Barbra Streisand - If I Could

[brushpicks23]

Remember, Barbra recorded this when she's a lot older whereas Celine recorded hers when she was young and her vocals is at its peak.. yet.. Barbra's version is better. Celine takes it in terms of range, but her version lacks the warmth & impeccable phrasing in Barbra's.

as Gaga can't top Madonna, Celine likewise can't top Barbra

[BatSnakegirl]

Never be working on a picture of Grendel's Mother grieving him while listening to this...with the John Gardner version in mind.

Though, it makes it just a little bit more heartbreaking.

Note to self: When/if I get a movie done of this, get Sissel Kyrkjebo to sing it.

[carlodangelo1]

this is so much better than celine's without a doubt, the range is so much wider, the pitch is better, and you can understand every word....at the start of celine's you can't understand what she's saying !! Celine is a mess !

[Globalmonkeytube]

Zo zou ik het tegen mijn kinderen willen zeggen...

[stormygal121]

Barbra's rendition is wonderful, as is Regina Belles....The one who brings me to tears from beginning to end is Ray Charles version....none can compare!!!!

[sephulturero01081986]

I think Celine's version is still better, more heartfelt and makes me cry.... Barbra's version is great but her pitch is just to thin and has this piercing/painful quality to the ear

[sugurqeen]

my darling girl you have teach me to love.this song is for you baby girl from my heart

[Sijaification]

For my daughter, who brings me joy in life.

[charlycastellani]

She is from another Planet!!!

[nbparker2010]

this ddcated this to my son Glenn b p.=) will celebratting his 23rd b day this coming aug 25. =)

[zackoping]

nice :)

[kimberlydenisedavis]

OMG SHE IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD!!!

[MrRevo0214]

安らぎます。ゆったり。

[PirateEmi]

such a angelique voice. so pretty. 

[Chiffoneire]

Barbara is coming nearer n nearer!

[pastorius999]

áhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

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[terrancesings]

I love all the versions....just enjoy the music folks. My Goodness!

[Nofiih]

I think she she is good, but i may say Celine is BETTER!! :D

[tweetingrobin1969]

@Nofiih i love celine with all my heart but on this one i would say barbras version is the BEST....

[Nofiih]

@tweetingrobin1969 All right.. I think Celine version is more emotionel and powerfull.. Celine is "one" of the best singers in history.. :)

[tweetingrobin1969]

@Nofiih So is barbra ; -)..

[Nofiih]

@tweetingrobin1969 So of course it's Celine. It can not be compared

[blesslifeful]

i am so touch, this is one of a kind song.. Barbara sung it so passionately,, and i loved it,, a great message to children from a very loving MOTHER..

[arjohnson80]

This is one of the most beautiful and meaningful songs of all time; and the way Barbra S, sings it is so rich and touching. I dedicated this to my son every year for the past ten years. He is now coming into his own at the age of 34, a gem of a man. God bless and keep "J." I love you soooo much! Mizzo

[szapater]

Sang this song at my daughter's wedding. A young widow today with two amazing children and a scar that seems not to heal. Wish I could have cried her tears as I am still crying mine.

[4everYoann1]

I'm not a mother, I'm not even out of Middle school yet, but I absolutely LOVE this song

[JoaquinAnthony5]

I love you Barbra, but this song is REGINA BELLE.

[nbparker2010]

this song I dedicated to my son Glenn B Perez.=) and to too my childrens ..ibeen listening must of all songs of Barbra streisand songs..we love her songs ..thank you

ms. barbra Streisand = )

[nbparker2010]

this song I dedicated to my son Glenn B Perez.=) and to too my childrens 

[nbparker2010]

this song I dedicated to my son Glenn B Perez.=)

[28peruvian]

To my beautiful boy Brandon, i love you more than words can say....

[StreisandLove]

Way better than Celine's.

[snowinmi]

Kmart 3100  your daughter is every Americans Hero.,.Love and God bless you both

[snowinmi]

My Heart goes our to my dearest Niece Melissa.. I pray your heart can heal quickly..

[kmart3100]

for my daughter Jessica in Afghanistan. Dont worry about your baby girls here with me. Just come home safe to them and you mom.

[MsVampirella1]

So Perfect! I send this song to My Daughter, Jessica Renee! For All The Things I Didn't Know How To Say! You Are Truly A Gift From God!

[EmperorGeorgeVII]

@rosieb2252 jhc761 is complementing Barbra, they are saying that they could not compete in the music business against her:)

[stellartunes]

I first heard this song by Regina Belle, and thought it was an excellent song. Barbra gives it a new life, and her diction is very clear, which only brings the message to a higher level.

Both have different flavours, so variety IS the spice of life!

[StreisandLove]

Better than Celine's.

[agriemay]

Can anyone tell me where to get the minus-one of this song please? I'm gonna sing this come saturday at the Family Night of my boys' school.

[ildoman1]

барбра =эттттттто  всегда=ЖИЗНЬ!!!!

[kittywilloughby]

I love Barbra...but Regina' s version gives my goosebumps....

[dolphine1313]

Regina Bell version is the best for me. This one is ok but it has be Barbarasized and it just doesn't have the heart that the Bell version does.

[myherosw]

If I could I would for my little ones especially for my oldest, if we could only take away all their pain and shield them from sadness, we all would.

[andymission]

Mother Creator

~~ Loves You ~~

[alpal3971]

no promisei

[jhc761]

If I was a singer and I heard Barbra Streisand sing I would quit...and find a new job

[rosieb2252]

@jhc761 you do know what you are saying, you do no know nothing about music, get informe first before you make an opinion,ignorant!

[FdLMina]

non bisogna essere solo genitori bisogna Amare completamente incondizionatamente e donare tutto

[jerramy]

I think you have to be a parent to appreciate this song. Thanks for putting into words how I feel about my children. It is easy to give your life for them, it is so much harder to live your life for them. And even then you so screw up and just hope something good sticks. Sometimes I think they grow up in spite of me, not because of me. Yet I thank goodness they are in my life. They are my life.

[drdeewee]

What a voice, a national treasure. Thanks for posting this song.

[drdeewee]

What a voice, a national treasure.

[lmrackliff]

This woman has a voice like an angel. So many of her songs relate to times in my life. This one I send to my children. I love you both more than you could ever know.

[CaptainScarlet2006]

Barbra ,a true DIVA

[Alicat4269]

God Bless all you wonderful Mothers who have lost a child or who have let a child child grow up-My Mother lost a child(my sister) and I understand only part of your pain--continue listening to this song--Barbra has know understanding of how painful it is(thank God)-barbra is amazing with out even knowing it-Thinking of you all! Ali

[jadekasu]

I love this song, thanks, Barbara is amazing.

[Lindah3159]

Every parents prayer......

[johnnyboyke]

great song from one off her best CD's in my opinion, just perfect .

[thetimelesswonders]

@johnnyboyke .

My opinion also.That CD has unbelievably great songs.

[egeym]

My yesterday, won't have to be your way!

[3arigatow]

muy inspiradora gracias, barbara..

[gleamcongratulatory]

Beginning with My Name Is Barbs, her early albums were often medley-filled keepsakes of her television special

[jorgecabal08]

Je ne m'inquiète pas si vous êtes Juiliard qualifié ou aviez toute la formation d'ici en Chine, là est seulement une Mona Lisa et un Barbra Streistand !

[romanticspirit]

This Song is so Beautiful and so is Lovely Barbra Streisand!!

[lindalovesmusic1]

One voice that never gets old. Barbara Streisand, you are the most beautiful singer in the world.

[WineRedX]

She is one the best American Singers ... Love from a persian guy.

[bubblyprincessamera]

TO MICHAEL, I LOVE YOU AND I ALWAYS WILL NO MATTER WHAT

[toijaful]

Your make me happy with tear inside, think of my lovely memoery with mum.

[levendenatuur]

GEWELDIG!! greetings from Holland

[mrjoepawz]

danced to this song with my mom at my wedding. kills me everytime i hear it.

RIP Mom I LOVE YOU and MISS YOU. xoxoxoxoxoxox

[chiquitinaish]

This is too all the persons in the world who have a family and know how we want to

protected our children from harm. Mother and father feel this when we hold them when they cry or fear. So the love of God is stronger because he is our father. Look for that God in youe heart and soul.

This is what I feel for my four children and 12 grandchildens, Love is the answer for all.

[DragedaPoemsLyrics]

Have loved this song for so long - and long ago told my family and friends that this song is my dedication to my boys. I love you all so much, and the words in this song say exactly what I want to say to you in this life.

I'll add a few of my own words here as well: Find your peace, and find your place in this world, see the beauty around, you'll find it in the smallest things, and always remember, you are loved.

The deepest love, til the end of time, Mom xxoo

[kaiserin1965]

For my beautiful son...!!

[lllcarlsson]

She is an amazing singer and acter..love her*

[carlsstarshine]

This lady is phenomenal and this says it all

[pinkhighway]

I've listened to this version and the others mentioned here, but I'm sorry...there is absolutely no comparison between those and Barbra's. Her version is infinitely better. Just listen to that voice and all the coloration, control, and depth of emotion she conveys. She makes other singers sound like amateurs.

[bloom47403]

As much as I love Barbra, Regina Belle's version is superb!

[filigrant]

i looove this song and barbra is amazing....but celines version is still my fav

[egeym]

I love you Barbara! I have seen you at Oprah and you're really amazing. This is one of my favorite. I dedicate this to my one and only love. The love of my life.

[Merylrox23]

she has a wonderful....

[febiyour]

always knew ragina belle version,but this is great too

[MrTre5670]

@febiyour HOW DID THIS SONG FIRST REGINA OR BARBARA?

[febiyour]

@MrTre5670 if you are asking me who recorded this song first, i have no idea.

[mroneoftheguys]

A tune that truely grabs me each time I play it .....Yes...Yes I would if I could Son....Love...Dad

[strfruit]

beautiful.

[boletarevalo]

This is for Yeye. I love you, baby ko! Yes, if i could . . .

[Louamberelise]

Barbra, I played this song for my daughters after my divorce from their father. You are one amazing, amazing singer! No one comes close to you!

[billyboylb]

Tried Regina Belle's version. I'll stick with Barbra thank you!

[chilla0803]

Barabara is good...but this song needs more soul...Regina Belle owns it

[rhouda]

My son just died at 46 years old I wish I coucld protect him from the evils of life. t

The Lord decided it was his time.

I love you Rob, Dad

[mcasidis]

To rhouda: If I may, I think you have the right attitude while facing a very sad moment. I'm sure that Rob is smiling at you, and thanking you.

[grethomory]

I love Barbra, but Regina Belle tears this song up. Seems like Regina feels it more.

[chloeshakira]

Barbra has one of the best voices in the world

Beautiful song

[ronen160]

Regina Belle sounds good but she has nowhere near the range and depth of Streisand. Belle's voice breaks when she tries to sing out the high notes. Streisand sings with the confidence of a virtuoso because well, because she is......

[macho2769]

for my children love forever mummy

[Bahia82]

Nice try Babs but it sounds to much like "Funny People" or "memories" to me. Ill stick with the version that has more meaning to the lyrics and thats Regina Belle version

[Wisewoman77]

I agree that Regina Belle's version IS the definitive version.

[Gauleyriver]

For you my baby girl-IF I COULD i would have saved you-be at peace and in no more pain my sweet angel-I miss you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much-I told you before you left us that it was OK and I knew you kept holding on for me but I pray you are romping and playing and with sissy, mom and dad and the rest and one day you will look up and I wil hopefully join you-I will forever miss and love you-MOM

[shirla26]

For my beautiful son, gone from us too soon.

[MultiTiger2009]

very touching song..thank you

[wdkaty]

i love barbra's version

in my opinion it is better than celine's

[mroneoftheguys]

This beautiful song by Ms. Streisand grabs me each time I hear it.....Yes I would if I could my son....Dad....................­.

[chrstphrmtthw]

well i listened to Barbra's,Regina's and Celine's versions...and all i now is that who ever wrote it is laughing all the way to the bank...for sure

[proudlola]

This song is every mother's wish for her child!

[nikki4113]

i didnt even kno she could sing! she's a great actress and a great singer 2 :)

[psmith3139]

To my wonderful loving sons . One is in heaven now. I love you both so much

Mom

[MrTre5670]

@psmith3139 HOW SWEET OF U!

[THATWORLD]

@psmith3139 Now .. will protect you like a guardian angel! :o*

[68Violetta]

@psmith3139 : Im so sorry, all my thougths to you:)

[TheShellbaby]

@psmith3139 GOD BLESS YOU.......I CAN'T EVEN BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND HOW YOUR FEELING, YOUR IN MY PRAYERS..

[RedWOLF4Life96]

i dont even have a kid and it makes me want to cry...i keep thinking about the first day i let my daughter go to kindergarden and shell grab in to my leg scared but i have to push her to let her go, then i think about that day when she walks down the aisle...and i have to let her grow i have to watch her to let her go =:::(

[1m2f3m4wth]

Barbra sings this song beautifully, but the best is Regina Belle. Wish I could find Nancy Wilson singing it She's the original.

[1m2f3m4wth]

Seems to be someone on here who dislikes Regina Belle My comment & the one two below has a -1, & I got a nasty, inmature response calling me a little bitch for voicing my opinion about Barbra singing beautifully but Regina being the best & trying to find Nancy. This is a lovely heart-felt song about parenting. Act like a parent should by leaving inmature nasty things to yourself.

[52701224]

Love this song and as a mom of 3 and grandma of 9 I would if I could. And no ones sings this better than barbra!

[TIKOJO]

omg sooo wonderful

[bobingi]

@52701224 Listen to the Regina Belle version!!

[hotshoter242]

I think Regina Belle's version is the best..which also happens to be the original.

[cosmicgirlannie]

to my son, my beautiful son, i love you very much

[bonnkaa]

Barbra's version is the best... as always :)

[lenav75]

прекрасно...восхитительно....

[quirozdelaluz]

Nice.. but celine dion version is much2 better.

[doc6108]

Great voice, but nobody gives it the heart- both the joy and the heartache, the pleasure and the pain of being a parent than Ray Charles.

[dieggyis2ndlordpaul]

this song says it all what a parent will do for his children. it makes my day and inspiration to go on living for my kids.

[ChristyLove2000]

I never knew Barbra sang other people songs. This a first for me. I love Bab's voice, but I like Regina's version better. I have to listen to the originator Nancy next.

[drymac1]

What a voice. She displays, warmth, emotion and a great sense of self worth in a voice which has surely come from a higher place. She is wonderful and that is saying it mildly.

[mroneoftheguys]

Now my favorite song by Barbara...to my son......I would if I could.........Dad

[papajaga]

...blue mood...

[Bez1960]

What album is this from, please...the picture is from the early to mid 80s around the time of Emotion, but I don't remember it on the album....

[johnnyboyke]

it's from the CD 'higher ground' :  it's briljant ! Watch her new CD in production with Diana Krall , at last Barbra sing Jazz , gonna be marvelous for sure and certainly now with her warmer, bit deeper voice that she has right now ; release Sept. 29th. 2009

[Bez1960]

I am actually looking forward to its release...I know what you mean, her voice has changed so much. She is still an international treasure...

[johnnyboyke]

Barbra is unique 'the best ever' in my opinion! greetz....

[Bez1960]

Absolutely

[mochaman15]

I think this is one of Barbra's BEST albums.

[romanticspirit]

One of the most beautiful heartfelt Songs EVER!! Touches my HEART &Soul... Still Crying!!!! God Bless Barbra Streisand!!!

[xdeadpulze]

who originally wrote this

[ohbaybie]

regina belle

[HeavyDee]

REGINA BELLE IS NOT THE ORIGINATOR OF THIS SONG...it's NANCY WILSON!! check out her version!!! Regina did this as a cover like a year or two AFTER Nancy did it....

[ssaturn]

wow, this broad can sing. ive never heard her sing. of course ive heard her name but never cared

[ROBERTANDRETTI9724]

GREAT THE ONLY ONE WORD

[TimpleTapper]

Barbra sings this better than anyone else and the words have such truth in them - who among us would not do all this for our children - if we could!!!

[Larreisand]

Who is Regina? I don't know her! I've asked my friends and chat mates about her; but unfortunately they don't know her either!

[ShirleysSongsOfLove]

Regina Belle. Also check out Gladys Knight singing this song.

[Larreisand]

Barbra Streisand's version of this song is much better! It's better it's like butter! Regina's version sounds ordinary and copied from other black divas...

[lese627]

Yea. Not sure why the singer's race is a factor.

[josbo51713]

Regina Bell's version is a thousand times better than this.

[sue079]

I have been a fan for many years, wish I could see her live.She is truely amazing. Love her.

[MrTre5670]

@sue079 SHE HAS A BEAUTIFUL VOICE

[thekaliko]

The original by Nancy, and Gladys Knight's are better. But this is...decent.

[hiddenpick]

thekaliko...I absolutely agree with you..absolutely!!

[danat59]

nobody better Barbra

[kjnasheville]

Perfect- I don't even have children. "Higher Ground" was delivered to me when a I was at my lowest. "

[miguelucho20008]

So you could easily relate on words like "why did the right road take the wrong turn" or "the water is deep/I cannot cross over".

Same thing happened to me 10 years ago.

[69Navojoa]

What a song.... So true... Love it...

Brings back so many memmories...

Great posting, thank you...

[febuangulo]

fon mu Lula wherever she is and whtever she is doing TUPA

[kelornpc]

I listened to the versions of Gladys, Céline and Miss Bell and by far, I prefer this one! Regina's is not bad, though!

[moyez17]

For my Katie and Kassie - I love you. Moyez

[DVL32]

Love this song, but Regina Belle's version is best, hands down!!!

[Electra4everB]

i so...so...AGREE with you...this version is truly brabara-style...you know the heavy orchrestral styles that is in her songs...which is her signature...but ms. reginal belle...just simply incredible rich voice without the melodramatics for a background...this song is incredible and i believe it takes a true voice to deliver without the gimmicks of over the top background music...i admire baps...but ms. regina wins this hands down...

[KoilyGirl]

Babs does a good job and I think most "easy listening" folks will dig this. Regina "souls" it up and I absolutely love her version, but this song irrevocably belongs to the Diva that is Miss Nancy Wilson.

[cowboymark69]

my mother dedicated this song to me about 3 months before she took her own life. BEAUTIFUL song but makes me cry everytime.

[dutchnukelover]

Gotta love babs! If in this lifetime i get to see her live, ill be one happy chick!

[rendesvouz21]

Wanna hookup?

[UnLoKoDesnudo]

My yesterday won't have to be your waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa­aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa­aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa­aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa­y

Nobody makes it better!

[keylocam]

my sister is dancing with her son at his wedding to this wonderful song.....no one does it better

[romanticspirit]

JUST VERY VERY BEAUTIFUL!!! Heartfelt.. the Greatest Star on our Planet!! God Bless HER Love KElly b.

[onceaking]

Ran across this looking for the orininal. Loved it. Thanks for sharing this masterpiece.