Way We Were
Barbra Streisand
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Memories light the corners of my mind Misty water-colored memories of the way we were Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind Smiles we gave to one another for the way we were Can it be that it was all so simple then Or has time rewritten every line If we had the chance to do it all again Tell me, would we? Could we? Memories may be beautiful and yet What's too painful to remember We simply choose to forget So it's the laughter we will remember Whenever we remember The way we were The way we were
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Written by: Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
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8 facts about this song
The Way We Were" Song CompositionThe song "The Way We Were" was composed by famed composer Marvin Hamlisch, with lyrics written by Alan and Marilyn Bergman. The song was initially for the 1973 film of the same name, where it was performed by Barbra Streisand.
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Barbra Streisand's renditionsBarbra Streisand's version of "The Way We Were" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and earned her a Grammy Award for Song of the Year in 1974.
- In addition to the original film version, Streisand also recorded an album version, which later appeared in many compilations of her work.
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Andy Williams's AdaptationAndy Williams covered "The Way We Were" in 1974 for his album of the same name. His version reached number 21 on Billboard's Easy Listening (now Adult Contemporary) chart.
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Gladys Knight & the Pips' RenditionGladys Knight & the Pips also recorded a version of "The Way We Were" for their 1974 album "I Feel a Song".
- Their version incorporated elements of two other popular songs of the era, "Try to Remember" and "The Need to Be", in a medley.
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Song LegacyIn 1998, "The Way We Were" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
- In 2004, it finished at number 8 on AFI's list of the 100 best songs in American cinema.
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Recent PerformancesStreisand has often included "The Way We Were" in her live performances, most notably in the 2013 Oscars, where she performed the song as a tribute to the late Marvin Hamlisch.
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Changed LyricsThe lyrics of the song were slightly changed for each artist's cover. Every artist was provided with room to adapt the song to fit their style. For instance, Andy Williams's version included a key change to suit his vocal range.
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Song's ImpactDecades after its release, "The Way We Were" remains a popular cover choice for many artists and is often regarded as one of the greatest romantic ballads of all time.
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