Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Lady Came From Baltimore ((aka Sussy Moore (Lollipops) - 1967)) Composer(s): Tim Hardin First recording/First release by: Bobby Darin - 1967 Covered by multiple other artists
Lady came from Baltimore All she wore was lace She didn't know that I was poor She never saw my place
I was there to steal her money Take her rings and run Then I fell in love with the lady Got away with none
The lady's name was Susan Moore Her daddy read the law She didn't know that I was poor And lived outside the law
Her daddy said, I was a thief And didn't marry her for love I was Susan's true belief Married her for love
I was there to steal her money To take her rings and run Then I fell in love with the lady Got away with none
The house she lived in had a wall To keep the robbers out She'd never stop to think at all If that's what I'm about
I was there to steal her money Take her rings and run Then I fell in love with the lady Got away with none
Change Partners
Composer(s): Irving Berlin
Performer(s): Fred Astaire
and multiple other artists
Must you dance every dance With the same fortunate man? You have danced with him since the music began Won't you change partners and dance with me?
Must you dance quite so close With your lips touching his face? Can't you see I'm longing to be in his place? Won't you change partners and dance with me?
Ask him to sit this one out And while you're alone I'll tell the waiter to tell him He's wanted on the telephone
You've been locked in his arms Ever since heaven-knows-when Won't you change partners and then You may never want to change partners again
Ask him to sit this one out And while you're alone I'll tell the waiter to tell him He's wanted on the telephone
You've been locked in his arms Ever since heaven-knows-when Won't you change partners and then You may never have to change partners again
The Ladies Who Lunch Composer(s): Stephen Sondheim Performer(s): Ute Lemper and multiple other artists
I'd like to propose a toast
Here's to the ladies who lunch Everybody laugh. Lounging in their caftans And planning a brunch On their own behalf Off to the gym Then to a fitting Claiming they're fat And looking grim 'Cause they've been sitting Choosing a hat Does anyone still wear a hat? I'll drink to that And here's to the girls who play smart Aren't they a gas? Rushing to their classes In optical art Wishing it would pass Another long exhausting day Another thousand dollars A matinee, a Pinter play Perhaps a piece of Mahler's I'll drink to that And one for Mahler! And here's to the girls who play wife Aren't they too much? Keeping house but clutching A copy of "Life" Just to keep in touch The ones who follow the rules And meet themselves at the schools Too busy to know that they're fools Aren't they a gem? I'll drink to them! Let us all drink to them! And here's to the girls who just watch Aren't they the best? When they get depressed It's a bottle of Scotch Plus a little jest Another chance to disapprove Another brilliant zinger Another reason not to move Another vodka stinger Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh! I'll drink to that So here's to the girls on the go Everybody tries Look into their eyes And you'll see what they know Everybody dies A toast to that invincible bunch The dinosaurs surviving the crunch Let's hear it for the ladies who lunch Everybody rise! Rise! Rise! Rise! Rise! Rise! Rise! Rise! Rise! Rise!
Change Of The Guard
Composer(s): Walter Becker - Donald Fagen
Performer(s): Steely Dan
If you listen you can hear it It's the laughter in the street It's the motion in the music And the fire beneath your feet All the signs are right this time You don't have to try so very hard If you live in this world You're feelin' the change of the guard
All the cowboys and your neighbors Can you swallow up your pride Take your guns off if you're willin' And you know we're on your side If you wanna get thru the years It's high time you played your card If you live in this world You're feelin' the change of the guard
Once upon a time in the land of Sinaplenty There lived a king who didn't deserve 2 be He knew not where he came from Nor where he was going He never once said thank U, never please Now this king he had a subject named Electra Who loved him with a passion, uncontested 4 him each day she had a smile But it didn't matter The king was looking 4 the ladder Everybody's looking 4 the ladder Everybody wants salvation of the soul The steps U take are no easy road But the reward is great 4 those who want 2 go A feeling of self-worth (everybody's looking) will caress U (for the answers) The size of the whole wide world will decrease (how the story started) (and how it will end) The love of God's creation will undress U And time spent alone my friend, will cease Everybody's looking 4 the answers How the story started and how it will end What's the use in half a story, half a dream U have 2 climb all of the steps in between (yeah, we ride) Everybody's looking 4 the ladder Everybody wants salvation of the soul The steps U take are no easy road (the steps you take are no easy road) (it's not that easy) But the reward is great 4 those who want 2 go (I do) everybody... everybody's looking (Everybody's looking 4 the answers) for the answers everybody wants to know how the story (How the story started) started and how it will end (started and how it will end) What's the use in half a story, (What's the use in half a story) half a dream (half of a dream) U, U gotta climb, U gotta climb (U have 2 climb all) all of the steps in between (the steps in between) everybody Everybody's looking 4 that ladder (Everybody's looking 4 the ladder) Everybody wants salvation of the soul (Everybody wants salvation of the soul) (salvation) The steps U take are no easy road (the steps you take are no easy road) (that's for sure) But the reward is great (the reward is great) 4 those who want 2 go, (4 those who want 2 go) those who want 2 go everybody... everybody wants (Everybody's looking 4 the answers) an answer anyone who know how the story (How the story started) started, how it will end (started and how it will end) will it be lonely in the world (What's the use in half a story) What's the use? (half of a dream) (have 2 climb all) (the steps in between)
Here I am Just like I said I would be I'm your friend Just like you think it should be Did you think I would stand here and lie As our moment was passing us by Oh I am here
Waiting for your change of heart It just takes a beat To turn it around Yes I'm waiting for your change of heart At the edge of my seat Please turn it around
Days go by Leaving me with a hunger I could fly Back to when we were younger When adventures like cars we would ride And the years lied ahead still untried While I stand here
Waiting for your change of heart...
Blind leading blind Never hear the laughter Search through time Nothing reveals the answer If it's truth that you're looking to find It is nowhere outside of your mind I bide my time Waiting for your change of heart...
From A Jack To A King Composer(s): Ned Miller Performer(s): Elvis Presley; and various other artists
From a jack to a king of loneliness to a wedding ring I've played a ace and I won the queen I walked away with your heart From a jack to a king With no regrets I stacked, I stacked the cards, I stacked the cards last night And lady luck played her hand just right You made me king of your heart Oh for just a little while I thought that I might lose the game Oh but just in time I saw that twinkle in your eyes From a jack to a king of loneliness to a wedding, wedding, wedding ring I played an ace and I won the queen You made me king of your heart For just a little while I thought that I might lose the game Oh but just in time I saw, I saw that twinkle in your eyes From a jack to a king from loneliness to a wedding, wedding, wedding ring I played an ace and I won the queen You made me king of your heart
The Lad Searches The Night For His Newts Performer(s): Frank Zappa
Dew On the newts we got Newt money dew It's a payment on the rental for the dewy little Newts we got We got 'em dewy Left 'em in the yard all night Hope they didn't get uptight The little vixens The saucy little vixens I hope they didn't get pissed off I hope That they did not Did not I hope That they did not Dash off Into the night
Change Of Habit
Composer(s): Buddy Kaye - Bernie Weisman
First recording/First release by: Elvis Presley - 1969/1970
If you're in old habits Set in your old ways Changes are a-comin' For these are changing days And if your head is in the sand While things are goin' on What you need, what you need, What you need is a change of habit
Now if you're in the habit To let your temper fly When you talk with people Who don't see eye to eye And if you don't believe it There's a newer world ahead What you need, what you need, What you need is a change of habit
A change of habit, a change of outlook A change of heart, you'll be all right The halls of darkness Have doors that open It's never too late To see the light
So if you're in the habit Of putting people down Just because they're different From the wrong side of town Well, don't count on any medals son They're pinning none on you What you need, what you need, What you need is a change of habit
From A Distance Composer(s): Julie Gold Performer(s): Bette Midler
From a distance, the world looks blue and green And the snow-capped mountains white From a distance, the ocean meets the stream And the eagle takes to flight From a distance, there is harmony And it echoes through the land It's the voice of hope It's the voice of peace It's the voice of every man
From a distance, we all have enough
And no one is in need There are no guns, no bombs, no diseases No hungry mouths to feed From a distance, we are instruments Marching in a common band Playing songs of hope, playing songs of peace They're the songs of every man From a distance, you look like my friend
Even though we are at war From a distance I just cannot comprehend What all this fighting is for From a distance there is harmony And it echoes through the land It's the hope of hopes, it's the love of loves It's the heart of every man
The Knife Feels Like Justice Composer(s): Brian Setzer Performer(s): Brian Setzer
So you think that you have found A better life that you should live And you're through givin' it all away I wish there's something I could say Like the time you looked into the mirror And saw someone else lookin' back I wish I could find the words But there's nothing that even comes close
'Cause there ain't nobody ever looked at me Without lookin' right through me There ain't nobody ever looked at me Without lookin' right by me And you can't go when the knife feels like justice
When the sun dies down, the air grows cold And the moon plays tricks in the night Crawlin' low like a snake out of sight Your guide is the northern light You wanna laugh say I'm insane Don't have the sense to come in from the rain I know how to keep myself between the drops
There ain't nobody ever looked at me Without lookin' right through me There ain't nobody ever looked at me Without lookin' right by me And you can't go when the knife feels like justice slip away slip away slip away slip away
So you think that you have won me over By settin' me on fire With the sound of your beating heart And you're burnin' hot desire Like the time I looked at your reflections And saw someone else lookin' back It's a shame things happen that way 'Cause there's no one that even comes close
And there ain't nobody ever looked at me Without lookin' right through me There ain't nobody ever looked at me Without lookin' right by me And you can't go when the knife feels like justice I said you can't go on when the blade tears inside you You can't go on when the knife feels like justice
Change In The Weather
Composer(s): John Fogerty
First release by: John Fogerty - 1986
Aaah!
Change in the weather, change in the weather Somethin's happenin' here Change in the weather, change in the weather People walkin' round in fear
Uh huh, you better duck and run Get under cover 'cause the change has come Storm warning, and it looks like rain Be nothin' left after the hurricance This here's a jungle, ain't no lie Look at the people, terror in their eyes Bad business comin', can't be denied They're running with the dogs, afraid to die
Change in the weather, change in the weather Somethin's happenin' here Change in the weather, change in the weather People walkin' round in fear
Uh huh, you best believe it's true The levee's busted, badness comin' through Oh no, there ain't no place to hide Reach out and pluck you, take you for a ride Sea of frustration, take everything in sight Won't be no blessing if we make it through the night Down on your knees, go ahead and pray But every demon has to have his day
Change in the weather, change in the weather Somethin's happenin' here Change in the weather, change in the weather People walkin' round in fear
Well! Oh, God!
High noon, I can't believe my eyes Wind is ragin', there's a fire in the sky Ground shakin', everything comin' loose Run like a coward but it ain't no use Edge of the river, it's an ugly scene People gettin' pushed, people gettin' mean The change is comin' and it's gettin' late Ain't no survivin', and there ain't no escape
Change in the weather, change in the weather Somethin's happenin' here Change in the weather, change in the weather People walkin' round in fear
Oh!
Change in the weather, change in the weather Somethin's happenin' here Change in the weather, change in the weather People walkin' round in fear
Froggie Went A-Courtin' (Traditional) Composer(s): Bob Dylan; and various other artists
Frog went a courtin' and he did ride, uh-huh Frog went a courtin' and he did ride, uh-huh Frog went a courtin' and he did ride With a sword and a pistol by his side, uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh
He rode right up to Miss Mousie's door, uh-huh He rode right up to Miss Mousie's door, uh-huh He rode right up to Miss Mousie's door Gave three loud raps, and a very big roar, uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh
Said Miss Mouse, are you within, uh-huh Said Miss Mouse, are you within, uh-huh Said Miss Mouse, are you within Miss Mousie said, I sit and spin, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Took Miss Mousie on his knee, uh-huh Took Miss Mousie on his knee, uh-huh Took Miss Mousie on his knee, Said Miss Mousie, will you marry me, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Without my Uncle Rat's consent, uh-huh Without my Uncle Rat's consent, uh-huh Without my Uncle Rat's consent, I wouldn't marry the President, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Uncle Rat laughed, and he shook his fat sides, uh-huh Uncle Rat laughed, and he shook his fat sides, uh-huh Uncle Rat laughed, and he shook his fat sides To think his niece would be a bride, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Uncle Rat went running downtown, uh-huh Uncle Rat went running downtown, uh-huh Uncle Rat went running downtown To buy his niece a wedding gown, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Where shall the wedding supper be, uh-huh Where shall the wedding supper be, uh-huh Where shall the wedding supper be Way down yonder in the hollow tree, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
What shall the wedding supper be, uh-huh What shall the wedding supper be, uh-huh What shall the wedding supper be Fried mosquito and a black-eyed pea, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
First to come in was a flyin' moth, uh-huh First to come in was a flyin' moth, uh-huh First to come in was a flyin' moth She layed out the table cloth, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Next to come in was a juney bug, uh-huh Next to come in was a juney bug, uh-huh Next to come in was a juney bug She brought in the water jug, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Next to come in was a bumbly bee, uh-huh Next to come in was a bumbly bee, uh-huh Next to come in was a bumbly bee Sat mosquito on his knee, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Next to come in was a broken back flea, uh-huh Next to come in was a broken back flea, uh-huh Next to come in was a broken back flea Danced a jig with the bumbly bee, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Next to come in was Mrs. Cow, uh-huh Next to come in was Mrs. Cow, uh-huh Next to come in was Mrs. Cow She tried to dance but she didn't know how, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Next to come in was a little black tick, uh-huh Next to come in was a little black tick, uh-huh Next to come in was a little black tick She ate so much it made her sick, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Next to come in was the big black snake, uh-huh Next to come in was the big black snake, uh-huh Next to come in was the big black snake Ate up all of the wedding cake, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Next to come in was the old gray cat, uh-huh Next to come in was the old gray cat, uh-huh Next to come in was the old gray cat Swallowed the mouse and ate up the rat, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Mr.Frog went a-hoppin up over the brooke, uh-huh Mr.Frog went a-hoppin up over the brooke, uh-huh Mr.Frog went a-hoppin up over the brooke A lily white dove came and swallowed him up, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Little piece of corn bread layin' on the shelf, uh-huh Little piece of corn bread layin' on the shelf, uh-huh Little piece of corn bread layin' on the shelf If you want anymore you can sing it yourself, uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Change In Louise
Composer(s): Joe Cocker - Chris Stainton
First release by: Joe Cocker - 1969
Still taking pictures of people at rest smiling at men who are never impressed always working hard down on bended knee who else but me can see the change in Louise?
Ride Louise, ride (yeah) let me be your guide I'll take you any place you wanna go, (yes I will) Ride Louise, ride (yeah) let me be your guide and I'll show you all the things you want to know (if I can)
Livng her life at a speed all her own talking to people where ever she goes always working hard she won't disagree who else but me can see the change in Louise?
Ride Louise, ride (yeah) let me be your guide I'll take you any place you wanna go, (yes I will) Ride Louise, ride (yeah) let me be your guide and I'll show you all the things you want to know (if I can)
Frogg Composer(s): Bob Flick; Dick Foley; Mike Kirkland; John Paine Performer(s): The Brothers Four
Spoken: This is a story about a hip frog And we're gonna pick up on it now and he's on his way out to do some shuckin' and jivin' You'll be able to tell right away that he's a big mover
Singing: Frogg went a-courtin' and he did go, un-huh Frogg went a-courtin' and he did go, un-huh Frogg went a-courtin' and he did go To the Coconut Grove for the midnight show, un-huh un-huh un-huh
Mollie Mouse was the hat-check girl, woo-woo (spoken: he knew it all the time) Mollie Mouse was the hat-check girl, woo-woo Mollie Mouse was the hat-check girl He thought he'd give this chick a whirl, woo-woo, woo-woo, woo-woo
He sauntered up to Mollie Mouse's side, un-huh (spoken: the direct approach) He sauntered up to Mollie Mouse's side, un-huh When he got up to Mollie Mouse's side He whispered "Mollie will you be my bride?" un-huh un-huh un-huh
Not without my Uncle Rat's consent, uh-uh (spoken: her uncle wrestles on TV) Not without my Uncle Rat's consent, uh-uh Not without my Uncle Rat's consent I wouldn't marry the President, uh-uh uh-uh uh-uh
Well, she said "That's it, Clyde, better hit the road, farewell" "That's it, Clyde, better hit the road, goodbye" "That's it, Clyde, better hit the road" "You ain't no frog you're a horned toad, farewell, goodbye, adios" Farewell, goodbye, adios (spoken: You know, I believe that, uh) any more verses to this song would be anticlimactic think we ought to end it Farewell, goodbye, adios (spoken: Hey, ain't you gonna let me finish up?) Farewell, goodbye, adios (spoken: Aw, shut up, I'm your leader) (spoken: No, no hands, no hands)
(spoken: Auf Wiedersehen) Farewell, goodbye, adios Farewell, goodbye, adios
The Kiss Of Kathleen Turner Composer(s): Rob Bolland - Ferdi Bolland - Falco Performer(s): Falco
Train sounds and coughing I always take the 7:30 am train Going to Brasil city Well, at this hour of the day, Im not too well humored cause life doesnt show any pity Youre always complaining bout yourself And putting things down in the world Just take a good look at Kathleen Turner Now theres one heck of a girl
Ive been to hell and back but Im alright Jack Now I know what love is about Under the seven moons I made a solemn vow I need the kiss of Kathleen Turner right now I need the kiss of Kathleen Turner right now Smack! in the middle
Female voice on telephone: hello? Oh its me, I know its late But I just had to call you Ill be over real soon
Male voice: Kathleen Kathleen
Is this a dream, or is it real Is this really happening to me Or is this just fantasy? In this world theres only one woman Who can make my dreams my dreams come true And that woman Kathleen Its you
Standing on the corner watching all the girls go by He wants a kiss Not just one, I want lots of kisses He wants a kiss Standing on the corner watching all the girls go by He wants a kiss
Hallelujah, hes in love Hallelujah, glory, glory
Issos Cannae Katalaunische Felder Mount greek Austerlitz Waterloo Verdun Stalingrad
Kathleen, can you hear me babe Kathleen, do you know what Im talking about Im just talking about Not the first kiss of my life Im talking about... our planet ... Kathleen!
Change De Docteur Composer(s): Francis Cabrel Performer(s): Francis Cabrel
Toi tu essaies comme les autres fous D'arrêter le temps, de le briser d'un seul coup Et tu plantes tes ongles aux pierres de sa vie Il t'emporte avec lui Au moment où tu penses être enfin le plus fort C'est trop tard, tu dors Alors tu rêves d'être le prêtre hindou Qui encense le soir le ciel de Diên Biên Phu Mais sa voix est trop grave Mais tu as peur des croix Qui terminent ses bras Viens, change de docteur Viens, j'en connais un meilleur Il arrache sa vie et te soigne avec ça Change de docteur Viens, j'en connais un meilleur Il déchire la nuit qui coule au fond de toi Qui coule au fond de toi Alors tu prends des grains de sucre roux Et tu deviens la star des flashs, des interviews Mais tes mots sont trop hauts Et les mecs des journaux Ne les comprennent pas Leurs crayons sont trop fins Leur soleil est trop bas Et tout se brise et tu tombes aux genoux D'une horde de rats Les princes des égouts C'est leur chef qui le dit Je peux sauver ta vie Si tu couches avec moi Viens, change de docteur Viens, j'en connais un meilleur Il arrache sa vie et te soigne avec ça Change de docteur Viens, j'en connais un meilleur Il déchire la nuit qui coule au fond de toi Qui coule au fond de toi Disons qu'un jour il n'y ait plus de tabous Qu'il n'y ait plus d'interdits Ni de prêtres jaloux Juste un grain dans la foule Une pierre qui roule Et tout le monde s'en fout Viens, change de docteur Viens, j'en connais un meilleur Il arrache sa vie et te soigne avec ça Change de docteur Viens, j'en connais un meilleur Il déchire la nuit qui coule au fond de toi Qui coule au fond de toi Viens, change de docteur Viens, j'en connais un meilleur Il déchire la nuit qui coule au fond de toi Qui coule au fond de toi
Fritt Fram Composer(s): Ola Magnell; Gordon Lightfoot Performer(s): Lill Lindfors
Du får höra lätta steg i din sovalkov Och du säjer "förlåt, men se jag låg och sov" Fritt fram, det kommer en gäst När jag sover så gott och när jag drömmer som bäst Fritt fram, det kommer en gäst När jag sover så gott och när jag drömmer som bäst
Du försöker vara vänlig, tuff ändå Men han gör ingen min av att vilja gå Fritt fram, jag släcker mitt ljus Och då smyger du bakvägen in i mitt hus Fritt fram, jag släcker mitt ljus Och då smyger du bakvägen in i mitt hus
Du har sett så många misstag och svikna hopp Och hur svårt det kan vara att säja stopp Fritt fram, det kommer en gäst När jag sover så gott och när jag drömmer som bäst Fritt fram, det kommer en gäst När jag sover så gott och när jag drömmer som bäst
Valentino går iväg innan natten flyr Till en vänare nymf och nya äventyr Fritt fram, jag släcker mitt ljus Och då smyger du bakvägen in i mitt hus Fritt fram, jag släcker mitt ljus Och då smyger du bakvägen in i mitt hus
Fy skam, ibland är det synd När det verkar okej och när det spricker igen Fy skam, ibland är det synd När det verkar okej och när det spricker igen