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."
Come To The Supermarket
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Or a turkey born in Turkey-stan
Or a slave that's awf'lly African
Or a Teapot early Ming,
Come to the supermarket in old Peking.
If you want to buy a kite
Or a pup to keep you up at night
Or a frog who loves to sing,
Come to the supermarket in old Peking.
They have: sunflow'r cakes, moonbeam cakes,
Gizzard cakes, lizard cakes,
Pickled eels, pickle snakes,
Fit for any king,
If you want a bust of jade
Or an egg that's more or less decayed
Or in case you care to meet a maid
For a nice but naughty fling,
Come to the supermarket,
If you come on an ostrich, you can park it,
So come to the supermarket
And see Pe-
King.
If you want a gong to beat
Or a rickshaw with a sassy seat
Or a painting slightly indiscreet
That is simply riveting,
Come to the supermarket and see Peking.
Well, If you want some calico
Or a gentle water buffalo
Glow worm guaranteed to glow
Or a cloak inclined to cling,
Come to the supermarket in old Peking.
They have bird's-nest soup, seaweed soup,
Noodle soup, poodle soup,
Talking crows with the croup,
Almost anything.
If you want to buy a saw
Or a fish delicious when it's raw
Or a pill to kill your moth'r-in-law
Or a bee without a sting,
Come to the supermarket,
If you come on a turtle, you can park it,
So come to the supermarket
If you come on a goose, you can park it,
So come to the supermarket
And see
Pe-
King!
In "Come to the Supermarket in Old Peking," Barbra Streisand sings about a visually and sensory-rich shopping experience one would have if they were to visit an imaginary supermarket in Beijing, China. The lyrics suggest that one can find almost everything there, from exotic animals like a dancing frog and a water buffalo, to peculiar objects like a teapot from the Ming Dynasty, a jade bust, or an egg that might be a little decayed. The song has a whimsical, lighthearted tone, and the lyrics are full of puns and humorous wordplay, making it a fun and entertaining listen.
One can even find some culturally tinged food items like sunflower cakes and moonbeam cakes or bird's-nest soup and seaweed soup. The overall tone of the song is playful, where the bizarre items and animals are playfully mixed with the mundane, making it a hilarious ode to shopping. The song has a catchy tune that stays in your head, making it a delightful listen.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want a fancy fan
Come to old Peking's supermarket if you want a fancy fan.
Or a turkey born in Turkey-stan
You can find turkeys born in Turkey-stan in the supermarket.
Or a slave that's awf'lly African
Even slaves of African origin are available for purchase.
Or a Teapot early Ming,
Early Ming teapots are also available for purchase.
Come to the supermarket in old Peking.
The supermarket in old Peking has all these unique items on sale.
If you want to buy a kite
The supermarket also has kites for sale.
Or a pup to keep you up at night
You can also find puppies that can keep you company at night time.
Or a dwarf who used to know Snow White
Even Snow White's dwarf is available for purchase.
Or a frog who loves to sing,
If you're interested in a singing frog, Peking's supermarket is where you'd find one.
They have: sunflow'r cakes, moonbeam cakes,
The supermarket sells various types of cakes like sunflower cakes and moonbeam cakes.
Gizzard cakes, lizard cakes,
Other types of cakes containing ingredients like gizzard and lizard are also available.
Pickled eels, pickle snakes,
Even pickled eels and pickled snakes are present in the supermarket.
Fit for any king,
All these food items are fit for royalty.
If you want a bust of jade
You could also find busts made of jade.
Or an egg that's more or less decayed
You may even purchase an egg that's not exactly fresh.
Or in case you care to meet a maid
If you'd like to meet a maid, you can find one at this marketplace.
For a nice but naughty fling,
You may even strike up a fling with one of the maids.
Come to the supermarket,
So head to the supermarket.
If you come on an ostrich, you can park it,
Even if you travel on an ostrich, there's a space to park it.
And see Pe-
Visit Pe-
King.
For a unique shopping experience.
If you want a gong to beat
If you require a gong to beat, you know where to go.
Or a rickshaw with a sassy seat
If you wish to purchase a rickshaw with a stand-out seat, this is the place to do so.
Or a painting slightly indiscreet
There are even paintings that might be embarrassing for some people, available for purchase.
That is simply riveting,
These types of products will make everyone's shopping experience unforgettable.
Well, If you want some calico
Should you wish to purchase some calico, here is where you can find it.
Or a gentle water buffalo
If you're looking for a docile water buffalo, you're in luck.
Glow worm guaranteed to glow
Even glow worms that are guaranteed to glow are available for purchase.
Or a cloak inclined to cling,
A coat that sticks to your body is also a possibility purchase at this marketplace.
They have bird's-nest soup, seaweed soup,
Different soups made from bird's nests and seaweed are available for purchase.
Noodle soup, poodle soup,
Noodle soup and poodle soup can also be purchased.
Talking crows with the croup,
Even talking crows with a throat infection are present.
Almost anything.
This marketplace has everything imaginable.
If you want to buy a saw
If you're in need of a saw, the supermarket has got you covered.
Or a fish delicious when it's raw
Raw, delicious fish are available for purchase as well.
Or a pill to kill your moth'r-in-law
Even getting rid of your partner's mother is possible: just buy the necessary pill at the marketplace.
Or a bee without a sting,
If you want a bee to be your pet, without the stinger, this is where to go for it.
Come to the supermarket,
Visit the market and enjoy their unique items.
If you come on a turtle, you can park it,
You can even park your turtle if you arrive with that mode of transportation.
So come to the supermarket
Make a trip to the supermarket.
If you come on a goose, you can park it,
Even if you have a goose, there is a place to park it.
So come to the supermarket
Make a trip to the supermarket.
And see Pe-
Visit Pe-
King!
For an unforgettable shopping experience.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
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