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."
Smile
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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You'd be too
If you knew, darlin'
All of the smiles were for you
I'm all chills, darlin'
Through and through
But my cold hands, darlin'
Rain hasn't fallen for days now
But rainbows are fillin' the skies
My heart must have painted those rainbows
Shinin' before my eyes
Can't you tell that I'm in love, darlin'?
Deep and true
With guess who, darlin'?
Someone I'd die for
Beg steal or lie for
Eat humble pie for
Someone to fly to the sun, moon and sky for
Someone to live for
To love with and cry for
And that someone is you
Barbra Streisand's song "Smile" is a comforting and optimistic anthem about seeking happiness in the midst of pain and adversity. The song encourages listeners to keep a positive attitude and to keep smiling even when faced with heartache and sorrow. The lyrics emphasize the idea that smiling can have a powerful impact on both one's emotional well-being and one's ability to endure difficult times.
The opening lines, "Smile though your heart is aching / Smile even though it's breaking," convey the idea that one should put on a brave face even when experiencing deep emotional pain. The chorus, "Smile, what's the use of crying? / You'll find that life is still worthwhile / If you just smile," reinforces this idea, suggesting that it's better to focus on the positive and to keep moving forward, rather than dwelling on difficult emotions.
The song's second verse, "That's the time you must keep on trying / Smile, what's the use of crying?" suggests that smiling can be a way to actively fight against negative emotions and to push oneself to keep going. The final repeating line, "Just smile," reinforces the idea that sometimes the simplest actions can have the biggest impact.
Overall, "Smile" is a hopeful and uplifting song that encourages listeners to find strength and joy even in the midst of difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even when you're in pain
Smile even though it's breaking
Smile even when your heart is breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
When things are tough, keep going
If you smile through your fears and sorrow
Stay positive even in difficult times
Smile and maybe tomorrow
Smiling now could lead to a better tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
Good things will come if you keep smiling
Light up your face with gladness
Be happy and positive
Hide every trace of sadness
Don't let sadness show on your face
Although a tear may be ever so near
Even if you feel like crying
That's the time you must keep on trying
Keep pushing through tough times
Smile, what's the use of crying?
Smiling is better than crying
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
Life is worth living even if it's hard
If you just smile
Smiling can make a difference
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Herbert Martin, Michael Leonard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Luiz Gustavo Ferreira de Souza
Smile, though your heart is aching
Smile, even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you get by if you smile
Through your fears and sorrow, smile
And maybe tomorrow you'll see the Sun come shining through for you
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness, although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep trying
Smile, whats the use of crying
You'll find that life is still worthwhile, if you just smile
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying
You'll find that life is still worthwhile, if you just smile
Smile
Just smile
Sarah Bradford
this was Michael Jackson favorite song. Barbra is amazing singer, no matter what she sings I cry!!
Time To Talk Show
Similarly, I always cry when I hear Dannii Minogue.
Carlos Cespedes aragon
Oh mi Dios... que voz, que belleza de cancion.... triste y nostalgica.😟😟😢😢😭😭😭😭😭
Alvaro Luiz Silva
Amazing singer, amazing song !!!!!! Sweet memories ........
Luiz Gustavo Ferreira de Souza
Smile, though your heart is aching
Smile, even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you get by if you smile
Through your fears and sorrow, smile
And maybe tomorrow you'll see the Sun come shining through for you
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness, although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep trying
Smile, whats the use of crying
You'll find that life is still worthwhile, if you just smile
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying
You'll find that life is still worthwhile, if you just smile
Smile
Just smile
Fernandes
A perfeição!
Sandra Regina Juttel Sandra Juttel
Essa música é simplesmente linda❤️Sorria!!
Death2PC
The arrangement - on this is off the Richter Scale. Thank You Jeremy Lubbock!!!!!!!!
Jo Alex Sg
This was one of my mom's favorite songs although she was usually not much acquainted with or used to listening to songs in English. Although it has the opposite effect of bringing me to tears, it´s in a healthy, cathartic way.
Having this magnificent singer - and also one I simply adore - perform it this indescribable way adds a lot of meaning to me.
Thank you so much for uploading this gem here.
Elias dos Santos
A música é belissíma, a cantora minha diva, nada mais perfeito.