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).
Come You Not from Newcastle?
Sarah Brightman Lyrics
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Come you not there away?
O met you not my true love,
Riding on a bonny bay?
Why should not I love my love?
Why should not my love love me?
Why should not I speed after him,
And all lines are repeated once more
The song "Come You Not from Newcastle?" by Sarah Brightman is a traditional Scottish folk song that tells the story of a woman who is deeply in love with a man from Newcastle. She cannot understand why some people do not approve of their love and questions why love between two consenting adults should be scrutinized. The woman expresses her desire to be with her true love, even if it means chasing after him.
The lyrics of the song are carefully crafted to convey the raw emotions of the woman as she ponders on why her love for her partner is not accepted by society. She paints a picture of her true love riding on a "bonny bay," a strong horse, which is a symbol of power and freedom. The chorus, "Why should not I love my love? Why should not my love love me? Why should not I speed after him, Since love to all is free?" is an affirmation of her love and insistence that she has the right to love and be loved freely without judgment or prejudice.
Overall, "Come You Not from Newcastle?" is a simple yet powerful song that taps into universal themes of love, acceptance, and freedom. The lyrics are poignant and beautifully sung by Sarah Brightman, who manages to capture the essence of the song's message.
Line by Line Meaning
Come you not from Newcastle?
Have you not traveled from Newcastle?
Come you not there away?
Did you not come this way?
O met you not my true love,
Did you not encounter my true love,
Riding on a bonny bay?
Riding on a beautiful and spirited horse?
Why should not I love my love?
What reason is there for me not to love my beloved?
Why should not my love love me?
Why should my love not reciprocate my affection?
Why should not I speed after him,
Why should I not pursue him swiftly,
Since love to all is free?
When love is freely given to all?
Come you not from Newcastle?
Have you not traveled from Newcastle?
Come you not there away?
Did you not come this way?
O met you not my true love,
Did you not encounter my true love,
Riding on a bonny bay?
Riding on a beautiful and spirited horse?
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: BENJAMIN BRITTEN
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