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Barbra Streisand Remembers Producer Richard Perry and His ‘Uncanny Ability to Pick the Hits’

Barbra Streisand paid tribute to late producer Richard Perry, calling him a 'truly special person' and celebrating his ability to 'pick the hits.'

Barbra Streisand celebrated Richard Perry ’s “uncanny ability to pick the hits” in a tribute to the late producer, who died this week at the age of 82. Along with his song selection skills, Streisand praised Perry’s “wonderful sense of humor,” recalling how much fun they had in the studio and their “life-long” friendship. Perry’s work with Streisand came at the beginning of a memorable Seventies run during which he also produced for Carly Simon (including her timeless smash “You’re So Vain”), Hary Nilsson, Diana Ross, Ringo Starr, Art Garfunkel, and Martha Reeves.

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