Barbra Streisand has recorded more than 60 albums, almost all with Columbia Records. Her early works in the 1960s (her debut The Barbra Streisand Album which won two Grammy Awards in 1963, followed by The Second Barbra Streisand Album, The Third Album, My Name Is Barbra, etc.) are considered classic renditions of theater and nightclub standards, including her version of Happy Days Are Here Again. Beginning with My Name Is Barbra, her albums were often medley-filled keepsakes of her television specials.
Starting in 1969, Streisand tackled contemporary songwriters; like many talented singers of the day, she found herself a fish out of water in attempts to tackle rock, but her vocal talents prevailed and she gained newfound success with the pop and ballad-oriented Richard Perry-produced album Stoney End in 1971. The title track, written by Laura Nyro, was a big hit for Streisand.
Streisand's 1980 album, Guilty featured the songwriting, production and vocal talents of Barry Gibb and was the best-selling album of her recording career. During the 1970s, she was also highly prominent in the pop charts, with number-one records like The Way We Were, Evergreen, No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) (her duet with Donna Summer), and Woman In Love; some of these came from soundtracks of her films. She recently took part in supporting Haiti in singing "We are the World 25th anniversary.
When the 1970s ended, Streisand was named the most successful female singer in the U.S. - only Elvis Presley and The Beatles having sold more albums. [1]
[1] In 1982, New York Times music critic Stephen Holden wrote that Streisand was "the most influential mainstream American pop singer since Frank Sinatra."
A Funny Thing Happened
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Hun, we've got fish to fry
Then, there's dinner at the Dodges', the reception at the Roosevelt's
And every party filled with millionaires who want
To build the biggest villa since the days of Ancient Rome
So what do you say we just stay home?
You are the best thing that ever has happened to me
Alright then, one of the best things that's happened to me
You are
They say we all find love
I never bought it
I never thought it would happen to me
Who could foresee?
You are the god-damnd'est thing that has happened to me
Ever
When did I have this much happiness happen to me?
Never
I can't believe my luck
And all I can do
Is be the best thing that's happened to you
So what do you say we just stay home?
What do you say we just go out on the boat and get smashed
And make love on the beach and stare up at the moon?
You might just be the best thing that has happened to me
So far
Of course, not much ever really has happened to me
So far
I didn't much like love
I always fought it
I never thought it would happen like this
Give us a kiss
We might just be the best thing that has happened to us
Partner
Another moment like this might not happen to us
Lover
When all is said and done
I have to agree
You are the best thing that's happened to me
Who knew?
Who dreamed?
Beats me
The lyrics to Barbra Streisand's song "The Best Thing That Ever Has Happened" describe a couple who are constantly invited to fancy parties filled with millionaires who want to build extravagant homes, but they opt to stay home and enjoy each other's company instead. The lyrics go on to express the singer's feelings about her partner, and how they never thought they would find love, but that their partner is the best thing that's happened to them. The lyrics speak of how the couple might just be the best thing that's ever happened to each other, and that they want to cherish each moment together.
Line by Line Meaning
First, there's cocktails at the Cosden's
We could attend social events thrown by wealthy people and drink cocktails.
Hun, we've got fish to fry
But, we have more important things to do.
Then, there's dinner at the Dodges', the reception at the Roosevelt's
We could also attend dinner parties and receptions hosted by millionaires.
And every party filled with millionaires who want
These parties are typically attended by the rich folks who want to flaunt their wealth.
To build the biggest villa since the days of Ancient Rome
And they are interested in building the most grand villas since the era of Ancient Rome.
So what do you say we just stay home?
Instead of going out to these events, shall we just stay at home?
You are the best thing that ever has happened to me
You, my partner, are the most wonderful thing that has ever happened to me.
You are
You are everything to me.
Alright then, one of the best things that's happened to me
Okay, maybe you are one of the best things that has ever happened to me.
They say we all find love
It is said that everyone can find love.
I never bought it
But, I never believed it.
I never thought it would happen to me
I never expected it to happen to me.
Who could foresee?
Who could have predicted this?
You are the god-damnd'est thing that has happened to me
You truly are an incredible thing that has happened in my life.
Ever
Of all the things that have happened to me, you are the best.
When did I have this much happiness happen to me?
I can't believe I've ever been this happy before.
Never
I have never experienced this level of happiness before.
I can't believe my luck
I am so lucky to have you.
And all I can do
All I can do in return is love you.
Is be the best thing that's happened to you
I will do my best to be the best thing that has happened to you.
What do you say we just go out on the boat and get smashed
Shall we go out on a boat and have a bit too much to drink?
And make love on the beach and stare up at the moon?
And then make love on the beach while looking up at the beautiful moon?
You might just be the best thing that has happened to me
You could possibly be the best thing that has ever happened to me.
So far
Up until now, you are the best thing that has happened to me.
Of course, not much ever really has happened to me
To be fair, not much has happened in my life.
I didn't much like love
I didn't really enjoy love before I met you.
I always fought it
I always resisted love.
I never thought it would happen like this
I never imagined falling in love like this.
Give us a kiss
Can we have a kiss, please?
We might just be the best thing that has happened to us
Together, we might just be the best thing that has ever happened to us.
Partner
You are my partner in life and love.
Another moment like this might not happen to us
We may never have another moment like this one.
Lover
You are not just my partner, but also my lover.
When all is said and done
At the end of the day,
I have to agree
I must say that
You are the best thing that's happened to me
You truly are the best thing that has ever happened to me.
Who knew?
Who would have ever thought?
Who dreamed?
Who could have dreamed of something so wonderful?
Beats me
I have no idea.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN SONDHEIM
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@ruthgertenthof291
You don't have to shout
from now on I'm out of the kitchen
What's more I can't stand
your cigarette brand
And I switchin?
I'm unhappy with things the way they've occurred
It is time to face facts and not mince a word
Certain parties with bird brains are getting the bird!
Au revoir, fare thee well, and good-bye
And I'll tell you why...
A funny thing happened on my way to love
I lost the young fellow I've been dreaming of
He changed while I waited and hoped for his call
Into someone who's no fun at all
So I'll start forgetting
What else can I do?
And much thanks for letting me practice on you
It's farewell my lovely
Excuse please my dust
Unravel and travel and lust
No tears
No hurt surprise
It's with a pleasant glow I realize
If I have that much love so deep true and strong
All ready to hand my dear mister wrong
To stew both the treasures, the joy and delight
I'll give to my own mister right.
So hasta lavista, factah, toodle-ooh
The world will keep turning but not around you
There's someone else waiting who's more than a friend
Best wishes and dishes I'll send
So long, I'm on my way
And may I say
If I had this much love so deep true and strong
All ready to hand you my dear mister wrong
Just think of the treasures the joy and delight
I'll give
As long as I live
Day and night
To my own mister right!
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Barbra Streisand – Funny Thing Happened On My Way To Love lyrics
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You don't have to shout
>from now on I'm out of the kitchen
What's more I can't stand your cigarette brand
And I switchin?
I'm unhappy with things the way they've occurred
It is time to face facts and not mince a word
Certain parties with bird brains are getting the bird!
Au revoir, fare thee well, and good-bye
And I'll tell you why
A funny thing happened on my way to love
I lost the young fellow I've been dreaming of
He changed while I waited and hoped for his call
Into someone who's no fun at all
So I'll start forgetting
What else can I do?
And much thanks for letting me practice on you
It's farewell my lovely
Excuse please my dust
Unravel and travel and lust
No tears
No hurt surprise
It's with a pleasant glow I realize
If I have that much love so deep true and strong
All ready to hand my dear mister wrong
To stew both the treasures, the joy and delight
I'll give to my own mister right.
So hasta lavista, factah, toodle-ooh
The world will keep turning but nut around you
There's someone else waiting who's more than a friend
Best wishes and dishes I'll send
So
So long, I'm on my way
And may I say
If I had this much love so deep true and strong
All ready to hand you my dear mister wrong
Just think of the treasures the joy and delight
I'll give
As long as I live
Day and night
To my own mister right!
Écoutez "Funny Thing Happ…"
sur Amazon Music Unlimited
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Barbra Streisand – Funny Thing Happened On My Way To Love lyrics
Écoutez "Funny Thing Happ…"
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You don't have to shout
>from now on I'm out of the kitchen
What's more I can't stand your cigarette brand
And I switchin?
I'm unhappy with things the way they've occurred
It is time to face facts and not mince a word
Certain parties with bird brains are getting the bird!
Au revoir, fare thee well, and good-bye
And I'll tell you why
A funny thing happened on my way to love
I lost the young fellow I've been dreaming of
He changed while I waited and hoped for his call
Into someone who's no fun at all
So I'll start forgetting
What else can I do?
And much thanks for letting me practice on you
It's farewell my lovely
Excuse please my dust
Unravel and travel and lust
No tears
No hurt surprise
It's with a pleasant glow I realize
If I have that much love so deep true and strong
All ready to hand my dear mister wrong
To stew both the treasures, the joy and delight
I'll give to my own mister right.
So hasta lavista, factah, toodle-ooh
The world will keep turning but nut around you
There's someone else waiting who's more than a friend
Best wishes and dishes I'll send
So
So long, I'm on my way
And may I say
If I had this much love so deep true and strong
All ready to hand you my dear mister wrong
Just think of the treasures the joy and delight
I'll give
As long as I live
Day and night
To my own mister right!
Écoutez "Funny Thing Happ…"
sur Amazon Music Unlimited
A funny thing happened on my way to love
I lost the young fellow i've been dreaming of
He changed while i waited and hoped for his call
Into someone who's no fun at all
So i'll start forgetting
What else can i do?
And much thanks for letting me practice on you
It's farewell my lovely
Excuse please my dust
Unravel and travel and lust
No tears
No hurt surprise
It's with a pleasant glow i realize
If i have that much love so deep true and strong
All ready to hand you my dear mister wrong
To stew both the treasures, the joy and delight
I'll give to my own mister right.
So hasta lavista, factah, toodle-ooh
The world will keep turning but nut around you
There's someone else waiting who's more than a friend
Best wishes and dishes i'll send
So
So long, i'm on my way
And may i say
If i had this much love so deep true and strong
All ready to hand you my dear mister wrong
Just think of the treasures the joy and delight
I'll give
As long as i live
Day and night
To my own mister right!
So hasta lavista, factah, toodle-ooh
The world will keep turning but nut around you
There's someone else waiting who's more than a friend
Best wishes and dishes i'll send
So
So long, i'm on my way
And may i say
If i had this much love so deep true and strong
All ready to hand you my dear mister wrong
Just think of the treasures the joy and delight
I'll give
As long as i live
Day and night
To my own mister right!
@annelizebatel6217
She will always be a star!!! So versatile and all her music is amazing!!!❤❤
@bethpeters3187
Another rare take. I live you guys Central Streisand. You keep a listening to all the rarities which I love so much since i've heard her regular recording over and over again.
@centralbarbrastreisand
Owww😍😍 Thank you for your love❤️❤️
@k2joyce517
Wonderful 👍 thank you for sharing 💗
@joshdrayton1230
You can hear in this take how she is still working her way into a definitive performance of the song. And yet it's still better than any other singer would ever do. I wonder if BS ever realised that scrapping these Rupert Holmes produced tracks was a mistake, and that even the rougher takes were often better than some of the tracks she ended up putting on Back to Broadway. Probably not.
@bethpeters3187
I agree with you 1000%. Sometimes I wonder when I hear the demo tracks I think she should have used that take. Better than the album version. Home for instance is an example. The demo is better than the recording.
@michaelmckinley6510
Based on something she said in an interview I saw once, I think she DOES realize the 1993 album wasn't as good as the Holmes sessions. She didn't say as much, but she eluded to it!
@centralbarbrastreisand
She decided to shelve it because it was something she said she felt didn't have the same energy as the predecessor "The Broadway." It didn't have that spontaneity, but I think it could relaunch, it didn't No harm... Because she has slower albums like "The Movie Album" and even then she didn't think about what the success of it could have been. I think the tracks that came out of this session "Warm ALL Over", "How Are Thing In Glocca Morra" and "You Never Know" were chosen because They do look like they were released, and finished, but some like "On My Own" the arrangement isn't perfect, or even "Make Our Garden Grow" which seems like something more like a "test take"... But she could release them, and her vocals would be perfect, more than the Original. With today's technologies, she could recreate the orchestra and take the vocals from the recordings and tweak what she thinks it was wrong.
@albertogm6936
Lovely song. Thanks for that wonderful material. 🤗
@centralbarbrastreisand
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