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."
In The Mood
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Simply because you're near me
Funny but when you're near me,
I'm in the mood for love
Heaven was in your eyes,
Bright as the stars we're under,
Oh is it any wonder?
I'm in the mood for love
This little dream might fade,
We've put our hearts together
Now we are one, and I'm not afraid.
If there's a cloud above,
If it should rain, we'll let it.
But for tonight forget it,
Cause I'm in the mood for love
But for tonight forget it,
Cause I'm in the mood
Oh! What a mood!
I'm in the mood for love!
The lyrics to Barbra Streisand's "I'm in the Mood for Love" express the overwhelming feeling of being in love and the desire to be close to the person who inspires those feelings. Streisand sings about how just being near this person puts her in the mood for love, and how the heaven she sees in their eyes is as bright as the stars. She wonders if it's any wonder that she's in the mood for love when she's with them.
The chorus "But for tonight forget it, cause I'm in the mood for love" highlights the idea of living in the moment and not worrying about what the future may hold. The singer is willing to put her heart on the line because she is so consumed by her love and desire for this person. She is not afraid of what tomorrow may bring, because for tonight, she is in the mood for love.
Overall, the lyrics to "I'm in the mood for love" serve as a reminder of the intense emotions that come with being in love, and how those feelings can completely take over one's thoughts and actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the mood for love
I feel a certain way because of the emotions I have towards you
Simply because you're near me
It's just the proximity of you being close that makes me feel this way
Funny but when you're near me,
It's amusing to me that I react this strongly when you're around
Heaven was in your eyes,
Your eyes held such beauty and joy that it felt almost otherworldly
Bright as the stars we're under,
Your eyes were as radiant as the stars we were gazing at
Oh is it any wonder?
Is it really surprising that I feel this way given the circumstances?
Why stop to think of whether
Why waste time pondering if this feeling is fleeting or not?
This little dream might fade,
There's a possibility that this feeling may disappear
We've put our hearts together
But we have come together with our emotions entwined
Now we are one, and I'm not afraid.
We are united now and I'm not scared of that fact
If there's a cloud above,
Even if there's a sense of doubt or negativity above us
If it should rain, we'll let it.
If things get tough, we'll weather through it together
But for tonight forget it,
For tonight, let's set aside our worries
Cause I'm in the mood for love
Because I'm feeling a sense of love and passion tonight
But for tonight forget it,
Let's not worry about anything else tonight
Cause I'm in the mood
Because I'm feeling something strong towards you
Oh! What a mood!
This feeling is so intense and wonderful
I'm in the mood for love!
I'm feeling love towards you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy Mchugh
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