Michael Bublé’s Unforgettable Christmas Surprise with Barbra Streisand

In 2014, Michael Bublé and Barbra Streisand joined forces for a magical duet of Frank Sinatra’s “It Had to Be You.” About ten years ago, a music executive had a brilliant idea: bring together two of the most distinctive voices in modern music. Pairing Michael Bublé with the legendary Barbra Streisand promised something truly special.

As you might guess, their collaboration was everything fans hoped for. The song appeared on Streisand’s star-packed duet album, Partners, which also featured artists like Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Billy Joel, Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli, and even Elvis Presley (with a little help from modern technology).

For this project, Streisand wanted Bublé’s heartfelt vocals to shine alongside hers. Together, they delivered a smooth, captivating version of “It Had to Be You,” which they later performed live on Bublé’s Christmas TV special. Surrounded by festive decorations, they gave fans of both artists a dreamy holiday treat during Michael Bublé’s Christmas in New York at the end of 2014.

It was a performance no one will forget—proof that sometimes, combining two iconic voices can create pure holiday magic.

It was a sweet and magical moment between the two artists, with their onstage chemistry shining through. Even at 72, Barbra showed exactly why she has captivated audiences for over five decades—she’s an EGOT winner, after all, one of the few who hold an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. Though this collaboration happened ten years ago, Michael is still in awe of having shared the stage with one of his greatest idols.