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."
Moon River
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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I'm crossing you in style someday
Old dream maker you heart breaker
Wherever you're goin' I'm goin' your way
Two drifters off to see the world
There's such a lot of world to see
We're after the same rainbows end
Waitin' round the bend
Moon River and me
Old dream maker you heart breaker
Wherever you're goin' I'm goin' your way
Two drifters off to see the world
There's such a lot of world to see
We're after the same rainbows end
Waitin' round the bend
My Huckleberry friend
Moon River and me
"Moon River" is a timeless classic that communicates a sense of serenity any time you hear it. The lyrics suggest a journey that could be taken across a river of dreams, but it is unclear whether the journey is metaphorical or literal. At first glance, the song seems like a sweet love ballad, but in reality, it is about holding onto dreams and the beauty of life. It expresses the idea of two people uniting to chase their dreams together. When the songwriter mentions ‘Old Dream Maker,’ the old songwriter refers to life, which is the dream maker and either makes your dreams come true or breaks your heart through the harsh realities of life.
The song refers to drifters, who symbolize people who don’t have a steady home and live as nomads, moving from place to place. Even though this is a life of uncertainty, the two characters in the song are optimistic about the future and are hopeful of seeing the world. The idea is that wherever the dream maker is taking the drifters, these two will always be together. The line, ‘We’re after the same rainbow’s end,’ calls to mind that sense of seeking a pot of gold, representing everyone’s search for happiness wherever they look.
Line by Line Meaning
Moon River wider than a mile
The vastness and beauty of the world is represented by the metaphor of the incredibly wide moon river.
I'm crossing you in style someday
One day, I will gracefully traverse the moon river in a stylish manner.
Old dream maker you heart breaker
The personification of the dream maker as an old figure who has the power to both make dreams come true and break hearts.
Wherever you're goin' I'm goin' your way
I am willing to follow the dream maker anywhere they go and on any path they choose.
Two drifters off to see the world
Two aimless wanderers who are exploring and experiencing the world without a specific destination in mind.
There's such a lot of world to see
The world is vast, and there are countless places to discover and explore.
We're after the same rainbows end
Both the singer and the dream maker are seeking the elusive and mythical ends of rainbows, representing impossible or ideal goals.
Waitin' round the bend
The end of the rainbow is always just out of reach and around the next turn or bend in the path.
My Huckleberry friend
A term of endearment for a close companion or confidant who shares the singer's sense of adventure and wanderlust.
Moon River and me
The singer and the moon river are inextricably linked, representing the vastness and mystery of the world and the singer's desire to explore and experience it all.
Lyrics © Tratore
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Henry Mancini
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