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 Man That Got Away
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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The stars have lost their glitter
The winds grow colder
Suddenly you're older
And all because of the man that got away...
No more his eager call,
The writing's on the wall
The dreams you've dreamed have all gone astray
That great beginning, has seen the final inning
Don't know what happened, it's all a crazy game...
No more that old time thrill
For you've been through the mill
And never a new love will be the same
Good riddance, good-bye
Every trick of his, you're on to
But fools will be fools
And where's he gone to?
The road gets rougher
It's lonelier and tougher
With hope you burn up
Tomorrow he may turn up
There's just no let up
But live lone night and day
Ever since this world began
There is nothing sadder than
A one man woman looking for the man
That got away...
The man that got away...
Barbra
"liza, that was for your mom!"
One of the nice things about growing older is realizing that you can survive life's disappointments, and you also realize that you cannot look to someone else for your happiness. of course it sc
Up the songs you can't sing. you can't sing those dependent victim songs anymore with the same conviction, you know. for example, you can't sing: "I can be happy/i can be sad/i can be good/
Can be bad/it all depends on you? can't do that, no, no. another nice thing about growing older is that you finally begin to appreciate yourself flaws and all. and this next song has taken me I
Know how many hours, on I don't know how many couches to be able to sing and really mean it...
In the song "The Man That Got Away," Barbra Streisand sings about a woman who has lost her lover and is struggling to move on. The lyrics describe her sadness and bitterness towards the situation, as well as the realization that she must go on living despite the pain. The words "The night is bitter, the stars have lost their glitter" set a melancholy tone and convey the sense of loss that the woman feels. She is reminded of her age and the passing of time, which makes her feel even more alone. The lyrics also hint at the idea of the man being a player or a trickster, with lines such as "Every trick of his, you're on to" and "Fools will be fools." The repeated line "The man that got away" emphasizes the woman's feelings of regret and longing for what she has lost.
The song's message is one of resilience and acceptance. Although the woman is heartbroken, she acknowledges that life goes on and that she must carry on despite the pain. She realizes that she cannot rely on anyone else for her happiness and must learn to appreciate herself, flaws and all. The lyric "There is nothing sadder than a one-man woman looking for the man that got away" suggests that it is important to move on from a lost love and not to dwell on it.
Line by Line Meaning
The night is bitter
Life is tough and full of disappointments
The stars have lost their glitter
The things we once found beautiful may not seem so great anymore
The winds grow colder
Things are getting worse
Suddenly you're older
Time is passing by and you're growing older
And all because of the man that got away...
The pain felt is due to a man who left
No more his eager call,
There's no longer any interest or passion for him
The writing's on the wall
It's clear that there's no future with this person
The dreams you've dreamed have all gone astray
The future you hoped for is gone
The man that won you, has run off and undone you
The person who once had your heart has left you broken
That great beginning, has seen the final inning
The relationship that started out so well has come to an end
Don't know what happened, it's all a crazy game...
It's hard to understand why things ended up this way
No more that old time thrill
You can't feel that excitement and passion anymore
For you've been through the mill
You've been through a lot of tough times
And never a new love will be the same
It's hard to find someone new who can match up to what you had before
Good riddance, good-bye
It's a relief to finally say goodbye to someone who hurt you
Every trick of his, you're on to
You know all of his tricks and can't be fooled anymore
But fools will be fools
Some people will never change, no matter what
And where's he gone to?
It's unclear where he is or what he's doing now
The road gets rougher
Things are getting even harder
It's lonelier and tougher
It's a lonely and difficult journey
With hope you burn up
You are hoping for things to get better but it's taking a toll on you
Tomorrow he may turn up
There's always a chance he might come back, making it hard to move on
There's just no let up
The pain and struggle never ends
But live lone night and day
You have to live alone, day and night
Ever since this world began
From the beginning of time
There is nothing sadder than
It's one of the saddest things
A one man woman looking for the man
A woman who is devoted to one man but can't find him
That got away...
The man who left and can't be found
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Arlen, Ira Gershwin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Holly Brook
Hard to follow Judy Garland. But Streisand did the song justice.
519 Forestmonk
She should have mentioned Judy by name.
Byrum Geisler
Garland and Streisand are endlessly compared but their voices are very different and yet they blend perfectly. Their duets were electric. Garland was so vulnerable and Streisand seems to be a force of nature. One thing they had in common, they greatly admired each other and never missed an opportunity to praise each other. Also, they both pair their gold-standard voices with A-list acting skill when delivering a song. They both play a different, specific character for every song... they never just sing. Their likes will not be seen again. There is really no point in trying to sort out if one was better than the other. Any preference is just a matter of personal taste. Both represent the absolute peak of talent and are both, for all intents and purposes, perfect vocalists.
Daniel Buentello
Very nice! Thank you.
larrydirtybird
She has such a powerful voice, and yet you donât feel the resignation to pain like when Judy sang it. I wonder if it is just because Judyâs life was so much more troubled and painful than Barbaraâs and so Judyâs feelings were always so palpable.
Elspeth Coogan
larrydirtybird When Judy sang she not only gave the lyrics an emotional edge, but also conveyed a narrative that the audience could identify with. It was an emotional journey that wasnât just witnessed but one felt included; touched by it. Whilst I acknowledge Streisandâs prowess as a singer I never feel touched in the same way.
Carrie Pearson
I love her take on that song!! One of my favorites. Always loved Judy Garland's version, but Babs knocked it out of the park!!!
Sebastiano
Fantastic. Probably the finest performance from that concert. â€ïžđ¶đïž
Andrea Castani
Ordinary miracles
Madelyn Jackson
I agree!