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 Don't Bring Me Flowers
Barbra Streisand Lyrics
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You don't sing me love songs
You hardly talk to me anymore
When I come through the door at the end of the day
I remember when
You couldn't wait to love me
Used to hate to leave me
Now after lovin' me late at night
When it's good for you, babe
And you're feeling alright
Well, you just roll over and turn out the light
And you don't bring me flowers anymore
It used to be so natural (used to be)
Talk about forever
But used-to-bes don't count anymore
They just lay on the floor 'til we sweep them away
And baby, I remember
All the things you taught me
I learned how to laugh
And I learned how to cry
Well, I learned how to love
And I learned how to lie
So you'd think I could learn how to tell you goodbye
(So you'd think I could learn how to tell you goodbye)
You don't bring me flowers anymore
Well, you'd think I could learn how to tell you goodbye
Well, you don't say you need me
And you don't sing me love songs
You don't bring me flowers anymore
In Neil Diamond's "You Don't Bring Me Flowers," the lyrics are a powerful depiction of a relationship that has lost its spark. Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond's haunting performance of the song together emphasizes this sentiment. The song portrays a couple that has grown apart as their love has faded away. The lyrics in the song express how the instances of affection such as bringing flowers, singing love songs, and simply talking have become a thing of the past.
The song also highlights how the couple's conversations have slowed down, and they hardly talk anymore. The couple's intimacy is just a mechanical routine, where a night of love-making satisfies only the physical pleasure of the partner but lacks any emotional attachment. The line "And you're feeling alright, well, you just roll over and turn out the light" depicts this reality. Barbra and Diamond's emotive delivery of the lyrics portrays a tale of love that once was full of sparks and passion but has lost its fire.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't bring me flowers
You don't show me any kind gestures or affection anymore
You don't sing me love songs
You don't express your love for me in any way, even through music
You hardly talk to me anymore
We barely have any communication or conversation at all
When I come through the door at the end of the day
When I return home from my daily routine
I remember when
I recall a time in the past
You couldn't wait to love me
You were enthusiastic about loving me and couldn't wait to express it
Used to hate to leave me
You had a hard time saying goodbye to me
Now after lovin' me late at night
Nowadays, after having intimate moments with me at night
When it's good for you, babe
When it's convenient for you and you're satisfied with it
And you're feeling alright
When you're content with the way things are
Well, you just roll over and turn out the light
You simply turn your back and ignore me by switching off the light
And you don't bring me flowers anymore
You don't show me any signs of appreciation or romance anymore
It used to be so natural (used to be)
It used to happen effortlessly
Talk about forever
We used to discuss being together for a long period of time
But used-to-bes don't count anymore
But reminiscing about the past doesn't matter or have any significance anymore
They just lay on the floor 'til we sweep them away
Memories of the past just accumulate and are eventually forgotten
And baby, I remember
And my dear, I recall
All the things you taught me
All the valuable lessons and experiences you shared with me
I learned how to laugh
You taught me how to find joy in life
And I learned how to cry
You taught me how to express my emotions, even when they were sad
Well, I learned how to love
You taught me how to love deeply
And I learned how to lie
You taught me how to keep secrets and hide the truth
So you'd think I could learn how to tell you goodbye
So it would seem that I could find the courage to end our relationship
(So you'd think I could learn how to tell you goodbye)
(So it seems like telling you goodbye would be easy)
Well, you'd think I could learn how to tell you goodbye
You would expect that I could find a way to bring our relationship to an end
Well, you don't say you need me
You don't express any need for me in your life
And you don't sing me love songs
You don't do anything to express your love for me
You don't bring me flowers anymore
You don't make any effort to show me romantic gestures anymore
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Neil Diamond
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vindictivevillain
You don't bring me flowers
You don't sing me love songs
You hardly talk to me anymore
When I come through the door at the end of the day
I remember when
You couldn't wait to love me
Used to hate to leave me
Now after lovin' me late at night
When it's good for you, babe
And you're feeling alright
Well, you just roll over and turn out the light
And you don't bring me flowers anymore
It used to be so natural (used to be)
Talk about forever
But used-to-bes don't count anymore
They just lay on the floor 'til we sweep them away
And baby, I remember
All the things you taught me
I learned how to laugh
And I learned how to cry
Well, I learned how to love
And I learned how to lie
So you'd think I could learn how to tell you goodbye
(So you'd think I could learn how to tell you goodbye)
You don't bring me flowers anymore
Well, you'd think I could learn how to tell you goodbye
Well, you don't say you need me
And you don't sing me love songs
You don't bring me flowers anymore
@marklinroth3014
I first heard this song in the fall of 1977 as a freshman in college. I though that has got to be the saddest song I've ever heard. Having spent middle and high school as chicken #10, I swore that if I was ever lucky enough to have a woman in my life I would never let that happen. 25 years on, I still bring random flowers to Martha and surprise her with random events. I still hold the door for her and meet her at the airport with a bouquet (man, does she get comments from the women and I get dirty looks from the guys.) I sing to her also, even though with my skill that makes dogs whine. Yeah, newlyweds got nothing on us. And I make sure to listen to this song at least once a year so I never forget how important it is to hold her in the limelight.
@hummingbird9221
years! You are a wise man!
@Mindy-ny8pm
You're a wonderful person
@vernanelson4469
One fortunate lady your wife is. So good to hear how much you value her.
@oscarrocharealtorcaribemx7474
Me da gusto saber que has hecho cosas maravillosas a través de los años, y es un gusto saber que esta canción te inspira para dar lo mejor de ti a tu esposa. Que sigan juntos muchos años más!!!
@oscarrocharealtorcaribemx7474
I'm glad to know that you've done wonderful things over the years, and it's nice to know that this song inspires you to give your best to your wife. May they continue together for many more years!!!
@andrewh5457
Been married 38 years, and still bring my wife flowers every week.
@munsters2
RE:Andrew H. 1976 weeks x $30 = $59280
@tfinn7
& worth every penny ....try lawyers
@andrzejzyczynski
good for you