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."
Will He Like Me ?
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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Will the shy and quiet girl he's going to see
Be the girl the he's imagined me to be?
Will he like me?
Will he like the girl he sees?
If he doesn't, will he know enough to know?
That there's more of me than I may always show
Will he like me?
Will he know that there's a world of love
Waiting to warm him?
How I'm hoping that his eyes and ears
Won't misinform him
Will he like me, who can say?
Oh, this evening seems a million years away
It's insanity to worry so all day
I'll try not to
Will he like me?
He's just got to
Will he like me?
He's just got to
The lyrics of Barbra Streisand's song "Will He Like Me?" explore the feelings of anticipation and insecurity that come with meeting someone new and hoping for their approval and acceptance. The song reflects the thoughts and worries of a shy and quiet girl who wonders if the person she is about to meet will like her for who she truly is, or if they have built up certain expectations of her that she may not be able to meet.
The lyrics question whether the person will like the girl they see when they meet her, and whether they will be able to recognize the depth and complexity of her character beyond what she may show on the surface. The girl hopes that the person will see the world of love waiting to warm them and that their eyes and ears won't misinform them about who she is. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability, hoping that the person will like her despite her insecurities.
Overall, the song captures the universal desire for acceptance and connection when first meeting someone new. It portrays the anxiety and hope that come with wondering if the other person will like and appreciate us for who we truly are.
Line by Line Meaning
Will he like me when we meet?
Will he feel a positive connection with me once we finally meet?
Will the shy and quiet girl he's going to see
Will the girl he is expecting to meet, who appears shy and reserved, be the same as me?
Be the girl the he's imagined me to be?
Will I match the image of me that he has created in his mind?
Will he like me?
Will he find me likable?
Will he like the girl he sees?
Will he feel attraction or fondness towards the person he encounters?
If he doesn't, will he know enough to know?
If he does not find me appealing, will he possess the understanding to realize?
That there's more of me than I may always show
That I am more complex and multifaceted than what I may initially reveal
Will he know that there's a world of love
Will he understand that there is an abundance of love within me
Waiting to warm him?
Eagerly anticipating the opportunity to emotionally comfort and support him
How I'm hoping that his eyes and ears
I am filled with hope, wishing that his observations and attentiveness
Won't misinform him
Would not provide him with false or misleading information about me
Will he like me, who can say?
Is it possible to determine if he will feel genuine liking towards me?
Oh, this evening seems a million years away
The anticipation for this evening feels incredibly prolonged
It's insanity to worry so all day
It would be considered irrational to constantly fret about this all day long
I'll try not to
I will make an effort not to worry excessively
He's just got to
It is crucial for him to like me
Lyrics © BOCK IP LLC, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jerrold Lewis Bock, Sheldon M. Harnick
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