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."
I'm All Smiles
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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You'd be too
If you knew, darlin'
All of the smiles were for you
I'm all chills, darlin'
Through and through
But my cold hands, darlin'
Rain hasn't fallen for days now
But rainbows are fillin' the skies
My heart must have painted those rainbows
Shinin' before my eyes
Can't you tell that I'm in love, darlin'?
Deep and true, with guess who, darlin'
Someone I die for
Beg steal or lie for
Eat humble pie for
Someone to fly
To the sun, moon and sky for
Someone to live for
To love with and cry for
And that someone is you
In Barbra Streisand's song "I'm All Smiles", the lyrics express feelings of love and happiness. The opening lines, "I'm all smiles, darlin'/You'd be too/If you knew, darlin'/All of the smiles were for you," reveal the joy the singer feels and their desire to share it with their loved one. The second stanza describes the physical sensations that occur when the singer is with their loved one, as their "cold hands...Warm to the touch of you".
The third stanza is interesting because it uses rainbows as a metaphor for the emotions the singer is experiencing. While no rain has fallen in days, rainbows are still filling the skies. This suggests that despite any potential obstacles or challenges, the singer's love is still shining bright. The final stanza expresses the depth of the singer's love for their partner, and how they are willing to do anything for them.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm all smiles, darlin'
I'm very happy right now, my dear.
You'd be too
You would also be happy if you were me right now.
If you knew, darlin'
If you understood the reason why I'm so happy,
All of the smiles were for you
You would know that it's because I'm thinking about you.
I'm all chills, darlin'
I'm feeling cold all over, my dear.
Through and through
It's not just my hands, my whole body is cold.
But my cold hands, darlin'
However, my hands warm up when I touch you.
Warm to the touch of you
Your touch makes me feel warm and comfortable.
Rain hasn't fallen for days now
It hasn't rained in a long time.
But rainbows are fillin' the skies
But I'm seeing a lot of rainbows lately.
My heart must have painted those rainbows
I guess I'm so in love that I'm seeing beauty everywhere.
Shinin' before my eyes
I'm noticing the wonderful things around me much more now.
Can't you tell that I'm in love, darlin'?
Don't you see that I'm head over heels in love, my dear?
Deep and true, with guess who, darlin'
It's a very strong, profound love that I feel, and it's for you, my dear.
Someone I die for
I care for this person so deeply that I would be willing to sacrifice my life for them.
Beg steal or lie for
I would do anything, even if it meant breaking the law or lying, for this person.
Eat humble pie for
I would be willing to do things that would make me feel embarrassed or ashamed, just for this person's sake.
Someone to fly
This person means so much to me that I would be willing to travel great distances, even to the sun, moon, and sky, for them.
To the sun, moon and sky for
I would go to great lengths and do anything to be with this person.
Someone to live for
This person is so important to me that they make me feel like life is worth living.
To love with and cry for
I care for this person so deeply that I would be willing to share my feelings with them, even if it meant crying.
And that someone is you
And the person I'm talking about is you, my dear.
Lyrics © BARBRA STREISAND D/B/A EMANUEL MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HERBERT E MARTIN, MICHAEL (USA LEONARD
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