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."
Love Light
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Make it last this time
'Cause I think I might find out
That there's no rehearsal
And, I don't want to miss one bit if this is it
Here's my prayer
We can make it last
And to trust each other
And be unafraid of what we'll see
With time and love we learn
When we accept each other
That's when our lives can come together
Let him stay by my side
If it lasts this time
Then the shadows of the past
Will remain behind us
And finally we will be free
With time and love we learn
We have this chance to grow
We have this chance to know each other
Time, all we need is time to feel
All of the love inside us
And then our lives will come together
I know with time and love
Shine on both of us tonight
With love and light
Nothing's gonna change our love tonight
With love and light
Shine on me tonight
With time and love...
The lyrics to Barbra Streisand's song Love Light are a beautiful reflection on the hope and desire for a lasting, authentic love. The opener "Love light shine on me" sets the tone for the song as a plea for a love that endures and shines bright. The singer asks for this love to last, acknowledging that there may not be a second chance. The line "cause I think I might find out, that there's no rehearsal" is an acknowledgement that this might be the only opportunity for this kind of love.
The singer goes on to express that they don't want to miss a single moment if this is the real thing. They pray that they can make it last if they can "learn to tell the truth, and to trust each other, and be unafraid of what we'll see". The lyrics emphasize the importance of honesty and trust in building a lasting relationship.
The final lines of the song express a deep hope for the future. The singer dreams of a love that can overcome the shadows of the past and bring freedom. They believe that with time and love, this relationship can grow and flourish. The final line, "nothing's gonna change our love tonight" is a positive affirmation of the strength and power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Love light shine on me
May the light of love come and illuminate my path.
Make it last this time
Let this love be forever.
'Cause I think I might find out
Because I'm hopeful that this love can be the ideal one.
That there's no rehearsal
We only have this one chance to make this love work.
And, I don't want to miss one bit if this is it
I want to be completely present in this love story.
Here's my prayer
This is my wish.
We can make it last
This love can be forever with our efforts.
If we learn to tell the truth
Honesty is the key to making this love work.
And to trust each other
Trust is essential for a long-lasting relationship.
And be unafraid of what we'll see
We should not fear the challenges that come with this relationship.
With time and love we learn
As time passes and our love grows, we gain wisdom.
When we accept each other
Acceptance and understanding are key to making this relationship work.
That's when our lives can come together
Only then can we have a harmonious life together.
Let him stay by my side
I hope this person will be with me through thick and thin.
If it lasts this time
I hope this love will stand the test of time.
Then the shadows of the past
The painful memories of the past are gone.
Will remain behind us
We are leaving the past behind.
And finally we will be free
We can now enjoy the freedom that comes with a successful love relationship.
We have this chance to grow
This relationship is an opportunity to grow emotionally and spiritually.
We have this chance to know each other
This love can help us know ourselves and one another better.
Time, all we need is time to feel
Time is essential for us to truly feel this love in our hearts.
All of the love inside us
We have so much love within us.
And then our lives will come together
With the right love and effort, our lives can be united.
I know with time and love
I'm confident that with patience and love, all things are possible.
Shine on both of us tonight
May the light of love shine on both of us tonight.
With love and light
May this love be filled with warmth and brightness.
Nothing's gonna change our love tonight
Our love will not be shaken by anything tonight.
Shine on me tonight
May this love light shine on me tonight.
With time and love...
With time and love, all things are possible.
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Written by: BURT BACHARACH, CAROLE BAYER SAGER
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