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."
Disney Medley
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Anyway, I usually don't talk about my private life, certainly not my love life. But there is someone that I've fallen for hook, line and sinker. Someone who gives me great joy; doesn't care who to the world; whether or not I have a good voice; or what my politics are... so, you don't have to speculate, it's my five year old goddaughter, Caleigh. And Caleigh is here tonight. And she has
introduced me to some of the most incredible movies that I have ever seen; one of them was Alice in Wonderland, you remember that, Caleigh? At Christmas time? Daddy's house, what a brilliant film! The other one was Sleeping beauty I mean these are films that I have never seen before - and I remember one day she sang this to me:
I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream
I know you, the gleam in your eyes is so familiar a gleam
[SPOKEN:]
[SUNG:]
When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you
If your heart is in your dream
No request is too extreme
When you wish upon a star
As dreamers do
[SPOKEN:]
And then one night, I was reading Caleigh cinderella. And I said, my favorite Disney song was from this movie. So I started to sing it, but she stopped me and said "That's not from Cinderella", that's from Snow White! Guess what? She was right! So this is for you, Caleigh!
[SUNG:]
Some day my prince will come
Some day my prince will come
Some day I'll find my love
And how thrilling that moment will be
When the prince of my dreams comes to me
He'll whisper "I love you"
And steal a kiss or two
Though he's far away
I'll find my love some day
Some day when my dreams come true
Some day we'll say and do
Things we've been longing to
Though he's far away
I'll find my love some day
The day when my dreams come true
Who'll, please, make my dreams come true...
[SPOKEN:]
I'd like to sing this next song for my son, Jason, who's old enough to take care of himself, but it's always nice to have someone looking out for you, no matter how old you are...
The Disney Medley song by Barbra Streisand is a tribute to the classic Disney movies that her goddaughter, Caleigh, introduced her to. She speaks about her private life, including falling deeply in love with her five-year-old goddaughter, who brings her joy with the incredible movies she introduces her to. Streisand continues to explain how she got to know Disney movies better, mentioning Alice in Wonderland, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Dumbo, and Pinocchio.
The song begins with Streisand singing "I know you, the gleam in your eyes is so familiar a gleam," from the Disney movie Sleeping Beauty. Then she sings the classic Disney song "When You Wish Upon a Star," from the movie Pinocchio. The lyrics speak about how dreams can come true if you believe in them enough. Next, she sings "Some Day My Prince Will Come," from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The song tells a story of a princess waiting for her prince to come and find her, even when he is far away. Lastly, she dedicates the final song to her son, Jason, performing "Everybody Wants to Be a Cat" from The Aristocats.
Overall, the Disney Medley is a heartwarming tribute to classic Disney movies that have touched the hearts of many people over the years. The songs' lyrics, coupled with Streisand's touching story of her love for her goddaughter, make the medley even more special.
Line by Line Meaning
Anyway, I usually don't talk about my private life, certainly not my love life.
The singer is about to reveal a personal story about their love life.
Someone who gives me great joy; doesn't care who to the world; whether or not I have a good voice; or what my politics are... so, you don't have to speculate, it's my five year old goddaughter, Caleigh.
The person the singer has fallen for is their goddaughter, Caleigh, who brings them happiness without judgment of their abilities or beliefs.
And Caleigh is here tonight. And she has introduced me to some of the most incredible movies that I have ever seen; one of them was Alice in Wonderland, you remember that, Caleigh? At Christmas time? Daddy's house, what a brilliant film! The other one was Sleeping beauty I mean these are films that I have never seen before - and I remember one day she sang this to me:
The singer's goddaughter is in the audience and has shared some of her favorite Disney movies, including Alice in Wonderland and Sleeping Beauty, with the singer who had not seen them before.
I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream I know you, the gleam in your eyes is so familiar a gleam
The artist's goddaughter sang a verse from Sleeping Beauty to the artist, expressing familiarity and a connection to the person in their dreams.
And then I showed Caleigh Dumbo and Pinocchio, two movies that I loved as a child...
The artist shared two more Disney movies, Dumbo and Pinocchio, with their goddaughter after she introduced them to some new ones.
When you wish upon a star Makes no difference who you are Anything your heart desires Will come to you If your heart is in your dream No request is too extreme When you wish upon a star As dreamers do
The singer sings the famous song from Pinocchio, which encourages listeners to dream big and believe that anything is possible.
And then one night, I was reading Caleigh cinderella. And I said, my favorite Disney song was from this movie. So I started to sing it, but she stopped me and said "That's not from Cinderella", that's from Snow White! Guess what? She was right! So this is for you, Caleigh!
The singer shared Cinderella with their goddaughter but was corrected on the origin of their favorite Disney song by Caleigh, which they sing for her as a tribute to her knowledge.
Some day my prince will come Some day my prince will come Some day I'll find my love And how thrilling that moment will be When the prince of my dreams comes to me He'll whisper "I love you" And steal a kiss or two Though he's far away I'll find my love some day Some day when my dreams come true Some day we'll say and do Things we've been longing to Though he's far away I'll find my love some day The day when my dreams come true Who'll, please, make my dreams come true...
The artist sings 'Some Day My Prince Will Come' from Snow White, expressing their hopes of finding true love and how magical it will be.
I'd like to sing this next song for my son, Jason, who's old enough to take care of himself, but it's always nice to have someone looking out for you, no matter how old you are...
The artist dedicates their next song to their son, Jason, and expresses appreciation for having someone to care for you at any age.
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