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."
Tomorrow Night
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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How did I ever let it get this far?
Look at me! I'm getting deeper into trouble.
Am I woman or a man?
Am I a devil or a demon?
Papa was right!
I ask too many questions.
He said a soul can get perplexed.
Papa was right!
It seems this little game I play
Becomes more risky every day!
Tomorrow night; tomorrow night
Under the canopy,
I'll stand with her tomorrow night,
And place a ring upon her hand.
With her all dressed in white,
Tomorrow night.
I don't know how this came about,
But I'll be wed without a doubt.
Oh, my God, I've got to get out!
Look at this! The way one lie
Begets another.
Somebody wake me up and say
It's all a dream!
(Look at this!)
Look how easily I fool them;
They may have eyes, but they don't see.
They never really look at me.
People are blind!
How else would everyone believe me?
It might be interesting to know
Just how much further I can go.
Tomorrow night; tomorrow night
I can't believe what I'll presume to be,
Tomorrow night.
I'm not the bride, but I'm the groom to be,
Tomorrow night.
And that's a monumental trick;
I'd better think of something quick.
(Oh, my God, I'm feeling sick!)
I could run away.
I could leave without a trace.
Go anywhere, or any place
Where no one knows my face.
As a woman or a man?
I don't know; just so I can
Run away, run away!
I'd be free; I'd be rid of all of this,
But there's someone I would miss,
And being near him is what this is all about!
So running away is out!
Papa, dear, you dreamed of dancing
At my wedding,
But something tells me that I'm right;
You wouldn't want to dance tonight!
Isn't this a strangely logical solution?
Things may not be as they appear,
But the advantages are clear:
He loves her; she loves him.
He likes me; I like her,
And I've reasons to think she likes me.
She keeps him; he keeps her.
I keep things as they were.
It's a perfect arrangement for three!
Who'd have ever predicted
The moment would come
When I'd find myself grateful?
They've kept women dumb!
She's an innocent maiden,
But, then, so am I!
That's why it's possible; I could get by.
Look, I've seen the impossible happen before,
So maybe, God willing, it'll happen once more.
For I feel like a train on a perilous track,
With no way to stop, and no way to go back.
Like a snowball that's gathering speed down a hill,
Going faster, and faster, and faster, until
Tomorrow night; tomorrow night
Even if someone would pray for me,
Tomorrow night.
There's not a prayer
That they could say for me,
Tomorrow night.
Tomorrow night; tomorrow night
Tomorrow night, is now tonight!
The lyrics to Barbra Streisand's song Tomorrow Night describe a person who is in a state of confusion and desperation, as they find themselves in a precarious situation that has spiraled out of control. They express their shock and disbelief at the direction their life has taken and the lies they have told, while also grappling with their true identity and the consequences of their actions. Despite their inner turmoil, they feel trapped and unable to escape the situation they find themselves in. The song culminates in the realization that tomorrow night is now tonight, underscoring the urgency and immediacy of their dilemma.
The song Tomorrow Night was first recorded by Barbra Streisand in 1963 for her self-titled debut album, Barbra Streisand. It was written by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne, who collaborated on many of Streisand's early hits. The song has since been covered by various artists, including Bette Midler and Nancy Wilson.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me! I must be absolutely crazy!
I am realizing the gravity and risks of my situation and feel fear and panic setting in.
How did I ever let it get this far?
I am questioning how I ended up in this difficult and complex predicament.
Look at me! I'm getting deeper into trouble.
I am admitting to myself that the situation is getting worse and I am digging myself into a deeper hole.
Am I woman or a man?
I am grappling with my gender identity and fluidity and how it relates to my current situation.
Am I a devil or a demon?
I am questioning my morality and beliefs and wondering if I am doing something wrong or sinful.
Papa was right! I ask too many questions.
I am realizing that my constant questioning and curiosity can often lead to trouble and complications.
He said a soul can get perplexed.
My father warned me that too much questioning and contemplation can cause confusion and uncertainty, and I am now realizing the truth in his words.
I can't believe what happens next!
I am shocked and surprised by what is unfolding before me and feel like I am losing control over the situation.
It seems this little game I play Becomes more risky every day!
I acknowledge that my actions and decisions are becoming more dangerous and unsustainable with each passing day.
Tomorrow night; tomorrow night Under the canopy, I'll stand with her tomorrow night, And place a ring upon her hand.
I am getting married to someone despite my own reservations and inner turmoil, and the ceremony is happening the following night.
With her all dressed in white, Tomorrow night.
My fiancΓ©e will be wearing a white wedding gown on our wedding night, a traditional symbol of purity and innocence.
I don't know how this came about, But I'll be wed without a doubt.
I can't remember how I ended up in this situation, but I am certain that I will be getting married.
Look at this! The way one lie Begets another.
I am realizing that my lies and deceit have led to more lies and deception, creating a tangled web of falsehoods that is hard to unravel.
Somebody wake me up and say It's all a dream!
I am wishing that this situation is just a bad dream that I will soon wake up from and find relief.
They may have eyes, but they don't see.
I believe people are blind to the real situation and are only seeing what I am presenting to them, rather than the truth behind it all.
People are blind! How else would everyone believe me?
I am convinced that people are easy to deceive and blind to the reality of the situation, which is why they believe my lies and manipulation.
I can't believe what I'll presume to be, Tomorrow night.
I am amazed and incredulous about the events that will unfold tomorrow despite my own misgivings and doubts about the situation.
I'm not the bride, but I'm the groom to be, Tomorrow night.
I am not the one getting married to my fiancΓ©e, but I am part of the couple getting married.
I'd be free; I'd be rid of all of this, But there's someone I would miss, And being near him is what this is all about! So running away is out!
I am considering running away from the situation to avoid marriage and deceit, but I cannot bring myself to do so because I would miss being near someone I care about.
Isn't this a strangely logical solution? Things may not be as they appear, But the advantages are clear: He loves her; she loves him. He likes me; I like her, And I've reasons to think she likes me. She keeps him; he keeps her. I keep things as they were. It's a perfect arrangement for three!
I am trying to justify the deceitful and unusual arrangement of me being part of this couple that involves my fiancΓ©e being in love with someone else. I am trying to convince myself that it is a perfectly logical and reasonable solution to everyone's needs and desires.
Who'd have ever predicted The moment would come When I'd find myself grateful?
I never expected to find myself in a situation where I would be grateful for anything, but somehow, I feel grateful for what I have, regardless of the deceit involved.
So maybe, God willing, it'll happen once more.
I am hoping that the impossible will happen once again and that I will be able to find a way out of the situation or that it will all go smoothly despite the risks.
For I feel like a train on a perilous track, With no way to stop, and no way to go back. Like a snowball that's gathering speed down a hill, Going faster, and faster, and faster, until Tomorrow night; tomorrow night
I feel like I am on a dangerous and unpredictable path, hurtling towards the wedding night with no way to stop or go back. The situation is growing more out of control by the minute, and I fear what will happen next.
Even if someone would pray for me, Tomorrow night. There's not a prayer That they could say for me, Tomorrow night.
I am so deep into the situation that there is no going back or getting out of it. Even if someone were to pray for me or to try and help me, there is no prayer that could save me from what is to come.
Tomorrow night; tomorrow night Tomorrow night, is now tonight!
The wedding night that seemed so far away and improbable is now happening tonight, despite my own reservations and inner turmoil.
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN, MICHEL JEAN LEGRAND
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