Stoney End

Barbra Streisand

About Stoney End

"Stoney End" is a song written by Laura Nyro and first released in February 1967 on her debut album More Than a New Discovery. A gospel-inflected uptempo piece; according to childhood friend Alan Merrill, Nyro originally intended the song to be performed on a slower pace. The best known version of the song was a hit for Barbra Streisand in 1970. Streisand recorded Stoney End as the title track of her twelfth studio album. The song was suggested to Streisand by record producer Richard Perry. Members of the group Fanny provided backing vocals. The song reached number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1971 and became Streisand's second Top 10 hit. It also reached number two on the US Adult Contemporary chart. In Canada "Stoney End" peaked at number five.  


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1978
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I was born from love
And my poor mother worked the mines
I was raised on the Good Book Jesus
Till I read between the lines
Now I don't believe

I wanna to see the morning
Going down the stoney end
I never wanted to go
Down the stoney end
Mama, let me start all over
Cradle me, Mama, cradle me again

And I can still remember him
With love light in his eyes
But the light flickered out and parted

As the sun began to rise
Now I don't believe
I want to see the morning
Going down the stoney end
That I never wanted to go
Down the stoney end

Mama, let me start all over
Cradle me, Mama, cradle me again
(Cradle me, Mama, cradle me again
Mama, cradle me again)

Never mind the forecast
'Cause the sky has lost control
'Cause the furry and the broken thunders

Come to match my raging soul
Now I don't believe
I wanna to see the morning
Going down the stoney end

I never wanted to go
Down the stoney and
Mama, let me start all over
Cradle me, Mama, cradle me again
(Going down the stoney end
I never wanted to go
I never wanted to go)

I never wanted to go
Mama
I never wanted to go

(Going down the stoney end
I never wanted to go
I never wanted to go)

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Barbra Streisand

Barbra Joan Streisand (born Barbara Joan Streisand /ˈstraɪsænd/; April 24, 1942) is an American singer, actress, writer, film producer, and director. She has won two Academy Awards, eight Grammy Awards, five Emmy Awards including one Daytime Emmy, a Special Tony Award, an American Film Institute award, a Kennedy Center Honors award, a Peabody Award, and is one of the few entertainers who has won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award. more »

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Written by: LAURA NYRO

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14 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Stoney End" is a song written by American songwriter Laura Nyro. It was first recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary in 1966.
Streisand's Version
The song was popularized by Barbra Streisand, who released her version as a single in 1970. It was considered a significant departure from her earlier work, which was primarily in the pop standards and show tunes genres.
Chart Success
Streisand's version of "Stoney End" reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent two weeks at the top of the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
Reinvention of Streisand
This was the song that helped Streisand move into the world of contemporary pop music.
Album Title
"Stoney End" is also the title of Streisand's twelfth studio album, which was released in 1971. The album was a commercial hit, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard 200.
Laura Nyro's Influence
Nyro, who wrote "Stoney End," was a significant influence on a generation of female singer-songwriters, including Joni Mitchell and Carole King.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics deal with a woman who feels that she has lost her path in life and wishes to return to a simpler time and place.
Musical Style
"Stoney End" features a distinctive piano part and dramatic vocal performance from Streisand.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1972.
Cover versions
"Stoney End" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Linda Ronstadt, Joan Baez, and Diana Ross.
Song Production
The producer for Streisand's version of "Stoney End" was Richard Perry, who was known for his successful collaborations with artists like Ringo Starr and Harry Nilsson.
Other Collaborations
Nyro's "Stoney End" wasn’t the only song Streisand covered from her. She also recorded Nyro’s "Time and Love" and "Hands Off the Man (Flim Flam Man)".
Personal Interpretation
Streisand admitted that she didn't understand the lyrics of the song but liked its up-tempo beat. She later credited the song for changing the direction of her musical career.
Live Performances
Streisand performed "Stoney End" in a medley with other hits during her 2006 and 2007 North American tours.

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