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."
THE MUSIC OF THE NIGHT
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Darkness stirs, and wakes imagination,
Silently the senses, abandon their defenses,
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender,
Slowly, gently night unfurls its splendor
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Turn you face away from the garish light of day
And listen to the music of the night
Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams
Purge your thoughts of the life you knew before
Close your eyes let your spirit start to soar
And you'll live as you've never lived before
Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
Hear it, feel it, secretly possess you
Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
In this darkness which you know you cannot fight
The darkness of the music of the night
Let your mind start a journey through a strange new world
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Let your soul take you where you long to be
Only then can you belong to me
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
To the power of the music of the night
You alone can make my song take flight
Help me make the music of the night
The song "The Music of the Night" by Barbra Streisand is an emotional and powerful piece that delves into the darker and more sensual side of human nature. The lyrics describe how night heightens our senses and awakens our imagination. It urges the listener to abandon their defenses and grasp the tremulous and tender moments that the night brings. The song then pleads with the listener to turn away from the garish light of day and cold unfeeling light and listen to the music of the night.
The chorus invites the listener to close their eyes and surrender to their darkest dreams, purging their thoughts of the life they knew before. The music shall softly caress them, secretly possessing them until they open up their mind and let their fantasies unwind. In this darkness, which they cannot fight, the darkness of the music of the night, they will start a journey through a strange new world.
The song goes on to describe how the listener needs to let their soul take them where they long to be, only then can they belong to the singer. The final verse is a sensual and powerful plea that begs the listener to touch the singer and savor each sensation as they float, fall, and succumb to the sweet intoxication that the music of the night brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Night time, sharpens, heightens each sensation,
The darkness of nighttime makes everything feel more intense and alive.
Darkness stirs, and wakes imagination,
The darkness of nighttime inspires creativity and new ideas.
Silently the senses, abandon their defenses,
In the quiet of the night, our senses become more vulnerable and open to new experiences.
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender,
Embrace the feeling of the night, with both excitement and gentle caution.
Slowly, gently night unfurls its splendor
The beauty and magic of the night reveals itself slowly and gradually.
Turn you face away from the garish light of day
Step away from the harsh reality of the daytime world.
Turn your thoughts away from cold unfeeling light
Forget about the rational and analytical thinking of daytime logic.
And listen to the music of the night
Allow yourself to be fully immersed in the enchanting sounds of the night.
Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams
Let go of your inhibitions and allow yourself to explore the depths of your imagination.
Purge your thoughts of the life you knew before
Get rid of your preconceived notions of what you thought your life was supposed to be.
Close your eyes let your spirit start to soar
Become unencumbered by your physical body and take flight with your spirit.
And you'll live as you've never lived before
You will experience life in a new and thrilling way.
Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
The gentle sounds of the night envelop and embrace you softly.
Hear it, feel it, secretly possess you
The music of the night overtakes you and becomes a secret part of you.
Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
Free yourself of any limitations and let your imagination run wild.
In this darkness which you know you cannot fight
Recognize that the mysterious nature of the night is something beyond your control.
The darkness of the music of the night
The depth and power of the night is found in the music that accompanies it.
Let your mind start a journey through a strange new world
Travel to a place that is unfamiliar and exciting.
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before
Disassociate yourself from the reality of your old life.
Let your soul take you where you long to be
Follow the desires of your soul to a place of pure bliss.
Only then can you belong to me
Only when you have fully embraced the night and its music can you be a part of me, the spirit of the night.
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Glide effortlessly and blissfully through the night.
Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation
Experience every moment with complete trust and enjoyment.
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
Allow your subconscious thoughts and desires to take over and become the main focus.
To the power of the music of the night
Experience the full strength and influence of the night's music.
You alone can make my song take flight
Only you have the power to allow this music to come to life and take flight.
Help me make the music of the night
Join me in creating a world of beauty and wonder through the music of the night.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRALD K. GOLDSMITH, JERRY GOLDSMITH
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