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."
Honey Can I Put on Your Clothes
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Because they feel so good,
And they feel like you.
Oh, won't you please let me?
Because they get to me,
They touch me and then move me.
I get to thinking I won't be needin'
I feel the feeling of you
Al1 the way through.
No other feeling will ever do.
Honey, honey,
Can I put on your clothes?
Because they feel so good,
And they feel like you.
They're just like old friends
When we're together.
They comfort me and soothe me.
They're not brand new.
They're a little worn through,
But they're comfy and roomy.
They do something to me,
And when I stay at home,
And you're far away,
I won' t be lonely all through the day.
Honey, honey,
Can I put on your clothes?
Because they feel so good,
And they feel like you.
I feel the feeling of you
All the day through.
No other feeling will ever do.
Honey, honey,
Can I put on your clothes?
Because they feel so good,
And they feel like you,
Honey, honey, honey, hum
The song "Honey Can I Put on Your Clothes" by Barbra Streisand is a whimsical love song that expresses the desire to feel closer to one's lover by physically wearing their clothes. The singer of the song is so enamored with their partner that even their clothing brings comfort and reassurance. The song uses personification ("they feel like you") and sensory language ("they touch me and then move me") to convey the emotional impact that the clothing has on the singer.
The lyrics also suggest a deeper emotional connection between the two characters, as the clothing represents a physical reminder of their love and intimacy. In the absence of their partner, wearing their clothes brings comfort and eases loneliness. The repetition of the phrase "Honey, honey" reinforces the sweet, tender nature of the song, and the final "honey, honey, honey, hum" is a playful, affectionate sign-off.
Overall, the song explores the physical and emotional connections between two people in a lighthearted, romantic way.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey, honey, can I put on your clothes?
Asking permission to wear partner's clothes to feel close and connected to them.
Because they feel so good,
The clothes make the person feel comfortable and at ease.
And they feel like you.
Wearing the clothes brings familiarity and intimacy, like being close to the partner.
Oh, won't you please let me?
An additional request to wear the clothes.
Because they get to me,
The clothes have a positive effect on the person's emotions and well-being.
They touch me and then move me.
The clothes evoke a strong emotional reaction that is hard to describe.
I get to thinking I won't be needin'
Wearing the partner's clothes makes the person feel complete and content.
Anything more to keep me warm.
The clothes provide a sense of comfort and security.
I feel the feeling of you
Wearing the clothes makes the person feel close and connected to the partner.
All the way through.
The feeling of closeness is present all the time.
No other feeling will ever do.
Nothing else can compare to the feeling of wearing the partner's clothes.
They're just like old friends
The clothes have become familiar and beloved to the person.
When we're together.
The clothes are a tangible reminder of the partner's presence and closeness.
They comfort me and soothe me.
The clothes have a calming and soothing effect on the person.
They're not brand new.
The clothes have some wear and tear, but that doesn't diminish their value to the person.
They're a little worn through,
The clothes have some signs of use and age, but that only enhances their appeal to the person.
But they're comfy and roomy.
The clothes are comfortable and provide space to move and breathe.
They do something to me,
The clothes have a transformative effect on the person's emotions and well-being.
And when I stay at home,
The clothes are particularly comforting and soothing to wear when the person is alone or at home.
And you're far away,
The clothes provide a sense of companionship and closeness when the partner is absent.
I won't be lonely all through the day.
The clothes alleviate the feeling of loneliness and help the person feel connected to the partner.
Honey, honey,
A term of endearment for the partner.
Honey, honey, honey, hum
An affectionate refrain, further emphasizing the feeling of closeness and connection to the partner.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER, J.M. RAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Snarky Enigma
One of Barbra's dreamiest and sexiest musical performances. No one can convey emotion like her. I love when Babs uses her voice like the musical instrument that it is. She's completely improvising through the end of the song.
Chris N
At one point within seconds she goes from a powerful rock belt down to a tone of almost classical purity. No one can touch her.
Henry Jackson
Chris N Karen Carpenter can.
Guy Praëlis
I love this song.
Mitch Bouton
That clearly depends on whether you like full orchestra recordings in a sound studio or the basement sound. Elkie could never do what Barbra did here, no matter how "produced". However, Barbra could do the basement version with one take. Just listen to her latest release of Randy Newman's "I think it's going to rain today" and you have the real depth of what that woman can do with her voice...with nothing but a piano.
Leonardo Miranda
Barbra sempre maravilhosa, com suas interpretações perfeitas.
Bob Terry
Wow!!! This is awesome. One of my favorite songs. BARBRA RULES.
Blomster45
I Never Meant to Hurt You is the other one that can bring me to tears everytime I hear it.
Snarky Enigma
Barbra at the height of her 70's superstardom; every cut on every album a great song like this one.
Issy McQueen
My new (old) favorite song.