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."
He Touched Me
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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And then he touched me
I felt a sudden tingle when he touched me
A sparkle, a glow
He knew it, it wasn't accidental
No, he knew it
He smiled and seem to tell me so all through it
He's real, and the world is alive and shining
I feel such a wonderful drive t'wards valentining
He touched me
I simply have to face the fact
He touched me
Control myself and try to act
As if I remember my name
But he touched me, he touched me
And suddenly nothing is the same
'Cause he touched me, he touched me
And suddenly nothing, nothing, nothing is the same
The lyrics to Barbra Streisand's song He Touched Me speak about the overpowering feeling of attraction and infatuation upon experiencing a physical touch from someone. The song describes the sensation of having one's hand touched by someone and feeling a sudden tingle, a sparkle, and a glow. The singer then notes that the person who touched her knew what they were doing and seemed to be communicating through their smile. The touch sends her on a wild ride of emotions, making her feel alive and driven towards romance.
The chorus of the song brings the message home - that the touch was so powerful that nothing is the same anymore. The singer is left struggling to control herself, to act normally and remember her own name, but the touch has left an indelible mark. She is left with the realization that the experience has changed everything, and her life will never be the same again.
Line by Line Meaning
He touched me, he put his hand near mine
I feel a physical connection with him as our hands touched
And then he touched me
He reached out to touch me again as if he knew what it would do to me
I felt a sudden tingle when he touched me
His touch created a sensation through my body that was overwhelming
A sparkle, a glow
His touch not only created a physical sensation, but also ignited a new feeling within me
He knew it, it wasn't accidental
He was aware of the effect his touch had on me and it wasn't by chance
No, he knew it
He intentionally touched me with the knowledge of how it would affect me
He smiled and seem to tell me so all through it
He was aware of the effect his touch had on me and had a smile that revealed it
He's real, and the world is alive and shining
My world feels vibrant and alive with him in it
I feel such a wonderful drive t'wards valentining
Being with him makes me feel an overwhelming desire to be romantic
He touched me
His touch had a lasting impact on me
I simply have to face the fact
I must come to terms with the effect he has on me
He touched me
His touch resulted in a significant change in me
Control myself and try to act
I need to compose myself and act as if I'm not affected
As if I remember my name
His touch was so overpowering that it erased my identity
But he touched me, he touched me
His touch had such an effect on me that I must acknowledge it
And suddenly nothing is the same
His touch created a shift in my perspective and my emotions
'Cause he touched me, he touched me
His touch left a significant impact on me that can't be ignored or dismissed
And suddenly nothing, nothing, nothing is the same
My world has been forever changed by his touch
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Milton Schafer, Ira Levin
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