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."
Dank Sei Dir Herr
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Du hast dein volk
Mit dir gefuhrt,
Dein is nun das land.
Eh diese feinde uns auch bedroh'n
Deine hand schutzte uns;
In deiner gnade gabst du uns heil.
Dank sei dir herr,
Du hast dein volk
Miet dir gefuhrt,
Dein ist nut das land.
Dank sei dir herr,
Du hast dein volk
Mit dir gefuhrt,
In deiner gnade gabst du uns heil.
These lyrics are from the German hymn "Dank sei dir Herr" (Thanks be to Thee, Lord) which was composed by George Frideric Handel and is sung by Barbra Streisand in her rendition. The hymn expresses gratitude and praise to God for guiding and leading his people and giving them salvation and protection.
The first stanza, "Dank sei dir Herr, Du hast dein Volk mit dir geführt, dein ist nun das Land," translates to "Thanks be to Thee, Lord, thou hast led thy people with thee, now the land is thine." Here, the lyrics acknowledge and thank God for his guidance and leadership, bringing his people safely to their promised land.
The second stanza, "Eh diese Feinde uns auch bedroh'n, deine Hand schützte uns; in deiner Gnade gabst du uns Heil," translates to "Before these enemies threatened us, thy hand protected us; in thy grace, thou gave us salvation." These lines express gratitude to God for shielding and protecting his people from their enemies. It also highlights the belief that salvation is a gift granted by God's grace.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dank sei dir Herr" serve as a declaration of gratitude and reverence towards God for his guidance, protection, and salvation for his people.
Line by Line Meaning
Dank sei dir herr
Thanks be to you, Lord
Du hast dein volk
You have led your people
Mit dir gefuhrt
Guided with you
Dein is nun das land.
Now the land is yours.
Eh diese feinde uns auch bedroh'n
Before these enemies threaten us
Deine hand schutzte uns;
Your hand protected us
In deiner gnade gabst du uns heil.
In your grace, you gave us salvation.
Dank sei dir herr
Thanks be to you, Lord
Du hast dein volk
You have led your people
Mit dir gefuhrt
Guided with you
Dein ist nut das land.
Yours is only the land.
Dank sei dir herr
Thanks be to you, Lord
Du hast dein volk
You have led your people
Mit dir gefuhrt
Guided with you
In deiner gnade gabst du uns heil.
In your grace, you gave us salvation.
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@brendadrew834
Have loved this gorgeous classic piece by Sir Frederick Handel and have owned this iconic album for decades! Thanks for posting!♥♥
@hans895
Found you again. Incredible beautiful ,a Voice like no other. I remember listening to that in the 1970s
@tinavonpantschi2169
Unbelievable ……your greatest fan ….be. Blessed
@alessiasartori4810
Un' ebrea che canta un'aria tedesca.....das ist wunderbar.......la Streisand ha una voce unica.....unica ......chapeau....
@hermannlenz6313
Wunderbar , Barbra
@elaineness2489
I listened to this album in 1976 and played it over and over again! Truly superb. I found it again now (2015) and am still as inspired by this woman's interpretations of these classical pieces! She is totally 'unique'!
@tinavonpantschi2169
So did i...
@mdb6653
It's a prayer.
Una bellissima preghiera.
@louismccarten4710
Well done!
@uddingstonviewparknazarene9805
Love this