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."
One More Night
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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There was no one we could blame
People told me love will come again
When you least expect it
It will lift you up the way it did back then
Thought it couldn't happen
And even when I had said next time
'Cause the passion never lasts
Someone told me love is never gone
Like a light inside you
Someone's going to come along and turn it on
Didn't want to do it
Go for one more time around
One more time like the old times
I still feel so much inside me
Maybe I'll make it better next time
It all depends on what I find
With one more try
Guess relationships are hard to say the least
'Cause we make the same mistakes
But I've got to try and get it right
Or I'll only end up like the others who get stranded in the night
So I'm going to do it
Go for one more time around
One more time like the old times
I still feel so much inside me
Maybe I'll make it better next time
It all depends on what I find
With just one more time around
One more time like the old times
I still feel so much inside me
Maybe we'll make it better next time
It all depends on what I find
With one more try
The lyrics to Barbra Streisand's song One More Night convey the theme of longing and nostalgia for a lost relationship. The singer recounts people who constantly criticize her and tear her apart, but it was the person she is addressing the song to who always pulled her out of the despair. She pleads with this person not to leave her and to just give her one more night to hold and have them near.
The reference to a man at the train stop with tears in his eyes is an example of the singer's yearning for the past when she was able to express herself emotionally. She contrasts this with her current state of strength and ability to laugh along with anyone who needs someone to be blue. However, her strength is shown to be fragile as she pleads for just one more night with the person she is addressing to make them stay.
Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of regret for what has been lost and a desire to hold onto what remains of the relationship. The singer is willing to do anything to have just one more night with the person she loves.
Line by Line Meaning
Every one keeps telling me I'm something I'm not
People constantly judge and question me, trying to fit me into a mold that doesn't suit me.
They fill me with questions, they tear me apart
Their constant questioning and criticism takes a toll on my mental and emotional state.
But through it all it was you who pulled me out
You were the one who supported me and lifted me up during tough times.
Please don't leave me now
I'm afraid of losing your support and companionship.
Just give me one more night to hold you, one more night
I want to spend more time with you and cherish your company for at least another night.
Give me one more night to have you near
Being close to you helps me feel secure and comforted.
There's a man at the train stop
I see a man who is visibly emotional and it reminds me of my past struggles.
With tears in his eyes
This man is experiencing deep sadness and pain.
Reminds me of so long ago
This scene stirs up memories from my own past when I felt similarly overwhelmed.
When I was able to cry
I used to be more in touch with my emotions and allowed myself to express them freely.
Now I'm strong
I've grown and learned to cope with my emotions in a more resilient way.
Slip away and laugh along
I find solace in the company of people who share similar struggles and can find humor in difficult situations.
With anyone who needs someone blue
I am there to provide comfort and support to those who are feeling down.
What can I say to make you stay?
I'm desperate to keep you close to me and am willing to do whatever it takes to achieve that.
I'd do anything; I'd give everything
My love and loyalty to you is unwavering and unconditional.
To have just one more night to hold you
I treasure and value every moment I get to spend with you and want more of it.
Give me one,
All I ask for is just one more night with you.
Give me one more night to have you...to have you one more night...
I'm pleading with you to give me one more opportunity to be with you and have the comfort of your presence for one more night.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tom Keane, Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager
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