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."
SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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You may see a stranger across a crowded room,
And somehow you know, you know even then,
That somehow you'll see here again and again.
Some enchanted evening, someone may be laughing,
You may hear her laughing across a crowded room,
And night after night, as strange as it seems,
Who can explain it, who can tell you why?
Fools give you reasons, wise men never try.
Some enchanted evening, when you find your true love,
When you hear her call you across a crowded room,
Then fly to her side and make her your own,
Or all through your life you may dream all alone.
Once you have found her, never let her go,
Once you have found her, never let her go.
Barbra Streisand's "Some Enchanted Evening" is a song about love at first sight. The lyrics start by talking about seeing a stranger in a crowded room, and immediately knowing that you will see her again. The second verse describes hearing a woman's laughter from across the room, and feeling as though it will stay with you forever. The chorus questions the unexplainable nature of love, calling out how even the wise cannot articulate why some people are drawn together. The song continues to detail the enchantment of love, encouraging the listener to chase it if they find it, and to never let go once it's attained.
Streisand's voice delivers a powerful rendition of a song that has resonated with audiences since its release. The slow, romantic melody draws the listener in and lends poignancy to the lyrics. The song was originally written for the musical "South Pacific," and has since been covered by numerous artists in a variety of styles. In addition to its wide-reaching impact on the world of music, "Some Enchanted Evening" has also been referenced in popular culture, appearing in movies, TV shows, and books.
Line by Line Meaning
Some enchanted evening, you may see a stranger,
On a magical night, you may lay your eyes on someone unknown to you,
You may see a stranger across a crowded room,
You may spot this somebody among a throng of people,
And somehow you know, you know even then,
Inexplicably, you feel you recognize this person,
That somehow you'll see here again and again.
That this person will be a frequent sight in your life.
Some enchanted evening, someone may be laughing,
Perhaps on another spellbinding night, someone may capture your attention with her mirth,
You may hear her laughing across a crowded room,
Her laughter may reverberate across the room to reach your ears,
And night after night, as strange as it seems,
As unbelievable as it appears, the sound of her laughter will visit you every night,
The sound of her laughter will sing in your dreams.
The sound of her laughter will haunt your dreams.
Who can explain it, who can tell you why?
Who can clarify this feeling, who can give you an explanation of why you feel this way,
Fools give you reasons, wise men never try.
Only foolish people attempt to give you reasons, but the wise don't even bother.
Some enchanted evening, when you find your true love,
When one day, you meet your soulmate on a magical night,
When you hear her call you across a crowded room,
When her voice calls out to you amidst a large crowd,
Then fly to her side and make her your own,
Without hesitation, rush to her and make her your partner,
Or all through your life you may dream all alone.
Or else, you will spend your whole life merely dreaming.
Once you have found her, never let her go,
After finding her, never let her leave your life,
Once you have found her, never let her go.
Once you have found her, hold on to her forever.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Some enchanted evening, you may see a stranger,
You may see a stranger across a crowded room,
And somehow you know, you know even then,
That somehow you'll see here again and again.
Some enchanted evening, someone may be laughing,
You may hear her laughing across a crowded room,
And night after night, as strange as it seems,
The sound of her laughter will sing in your dreams.
Who can explain it, who can tell you why?
Fools give you reasons, wise men never try.
Some enchanted evening, when you find your true love,
When you hear her call you across a crowded room,
Then fly to her side and make her your own,
Or all through your life you may dream all alone.
Once you have found her, never let her go,
Once you have found her, never let her go.
@aldouriel6357
Uriel: What do you want to do tonight,
do you want to save the universe one more time,
or are we going to fight alien monsters.
Mariela: You still owe me a lot of dates
Uriel: Feel your heart
Mariela: Let's Dance
😍🥰😘❤💚💜
@williamanderson7846
Fell in love with my husband of 26 years listening to this.
@davidvornsand4179
As usual Barbra takes it to something you can listen to over and over again!
@davidperezsanchez9883
Barbra do not wrong. This is great !
@AlenaGabris
I have never heard this song performed by the Great Barbra Streisand and I am happy to like it a lot...Really fabulous version as well...
@LouBable
I just adore her voice........I've never heard her sing this incredible song either.........but as always she sings it brilliantly....
@AlenaGabris
LouBable
Your lovely words are always highly appreciated...thank you for them...good feeling to have a Google+ friend nearby....I wish I would meet you one day,I am sure we would have a nice talk....
@necktieguy1
Thank you, Ms. Streisand for giving us the gift of your talents--the technical qualities, the emotional components--the whole package. Thanks for this post.
@angelofmusic477
Barbara is very original, she change it and own it. Great presentation.
@PrimoPaganiniNeto
What is it in her voice that makes it so touching, so deep-reaching? I have listened to this song for so many months (I bought the CD on The Nederlands a year ago - do not tell me it was the smoke 😜because there was not any) and it still feels like the first time. It is breath-taking, it is soul-touching, it is more than simply a voice. Thank you for sharing. All the best.
@edwardmcgarry7917
thank you barb.......now i can sleep tonight ........love you ed