On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)
Barbra Streisand
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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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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.
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Film adaptationThe 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.
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CompositionThe song was composed by Alan Jay Lerner (lyrics) and Burton Lane (music), who were renowned songwriters and composers of the American musical theatre.
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Chart SuccessThe 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.
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GenreIt falls in the genre of traditional pop and musical theater. The song and the entire album showcase Streisand's powerful vocals and emotional conviction.
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Live performancesBarbra Streisand has performed "On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)" in many of her concerts, showcasing her versatility and interpretive skills.
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Critical acclaimThe film and the song received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Many praised Streisand's vocal command and performance on the song.
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Radio airplayDespite its length (nearly six minutes), the song received quite a bit of radio airplay after the film's release.
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Role in the filmIn the film, the song is performed by Streisand's character Daisy Gamble, a woman with ESP who can see the future and past lives.
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Contemporary RevivalIn 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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