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."
Wait
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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We've lived another moment of our lives.
And now it's fast becoming then.
Wait before you take your lips from mine.
How quickly where we are is where we've been.
And give is given.
A moment didn't seem a thing at all.
Just like a penny at a fair.
Once I never dreamed there'd come a time
When time would need another day
Another week, another year with you.
Forever doesn't mean forever anymore.
Wait before we take another breath,
Before you take your lips away from mine,
And where we are is where we've been.
Oh wait...
When you're in love the way we are,
When every kiss and every touch,
And every night is like a dream come true
It's then you realize how small forever is.
As I now I do.
That's why I treasure all the moments of my life
With you.
The song 'Wait' by Barbra Streisand and Vince Gill is a poignant love ballad that speaks about the fleetingness of time and the importance of cherishing every moment with a loved one. The song opens with a plea to wait before taking another breath, to pause and reflect on the preciousness of life and the moments that make it worth living. It is a reminder that time passes quickly and the present soon becomes the past.
The lyrics then shift to a reflection on the ephemeral nature of love and relationships. The lines "Once before I knew that I'd be yours / A moment didn't seem a thing at all" speak to the initial stages of falling in love when time seems infinite and every moment is an adventure. However, as the relationship grows and deepens, time takes on a new significance. The singer now understands that every moment spent with their loved one is a treasure to be cherished forever.
The chorus then returns to the plea to wait before taking another breath or pulling away from a kiss. It is a reminder that time is fleeting and every moment spent with a loved one is a gift to be savored.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait before we take another breath.
Pause for a moment before we continue our current activity.
We've lived another moment of our lives.
We have experienced another segment of our existence.
And now it's fast becoming then.
The present is quickly becoming the past.
Wait before you take your lips from mine.
Please delay removing your lips from mine.
How quickly where we are is where we've been.
The pace at which we have not progressed is surprising.
And give is given.
What is given will eventually be returned.
Once before I knew that I'd be yours
There was a time when I realized you would be mine.
A moment didn't seem a thing at all.
A brief period of time didn't hold much significance.
Just like a penny at a fair.
A moment was as trivial as a penny at a carnival game.
Once I never dreamed there'd come a time
I could not have imagined a future moment.
When time would need another day
The day needed more time than was available.
Another week, another year with you.
Another period of time to spend with you.
Forever doesn't mean forever anymore.
The concept of eternity has changed.
Oh wait...
Hold on a moment.
When you're in love the way we are,
When you experience love like ours,
When every kiss and every touch,
Every kiss and every touch,
And every night is like a dream come true
Every night feels like a wish fulfilled.
It's then you realize how small forever is.
At that moment, the concept of eternity seems insignificant.
As I now I do.
I have come to this realization.
That's why I treasure all the moments of my life
This is why I value every moment of my life.
With you.
Because I am with you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Spirit Music Group
Written by: ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN, MICHEL JEAN LEGRAND
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