People
Barbra Streisand
Struggling with People? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!
People, People who need people, Are the luckiest people in the world We're children, needing other children And yet letting a grown-up pride Hide all the need inside Acting more like children than children Lovers, very special people They're the luckiest people in the world With one person (one person) One very special person (one very special person) A feeling deep in your soul (in your soul) Says you were half now you're whole No more hunger and thirst First be a person who needs people People who need people Are the luckiest people in the world No more hunger or thirst First be a person who needs people (people need people) People who need people Are the luckiest (luckiest) people in the world People who need people in the world People who need people (send them your love) Who need people People who need people in the world (people who need people) Send them your love (oh those people) People who need people in the world (people who need people) (Send them your love) (People who need people in the world) people who need people (Send them your love) people People who need people in the world (Send them your love)
Struggling with People? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!
Written by: Carmine Appice, Mark Stein, Tim Bogert, Vincent Martell
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
People" Songwriter"People" was penned by the talented songwriter duo, Jule Styne and Bob Merrill. Jule Styne is well-known for his contributions to Broadway music and Bob Merrill for his popular music and Broadway scores.
|
Originated from a Broadway MusicalThe song "People" originally came from the 1964 Broadway musical "Funny Girl". The musical is a semi-biographical plot, based on the life and career of Broadway and film star Fanny Brice and her stormy relationship with entrepreneur and gambler Nicky Arnstein.
|
Barbra Streisand's HitSang by American singer Barbra Streisand, the song was a massive hit and became one of her signature songs. It was released in 1964 as a single from her album of the same name, which peaked at number one on the Billboard chart, staying there for five weeks.
|
Grammy Nomination"People" earned Streisand her first nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1965.
|
Notable Charts PerformanceThe song ranked #13 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1964 and #5 on Billboard's Top 100 Easy Listening survey of the 1960s.
|
Billy Eckstine’s CoverNoted jazz and pop singer Billy Eckstine recorded a cover version of "People" in 1969, which was well received and showcased his signature deep, resonant voice.
|
Streisand’s Memorable PerformanceStreisand sang "People" in the musical film adaptation of "Funny Girl", released in 1968 – a performance that remains one of the most memorable parts of her career.
|
Song's ThemeThe song "People" is about human connection and the importance of people in our lives. Its poignant lyrics express the deep emotional need for love and relationships.
|
Influence"People" had a lasting influence on popular culture. It has been covered by numerous other artists, and Streisand's rendition is considered to be a classic in the American songbook.
|
Song's RecognitionIn 1998, the song "People" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least twenty-five years old, and that have "qualitative or historical significance".
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"People Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 20 Sep. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric-lf/690960/Barbra+Streisand/People>.
Discuss the People Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In