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."
How Does The Wine Taste
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Does it stain your lips?
What is the fruit-like?
Just beyond my finger tips?
Just out of reach, I see so much
I cannot taste and mustn't touch
Tied to my little world
What would it be like
If I broke the string?
Would it be lovely
And a little frightening?
There is so much I've never understood
How does the wine taste?
Is it good?
How does the wine taste?
Does it make you glow?
How does the wine taste?
How does the wine taste?
How does the wine taste?
I think I know
In Barbra Streisand's song "How Does The Wine Taste?" the lyrics are symbolic of the thirst for experience, knowledge, and adventure. The wine represents the experiences and opportunities of life that are just out of reach. The singer craves to taste the wine, to break free from her safe little world and taste the unknown, and to find out if it's good or bad. She is contemplating taking a risk, daring to do something new, which might bring both pleasure and fear, as she wonders if it's going to be lovely yet a little frightening.
When she asks "How does the wine taste?", it means she is curious about life and wants to explore new possibilities, but can’t get out of her "little world". She's saying that a life lived completely within self-imposed limits feels inadequate, and she wants to break free from it. She wants to experience the world outside of her sheltered life and take a chance, but at the same time, she's afraid of what could happen. The lyrics are a metaphor for pursuing the pleasures of life, and the fear that comes with taking risks, but not knowing what venture will entail.
Line by Line Meaning
How does the wine taste?
What is the essence of life?
Does it stain your lips?
Does life leave a lasting impression?
What is the fruit-like?
What is the reward for life's struggles?
Just beyond my finger tips?
Seemingly close yet out of reach, unreachable goals
Just out of reach, I see so much
Unattainable aspirations
I cannot taste and mustn't touch
Unable to fully experience life due to personal limitations or societal restrictions
Tied to my little world
Trapped within my comfort zone
My safe little world
Protected from the potential dangers of the unknown
What would it be like
What if I stepped outside my comfort zone?
If I broke the string?
If I abandoned what holds me back?
Would it be lovely
Would it be a beautiful experience?
And a little frightening?
But also scary or unknown?
There is so much I've never understood
I have so much to learn and experience
How does the wine taste? Is it good?
What is the essence of life? Is it something desirable?
Does it make you glow?
Does life bring happiness or enlightenment?
I think I know
I have a glimpse of what life could be
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Karr, Matt Dubey
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