Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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The Virgin Composer(s): Gene Clark Performer(s): Gene Clark
She went off to the city To find what she was looking for To identify, to really try To find herself some hope With the summer sun for laughing And the winter rain did pour She was lovelier from learning And from living, loving more From her dancing love and young soul And the gypsies in her dream To the pulse of stark acceptance When the winds began to freeze With no curfews left to hold her And no walls to shield her pain Finding out that facts were older And that life forms are insane The presence of protection seemed To fade, as did her doubt That she now was no exception Nor was the love who pushed her out
Though the streets cried out Go, homesick Virtues strength of mind would ring In the maladies of meaning The sad song she learned to sing Now, her teachers and philosophers And the poet`s silver throat Are the vessels which on wisdom`s karmic ocean she will float Was this her revolution Just a child in love`s crusade With the question in her innocence Through the lies her eyes betrayed?
Comme À Ostende Composer(s): Jean-Roger Caussimon; Léo Ferré First release: Léo Ferré
On voyait les chevaux d'la mer Qui fonçaient la têt' la première Et qui fracassaient leur crinière Devant le casino désert La barmaid avait dix-huit ans Et moi qui suis vieux comm' l'hiver Au lieu d'me noyer dans un verr' Je m'suis baladé dans l'printemps De ses yeux taillés en amande
Ni gris ni verts, ni gris ni verts Comme à Ostende et comm' partout Quand sur la ville tombe la pluie Et qu'on s'demande si c'est utile Et puis surtout si ça vaut l'coup Si ça vaut l'coup d'vivre sa vie
J'suis parti vers ma destinée Mais voilà qu'une odeur de bière De frites et de moul's marinières M'attir' dans un estaminet Là y avait des typ's qui buvaient Des rigolos des tout rougeauds Qui s'esclaffaient qui parlaient haut Et la bière on vous la servait Bien avant qu'on en redemande
Oui ça pleuvait, oui ça pleuvait Comme à Ostende et comm' partout Quand sur la ville tombe la pluie Et qu'on s'demande si c'est utile Et puis surtout si ça vaut l'coup Si ça vaut l'coup d'vivre sa vie
On est allé, bras d'ssus, bras d'ssous Dans l'quartier où y a des vitrines Remplies de présenc's féminines Qu'on veut s'payer quand on est sôul Mais voilà que tout au bout d'la rue Est arrivé un limonair' Avec un vieil air du tonnerr' À vous fair' chialer tant et plus Si bien que tous les gars d'la bande
Se sont perdus, se sont perdus Comme à Ostende et comm' partout Quand sur la ville tombe la pluie Et qu'on s'demande si c'est utile Et puis surtout si ça vaut l'coup Si ça vaut l'coup d'vivre sa vie
Rock Steady Composer(s): Sting Performer(s): Sting
Saw an ad in the newspaper that caught my eye I said to my baby this sounds like the ticket for you and I It said volunteers wanted for a very special trip To commune with Mother Nature on a big wooden ship We took a taxi to the river in case any places were free There was an old guy with a beard And every kind of creature as far as the eye could see
This old guy was the boss he said "I won't tell you no lie But there's more to this journey than is apparent to the eye" He said he'd heard God's message on the radio It was going to rain forever and he'd told him to go "I'll protect you all don't worry I'll be father to you all I'll save two of every animal, no matter how small But I'll need some assistants to look after the zoo I can't see nobody better so you'll just have to do" I said, "Just tell me something before it's too late and we're gone I mean just how safe is this boat we'll be on?"
"It's Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady"
It rained for forty days and forty long nights I'd never seen rain like it and it looked like our old friend Was being proved right We had no time to worry though there was just too much to do Between the signified monkey and the kangaroo We had to wash all the animals we had to feed them too We were merely human slaves in a big floating zoo She said, "Hey baby I don't mean to be flip But it seems this old man is on some power trip" I said, "No, no sugar you must be wrong I mean look at the size of this boat we're on We're as safe as houses, as safe as mother's milk He's as cool as November and as smooth as China silk He's God's best friend, he's got a seat on the board And life may be tough but we're sailing with the lord"
Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady
Woke up this morning and something had changed Like a room in my house had just been rearranged She said, "It's stopped raining and I know the guy's kind But if we stay here much longer I'm gonna lose my mind" So we said we had a mission for his favorite dove To see if there was any mercy from this great God above So to find dry land, away the white bird flew We didn't need no country just a rock would do When the dove came back to us he threw down a twig It was manna from heaven and meant we could blow this gig "But the rock's too small," he said, "can't you see?" I said, "It's just perfect for her, it's perfect for me"
Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady
The Violet The Rose And You Composer(s): Joe Hiller - Geo. F. Olcott
The shades of night were falling and the sun had gone to rest In dreams I seemed to see the one I've always loved the best She stood among the roses where perfume filled the air 'Twas the love light from her eyes so bright that put me in despair
The roses lose their splendor and they droop when you're away The stars don't shine so brightly and I miss you more each day You've made the world a garden of roses filled with love You are all to me in this wide world, you're mine by the stars above
The Violet, the rose and You, dear, that I met in the garden of love The moonlight, the sunshine, all came with you, you brighten the heavens above Each rose seemed to tell a story of your love so fond and true I need you, I want you, I love you forever the Violet, the Rose and You
Comm' De Bien Entendu! Composer(s): Jean Boyer; Georges Van Parys Performer(s): Andrex and various other artists
Voici, contée sur une valse musette L'histoire en quelques mots Du beau roman d'une jeune midinette Et d'un p'tit Parigot Tous les refrains d'amour sont un peu bêtes Celui là l'est aussi Mais si vous r'prenez en chur ma chansonnette Je vous dirai: Merci!
Elle était jeune et belle Comm' de bien entendu! Il eut l'béguin pour elle Comm' de bien entendu! Elle était demoiselle Comm' de bien entendu! Il se débrouilla pour qu'elle ne le soit plus! Comm' de bien entendu!
Ils se mirent en ménage Comm' de bien entendu! Elle avait du courage Comm' de bien entendu! Il était au chômage Comm' de bien entendu! Ça lui f'sait déjà un gentil p'tit rev'nu... Comm' de bien entendu!
Voulant faire un' folie Comm' de bien entendu! Il offrit à sa mie Comm' de bien entendu! Un billet d'la lot'rie Comm' de bien entendu! Ça n'lui fit jamais que cent ball's de perdues ... Comm' de bien entendu!
Mais il se mit à boire Comm' de bien entendu! Ell' ne fit pas d'histoires Comm' de bien entendu! Mais pour n'pas être un' poire Comm' de bien entendu! Ell' se consola en le faisant cocu Comm' de bien entendu!
Il la trouva mauvaise Comm' de bien entendu! Mais elle ram'nait du pèze Comm' de bien entendu! Au lieu de ram'ner sa fraise Comm' de bien entendu! Il se contenta d'lui foutr' son pied au cul Comm' de bien entendu!
Et, depuis, l'on raconte Comm' de bien entendu! Qu'il y trouve son compte Comm' de bien entendu! Et, quand chez lui, on monte Comm' de bien entendu! Il s'en va faire un p'tit tour au P.M.U.... Comm' de bien entendu!
The Village Of St. Bernadette Composer(s): Eula Parker Performer(s): Andy Williams; Jack Jones; Vera Lynn
I've travelled far, the land and the sea Beautiful places I happened to be One little town I'll never forget Is Lourdes, the village of St. Bernadette
Ave, ave, ave Ma-ri-a Ave, ave, ave Ma-ri-i-ia
There, like a dream, this wonderful night I gazed at the grotto aglow in the light A feeling divine swept over me there I fell to my knees as I whispered the prayer
Ave, ave, ave Ma-ri-a Ave, ave, ave Ma-ri-i-ia
Now I am home, I'm happy to be Telling of places I've travelled to see One little town I'll never forget Is Lourdes, the village of St. Bernadette
Coming Up Composer(s): Paul McCartney First release by: Paul McCartney
Want a love to last forever One that will never fade away I want to help you with your problem Stick around, I say
Coming up, coming up, yeah Coming up like a flower Coming up, I say
You want a friend you- can rely on One who will never fade away And if youre searching for an answer Stick around. I say
Its coming up, its coming up Its coming up like a flower Its coming up. yeah
You want some peace and understanding So everybody can be free I know that we can get together We can make it, stick with me
Its coming up, its coming up Its coming up like a flower Its coming up for you and me
Coming up, coming up Its coming up, its coming up, I say Its coming up like a flower Its coming up I feel it in my bones
You want a better kind of future One that everyone can share Youre not alone, we all could use it Stick around were nearly there
Its coming up, its coming up everywhere Its coming up like a flower Its coming up for all to share Its coming up, yeah Its coming up, anyway Its coming up like a flower Coming up
Rock Of Faith Composer(s): Clive Nolan; John Wetton Performer(s): John Wetton
Sanctuary When all hope deserted me This will forever, always be Something so close to me
My Rock of Faith
Pulling me Like the heat of the sun Calling to Mercury Now till eternity Before my eye
Ill never stand alone, for I Have the foundation stone I knew So as my spirits rise anew Then with all speed To the path That will lead Surely back to You
Strangely now How the airs getting cold Shadows appear on the wall The feeling of old Lifting me up again
The Very Thought Of You ((French Version: Obsession (Julien Clerc) - 2003)) Composer(s): Ray Noble First release by: Ray Noble and His Orch. - 1934 Covered by multiple other artists
The very thought of you and I forget to do The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do I'm living in a kind of daydream I'm happy as a king And foolish though it may seem To me that's everything
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you I see your face in every flower Your eyes in stars above It's just the thought of you The very thought of you, my love
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you I see your face in every flower Your eyes in stars above It's just the thought of you The very thought of you, my love
Coming On Strong Composer(s): David Wilkins Performer(s): Brenda Lee
Coming On Strong Coming On Strong I can feel the heartahces Coming On Strong
I can feel the teardrops The pain and sorrow Ever since you've been gone They've been Coming On Strong
Pain [pain] Come on in [come on in] Hello sorrow, I see you're back again [back again] Teardrops [teardops] glad you dropped by [you dropped by] Cause you can help drown my pride
And since you're here [da da da] The time seems to fly [da da da] To let you know you're gonna be with me Til I lose my mind
But you've been gone [da da da] Much too long [da da da] And I can feel the heartaches Coming On Strong
Only thing you left me Was misery for company Memories of a love gone wrong That keep Coming On Strong [Coming On Strong]
Rock 'N Roller Composer(s): Eric Faulkner; Stuart "Woody" Wood Performer(s): Bay City Rollers; Nixon's Head
I get my kicks from rock and roll A 12 bar boogie gonna bless my soul Wanna dance to that rhythm Get down to that rockin' beat I don't wanna play no heavy jazz With high class music And its stuffed shirt nights 'Cos I wanna be a rock 'n roll star And make my money out of playin' guitar
*'Cos I'm a rock and roller I'm gonna rock it, gonna roll all over I'm gonna shake it to the midnight stroller And rock the night away *repeat
I don't wanna play no Memphis soul I don't want funk - just rock and roll Gonna dance to the rhythm get down to that rockin' beat Make my name in the headline news There I'm busted singin' the blues I must find myself a rock 'n roll band I'll play my music just as fast as I can
*chorus Okay people Get your rockin' shoes on Stroll us with the Rock and roller
Rock and Roller yes I'm a rock and roller Yes I'm a rock and roller
Dolittle: The Day That I Became A Vet'rinarian I Had A Sudden Overwhelming Wish To Be A Pure And Simple Vegetarian And Give Up Eating All That Meat And Fish
Tommy I Think That's Marvellous!
Matthew Meat's Very Unhealthy For You!
Dolittle Yes...
So Now I Live On Healthy Food Instead! Like Apple Cores And Parsnip Juice And Chunks Of Plain Brown Bread!
When I See My Fellow Men Consuming Sirloin Steak And I Find Myself Enjoying Tea And Dundee Cake There Is Really Only One Conclusion I Can Make I'm A Devoted Vegetarian!
No, You Don't, You Little Pig! You've Had Yours! Oh All Right, Then - But Only A Little! You See What I Mean? This Is His Tenth Meal Today!
When My Host At Dinner Offers Succulent Roast Beef Proudly I Refuse It People Stare In Disbelief Lost In Admiration As I Nibble On A Leaf A Very Noted Vegetarian!
I Don't Even Eat Horseradish, In Case I Upset The Horses!
I Stay Away From Devilled Ham On Principle! I Wouldn't Eat Roast Duckling If I Could! Will Power Has Made Me Invincible!... My Word, Those Sausages Do Look Good!
Turnip Pie And Peanuts That's The Sort Of Filth I Eat! Any Sort Of Rubbish That Is Wholesome And Discreet! Why Don't I Admit That My Hypocrisy's Complete? If I Should Live To Be A Centenarian Become Our Most Adored Humanitarian I'll Never Make A Decent Vegetarian! I'm A Cheat! I Love Meat I'm A Cheat Yes, I Am! I Love Red-Blooded Juicy Chunks Of Meat! Legs Of Lamb! Sides Of Beef 'N' Chops 'N' Steak 'N' Veal! And Pork, Of Course! - My Favourite Meal!
And Then I Hear Poor Gub-Gub Squeal! Oh Me! Oh My! A Reluctant But Sincere Vegetarian Am I!
Rock 'N' Roll Susie Composer(s): Pat Travers Performer(s): Pat Travers
Oh-Oh, Look out Here it goes I'm gonna rock Gonna rock and roll tonight I'm gonna free Gonna show my soul the light Well I'm gonna pick up Susie Don't you know it's gonna be all right Well we're gonna shake Shake our heads around Gettin' down To that raunchy sound Yeah PT's playin Rockin' this lazy town Rock and roll!!! Look out We're gonna rock We're gonna rock and roll tonight Well I'm gonna free Yeah yeah yeah! Show my soul the light Well I'm gonna pick up Susie Don't you know it's gonna be all right Well I'm gonna pick up Susie Don't you know it's gonna be all right All right!
The Vegetable Song (The Barnyard Dance) Composer(s): Carl Martin Performer(s): Steve Goodman
It was late one nite by the pale moonlight all the vegetables gave a spree they put out a sign that said the dancing's at nine and all the admission was free there was peas and greens and cabbage and beans it was the biggest crowd you ever did see and when mister cucumber struck up that number you should have heard those vegetables screams Oh little turnip top was doin' the backwards flop the cabbage is doin' the shimmy, she couldn't stop the little red beet shook its feet and the watermelon died of the cockeyed heat little tomato, agitator, shook the shimmy with the sweet potato and old man garlic dropped dead of the colic down at the barnyard dance late this morning down at the barnyard dance
Oh little turnip top was doin' the backwards flop the cabbage is doin' the shimmy, she couldn't stop the little red beet shook its feet and the watermelon died of the cockeyed heat
Little tomato, agitator, shook the shimmy with the sweet potato and old man garlic dropped dead of the colic down at the barnyard dance late this morning down at the barnyard... late this morning down at the barnyard dance
Coming Home
Composer(s): Elmore James
First release by: Elmore James & his Broomdusters - 1957
Covered by multiple other artists
Well now look for me baby 'Cause you know I'm coming home Well now look for me baby 'Cause you know I'm coming home Well I really outn't love you darlin' You know you done me wrong
Well I'm coming home to you baby And I ain't gonna leave no more Well I'm coming home to you baby and I ain't gonna leave no more Well I know I done you wrong darlin' Like I'm a knockin' at your door
I want to tell you baby Just before I leave this town I wanna tell you baby Just before I leave this town Well I'm coming home to you baby And won't stand no pushin' around
Rock 'N' Roll Suicide Composer(s): David Bowie Performer(s): David Bowie; and various other artists
Time takes a cigarette, puts it in your mouth You pull on your finger
then another finger, then your cigarette The wall-to-wall is calling, it lingers, then you forget Ohhh, you're a rock 'n' roll suicide
You're too old to lose it, too young to choose it And the clocks waits so patiently on your song You walk past a cafe but you don't eat when you've lived too long Oh, no, no, no, you're a rock 'n' roll suciide
Chev brakes are snarling as you stumble across the road But the day breaks instead so you hurry home Don't let the sun blast your shadow Don't let the milk float ride your mind They're so natural - religiously unkind
Oh no love! you're not alone You're watching yourself but you're too unfair You got your head all tangled up but if I could only make you care Oh no love! you're not alone No matter what or who you've been No matter when or where you've seen All the knives seem to lacerate your brain I've had my share, I'll help you with the pain You're not alone
Just turn on with me and you're not alone Let's turn on with me and you're not alone Let's turn on and be not alone Gimme your hands 'cause you're wonderful Gimme your hands 'cause you're wonderful Oh gimme your hands
Ladies and gentleman as far as I know theres never been a love song written for those courageous hard working tillers of the soil that feed our Nation To those down to earth beings this song is dedicated
Ive a got a garden in my heart That Mushrooms with love Whenever you Turnip
So nothing maters to me If its Okra with you Lettuce never Squash our love
And how I Radish The thought of Beans with you And how my Artichoke skips a beet
Nothing maters to me If its Okra with you Lettuce never Squash our love
Its just an old fashioned Vegetable Song folks comin down in two beet harmony
It takes Parsley you and Parsley me To make Asparagus So if Cucumber to me my Melon Collard baby Ill Carrot your heart
And how Ill Radish The thought of beans with you And how my Artichoke skips a beet
Nothing Maters to me If its Okra with you Lettuce never Squash our love Lettuce never Squash our love
Comin' Back To Me Composer(s): Marty Balin First release by: Jefferson Airplane
The summer had inhaled And held its breath too long The winter looked the same As if it had never gone And through an open window Where no curtain hung I saw you, I saw you Coming back to me
One begins to read between The pages of a look The sound of sleepy music And suddenly, you're hooked I saw you, I saw you Coming back to me
You came to stay and live my way Scatter my love like leaves in the wind You always say that you won't go away But I know what it always has been It always has been
A transparent dream Beneath an occasional sigh... Most of the time I just let it go by Now I wish it hadn't begun I saw you, I saw you Coming back to me
Strolling the hill Overlooking the shore I realize I've been here before The shadow in the mist Could have been anyone I saw you, I saw you Coming back to me
Small things like reasons Are put in a jar Whatever happened to wishes Wished on a star? Was it just something That I made up for fun? I saw you, I saw you Coming back to me
