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."
Bewitched
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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A simpering, whimpering child again
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
Could not sleep, would not sleep
Bothered and bewildered am I
Lost my heart, so what of it?
He was cold, I agree
He can laugh and I love it
Although the laugh's on me
I'll sing to him, each spring to him
And long for the day when I'll cling to him
Well, bewitched, bothered, so bewildered am I
In this song, Barbra Streisand describes how she feels completely captured by her love for someone, leaving her feeling wild, beguiled, bothered, and bewildered. She feels like a child, completely under the spell of the love she has found. She also describes how this love keeps her awake at night, unable to find any peace until she hears from this person. Even though she knows that her lover has a cold heart, she remains devoted to him and enjoys his laughter, even if it's at her expense. Finally, she expresses her desire to be with him forever and how she remains spellbound and confused by her love for him.
The lyrics of the song were written by Lorenz Hart, with music by Richard Rodgers, for the 1940 Broadway musical "Pal Joey". It is performed in the show by the character Joey, who sings it as a tribute to his two lovers, Vera and Linda. Barbra Streisand's version of the song was released in 1963 on her album "The Third Album" and became a hit.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm wild again, beguiled again
I am feeling a rush of new emotions and falling head over heels in love once again
A simpering, whimpering child again
I feel weak and helpless like a young and naïve child again
Bewitched, bothered and bewildered am I
I feel enchanted, troubled and completely confused by the power of love
Could not sleep, would not sleep
I was so preoccupied with love that I was unable and unwilling to sleep
Till love came and told me I should not sleep
The revelation of love's presence made me realize that there were more important things than sleep
Bothered and bewildered am I
I am a bundle of nerves and completely overwhelmed due to the effects of love
Lost my heart, so what of it?
I gave my heart to him, even if it meant losing myself in the process
He was cold, I agree
He was emotionally distant, which was hard for me to come to terms with, but I acknowledge it now
He can laugh and I love it
I find everything about him endearing, even his laughter, even if it's at my own expense
Although the laugh's on me
I may be the one joked about, but I'm still enamored with him
I'll sing to him, each spring to him
I will be there for him and show him my love, even if it takes a while
And long for the day when I'll cling to him
I eagerly anticipate the moment that my love and I can be completely entwined in each other's arms
Well, bewitched, bothered, so bewildered am I
I am still under the spell of love, feeling both troubled and taken aback by its power
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
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