Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Whenever your cares are chronic Just tell the world, "go hang" You'll find a greater tonic If you go on swingin' with the gang!
Flat foot floogie with a floy, floy Flat foot floogie with a floy, floy Floy, floy, floy, yeah! Send me on out there!
Whenever your cares are chronic Just tell the world, "go hang" You'll find a greater tonic If you go on stumblin' with the gang! Hey, hey, hey, yes, yes!
'Cause I'm In Love With You Composer(s): Don Kirshner - Rogers Performer(s): Buddy Knox; Jimmy Bowen; Rhythm Orchids
Now baby doll hear what I crave You make me want to misbehave If you were mine, I'd be your slave 'Cause I'm in love with you 'Cause I'm in love with you
All the charm you radiate Makes you the perfect mate If you were mine, I'd celebrate 'Cause I'm in love with you 'Cause I'm in love with you
Please be my own Oh, can't you see I'll be true to you If you'll be true to me
Hope that you won't make me blue Don't make me sad and lonely too I'm going wild and crazy too 'Cause I'm in love with you 'Cause I'm in love with you
I'll never never change my tune So let's get married purty soon I'll wait for you from night till noon 'Cause I'm in love with you 'Cause I'm in love with you
Please be my own Oh, can't you see I'll be true to you If you'll be true to me
Now baby doll hear what I crave You make me want to misbehave If you were mine, I'd be your slave 'Cause I'm in love with you 'Cause I'm in love with you 'Cause I'm in love with you
Fools Composer(s): Brown; Larry Wallis Performer(s): Motörhead
This is a song for all you managers
and agents out there Are ya listening? Good!
They take your money, break your soul They say it's only rock 'n' roll They think they're cool to wheel and deal Without a thought to how we feel They pick you up and drop you flat Then tell you life can be like that You blew it all the day you signed Your stupid name on some dotted line We hate the men, who make the rules The ones who always try so hard to make us look like Fools!
They say we need them it ain't true The music's down to me and you We play their games, play real nice We gotta hear their dumb advice We hate the men, who make the rules The ones who always try so hard to make us look like Fools!
So many lies, they get confused You start to feel you're being used If ten percent is all they take What happens to all the bread you make? Every day it gets a little harder Just to keep on keeping on Do we really need all this bullshit So long now all the thrill has gone We hate the men, who make the rules The ones who always try so hard to make us look like Fools!
The Flame Composer(s): Nicholas Lynedoch Graham - Bobby Mitchell First release by: Cheap Trick - 1988
Another night slowly closes in and I feel so lonely Touching heat freezing on my skin I pretend you still hold me I'm going crazy, I'm losing sleep I'm in too far, I'm in way too deep over you I can't believe you're gone You were the first, you'll be the last
Wherever you go I'll be with you Whatever you want I'll give it to you Whenever you need someone to lay your heart and head upon Remember after the fire after all the rain I will be the flame I will be the flame
Watching shadows move across the wall feels so fright'ning I wanna run to you, I wanna call, but I've been hit by lightning Just can't stand up for falling apart Can't see through this veil across my heart over you You'll always be the one You were the first, you'll be the last
Wherever you go I'll be with you Whatever you want I'll give it to you Whenever you need someone to lay your heart and head upon Remember after the fire after all the rain I will be the flame I will be the flame
I'm going crazy, I'm losing sleep I'm in way too deep over you You'll always be the one You were the first, you'll be the last
Wherever you go I'll be with you Whatever you want I'll give it to you Whenever you need someone to lay your heart and head upon Remember after the fire after all the rain I will be the flame I will be the flame
'Cause I Love You
((French Version: Du Matin Jusqu'au Soir (Edith Piaf))
Composer(s): Eddie Constantine - Edith Piaf - Robert Chauvigny
Performer(s): Edith Piaf
All day long
Life's a song
Just can't do any wrong
'cause I love you
Just a glance
When we dance
And I fall in a trance
'cause I love you
It's like floating on air
With no worry or care
I'm in Heaven enchanted, I swear!
You make fear
Disappear
When I feel you are near
'cause I love you
What a wonderful thrill
'cause I know that I will
Always love you
It may not be new
But believe me it's true
When I say "I love you"
All day long
Live's a song
All because I love you
All day long
Life's a song
Just can't do any wrong
'cause I love you
Just a glance
When we dance
And I fall in a trance
'cause I love you
It's like floating on air
With no worry or care
I'm in Heaven enchanted, I swear!
You make fear
Disappear
When I feel you are near
'cause I love you
What a wonderful thrill
'cause I know that I will
Always love you
It may not be new
But believe me it's true
When I say "I love you"
All day long
Live's a song
All because I love you
Foolish Questions Composer(s): A. Baldwin Sloane; William Lee Performer(s): Bill Haley; and various other artists
Now you've all heard foolish questions
and no doubt you've wondered why Some person will ask a foolish question and expect a sensible reply Like when you take your girl some candy, say maybe just after tea You notice how she'll grab it and then she'll say, "Is this for me?"
Foolish Questions! You can answer when you can "No I bought this candy for your Ma or Pa, or for John the hired hand "I just thought you'd like to see it. Now I'm gonna take it away" Now wasn't that a foolish question? You'll hear `em ev'ry day
And then most every morning, there is someone `round the place Who sees you take the shaving brush and lather up your face And as you give the razor a preliminary wave This fool will walk up and ask you, "Are you gonna take a shave?"
Foolish questions! Your answer is, I hope "No! I ain't prepared for shavin', I just like the taste of soap! I kinda like to take the shaving brush and paint myself this way" Now wasn't that a foolish question? You'll hear `em ev'ry day!
Now then there's this fella who meets you on your way And asks you why your all dressed up and listens while you say That you just been returning from the funeral of poor old Uncle Ned As soon as you have told him, he will say, "Is Ned dead?"
Foolish questions! You might as well reply "No, he thought he'd have the funeral now. Then later on he'd die You know Ned was always so original, he wanted it that way" Now wasn't that a Foolish Question? You'll hear `em ev'ry day!
Now suppose the elevator guy should forget to close the door And you should tumble down, oh say forty-seven floors And when you reach the bottom and you're lying there inert Some fool will stick his head down the shaft and holler, "Are you hurt?"
Foolish Questions! Your dying words are "No! I was in an awful hurry and that elevator's just too slow Usually saves a lot of time, you know, comin' down this way" Now wasn't that a Foolish Question? You'll hear `em ev'ry day!
That was a Foolish Question! You'll hear `em ev'ry day!
The Fish Cheer & I-Feel-Like-I'm Fixin'-To-Die Rag
The Fish Cheer & I-Feel-Like-I'm Fixin'-To-Die Rag Composer(s): Country Joe McDonald Performer(s): Country Joe and The Fish
Gimme an F! F! Gimme an I! I! Gimme an S! S! Gimme an H! H! What's that spell? Fish! What's that spell? Fish! What's that spell? Fish!
Yeah, come on all of you, big strong men Uncle Sam needs your help again He's got himself in a terrible jam Way down yonder in Vietnam So put down your books and pick up a gun We're gonna have a whole lotta fun
And it's one, two, three What are we fighting for? Don't ask me, I don't give a damn Next stop is Vietnam And it's five, six, seven Open up the pearly gates Well there ain't no time to wonder why Whoopee! we're all gonna die
Well, come on generals, let's move fast Your big chance has come at last Gotta go out and get those reds The only good commie is the one who's dead And you know that peace can only be won When we've blown 'em all to kingdom come
And it's one, two, three What are we fighting for? Don't ask me, I don't give a damn Next stop is Vietnam And it's five, six, seven Open up the pearly gates Well there ain't no time to wonder why Whoopee! we're all gonna die
Huh!
Well, come on Wall Street, don't move slow Why man, this is war au-go-go There's plenty good money to be made By supplying the Army with the tools of the trade Just hope and pray that if they drop the bomb They drop it on the Viet Cong
And it's one, two, three What are we fighting for? Don't ask me, I don't give a damn Next stop is Vietnam And it's five, six, seven Open up the pearly gates Well there ain't no time to wonder why Whoopee! we're all gonna die
Well, come on mothers throughout the land Pack your boys off to Vietnam Come on fathers, don't hesitate Send 'em off before it's too late Be the first one on your block To have your boy come home in a box
And it's one, two, three What are we fighting for? Don't ask me, I don't give a damn Next stop is Vietnam And it's five, six, seven Open up the pearly gates Well there ain't no time to wonder why Whoopee! we're all gonna die
Foolish Little Girl Composer(s): Helen Miller; Howard Greenfield Performer(s): The Shirelles; and various other artists
You broke his heart and made him cry And he's been blue since then Now he's found somebody new and you want him back again..
Foolish little girl Fickle little girl You didn't want him when he wanted you He's found another love It's her he's dreaming of And there's not a single thing that you can do..
(But I love Him) No you don't, it's just your pride that's hurt.. (I still love him) If you got him back again You'd go right out and do him dirt
Foolish little girl Fickle little girl You didn't want him when he wanted you He's found another love It's her he's dreaming of And there's not a single thing that you can do..
(But I love Him) It's too late to have a change of heart.. (I still love Him) Tomorrow is his wedding day And you'll keep quiet if you're smart
You foolish little girl Fickle little girl You didn't want him when he wanted you He's found another love It's her he's dreaming of And there's not a single thing that you can do..
(But I love Him) Forget him cause he don't belong to you (I still love him) It's too late he's found somebody new (I really love him) There's not a single thing that you can do...
The First Time I Saw You Composer(s): Nat Shilkret - Allie Wrubel Performer(s): Frances Farmer and multiple other artists
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah ah-ah-ah-ah-ah Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah (In Gracie's unique soprano)
The first time I saw you I knew at a glance I was meant to be yours, yours alone
When I look in your eyes I am thrilled to the skies And I feel like a queen (king) on a throne
The first time I saw you I knew at a glance I was meant to be yours, yours alone
My heart was fancy free One love meant nothing to me Until one grand and glorious night You chanced to come my way You turned that night into day It must have been love at first sight
The first time I saw you I knew at a glance I was meant, meant to be yours, yours alone
As I stood before you My heart seemed to dance And I prayed you would call, call me your own
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah ah-ah-ah-ah-ah Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah (In Gracie's unique soprano)
The first time I saw you I knew at a glance I was meant to be yours, yours alone
Caught In The Balance
Composer(s): Bobby Kimball - Steve Lukather - Stan Lynch - David Paich - Simon Phillips - Mike Porcaro
Performer(s): Toto
What happened to me Oh it seems so long ago The cuts run deep But the scars still show
I live in the shadows Where its been so hard to grow Im still a servant in a noblemans robes
You know my weakness girl you know my kind You helped me see when I was blind
Its a crime to live my life without you Serve out my years in darkness Inside these walls I die without you And when I close my eyes Im caught in the balance
Afraid of the hurricane I hide in my domain I need release from all this pain Please dont forsake me In these ruins of your home I cant wait forever Dont leave me alone
I have a secret if you want to learn I will surrender in return
Its a crime to live my life without you Serve out my years in darkness Inside these walls I die without you And when I close my eyes Im caught in the balance
You know my weakness girl you know my kind You helped me see when I was blind
Its a crime to live my life without you Serve out my years in darkness Inside these walls I die without you And when I close my eyes Im caught in the balance
Its a crime to live my life without you Serve out my years in darkness Inside these walls I die without you And when I close my eyes Im caught in the balance
Foolish Heart Composer(s): Steve Perry; Randy Goodrum Performer(s): Steve Perry; and various other artists
I need a love that grows I don't want it unless I know With each passin' hour Someone, somehow Will be there, ready to share
I need a love that's strong I'm so tired of being alone But will my lonely heart Play the part Of the fool again, before I begin
Foolish heart, hear me calling Stop before you start falling Foolish heart, heed my warning You've been wrong before Don't be wrong anymore
Feelin' that feelin' again Playin' a game I can't win Love's knockin' on the door Of my heart once more Think I'll let her in Before I begin
Foolish heart, hear me calling Stop before, you start falling Foolish heart, heed my warning You've been wrong before Don't be wrong anymore Foolish heart Foolish, foolish heart You've been wrong before
Foolish heart, hear me calling Stop before you start falling Foolish heart, heed my warning You've been wrong before Don't be wrong anymore Foolish heart
The First Time Composer(s): Chris Andrews Performer(s): Adam Faith
Every time that we meet (Ooh-ooh-aah) She looks my way (Ooh-ooh-aah) Then she's off down the street (Ooh-ooh) But I want her to stay
(Is it love) I don't know (That you feel) I don't know (Is it love) I don't know (Is it real) I don't know-woh-woh 'Cause it's the first time I've felt this way
Her eyes are so blue (Ooh-ooh-aah) And oh how they shine (Ooh-ooh-aah) What can I do (Ooh-ooh) To make this girl mine
(Is it love) I don't know (That you feel) I don't know (Is it love) I don't know (Is it real) I don't know-woh-woh 'Cause it's the first time I've felt this way
In all my dreams This girl appears And says sweet words to me If dreams come true Like some folks' do Then what will the answer be
But when will I know (Ooh-ooh-aah) How long must I wait (Ooh-ooh-aah) When will it show (Ooh-ooh) What is my fate
(Is it love) I don't know (That you feel) I don't know (Is it love) I don't know (Is it real) I don't know-woh-woh 'Cause it's the first time I've felt this way
Caught In A Dream
Composer(s): Michael Bruce
First release by: Alice Cooper - 1971
Covered by multiple other artists
Well I'm runnin' through the world with a gun in my back tryin' to catch a ride in a Cadillac Thought that I was livin' but you can't really tell been tryin' to get away from that success smell
I need a houseboat and I need a plane I need a butler and a trip to Spain I need everything the world owes me I tell that to myself and I agree
I'm caught in a dream So What! You don't know what I'm goin' through I'm right in between So I'll I'll just play along with you
Well I'm runnin' through the world with a gun in my back tryin' to catch a ride in that Cadillac thought that I was livin' but you can't never tell what I thought was heaven turned out to be hell
Whoo-o-oh When you see me with a smile on my face Whoo-o-oh Then you'll know I'm a mental case Whoo-o-oh oh Whoo-o-oh oh Whoo-o-oh
I'm caught in a dream So what! I don't know what I'm going through I'm right in between So I'll I'll just play along with you
Foolin' Around Composer(s): Freddie Mercury Performer(s): Freddie Mercury
You're so beautiful you just lay it on me Foxy lady you really are the greatest show in town You want to play You wanna eat your cake and have it your way You got it easy and you don't give a damn Foolin' around you just keep foolin' around with me
Walking down the street people watching closely Such a tease you can turn on any man you want You masquerade You're the catch of the season every night and day You you you don't have any time for me You just keep foolin' around with me
Fooling around - everywhere I go you're the only only only sexy lady Fooling around all you do is keep me hanging around You're really so hard to please You've gotta really watch that baby!
You just you just fooling around with me You just you just fooling around with me You keep fooling you keep fooling Fooling... Want to play but you always want it all your own way You got it easy but you don't give a damn Fooling around you just keep fooling around with me Just keep fooling around with me yeah
I'm a fool fool fool fool for you baby keep fooling around I'm a fool fool fool for you sexy babe keep fooling around I'm a fool fool fool fool for you baby keep fooling around
Cats Under The Stars
Composer(s): Jerry Garcia - Robert Hunter
Performer(s): Jerry Garcia Band; Pickin' On; Melvin Seals
Cats on the blacktop, birdie in the treetop Someone plays guitar that sounds like cla-vi-nette I ain't ready yet, to go to bed Think I'll take a walk downtown instead
Cats on the bandstand Give'em each a big hand Anyone who sweats like that must be all right No one wants to fight; no blackeye Just another cat beneath the stars tonight
Cats in the limelight, feels like it's alright Everybody wants something they might not get I ain' ready yet, it ain't complete That's why I am headin' down to Alleycat Street
Sa-tin blouse unbuttoning Sa-tin blouse unbuttoning Time is a stripper doin' it just for you Time is a stripper doin' it just for you
Just for you Just For You
Knock in the brass tacks, cover up your tracks Jack You ain't nowhere till you can pay your own way back What else do you lack to make it right But cats down under the stars tonight
Fooled Around And Fell In Love Composer(s): Elvin Bishop Performer(s): Elvin Bishop; and various other artists
I must have been through about a million girls I'd love 'em then I'd leave 'em alone I didn't care how much they cried, no sir Their tears left me cold as a stone
But then I fooled around and fell in love I fooled around and fell in love, yes I did I fooled around and fell in love, I fooled around and fell in love
It used to be when I'd see a girl that I liked I'd get out my book and write down her name But when the grass got a little greener over on the other side I'd just tear out that page
I fooled around and fell in love I fooled around and fell in love, since I met you baby I fooled around and fell in love, I fooled around and fell in love
Free, on my own is the way I used to be Ah, but since I met you baby, love's got a hold on me It's got a hold on me now, I can't let go of you baby
I fooled around and fell in love I fooled around and fell in love, oh yes I did I fooled around, fooled around, fooled around, fooled around, fooled around, fooled around, fell in love Fooled around, fooled around, fooled around, fooled around, fooled around, fooled around, fell in love I fooled around, fell in love I fell in love, I fell in love, yes I did
Cat's In The Cradle
Composer(s): Sandy Chapin - Harry Chapin
First release by: Harry Chapin - 1974
Covered by multiple other artists
My child arrived just the other day
He came to the world in the usual way
But there were planes to catch, and bills to pay
He learned to walk while I was away
And he was talking 'fore I knew it, and as he grew
He'd say, "I'm gonna be like you, dad
You know I'm gonna be like you"
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
"When you coming home, dad?" "I don't know when
But we'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then"
My son turned ten just the other day
He said, "Thanks for the ball, dad, come on let's play
Can you teach me to throw?" I said, "Not today
I got a lot to do"
He said, "That's ok"
And he walked away, but his smile never dimmmed
Said, "I'm gonna be like him, yeah
You know I'm gonna be like him"
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
"When you coming home, dad?" "I don't know when
But we'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then"
Well, he came from college just the other day
So much like a man I just had to say
"Son, I'm proud of you
Can you sit for a while?"
He shook his head, and he said with a smile
"What I'd really like, dad, is to borrow the car keys
See you later
Can I have them please?"
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
"When you coming home, son?" "I don't know when
But we'll get together then, dad
You know we'll have a good time then"
I've long since retired and my son's moved away
I called him up just the other day
I said, "I'd like to see you if you don't mind"
He said, "I'd love to, dad, if I could find the time
You see, my new job's a hassle, and the kid's got the flu
But it's sure nice talking to you, dad
It's been sure nice talking to you"
And as I hung up the phone, it occurred to me
He'd grown up just like me
My boy was just like me
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
"When you coming home, son?" "I don't know when
But we'll get together then, dad
You know we'll have a good time then"
