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."
Emily
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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When you kiss me and quitely whisper.....
Emily, Emily, Emily
Has the murmuring sound of May,
All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
And the laughter of children at play, say
Emily, Emily, Emily
And we fade to a marvelous view
Seeing images in the firelight
As my eyes visualize a family
They see dreamily, Emily too
Say Emily, Emily, Emily
And we fade to a marvelous view
Two lovers alone and out of sight
Seeing images in the firelight
As my eyes visualize a family
They see dreamily,
They see Emily
As my eyes visualize a family
They see dreamily, Emily too.
Barbra Streisand's song "Emily" is a beautiful and romantic love song about the power of being in love. The lyrics describe how the singer feels like heaven when she is in her lover's arms and he whispers the name "Emily" to her. The name is compared to the murmuring sound of May, which is soft and gentle. The line "all silver bells, coral shells, carousels, and the laughter of children at play" evokes the imagery of childhood's innocence and simplicity.
The two lovers are in their own world, and they imagine a future together as a family, with Emily by their side. The imagery of the firelight adds to the romantic and dreamy mood of the song. The lyrics suggest that the lovers are lost in their own world of love and romance, and they can see the future together, with Emily as a key figure in their happiness.
Overall, this song is a beautiful expression of love and the power of a connection between two people. The lyrics are brought to life by Streisand's powerful and emotional vocals and the beautiful instrumentation that accompanies the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven is when I'm in your arms like this
Being held in your arms makes me feel like I am in heaven.
When you kiss me and quietly whisper...
When you kiss me and whisper sweet nothings, it makes me feel loved and cherished.
Emily, Emily, Emily
The name Emily represents youthfulness, innocence, and purity.
Has the murmuring sound of May,
The name Emily sounds like a soft, gentle murmur that reminds me of the peacefulness of spring.
All silver bells, coral shells, carousels
Emily brings to mind the joyful sounds of bells chiming, seashells on the beach, and the excitement of a carnival ride.
And the laughter of children at play, say
Emily also represents the sound of children playing and laughing, which is carefree and innocent.
And we fade to a marvelous view
As we embrace, our surroundings seem to fade away, and all that remains is a beautiful view of the world around us.
Two lovers alone and out of sight
We are alone and hidden from the rest of the world, lost in our own little world of love and affection.
Seeing images in the firelight
The flickering light of the flame creates a dreamy atmosphere where the mind conjures up images of love and family.
As my eyes visualize a family
My mind's eye sees a family that is happy, loving, and content in each other's company.
They see dreamily, Emily too
The family that I see in my mind's eye also includes Emily, who represents the idea of a happy, innocent childhood.
Say Emily, Emily, Emily
Repeatedly saying the name Emily emphasizes the feelings of love, joy, and happiness that she represents.
And we fade to a marvelous view
As we embrace, our surroundings seem to fade away, and all that remains is a beautiful view of the world around us.
Two lovers alone and out of sight
We are alone and hidden from the rest of the world, lost in our own little world of love and affection.
Seeing images in the firelight
The flickering light of the flame creates a dreamy atmosphere where the mind conjures up images of love and family.
As my eyes visualize a family
My mind's eye sees a family that is happy, loving, and content in each other's company.
They see dreamily, Emily too.
The family that I see in my mind's eye also includes Emily, who represents the idea of a happy, innocent childhood.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ricky Ross, Scott Fraser, Pete Webb
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