Barbra Streisand (born Barbara Joan Streisand; April 24, 1942 Brooklyn, Ne… Read Full Bio ↴Barbra Streisand (born Barbara Joan Streisand; April 24, 1942 Brooklyn, New York), is an Academy Award-winning American singer, theater and film actress, composer, film producer, and director. She has won Oscars for Best Actress and Best Original Song as well as multiple Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, Golden Globe Awards and an honorary Tony Award. She received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor on December 7, 2008. She is the most successful female recording artist according to the Recording Industry Assoc. of America (RIAA).

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."

Ordinary Miracles
Barbra Streisand Lyrics

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Change can come on tiptoe
Love is where it starts
It resides, often hides
Deep within our hearts
And just as
Pebbles make a mountain,
Raindrops make a sea,
One day at a time

Change begins with you and me,
Ordinary miracles
Happen all around,
Just by giving and receiving
Comes belonging and believing,
Every sun that rises
Never rose before,
Each new day leads the way
Through a different door,
And we can all be quiet heroes
Living quiet days,
Walking through the world
Changing it in quiet ways,
Ordinary miracles
Like candles in the dark,
Each and every one of us
Lights a spark,

And the walls can tumble
And the mountains can move,
The winds and the tide can turn,

Yes, ordinary miracles
One for every star,
No lightning bolt or clap or thunder
Only joy and quiet wonder,
Endless possibilities
Right before our eyes,
Oh, see the way a miracle multiplies,

Now hope can spring eternally
Plant it and it grows,
Love is all that's necessary
Lovin', its extraordinary

Why,
Makes ordinary miracles every blessed day.

Overall Meaning

The song 'Ordinary Miracles' is a beautifully uplifting anthem that reminds us of the power of love and the small acts of kindness that can make a difference in the world. The first verse speaks about how change can come to our lives in small ways. Love is at the root of that change, but it often hides deep within our hearts. The second verse talks about how ordinary miracles happen all around us every day. By giving and receiving love, we feel like we belong and come together in belief. Every new sunrise and each new day offer us different doors to explore and ways to change the world around us. We don't have to make a big noise or do anything dazzling to be quiet heroes. Through simple, everyday acts of kindness, we have the power to light a spark, like candles in the dark.

The chorus highlights how everyone has the potential to be an agent of change, and small things can make a significant difference. Walls can tumble, mountains can move, and the winds and the tide can turn if we believe in ourselves and our ability to make a difference. Every star in the sky has an ordinary miracle that we can appreciate, and each one of us has the potential to create joy and quiet wonder. The song's final verse reminds us that hope will always spring eternal, and love is all that's necessary to create extraordinary miracles each and every day.

Line by Line Meaning

Change can come on tiptoe
Change often starts quietly and subtly.

Love is where it starts
Love is the foundation upon which change can grow.

It resides, often hides Deep within our hearts
Love and the potential for change are often hidden deep within us.

And just as Pebbles make a mountain, Raindrops make a sea, One day at a time Change begins with you and me,
Small actions add up over time to create big changes, and those changes start with individuals taking action.

Ordinary miracles Happen all around, Just by giving and receiving Comes belonging and believing,
Everyday acts of generosity create a sense of community and faith in a brighter future.

Every sun that rises Never rose before, Each new day leads the way Through a different door,
Every day is a new opportunity, and we never know exactly what it will bring.

And we can all be quiet heroes Living quiet days, Walking through the world Changing it in quiet ways,
Everyone has the capacity to make a difference, even in small, unassuming ways.

Ordinary miracles Like candles in the dark, Each and every one of us Lights a spark,
Individuals have the power to bring light and hope to dark places in the world.

And the walls can tumble And the mountains can move, The winds and the tide can turn,
Big changes can happen when individuals work together towards a common goal.

Yes, ordinary miracles One for every star, No lightning bolt or clap or thunder Only joy and quiet wonder,
Everyday miracles are abundant and can be found all around us, bringing joy and a sense of awe.

Endless possibilities Right before our eyes, Oh, see the way a miracle multiplies,
There is potential for limitless good in the world if we open our eyes and work together.

Now hope can spring eternally Plant it and it grows, Love is all that's necessary Lovin', its extraordinary Why, Makes ordinary miracles every blessed day.
Hope and love have the power to grow and spread, creating everyday miracles that make the world a better place for all.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARVIN HAMLISCH, ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN

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