“The Way We Were” is a song by Barbra Streisand and was the title song of both the 1973 film of the same name and the accompanying soundtrack album. The song was written by Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman and Marvin Hamlisch.

Barbra Streisand’s rendition of “The Way We Were” enjoyed great popularity and earned her an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1974. The lyrics of the song reflect bittersweet memories of a past love affair. The poignant melody and Streisand’s soulful performance contributed to the song’s success and lasting impact. “The Way We Were” reached number one in the charts in the USA and was highly praised by critics.