Brightman has received over 180 Gold and Platinum sales awards in over 40 different countries around the world and is the only artist to hold #1 spots on the Billboard Classical and Dance charts simultaneously, her other achievements feature her ranking by the Recording Industry Association of America as the best-selling female classical artist of the twenty-first century and a Guinness World Record for the success of “Time to Say Goodbye,” the best-selling single in German recording history.
She has established herself as the world's biggest selling soprano of all time, She has sold 78 million albums worldwide, including 40 million copies of the soundtrack of The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical), 26 million albums, over two million DVDs and 10 million copies of the single " Time to Say Goodbye "as a soloist.
She made her debut as a dancer in troupes such as Hot Gossip and later released a string of disco singles. She was a musical theatre performer and partner of theatre composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, with whom she originated roles including Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera.
After her divorce, Brightman became a crossover artist with former Enigma producer Frank Peterson. Her style, a blend of classical vocals and pop-inspired instrumentation and arrangement, earned her further success.
She is often cited as the woman who paved the way for other international success stories such as Il Divo, Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban. She is said to be worth as much as £30m (about US$49m).
Bowling Green
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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Prettiest girls I've ever seen
A man in Kentucky sure is lucky
To love down in Bowlin' Green
Bowlin' Green folks treat you kind
They let you think your own mind
A man in Kentucky sure is lucky
Kentucky sunshine makes the heart unfold
It warms the body and I know it touches the soul
Blue Grass is find. Kentucky owns my mind
The fields down in Bowlin' Green
Have the softest grass I've ever seen
A man in Kentucky sure is lucky
To lie down in Bowlin' Green
Bowlin' Green girls treat you right
They wear dresses cut country right
A man in Kentucky sure is lucky
If he's seen the Bowlin' Green light
Kentucky sunshine makes the heart unfold
It warms the body and I know it touches the soul
Blue Grass is find. Kentucky owns my mind
Way down in Bowlin' Green
Prettiest girls I've ever seen
A man in Kentucky sure is lucky
To love down in Bowlin' Green
Bowlin' Green, Bowlin' Green, Bowlin' Green
The lyrics to Sarah Brightman's "Bowling Green" paint a picture of a southern town where the fields are filled with soft grass and the sunshine warms the body and touches the soul. The song speaks about the luck of being in love in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where the girls are pretty and treat you right, and the people let you think your own mind. The song is an ode to the beauty of the small town and the relaxed, hospitable way of life that exists there.
The repeating line "A man in Kentucky sure is lucky" emphasizes the idea of the good fortune of those who live in Bowling Green. The line is repeated throughout the song to emphasize the beauty of the town, from the lovely girls to the soft grass in the fields. The song reflects a simpler way of life that appreciates the beauty in the world around us.
Interestingly, "Bowling Green" was originally a traditional folk song that was popularized by the Everly Brothers in the 1950s. In the '60s, several other artists, such as Joan Baez and Bonnie Dobson, also recorded their versions of the song. Sarah Brightman's take on the song was released on her 1990 album "As I Came of Age."
Line by Line Meaning
Way down in Bowlin' Green
Deep in the heart of Bowlin' Green
Prettiest girls I've ever seen
The girls in Bowlin' Green are the most beautiful I've ever seen
A man in Kentucky sure is lucky
It is some kind of advantage to live in Kentucky
To love down in Bowlin' Green
Living in Bowlin' Green is a lovely experience
Bowlin' Green folks treat you kind
People from Bowlin' Green are friendly and welcoming
They let you think your own mind
They are open-minded and respect your opinions
In Bowlin' Green you walk your own line
You are free to express yourself and be who you are in Bowlin' Green
Kentucky sunshine makes the heart unfold
The warmth of the sun in Kentucky brings joy and happiness to the heart
It warms the body and I know it touches the soul
The heat from the sun is not just physical, it has a spiritual effect on the soul
Blue Grass is fine. Kentucky owns my mind
The bluegrass music of Kentucky is perfect, and has captured my mind and heart
The fields down in Bowlin' Green
The open fields in Bowlin' Green
Have the softest grass I've ever seen
The grass is very soft and gentle to the touch
To lie down in Bowlin' Green
It is a great experience to lay down in the fields in Bowlin' Green
Bowlin' Green girls treat you right
The girls from Bowlin' Green are polite and nice to you
They wear dresses cut country right
They wear dresses that are suitable for the country
If he's seen the Bowlin' Green light
If a man has experienced the charm of Bowlin' Green
Bowlin' Green, Bowlin' Green, Bowlin' Green
Repeated emphasis on Bowlin' Green is a testament to its beauty and wonder
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JACKIE EVERLY, TERRY SLATER
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