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 Boy Next Store
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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I knew he was just my style
My only regret is we've never met
For I dream of him all the while
But he doesn't know I exist
No matter how I may persist
So it's clear to see
There's no hope for me
Kinsington Avenue
And he lives at 5133
How can I ignore the bay next door
I love him more than I can say
Doesn't try to please me
Doesn't even tease me
And he never sees the glance his way
And though I'm heart-sore
The little boy next door
Affection for me won't display
I just adore
So I can't ignore him
The boy next door
The lyrics of "The Boy Next Door" sung by Barbra Streisand speak of unrequited love that the singer has for the boy who lives next door. She describes the moment she saw him and how she immediately knew that he was her type. However, she regrets that they have never met and she can only dream of him. The singer acknowledges that the boy does not even know of her existence, and no matter how hard she tries, she cannot get his attention. The fact that they live on the same street adds to the pain of the situation. The singer feels hopeless as she confesses that she is unable to ignore him.
The song perfectly portrays the feelings of adolescent infatuation, where one has a crush on someone but is too shy to express their feelings. The theme is relatable to many, and the lyrics have touched the hearts of listeners over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
The moment I saw him smile
As soon as I saw him smile, I knew he was my type.
I knew he was just my style
I knew he was perfect for me.
My only regret is we've never met
I wish I could meet him, but it hasn't happened yet.
For I dream of him all the while
I think about him all the time.
But he doesn't know I exist
He doesn't even know I'm alive.
No matter how I may persist
Even if I try to get his attention, it won't work.
So it's clear to see
It's obvious that it's not meant to be.
There's no hope for me
I have no chance with him.
Though I live at 5135, Kinsington Avenue
I live just down the street from him.
And he lives at 5133
He lives right next to me.
How can I ignore the boy next door
I can't help but think about him.
I love him more than I can say
I have intense feelings for him.
Doesn't try to please me
He doesn't go out of his way to impress me.
Doesn't even tease me
He doesn't even flirt with me.
And he never sees the glance his way
He doesn't even notice when I look at him.
And though I'm heart-sore
Even though it hurts my heart.
The little boy next door
The boy who lives next door.
Affection for me won't display
He doesn't return my feelings.
I just adore
I can't help but love him.
So I can't ignore him
I can't stop thinking about him.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HUGH MARTIN, RALPH BLANE
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goldilox369
Possibly one of my top 5 favorite Barbra songs! It's definitely from one of my top 3 Barbra albums, I wore this one OUT in high school! And that was a LONG time before GLEE started covering everything Barbra ever recorded...in the 1990s when it was PAINFULLY UNCOOL to be a huge Barbra Streisand Fan...oh well, I guess good taste goes in cycles.
larrydirtybird
This is my favorite of Streisand's 1960s albums, which is funny, because it got the worst reviews of her '60s albums. This song is IMO one of the best because she does more with this simple song than even Judy Garland did. She sings it with a touch of irony and resignation, and sounding sultry all along. I love it.
STREISANDLAND
like you, i have a fondness for SIMPLY STREISAND. my fave on that album is WHEN SUNNY GETS BLUE....
Trasheye
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