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."
Any Moment Now
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Any moment now, he'll notice me
Me, and my butterfly heart
Any moment now, he'll turn around and grin
And say at last where have you been?
We're late for daybreak on the Riviera
If not the Riviera, the beach at Malibu
The rich Madera sunset, going on forever
And his arms growing warm with life unfolding
Any moment now, he'll say to me
Why don't you follow your heart?
How can he know that I've been praying he'd arrive
Afraid to come alive till then, just saying
Any moment now
HUGH
Any moment now, she'll notice me
Me and my, simple guy ways
Any moment now, she'd said she'd settle down
If that were true I'd paint the town
I'd take her flying to Atlantic City
If not Atlantic City, to see Niagara Falls
I know a pretty trout stream up above Seattle
What a life we could build
in a home, that is filled with love and laughter
TOGETHER
Any moment now
BARBRA
You'd say to me
HUGH
You'd humor me
BARBRA
Chase the past
HUGH
Those overcast days
TOGETHER
How can I begin?
Forgetting where we've been
BARBRA
To love
TOGETHER
To let the laughter in again
BARBRA
It's always any moment now
HUGH
Oh any moment now
The song "Any Moment Now" by Barbra Streisand talks about two people who are hoping to be noticed by the individuals they have been admiring. The first verse sung by Barbra describes her longing to be noticed by a man and dreaming of the life they could have if they were together. She imagines traveling to different exotic locations such as the Riviera or Malibu while watching the sunset with his arms wrapped around hers. However, she has been afraid to pursue him and is searching for a sign from him to confirm her feelings.
In the second verse, sung by Hugh, he expresses a similar longing for Barbra. He envisions a future with her where they could travel to places like Atlantic City or Niagara Falls, and he could show her the pretty trout streams in Seattle. The two come together in the chorus, where they sing about the possibility of these dreams coming to life and their hope that their feelings will be reciprocated.
The lyrics of the song are quite poignant, as they depict the uncertainties and vulnerabilities people feel when it comes to love. The song is a beautiful duet that brings together two successful performers to explore the delicacy and unpredictability of romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Any moment now, he'll notice me
I am eagerly waiting for his attention and acknowledgement.
Me, and my butterfly heart
I am full of excitement, anticipation and love which makes my heart flutter like a butterfly.
Any moment now, he'll turn around and grin
I am hoping that he will look back at me and smile.
And say at last where have you been?
I am longing for him to finally talk to me, wondering where he's been all my life.
We're late for daybreak on the Riviera
We are running out of time to enjoy the beauty of the dawn on the Riviera.
If not the Riviera, the beach at Malibu
If we can't make it to the Riviera, we can still enjoy our company at Malibu beach.
The rich Madera sunset, going on forever
We can enjoy the breathtaking sunset at Madera and imagine our future together that seems endless.
With my arms growing cold,
As I wait for him, my arms are getting cold and numb, but I am not losing hope.
And his arms growing warm with life unfolding
As he steps forward towards me, his warm embrace makes me feel alive and hopeful about our future together.
Any moment now, he'll say to me
I am waiting for him to finally speak to me, expressing his love and commitment.
Why don't you follow your heart?
He encourages me to listen to my heart and take a leap of faith in our love and future together.
How can he know that I've been praying he'd arrive
He doesn't know that I have been waiting for him and hoping that he would come into my life.
Afraid to come alive till then, just saying
I have been holding back my true self until he comes into my life, but now I am ready to come alive and express my love.
You'd say to me
My love would say these words of wisdom and encouragement to me.
You'd humor me
He would make me laugh and create happy moments in our lives together.
Chase the past
We should not dwell on our past mistakes and regrets, but rather focus on building a better future together.
Those overcast days
We should leave behind our darker days and embrace a bright and loving future together.
How can I begin?
I am unsure where to start and how to move forward in our relationship, but I am eager to learn.
Forgetting where we've been
We should forget about our past struggles and obstacles and focus on moving forward together.
To love
The ultimate goal of our relationship is to express our love and commitment to each other.
To let the laughter in again
We should not forget to enjoy each other's company, have fun and laugh together in our journey of love.
It's always any moment now
We should not wait for the perfect moment to express our love, but always cherish and seize the opportunities that come along our way.
Oh any moment now
We should be patient and hopeful for the right moment and person to come along in our lives.
Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: MARVIN HAMLISCH, CAROLYN LEIGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Susie moore-ratliff
He can sing, he can dance, he can act, he is faithful...and in love with his wife....HE IS INCREDIBLE!!!!!!
Novaa 3245
@Gloria Bowie He is not gay at all !!!
Cecelia Hayslip
You are so right. A woman's dream.
Sonia Elizabeth Zorrilla Lopez
He is just PERFECT, my dreamed man😍
melodie limet
So true
K.P.T
Dude has a great career, great body, a wife, a great personality, and a great voice. The perfect celebrity.
Natasha Newwonders
He has it all
Gay_Froot_Loop
so true XD
blue crane
and 2 children he seems to adore.
2004mojo
Seems very down to earth. I loved him in 'The Prestige' with Christian Bale , who is my favorite actor. Hugh Jackman is delivers in anything he does. Wonderful husband & father too. I almost started crying when he said he told his wife "read this". Getting picked to duet with Barbara S. What a wonderful thing to happen to a great guy!