On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)

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About On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)

"On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)" is a song written by Burton Lane (music) and Alan Jay Lerner (lyrics) for the 1965 musical On a Clear Day You Can See Forever. It was subsequently performed by American actress and vocalist Barbra Streisand in the 1970 film adaptation of the musical. Three variations of the song appear in the film and on the accompanying soundtrack album produced by Wally Gold: the initial version sung by co-star Yves Montand, a reprise version sung by Streisand, and an orchestral version performed alongside a live chorus. The Streisand rendition was released by Columbia Records as a promotional single on 7" vinyl (with a stereo mix on one side and mono on the other) in July 1970. The track received positive reviews from music critics, with many of them listing it as a highlight of the soundtrack. 


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1991
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On a clear day
Rise and look around you
And you see who you are
On a clear day
How it will astound you
That the glow of your being
Outshines every star
You'll feel part of 
Every mountain, sea, and shore
You can hear from far and near
A world you've never, never heard before
And on a clear day
On that clear day
You can see forever, and ever, and ever
And ever more

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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: ALAN JAY LERNER, BURTON LANE

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album Name
"On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)" is a song from the album of the same name, which was released by Barbra Streisand in 1970.
Film adaptation
The song and album originate from a film adaptation of the Broadway musical "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever". Barbra Streisand played the lead role in this film.
Composition
The song was composed by Alan Jay Lerner (lyrics) and Burton Lane (music), who were renowned songwriters and composers of the American musical theatre.
Chart Success
The album "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever," managed to reach number 20 on the Billboard 200 album chart and was certified Gold by RIAA.
Genre
It falls in the genre of traditional pop and musical theater. The song and the entire album showcase Streisand's powerful vocals and emotional conviction.
Live performances
Barbra Streisand has performed "On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)" in many of her concerts, showcasing her versatility and interpretive skills.
Critical acclaim
The film and the song received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Many praised Streisand's vocal command and performance on the song.
Radio airplay
Despite its length (nearly six minutes), the song received quite a bit of radio airplay after the film's release.
Role in the film
In the film, the song is performed by Streisand's character Daisy Gamble, a woman with ESP who can see the future and past lives.
Contemporary Revival
In 2010, a Broadway revival of "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever" featured a new plot that retained the iconic song from the original soundtrack. Some of the lyrics even undergo changes to fit the new story.

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