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."
His Love Makes Me Beautiful
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Why does every bride glow ravishingly?
Within the secret heart of ev'ry bride
You are the beautiful reflection
Of his love's affection
A walking illustration
Of his adoration
His love makes you beautiful
So beautiful
So beautiful
You ask your looking glass
What is it?
Makes you so exquisite?
The answer to your query
Comes back, dearie
His love makes you beautiful
So beautiful
So beautiful
And woman loved is woman glorified
You'll make a beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful bride
Here comes the bride
Another beautiful bride
Ziegfeld presents her
With justifiable pride
I am the beautiful reflection
Of my love's affection
A walking illustration
Of his adoration
His love makes me beautiful
So beautiful
So beautiful
And woman loved is woman glorified
Fanny
I'll make a beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
I'm beautiful? oy
You are so beautiful
You are so beautiful
You are so beautiful
Such a beautiful bride
The lyrics to Barbra Streisand's song "His Love Makes Me Beautiful" are taken from the musical "Funny Girl." In the scene, Fanny, the main character, has joined the Ziegfeld Follies, and is rehearsing for the finale. She tells Florenz Ziegfeld, the producer, that she finds the lyrics inappropriate but he insists on including them. The lyrics poke fun at the traditional wedding march, "Oh Promise Me," by suggesting that every bride feels beautiful on her wedding day because of the love she shares with her groom.
The lyrics continue to describe how a woman in love is glorified and becomes a beautiful reflection of her partner's affection. They also suggest that the more a man loves his partner, the more beautiful she becomes. Fanny enters the stage with a pillow stuffed under her bridal gown, symbolizing a fake pregnancy, but still singing about how beautiful she feels because of her husband's love. The overall message of the song seems to be that love can make anyone feel beautiful and cherished.
Overall, "His Love Makes Me Beautiful" is a humorous and slightly ironic song that pokes fun at traditional wedding customs while still celebrating the power of love. It also serves as a character development moment for Fanny, who is willing to compromise her beliefs to please her boss and further her career.
Line by Line Meaning
For better or for worse, "Oh Promise Me,"
No matter how the future turns out, the bride is expected to make a promise of love.
Why does every bride glow ravishingly?
The question of why every bride looks so beautiful on her wedding day.
Within the secret heart of every bride
Every bride has a hidden thought in their heart.
These are the words repeating, repeating, Repeating inside: (Bing, bong, bing, bong)
The words that are constantly echoing in the bride's mind.
You are the beautiful reflection Of his love's affection, A walking illustration Of his adoration
The bride's reflection is a testament to her partner's love and adoration for her.
His love makes you beautiful, So beautiful, So beautiful,
The love that the bride receives from her partner is responsible for her beauty.
You ask your looking glass, What is it? Makes you so exquisite? The answer to your query Comes back, dearie-- His love makes you beautiful, So beautiful, So beautiful,
Even the bride wonders what makes her look so exquisite, but the looking glass reminds her that it is because of the love she receives from her partner that makes her beautiful.
And woman loved is woman glorified!
A woman who is loved is elevated to a higher status.
You'll make a beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful bride!
The bride will be a stunning sight to witness on her wedding day.
Here comes the bride, Another beautiful bride. Ziegfeld presents her With justifiable pride.
Ziegfeld presents yet another beautiful bride with pride.
I am the beautiful reflection Of my love's affection, A walking illustration Of his adoration.
Fanny sees herself as a reflection of her partner's love and his adoration for her.
His love makes me beautiful, So beautiful, So beautiful,
Fanny believes that her beauty is a result of the love that she's receiving from her partner.
I'll make a beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful-- I'm beautiful? Oy!
Fanny realizes that she'll make a beautiful bride, but is surprised to hear herself being called beautiful.
You are so beautiful, You are so beautiful, You are so beautiful, Such a beautiful bride.
The bride is complimented for her beauty once again.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB MERRILL, JULE STYNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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on Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born)
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