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."
All The Children
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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But we have grown
And we remember in the future not to cry
You could be an angel
Look in your ancient eyes
What do you see?
Knowing what the power of your future could be
It's knowing how it was
And how that sets you free
All the children will send out love to everyone
All the children will dance and sing for you
Through the rhythm of ages, blinded in the sun
All the children will dance and sing for you
So let them talk
They won't be hiding any secrets from the eyes of a child
Things can never be but what they are to you
You could be an angel
Make all your dreams come true
All the children will send out love to everyone
All the children will dance and sing for you
Through the rhythm of ages, blinded in the sun
All the children will dance and sing for you
Stand up, freedom is for everyone to know
Tell them what your truth is when you play
Stand up, freedom is the message in your song
In the light of what is swept away
There's someone there to catch you when you fall
All the children will send out love to everyone
All the children will dance and sing for you
(High above)
Through the rhythm of ages
(See how they run)
Blinded in the sun
(Got to be sure)
All the children will dance
(Watch how they shine)
And sing for you
(This is love)
All the children will send out
(Just like before)
Love to everyone
(This is the place)
All the children will dance
(This is the time)
And sing for you
(High above)
Through the rhythm of ages
(See how they run)
Blinded in the sun
(Got to be sure)
All the children will dance
(Watch how they shine)
And sing for you
(This is love)
All the children will send out
(Just like before)
Love to everyone
(This is the place)
All the children will dance
(This is the time)
And sing for you
(High above)
Through the rhythm of ages
(See how they run)
Blinded in the sun
(Got to be sure)
All the children will dance
(Watch how they shine)
And sing for you
High above, high above, this is love
High above, this is love, high above, this is love
The lyrics of the song All The Children by Barbra Streisand speak of the lies that we are told about ourselves and how we should stop believing them. The song encourages us to remember our past, learn from it and use that knowledge to create a better future. The reference to ancient eyes metaphorically implies that we have access to wisdom, and if we use it, we could be angels and achieve our dreams. The song talks about the power that lies within us and how we can use it to send love to everyone and make the world a better place. The lyrics inspire us to stand up for freedom and speak our truth through the message of our music.
Line by Line Meaning
They tell us lies, they try to tell us who we are
The world tries to impose a certain identity on us, but we have grown and know who we truly are.
But we have grown
As people, we have matured and gained wisdom through life's experiences.
And we remember in the future not to cry
We learn from our past and don't let it dictate our emotions in the future.
You could be an angel
Each person has the potential to be a good and pure entity, capable of doing good things for themselves and others.
Look in your ancient eyes
Reflect on your past experiences and use them to inform your present and future actions.
What do you see?
Ask yourself what you truly want out of life and pursue it.
Knowing what the power of your future could be
Recognize that your future has the potential for greatness.
To fall and then to rise
You may face challenges, but it's important to remember that you can always pick yourself back up and succeed.
It's knowing how it was
Remembering your past experiences can help shape your future.
And how that sets you free
Reflecting on your past can help you gain clarity and make the best choices for yourself moving forward.
All the children will send out love to everyone
Children, unburdened by past experiences, have the capacity to spread love and kindness to those around them.
All the children will dance and sing for you
Children have a natural joie de vivre and can find joy in the simplest of things.
Through the rhythm of ages, blinded in the sun
The rhythm of life goes on, and it can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate at times.
So let them talk
Don't let the negative opinions of others dictate your self-worth or goals.
They won't be hiding any secrets from the eyes of a child
Children have a unique way of seeing the truth in people, so don't let others deceive you.
Things can never be but what they are to you
Your perception of reality is what shapes your experience of it.
Make all your dreams come true
Believe in yourself and chase after what you want in life.
Stand up, freedom is for everyone to know
Stand up for your own freedom and the freedom of others.
Tell them what your truth is when you play
When expressing yourself, speak your truth and let your voice be heard.
Freedom is the message in your song
Expressing yourself authentically and freely is a way to assert your own independence and inspire others to do the same.
In the light of what is swept away
In the wake of loss or change, it's important to adapt and find ways to move forward.
There's someone there to catch you when you fall
Don't be afraid to take risks because there will always be someone there to support you.
High above, high above, this is love
Love and kindness are essential elements that bring people together and make life worth living.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ASHLEY GIBB, ASHLEY R. GIBB, BARRY GIBB, BARRY ALAN GIBB, STEPHEN GIBB, STEPHEN T.C. GIBB
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