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."
Loving You
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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You have to let me go
I can't
You don't understand
Loving you is not a choice
It's who I am
Loving you is not a choice
But it gives me purpose
Gives me voice
To say to the world
This is why I live
You are what I live
Can't you see it's over?
I don't believe that
Loving you is why I do the things I do
Loving you is not in my control
But loving you, I have a goal
For what's left of my life
I will live
And I would die
For you
Don't say that
Then say you don't love me
But you know I do
Loving you is not a choice
It's who I am
Loving you is not a choice
And not much reason to rejoice
But it gives me purpose
Gives me voice
To say to the world
This is why I live
You are why I live
Loving you is why I do the things I do (the things I do)
Loving you is not in my control (not in my control)
But loving you
I have a goal for what's left of my life (for the rest of my life)
I will live
And I would die
For you
For you
For you
I would die for you
For you
The lyrics of Barbra Streisand's song Loving You are about the power of love and how it can be all-consuming. The song talks about how love is not a choice but rather an integral part of who the singer is. She sings that there is no real reason to rejoice in loving someone but it gives her a sense of purpose and a voice to express her feelings to the world. The singer is saying that loving the other person is the reason why she does the things she does, and even though it is not entirely under her control, it gives her a goal for what she wants to do with the rest of her life. The song continues with the affirmation that the singer will live and die for the person she loves.
The lyrics convey an intense emotion and depth of feeling that is both relatable and inspiring. The theme of the song is not just about the power of love, but also about how having a goal and purpose gives our lives meaning. The singer expresses how her love for someone has become her life's purpose, which gives her a sense of direction and motivation to keep on living. This song reinforces the idea that love is a fundamental part of the human experience and can lead us to a life of meaning and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Loving you is not a choice
I don't have a choice in loving you. I just do, and it's part of who I am.
It's who I am
I can't help but love you because it's part of my identity.
Not much reason to rejoice
Being in love with you isn't always easy or joyful, but it's still worth it.
But it gives me purpose
Loving you gives my life meaning and direction.
Gives me voice
Through my love for you, I am able to speak my truth and share my feelings with the world.
To say to the world
Through my love for you, I am able to communicate my message to others.
This is why I live
Loving you is the reason for my existence.
You are what I live
You are the center of my life and everything I do revolves around my love for you.
Loving you is why I do the things I do
My love for you is the driving force behind all of my actions and decisions.
But loving you I have a goal
Through my love for you, I have a purpose and something to strive for.
For what's left of my life
I want to spend the rest of my days loving you and being here for you.
I will live
I will do everything in my power to keep on living for you.
And I will die
When my time comes, I will be content knowing that I lived my life loving you.
For you
All of this is for you. My love, my life, my everything.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stephen Sondheim
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