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."
You And Me For Always
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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How grateful my heart feels
Knowing that you've come
In my world to stay
Now I know my life has finally begun
That dream, that's promised everyone
Now when the world around me looks gray
I can find my way
Finally I know I'm never alone
A light inside will lead me home
Remember it's all there is
Remember it's all there was
The answer is right here in our hands
And know if our hearts are true
There's nothing we have to do
You and me for always
Now when I wake each morning I say
No need to look ahead
Leave the past behind
Here's a brand new day
Suddenly my life is perfectly clear
The love we found was always here
Remember it's all there is
Remember it's all there was
The answer is right here in our hands
And know if our hearts are true
There's nothing we have to do
You and me for always
Never ending, never changing
The answer is here in our hands
Always reaching , always climbing
You and me for always
Ever loving, ever lasting
The answer is here in our hands
Always changing, always loving...
In the song You and Me For Always, Barbra Streisand expresses her deep gratitude for the presence of her partner in her life. She points out how he has come to stay in her world and how his love has brought light to her life. With him by her side, she has found the courage to face the world, and all her fears have been washed away. Even when everything seems gloomy and grey, she looks into his eyes and all the darkness disappears. Streisand believes that her life has finally begun and that everything she has been dreaming of has come true through this relationship.
The song has a positive and uplifting message. Streisand encourages her audience to look ahead and not to dwell on the past. She suggests that with the right person by one's side, everything can be achieved, and there is no need to worry. She emphasizes that the answer is right there in their hands and that if their hearts are true, nothing can go wrong. Love can conquer all, and as long as they are together, they will overcome any obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
Here as I lay beside you, I know
I am grateful to have you by my side as I lie here and I feel lucky to know you.
How grateful my heart feels
I feel immense gratitude in my heart for having you in my life.
Knowing that you've come
I feel content in the knowledge that you are here with me always.
In my world to stay
You are an integral part of my life and I hope you will stay forever.
Now I know my life has finally begun
I feel like my life has only just started since I met you.
That dream, that's promised everyone
The dream of true love which everyone yearns for has finally come true for me.
Now when the world around me looks gray
When everything seems dull and uninteresting, you are the shining light that makes it better.
I look into your eyes and all the darkness goes
When I see the light in your eyes, it dispels all the feelings of darkness in my heart.
I can find my way
With you by my side, I feel confident that I can handle anything that comes my way.
Finally I know I'm never alone
I feel comforted by the knowledge that I will never be alone with you by my side.
A light inside will lead me home
The feeling of warmth and love you provide is enough to guide me through tough times.
Remember it's all there is
We need to cherish the love we have and remember that it is the most important thing.
Remember it's all there was
We cannot forget the importance of the love we share, it is what brought us together.
The answer is right here in our hands
The secret to true happiness is within our grasp, it is the love we share.
And know if our hearts are true
As long as we hold true to each other, our love will always be strong.
There's nothing we have to do
We don't need to do anything besides love each other to keep our relationship strong.
You and me for always
Our love will always remain, it is the foundation for everything in our lives.
Now when I wake each morning I say
I feel blessed to wake up each morning with you by my side.
No need to look ahead
As long as we have each other, there is no need to worry about the future.
Leave the past behind
We can move beyond our past and look forward to a bright future together.
Here's a brand new day
Each day is a new beginning, a fresh start to love and be loved.
Suddenly my life is perfectly clear
With your love, everything in my life is clear and simple.
The love we found was always here
We were always meant to find each other and our love was always here waiting for us.
Never ending, never changing
Our love is constant and never-ending, time cannot change it.
Always reaching, always climbing
As long as we are together, we will always strive for the best.
You and me for always
Our love will always remain, strong and true forever.
Ever loving, ever lasting
Our love will never die, it will always be strong and passionate.
Always changing, always loving...
Our love will grow and change with time, but it will always be based on a strong foundation of true love.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BURT BACHARACH, BURT F BACHARACH, CAROLE BAYER SAGER
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