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."
More Than You Know
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Whether you are false or true
Whether you remain or wander
I'm growing fonder of you
Even though your friends forsake you
Even though you don't succeed
Wouldn't I be glad to take you
More than you know
More than you know
Man of my heart, I love you so
Lately I find
You're on my mind
More than you know
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong
Man of my heart, I'll string along
You need you so
More than you'll ever know
Loving you the way that I do
There's nothing I can do about it
Loving may be all you can give
But honey, I can't live without it
Oh how I'd cry, oh how I'd cry
If you got tired, and said goodbye
More than I'd show
More than you'd ever know.
The song More Than You Know by Barbra Streisand is a beautiful love song that expresses deep emotions. The lyrics tell a story of a person who is madly in love with their partner, and their love just keeps growing stronger with time. The opening lines of the song state that whether the person is near or far, true or false, or whether they stay or wander away, the love of the singer just keeps getting stronger. The lyrics express deep emotions, highlighting the importance of the person in their life.
The song then moves on to express that even if the person's friends leave them or if they don't succeed, the singer will never leave their side. They are always there and ready to help the person, to take care of them, and to give the love and support they need. The chorus, "More than you know, more than you know," emphasizes the depth of the singer's love for their partner. The lyrics express how the person is always on their mind, and they need them more than they will ever know. The song then goes on to say that the love the person can give is all the singer needs, and they can't live without it.
Overall, More Than You Know by Barbra Streisand is a powerful song that expresses unconditional love and devotion. The lyrics dive deep into the emotions of love, highlighting the importance of the person in the singer's life. The song beautifully describes what it means to love someone and the depth of the emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Whether you are here or yonder
Whether you are close or far away
Whether you are false or true
Whether you are honest or deceitful
Whether you remain or wander
Whether you stay or leave
I'm growing fonder of you
I'm developing stronger feelings for you
Even though your friends forsake you
Even if your friends abandon you
Even though you don't succeed
Even if you fail
Wouldn't I be glad to take you
I would be happy to support you
Give you the break you need
Provide you with the opportunity you require
More than you know
More than you realize
Man of my heart, I love you so
I love you deeply, dear
Lately I find
Recently I've discovered
You're on my mind
I think of you often
Whether you're right, whether you're wrong
Regardless of whether you are correct or incorrect
Man of my heart, I'll string along
Dear one, I'll follow your lead
You need you so
I need you, my love
More than you'll ever know
More than you could ever comprehend
Loving you the way that I do
Loving you with all my heart
There's nothing I can do about it
I cannot help loving you
Loving may be all you can give
You may only be capable of offering love
But honey, I can't live without it
But, my dear, I cannot live without your love
Oh how I'd cry, oh how I'd cry
How much I would weep
If you got tired, and said goodbye
If you became weary and left me
More than I'd show
More than I express
More than you'd ever know
More than you could ever comprehend
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Barry James Eastmond, Cynthia De Mari Biggs
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