Barbra Streisand sparkles in duet with Jimmy Fallon

BarbraStreisand made her first appearance on late night television in more than a half centuryMonday, singing songs from her new albumPartners on the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.

The legendary actress, singer and filmmaker, affectionately calledBabs by her fans, was a good sport, sharing the stage with the comedian, who has a predilectionfor picking up the microphone.

"I can hardly tell the difference," quipped Streisand as Falloncrooned his way throughBlake Shelton's part inI'd Want It to be With You.

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Streisand was Fallon's only guest Monday night and he insisted the 72-year-old sit in the host's chair. Fallon joked she might as well, because she'll never be coming back.

Partners, Streisand's34thstudio album, is out todayfeaturing duets with other big name artists such asAndreaBocelli, Kenneth "Babyface"Edmondsand Elvis Presley.