Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)
Barbra Streisand
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I don't know why, but I'm feeling so sad I long to try something I've never had Never had no kissing Ooh, what I've been missing Lover man, oh, where can you be The night is cold, and I'm all so alone I'd give my soul, just to call him my own Got the moon above me, but no one to love me Lover man, oh, where can you be I've hear it's said that the thrill of romance can't be Like the heavenly dream I go to bed with the prayer That you'll take my love to me Strange as it may seem Some day we'll meet And you'll dry all my tears And whisper sweet Little things in my ears Hugging and then kissing Hum, what I've been missing Lover man oh where can you be
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Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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6 facts about this song
Song Documentation"Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)" is a popular American jazz standard originally written by Jimmy Davis, Roger Ramirez, and James Sherman in 1941.
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Barbra Streisand's InterpretationBarbra Streisand, a multi-talented artist known for her singing, acting, and directing skills, recorded her version of "Lover Man" in 1965, including it on her album "My Name Is Barbra, Two…".
- This would be the only album by Streisand that is not one of the Top 10 studio albums but still received a gold certificate.
- As expected of her powerful and emotive style, Streisand's rendition is notable for its powerful vocal interpretation, making it a standout among the many covers of this song.
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Billie Holiday's ContributionBillie Holiday first recorded "Lover Man" in 1944, which became one of her most popular songs.
- This recording is notable as it represents a period when Holiday was at her peak vocally, and her rendition is regarded as a classic interpretation of the song.
- The song peaked at No. 16 on the pop charts and No. 5 on the R&B charts when Holiday released it.
- It was also the first time in her career that Holiday had enough clout to command a string section on record, a luxury usually reserved for more mainstream singers.
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Impact on Jazz"Lover Man" has been covered by dozens of musicians and is considered a staple in the standard jazz repertoire.
- Even today, both Streisand and Holiday's renditions continue to influence many artists across genres, reflecting the enduring power and versatility of this song.
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Cultural SignificanceIn 1989, Billie Holiday's version of "Lover Man" was granted induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognizing its qualitative or historical significance.
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Film InclusionThe song has been included in various films and documentaries, including "Lady Sings the Blues", a 1972 film loosely based on the life of Billie Holiday, where the song was performed by Diana Ross.
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