marty Paich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1974)
recorded at:United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
mixed at:Hollywood Sound in Los Angeles, California, United States
sampled by:Can It Be All So Simple (radio edit) by Wu‐Tang Clan
recording of:The Way We Were (on 1973-09-12)

Related works

The Way We Were

lyricist:Alan Bergman (American lyricist) (in 1973)
Marilyn Bergman (in 1973)
composer:Marvin Hamlisch (in 1973)
publisher:Colgems-EMI Music Inc. (, in 1973)
Pathe Publications (Far East) Limited
Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd.
sub-publisher:イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30)
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
referred to in medleys:The Medley of the Century (40 Tunes in 4 1/2 Minutes) (order: 25)
later translated versions:Auf dem Weg zu dir
Hoe we waren toen
追憶 (Tokiko Iwatani translation)
追憶 (Fumiko Okada translation)
part of:The Way We Were
is the basis for:Ex-Factor (Lauryn Hill Song incorporating The Way We Were)