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."
Right As the Rain
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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That falls from above
So real, so right is our love
It came like the spring
That breaks through the snow
I can't say what it may bring
I only know
I only know
It's right to believe
Whatever gave your eyes this glow
Whatever gave my heart this song
Can't be wrong
It's right as the rain
That falls from above
And fills the world
With a bloom of our love
As rain must fall
And day must dawn
This love
This love
Must go on
In "Right As the Rain," Barbra Streisand poetically compares the purity and freshness of her love to the natural elements of spring and rain. The song’s first line, "right as the rain," sets the tone for the entire song, suggesting that the love she is singing about is clear, authentic, and natural. She then accentuates the idea of its purity with the words "So real, so right as our love." Barbra continues to use metaphors that express new beginnings; the love that is compared to the "spring that breaks through the snow," suggesting that it is something that is born anew, something that is relentless in its renewal.
The chorus, however, is the most compelling part of the song, with lyrics "It's right to believe, whatever gave your eyes this glow, whatever gave my heart this song, can't be wrong." The song’s protagonist is trying to express that the love she has found is so pure and perfect that it can't be wrong. She says that the love that they share is equal to the forces of nature, such as the rain that falls from above and fills the world with blue. And because love is like this rain, it must also continue to fall, even if it's not altogether smooth sailing in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Right as the rain
Our love is pure and true, just like the rain that falls from the sky.
That falls from above
Just like how rain falls freely from the sky, our love is unconditional and unlimited.
So real, so right as our love
Our love is genuine and perfect, just like the phenomenon of rain.
It came like the spring
Our love arrived like the springtime, bringing new life and fresh beginnings.
That breaks through the snow
Our love broke through the adversity and hardships we faced, bringing us joy and happiness.
I can't say what it may bring
I don't know what the future holds for us, but I'm excited to find out.
I only know
All I know is that I love you and our love is real.
It's right to believe
It's okay to have faith in our love, no matter what others may say or think.
Whatever gave your eyes this glow
I'm not sure what it is about our love, but it clearly makes you happy and fills you with excitement.
Whatever gave my heart this song
Our love has filled my heart with joy and happiness, and it's brought out a new side of me.
Can't be wrong
Our love can't be wrong, it just feels so right.
And fills the world
Our love extends beyond just us, and has the power to bring happiness and positivity to the world.
With a blue of our love
Our love is like the color blue, calming and tranquil yet deep and meaningful.
As rain must fall
Just like rain is a natural occurrence, our love is meant to be and destined to happen.
And day must dawn
Just as each day brings a new beginning, our love is a fresh start and a new chapter in our lives.
This love
Our love is special and unique.
This love
Our love is strong and enduring.
Must go on
Our love will continue to grow and flourish, no matter what obstacles we may face.
Lyrics © S.A. MUSIC
Written by: E. Y. Harburg, Harold Arlen
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