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."
Night Of My Life
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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You make me believe that anything is possible
Mmm, I didn't have a dream to my name
Darkness was mine, oh, it was such a shame
But you came to light up my life
You brought me faith, and hope, and love, and light
With your tender smile
Of life outside a world of nine-to-five and Sunday
Oh, I didn't know how rich I could be
Oh, until you gave, you gave your love to me, baby
You light up my life
You give me faith, and hope, and love, and light
You brought your sweet understanding
Like sunrays in my hazy sky
If you hadn't opened up my eyes
Love would have passed me right on by, right on by
Oh baby, you light up my life like sunshine in the morning
You make me believe that anything, anything is possible
Mmm, I never knew how good I could feel
Loving you's left me with nothing to conceal, baby
You really light up my life
You give me faith, and hope, and love, and light
You give me faith
You give me hope
You give me love, and light
The lyrics to "Night of My Life" express a deep gratitude for the love and light that the singer's partner brings into their life. They describe how this person has helped to lift them out of darkness and sadness, and made them feel like anything is possible. The opening lines of the song ("You light up my life like sunshine in the morning") use vivid, sensory language to convey the joy and brightness that this love brings, and this mood is sustained throughout the song.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer's life was not always filled with happiness and optimism. They describe how they didn't have a dream to their name and felt lost in darkness. However, the arrival of the person they are singing to has changed all that, bringing "faith, and hope, and love, and light." The song suggests that this love has given the singer a newfound sense of purpose, and has helped them to see the world as a place filled with possibility.
Overall, "Night of My Life" is a love song that celebrates the transformative power of love. It suggests that love can help us to overcome our fears and embrace life with joy and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
You light up my life like sunshine in the morning
You bring a bright light to my life, just like sunshine in the morning.
You make me believe that anything is possible
Your influence on me encourages me to believe that I can achieve anything.
Mmm, I didn't have a dream to my name
I didn't have any aspirations or dreams that I was working towards.
Darkness was mine, oh, it was such a shame
I felt consumed by darkness and sadness that I couldn't shake.
But you came to light up my life
You entered my life and brought light to the darkness that was once there.
You brought me faith, and hope, and love, and light
You gave me a significant amount of faith, hope, love, and light in my life.
With your tender smile
Your warm, compassionate smile made a big impact on me.
You brought me to the promise
You led me to a future full of promise and hope.
Of life outside a world of nine-to-five and Sunday
You showed me that there is more to life than the monotonous routine of work and weekends.
Oh, I didn't know how rich I could be
I didn't realize how fulfilling life could be until you showed me.
Oh, until you gave, you gave your love to me, baby
Your love is what changed me and brought me so much happiness.
You brought your sweet understanding
You brought your compassionate and thoughtful nature to me.
Like sunrays in my hazy sky
Your understanding cleared away the confusion and uncertainty that I was feeling.
If you hadn't opened up my eyes
I could have missed out on love entirely if you hadn't opened my eyes.
Love would have passed me right on by, right on by
I could have missed out on love altogether if it wasn't for you.
Oh baby, you light up my life like sunshine in the morning
You bring a radiant light to my life, just like sunshine in the morning.
You make me believe that anything, anything is possible
Your presence in my life makes me feel like I can accomplish anything.
Mmm, I never knew how good I could feel
I didn't realize the full extent of my potential to feel good and happy.
Loving you's left me with nothing to conceal, baby
Your love has enabled me to be open and honest about who I am.
You really light up my life
You truly bring light and happiness to my life.
You give me faith, and hope, and love, and light
You provide me with an abundance of faith, hope, love, and light in my life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King
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