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."
Funny Girl Broadway Overture
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Yeah, the guy said
"Honey, you're a funny girl"
That's me
I just keep them in stitches
Doubled in half
Though I may be all wrong for the guy
I guess it's not funny
'Cause life is far from sunny
When the laugh is over
And the joke's on you
A girl ought to have a sense of humor
That's one thing she really needs for sure
When you're a funny girl
The fellow said "A funny girl"
Funny, how it ain't so funny
Funny girl
Funny
Did you hear that?
The guy said I was funny
We'll wait 'till the laugh's over
And the joke's on you
That's me
I just keep them in stitches
Doubled in half
And though I may be all wrong for the guy
I'm good for a laugh
I may be all wrong for the guy
I'm good for a laugh
I guess it's not funny
'Cause life is far from sunny
When the laugh is over
And the joke's on you
A girl ought to have a sense of humor
That's one thing she really need for sure
When you're a funny girl
The fellow said "A funny girl"
Funny, how it ain't so funny
Funny girl
The song Funny Girl Broadway Overture is the opening number of the musical Funny Girl, which debuted on Broadway in 1964, and it is performed by the main character, Fanny Brice, played by Barbra Streisand. The song is a medley of three sections, which set the scene for the entire show. The first section of the song is called "If a Girl isn't Pretty" and it introduces Fanny's insecurities about her appearance and her desire to be recognized for her talent rather than her looks. The second section, called "I'm the Greatest Star," is Fanny's big introduction song, where she declares her ambition to become a famous performer despite her unconventional looks. The third section, the titular "Funny Girl," captures Fanny's humor and her ability to make people laugh, which she believes is just as important as her singing ability.
The lyrics of Funny Girl Broadway Overture are a reflection of Fanny Brice's character and her journey. She knows that she may not fit the traditional standards of beauty, but she thrives through her humor and personality, making her a memorable and likable character. The line "I'm good for a laugh, I may be all wrong for the guy" captures her self-awareness, as she acknowledges that she may not be the ideal romantic partner, but she can still make people happy in her own way. However, the song also hints at the obstacles and challenges that Fanny will face, as a talented and ambitious woman in a male-dominated industry, where looks and image matter as much as talent.
Line by Line Meaning
Funny, did you hear that? Funny!
The singer is surprised that someone called her funny.
Yeah, the guy said "Honey, you're a funny girl"
The singer is referring to someone calling her funny.
That's me
I just keep them in stitches
Doubled in half
Though I may be all wrong for the guy
I'm good for a laugh
The singer is good at entertaining others even if she is not a good match for a romantic relationship.
I guess it's not funny
'Cause life is far from sunny
When the laugh is over
And the joke's on you
The artist realizes that life is not always funny and sometimes laughter can turn into a negative situation.
A girl ought to have a sense of humor
That's one thing she really needs for sure
When you're a funny girl
The fellow said "A funny girl"
The artist believes that having a sense of humor is important and someone called her a funny girl.
Funny, how it ain't so funny
Funny girl
The singer realizes that being called funny isn't always humorous and repeats the phrase, 'Funny girl.'
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB MERRILL, JULE STYNE
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