The same title had previously been used in Finland for A Woman in Love by Frank Loesser. In 1991, Italian singer Dora Carofiglio, known as the lead singer of Novecento and voice of Valerie Dore, covered "Woman in Love" under the moniker "Sissy Taylor".Ī Finnish-language version of the song, "Rakastunut Nainen", was recorded by Arja Koriseva in 1995. Jamaican singer Echo Minott did a 1982 version called 'Man In Love' which provided the rhythm for Dillinger's 'Five Man Army', and for the Massive Attack song of the same name. In 1982 the Hungarian singer Kati Kovács sang it in English on Top 12 album.Ĭzech singer Helena Vondráčková made minor hit in 1980 with her cover "To je štěstí (This Is Happiness)"īritish vocalist Rebekah Ryan released a version of the track as a single in 1997, on MCA records. Turkish pop star Nilüfer recorded a Turkish version of the song called "Ben Seni Seven Kadin"(I am the woman who loves you) in 1981. The lyrical idea is completely different from the original version. Eleni Tzoka, a Polish singer of Greek descent, recorded a Polish cover of the song titled "Zrobię ten błąd" (I'll Make that Mistake). Danish songstress Gitte Hænning recorded a German version titled "Die Frau, die dich liebt". Legendary French singer Mireille Mathieu recorded a French version ("Une Femme Amoureuse") in 1980. The Greek singer Anna Vissi recorded a Greek version of the song ("Το Ξέρω Θα 'Ρθεις Ξανά") for her album Ναι ("Yes") in 1980. Albhy Galuten - synthesizer, drum machine.And it was due to this demo that Barry Gibb became the first male artist to sing the song, though it was originally recorded for Streisand alone in order for her to sing the song for her album. This composition by the Gibb brothers Barry and Robin would become the album's very successful first single. " Woman in Love" is the first demo Barry Gibb recorded for Barbra Streisand's album Guilty. Song by Barry Gibb from the album The Guilty Demos sales figures based on certification alone ^shipments figures based on certification alone xunspecified figures based on certification aloneīarry Gibb's version "Woman in Love".The music video for the song was taken from various movies. She has rarely performed the song live but she did however sing it on a couple of dates on her 2013 European tour.
Streisand has openly stated that she doesn't like the song because she doesn't believe in the meaning of the lyrics. During the chart run of "Woman In Love", Casey Kasem claimed in an edition of the radio program American Top 40 that this was the longest unaltered note held by a soloist in a number-one song. Ībout midway through the song, Streisand holds a note for about 10 seconds while singing the line: I stumble and fall / But I give you it all (the word "all" is the one held for that duration). According to Billboard Magazine,the single sold 2.5 million copies worldwide till December 1980. The song also proved very popular internationally, reaching number one in many countries, including in the UK Singles Chart. It also spent five weeks atop the adult contemporary chart, her sixth number one on that tally. It spent a total of three weeks at the number-one position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Streisand's fifth (and last to date) number one on this chart. "Woman in Love", as the lead single, became one of the most successful songs of Streisand's music career. Īfter the success enjoyed by the Bee Gees in the late 1970s, the band was asked to participate in musical endeavors for other artists, and Streisand asked Barry Gibb to write an album for her. The song was written by Barry and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, who received the 1980 Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. The song sold more than 2.5 million till December 1981, according to Billboard." Woman in Love" is a song performed by Barbra Streisand and taken from her 1980 album, Guilty. It replaced Queen's big-selling hit " Another One Bites the Dust", spent three weeks at number one, and was itself replaced by " Lady" by country singer Kenny Rogers. It reached the number-one position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Streisand's fifth (and last to date) number one hit on that chart.
▼ "Woman in Love"Īfter the success enjoyed by the Bee Gees in the late 1970s, the band was asked to participate in musical endeavors for other artists, and Streisand asked Barry Gibb to write an album for her. Quick facts: "Woman in Love", Single by Barbra Streisand.
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