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The Way We Were

Music by Marvin Hamlisch

"The Way We Were" is the title song to the 1973 movie The Way We Were, starring Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford. The song was written by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman (lyrics) and Marvin Hamlisch (music) and performed by Streisand.

Billboard named "The Way We Were" as the number 1 pop hit of 1974. Instrumental backing was provided by L.A. session musicians from the Wrecking Crew. The song won the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, Grammy Award for Song of the Year. In 1998, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and finished at number 8 on AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs survey of top tunes in American cinema in 2004. It was also included in the list of Songs of the Century, by the Recording Industry Association of America and the National Endowment for the Arts.

"The Way We Were" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for three non-consecutive weeks in February 1974. After its first week at number one it was replaced by "Love's Theme" by the Love Unlimited Orchestra; by coincidence, the orchestra, also abbreviated as LUO, did a version of "The Way We Were" on their 1979 album Super Movie Themes: Just a Little Bit Different. It then returned to number one for two more weeks. The song also spent two weeks atop the easy listening chart, Streisand's second single to reach the top of this chart (following 1964's "People"). The track peaked at #31 in the UK Singles Chart in 1974.

The version of the song released on 45 RPM single contains a different vocal take than the version which appeared on the original movie soundtrack and subsequent greatest hits compilations. Both versions use the same music track; the difference in the vocals can easily be heard on the line "Smiles we gave to one another" at approximately 1:15 into the song. The true 45 RPM single version has never appeared on CD. The soundtrack version of the song, a completely different take with alternate music track, appears on Just For the Record, Streisand's 4-CD box set collection released in 1991.

Release Date: 1973
Awards
1973 - Academy Award - Best Original Song
1973 - Golden Globe Award - Best Original Song

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Mac Huff : Cinemagic! - Hollywood's Best Movie Music (Medley)

Celebrate the silver screen and Hollywood's musical history in this choral revue by Mac Huff. Spanning eight decades of movie magic, the six flexible sections are easily adaptable to a variety of staging options and can be accompanied with live instruments or the professionally-recorded CD. You'll enjoy all the memories, the romance, and the adventure as the cinema comes alive. Sections include: The Opening Reel, Thanks for the Memory, Isn't It Romantic?, The Heat Is On, The Envelope Please, Give My Regards to Hollywood. Available: SATB Director's Score, SAB Director's Score, 2-Part Director's Score, SATB Singer's Edition, SAB Singer's Edition, 2-Part Singer's Edition, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 38:00.

Songlist: Somewhere Out There, That's Entertainment, Born Free, Call Me Irresponsible, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Mona Lisa, Cheek To Cheek, The Exodus Song, Flashdance...What A Feeling, Footloose, Happy Trails, The Heat Is On, I Won't Dance, In The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening, Isn't It Romantic?, Theme From 'Jaws', Just Go To The Movies, The Last Time I Saw Paris, Where Do I Begin (Love Theme), (Meet) The Flintstones, Moon River, Night Fever, Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head, Shakedown, Speak Softly, Love (Love Theme), Steppin' Out With My Baby, (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear, Thanks For The Memory, Three Coins In The Fountain, Unchained Melody, and more

Various Arrangers : A Cappella At The Movies

Absolutely stunning! The classic "Moon River" is expertly arranged by noted jazz educator Steve Zegree to show your group at its best. Barbra Streisand's classic "The Way We Were" in a lovely a cappella setting. "My Heart Will Go On", the popular love theme from the hit movie Titanic, originally recorded by Celine Dion, is now available in an exquisite setting by Kirby Shaw. The essence of this very moving, emotional ballad, with its haunting melody and tender lyrics, is beautifully captured with word painting and lush harmonies. Guaranteed to create a moment of sheer magic in your concert.

Songlist: The Way We Were, My Heart Will Go On, Moon River

Barbra Streisand : The Essential Barbara Steisand

Actress/singer/director/writer/composer/producer/designer/activist/philanthropist Barbra Streisand is the only artist ever to receive Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Grammy, Directors Guild of America, Golden Globe, National Endowment for the Arts and Peabody Awards, as well as the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also the first female film director to receive the Kennedy Center Honors. She won Oscars for both Best Actress and Best Song Composer, and the three films she directed received 14 Oscar nominations. A leading film star in dramas, comedies and musicals, her latest film became the top-grossing live-action comedy ever. Here's the matching folio to the fabulous best-of collection featuring 40 Streisand classics!

Songlist: All I Ask Of You, All In Love Is Fair, As If We Never Said Goodbye, Children Will Listen, Coming In And Out Of Your Life, Cry Me A River, Don't Rain on My Parade, Evergreen, Guilty, Happy Days Are Here Again, He Touched Me, I Finally Found Someone, I've Dreamed Of You, Lazy Afternoon, Lover, Come Back To Me, The Main Event, Memory, My Heart Belongs To Me, My Man, No More Tears (Enough Is Enough), Not While I'm Around, On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever), Papa, Can You Hear Me?, People, A Piece Of Sky, Putting It Together, Second Hand Rose, Send In The Clowns, Since I Fell For You, A Sleepin' Bee, and more

Various : 100 Most Beautiful Movie Songs

100 of the best songs from the silver screen arranged for piano, voice and guitar: Theme from Angela's Ashes - Beauty and the Beast - Chariots of Fire - Endless Love - Falling Slowly - Gabriel's Oboe - Hymn to the Fallen - The Music of the Night - Never Enough - Over the Rainbow - The Rose - Somewhere Out There - A Thousand Years - Unchained Melody - What a Wonderful World - and more.

Songlist: Theme From 'Schindler's List', Can You Feel The Love Tonight, Tennessee, Beauty And The Beast, Forrest Gump - Main Title (Feather Theme), Gabriel's Oboe, The Rose, Love Of My Life, Cinema Paradiso, Never Forget, Il Postino (The Postman), Jessica's Theme (Breaking In The Colt), God Help The Outcasts, The Ludlows, You Must Love Me, For The First Time, Kiss From A Rose, My Father's Favorite, The English Patient, My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From 'Titanic'), Hymn To The Fallen, Because You Loved Me, Speechless, When She Loved Me, Theme From Angela's Ashes, The Cider House Rules (Main Titles), American Beauty, Chocolat (Main Titles), Come What May, May It Be, and more

Various : The Singer's Anthology of Movie Songs - Women's Edition

A collection of classic and contemporary songs originally featured in films, in authentic arrangements and appropriate keys. CONTENTS: Alfie (Alfie) - Audition (The Fools Who Dream) (La La Land) - Beauty and the Beast (Beauty and the Beast) - Into the Unknown (Frozen 2) - Is That Alright? (A Star Is Born 2018) - Let It Go (Frozen) - Love Is Here to Stay (The Goldwyn Follies) - The Man That Got Away (A Star Is Born 1954) - Moon River (Breakfast at Tiffany's) - My Heart Will Go On (Titanic) - No Time to Die (No Time to Die) - Out Here on My Own (Fame) - Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz) - Safe & Sound (The Hunger Games) - Skyfall (Skyfall) - Theme from New York, New York (New York, New York) - This Is Me (The Greatest Showman) - Unchained Melody (Unchained) - The Way We Were (The Way We Were) - The Way You Look Tonight (Swing Time) - When You Believe (The Prince of Egypt) - When You Wish Upon a Star (Pinocchio)

Songlist: Beauty And The Beast, Alfie, My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From 'Titanic'), When You Believe, Let It Go, This Is Me, Safe & Sound, Skyfall, Audition (The Fools Who Dream), Is That Alright?, Into The Unknown, No Time To Die, Love Is Here To Stay, The Man That Got Away, Moon River, Theme From 'New York, New York', Out Here On My Own, Over The Rainbow, Unchained Melody, The Way We Were, The Way You Look Tonight, When You Wish Upon A Star, Bye Bye Baby, Breathe, Superstar, The Best Day, Tell Me Why, Change, Love Story, Fearless, and more

Various : The Great American Songbook - Movie Songs

100 timeless hits from the silver screen are showcased in this massive collection of classics in arrangements for piano, voice and guitar. Songs include: Alfie - Because You Loved Me - City of Stars - Come What May - Don't You (Forget About Me) - Endless Love - Eye of the Tiger - Flashdance...What a Feeling - Happy - I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow - Let It Go - Moon River - My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from 'Titanic') - New York, New York - Over the Rainbow - Puttin' on the Ritz - The Rose - Singin' in the Rain - (I've Had) the Time of My Life - Up Where We Belong - The Way We Were - The Wind Beneath My Wings - You've Got a Friend in Me - and more. 464 pages!

Songlist: Happy, At Last, The Rose, You Light Up My Life, True Love, Alfie, You've Got A Friend In Me, All The Way, Somewhere, Kiss From A Rose, My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From 'Titanic'), Because You Loved Me, When She Loved Me, The Look Of Love, I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow, Let It Go, Come What May, Secret Love, New York, New York, As Time Goes By, Somewhere Out There, High Hopes, This Is Me, The Power Of Love, Ben, Blaze Of Glory, I Believe I Can Fly, Can't Help Falling In Love, The Candy Man, Charade, and more

Various : 100 Women of Pop and Rock

This collection features 100 songs arranged for piano, voice and guitar from 100 iconic female artists. Artists showcased include Adele, Pat Benatar, Beyoncé, Karen Carpenter, Cher, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, Carole King, Lorde, Madonna, Idina Menzel, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, Taylor Swift, Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick, Amy Winehouse, and many others.

Songlist: Midnight Blue, Linger, Beautiful, Last Dance, Landslide, Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Time After Time, Love Song, You're No Good, You Oughta Know, Stay, I Will Remember You, All I Wanna Do, Wannabe, You Were Meant For Me, This Woman's Work, Lady Marmalade, Kind & Generous, You're Still The One, Doo Wop (That Thing), Come Away With Me, Cowboy Take Me Away, When You're Gone, Let It Go, Respect, I'm The Only One, Chuck E's In Love, That's What Friends Are For, As Tears Go By, Ain't Nobody, and more

Various : The Best Movie Songs Ever Songbook - 5th Edition

This newly updated edition includes 75 songs made famous on the silver screen: As Time Goes By - City of Stars - Endless Love - Footloose - Hallelujah - I Will Always Love You - Let It Go - A Million Dreams - Moon River - Over the Rainbow - Remember Me (Ernesto de la Cruz) - Shallow - Somewhere Out There - Tears in Heaven - Time Warp - Unchained Melody - The Wind Beneath My Wings - You're the One That I Want - and more. Listen to a Spotify playlist of all the songs from this book!

Songlist: Circle Of Life, Happy, Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now), Summer Nights, You Light Up My Life, True Love, Alfie, Jessica's Theme (Breaking In The Colt), You Must Love Me, Somewhere, My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From 'Titanic'), The Look Of Love, Let It Go, Hallelujah, Secret Love, Never Enough, As Time Goes By, Somewhere Out There, This Is Me, The Power Of Love, Time Warp, I Believe I Can Fly, Call Me Irresponsible, The Candy Man, Charade, Chariots Of Fire, Falling Slowly, Days Of Wine And Roses, Don't You (Forget About Me), Nants' Ingonyama, and more

Individual Folios

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