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 Lord's Prayer
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Which art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come
Thy will be done
In earth as it is
In heaven...
(give us this day our daily bread)
As we forgive our debtors
And lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil
For thine is the kingdom
And the power
And the glory
Forever...
Amen...
The lyrics to Barbra Streisand's rendition of The Lord's Prayer are a direct adaptation of the original Christian prayer found in the Bible. The prayer is essentially a plea to the divine power, asking for forgiveness, mercy and guidance in life. The opening lines "Our father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name" are a recognition of the almighty God as the father of all living beings, who resides in the kingdom of heaven. The following lines "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven" reiterate the idea that God's will and kingdom should prevail on earth just as it does in heaven.
The line "give us this day our daily bread" is a request for God's blessings and provisions in daily life. The next line "and forgive our debts as we forgive our debtors" refers to the act of forgiveness which is an essential part of Christian faith. "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil" is a desperate plea for protection from the temptations of life and the evils that lurk around us. Finally, the prayer concludes with "for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever...amen." This line is an affirmation of the omnipotence of God and a declaration of the singer's faith in his power.
Line by Line Meaning
Our father
Oh God, our father figure, source of our existence
Which art in heaven
You exist in the heavenly abode beyond man's reach
Hallowed be thy name
We exalt and honor your holy, revered name above all
Thy kingdom come
May your divine governance and sovereignty prevail on earth, as it does in heaven
Thy will be done
May your perfect and just will be accomplished for all of us to follow
In earth as it is
May your will be done on earth, just as it is done in heaven
In heaven...
May your kingdom be established in heaven, and also here below
(give us this day our daily bread)
Provide us with the sustenance and resources we need to survive each day
And forgive our debts
Kindly absolve us of our past mistakes and wrongdoings
As we forgive our debtors
Help us to let go of anger and bitterness towards those who have harmed us, just as we forgive them
And lead us not into temptation
Help us not to be swayed and influenced by the temptation and allure of sins
But deliver us from evil
Protect us from the dangers of evil influences and entities
For thine is the kingdom
All glory and rule belong to you, Oh Lord
And the power
You possess supreme power over everything, including us
And the glory
You are enveloped in stunning beauty and praise-worthy magnificence
Forever...
You are eternal and everlasting, Oh Lord
Amen...
So be it, we confirm and seal our prayer
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TRADITIONAL, CLINARKE DILL
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@boy__jordy4481
Barbra's performance/recording of this song is just the best one out there. The symphonic arrangement evokes the power of the romantic classical composers, and for Babs this drama, serious, romanticism--it's her bread and butter! In a career of so many highs, this vocal is one her all time great performances on record because she does justice to the classic song. This song was written for someone with a voice like hers! The vocal is thrilling.
@daramorgan8524
The fact she held that note and did it all in 1 breath. At the end is pure skill❤🔥. Omg
@rldolds
My favorite version of this song. Gives me goosebumps!
@caribeandude1
Oh dear God. I just heard this for the first time. I simply have no adequate words to describe how it made me feel. One of the most amazing songs and performances I have ever heard. Uplifting!!!
@samuelfreedman9896
this is the best an most moving version of : :The Lord's Prayer" ever; it should be played in every church world wide every day to bring peace to the world
@beccareul
Sung by the best female singer on the planet, thank you miss Barbra.
@barbarasamual6142
This has confirmed why Barbra has and always will be my absolute favourite female vocalist. There are insufficient adjectives to describe her phenominal talent.
@rr7firefly
Yes, dear God... deliver us from evil. That is my fervent prayer for this time in history.
@kryptonbear1
Such a powerful & moving rendition of this hymn serves as a reminder that many people worship the same God, but in their own way as befits their religion.
@Felix-ij1tc
Barbra has the perfect voice! I don't celebrate Christmas and Christmas carols don't touch me. But this prayer in her performance sounds like an angle's voice from heaven. Thank you Barbra, the best female singer of all times!