Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Shriner's Convention Composer(s): Ray Stevens Performer(s): Ray Stevens; Cledus T. Judd
Here they come down main street, drums a flailin' and the sirens a wailin', what a roar Bands are a playin' and flags are a waivin, and the Vanguard's and Motorcycle Corps Clowns are a clownin' to the crowd and pinchin' every pretty girl who dares to smile It's a glorious mess, everybody wears a fez the parade stretches out for a mile
It's a typical American phenomenon where all the members have a fine old time It's the forty-third annual Convention of the Grand Mystic Royal Order Of the Nobles of the Ali Baba Temple of the Shrine Girls
Meanwhile back at the Motel.....
"Hello, Operator, give me room 321, please, thank you Hello, Noble Lumpkin? This here is the illustrious Potentate I said it's the illustrious Potentate The illustrious...Coy! Dad blame it! This here's Bubba! Coy, why an't you at the parade?! What?! Well, how'd you get that big Harley up there in your room? What?! I can't hear ya' Coy! Quit revvin' it up, son! Turn it off! Listen I just want you to know one thing You have embarrassed us all, the whole Hahira Delegation! Now I'll see you at the banquet tonight, son And you be there Coy, you hear me? Black tie! Seven o'clock! Be there! And Coy, don't answer the phone, udden udden! Mercy"
Well, it was all arranged by the Ladies Auxiliary in the downtown Convention Hall Cold Roast Beef, String Beans, Mashed Potatoes and nine boring speeches in all And all the tables looked fine with their Mogen David Wine and Chrysanthemums on each side And the Hahira leaders in their rented Tuxedos made the local hearts swell with pride
It's a typical American phenomenon where all the members have a fine old time It's the forty-third annual Convention of the Grand Mystic Royal Order Of the Nobles of the Ali Baba Temple of the Shrine Girls
Meanwhile back at the Motel.....
"Operator, 321, please Thank You Hello, Coy? What are you doin'?! What do you mean, who is this! This is Bubba? Why wasn't you at the banquet? What do you mean all you had to wear was a Hawaiian flowerdy shirt? Well, you may think you're foolin' some people, but I know what's goin' on Yeah, ever'body seen the little redhead That's right, ever'body! Why she come runnin' right through the dinner, right in the middle of the pineapple sherbet Didn't have nothin' on but your fez, Coy! Coy, you the only one's got a fez with a propeller on top!! Yeah, yeah and she was a yellin' out the secret code, too, Coy Dad blame it we gonna have to change it now, Coy! We gonna have to have a special meetin', we get back to Hahira, about your conduct at this here convention Embarrassin'!! Now Coy, you be at the secret conclave tonight! You hear me?! And Coy, keep it a secret! Hah!"
Well, it was a secret meeting in the dead of the night with mysterious sanctimony In accordance with prescribed rituals of time honored ceremony Matters of grave concern were weighed with dedicated caution Like whether or not to raise at stud or draw or spit in the ocean
It's a typical American phenomenon where all the members have a fine old time It's the forty-third annual Convention of the Grand Mystic Royal Order Of the Nobles of the Ali Baba Temple of the Shrine Girls
Meanwhile back at the Motel.....
"Operator, room three-twenty... How'd you know? Oh! Hello! Coy? Where have you been? No, you wasn't at the meeting! Well, I found out that at three o'clock this mornin' you was out there in your Fruit of the Loom's in the motel swimmin' pool with a bunch of them waitresses from the cocktail lounge! I just hope your mama don't find out about this, Coy! What? Well, how'd you get that big motorcycle up there on the high dive, Coy? Now Coy, dad blame it, that ain't no way to act We supposed to be pillars of the community When we get back to Hahira you can just turn in your ring and your tie tack 'cause Coy, heh-heh, you are out of the Shrine! You gonna be blackballed, boy! That's right! You might even have to pack your bags and leave town! What do you mean you might join the Hell's Angels? Coy! Don't you hang up on me! Hello, hello... Don't you crank that motorcycle! Who's that gigglin' in the background, Coy? Hello, hello operator! Yeah, we's cut off! Room 321 Dad blame it Coy! You don't hang up on the illustrious Potentate! I said the illustrious Potentate! This is Bubba! Bubba! Coy!............."
'Til The Season Comes 'Round Again Composer(s): John Barlow Jarvis; Randy Goodrum Performer(s): Reba McEntire
and multiple other artists
Come and gather 'round at the table In the spirit of family and friends And we'll all join hands and remember this moment 'Til the season comes 'round again
So let us smile for the picture And we'll hold it as long as we can May it carry us through should we ever get lonely 'Til the season comes 'round again
One night, holy and bright Shining with love from our hearts By a warm fire let's lift our hands high And be thankful were here 'til this time next year
May the new year be blessed with good tidings 'Til the next time I see you again If we must say goodbye let the spirit go with you 'Til the season comes 'round again
One night, holy and bright Shining with love from our hearts By a warm fire let's lift our hands high And be thankful were here 'til this time next year
May this new year be blessed with good tidings 'Til the next time I see you again We'll all join hands and remember this moment And we'll love and we'll laugh in the time that we have 'Til the season comes 'round again
Shrimp Boats Composer(s): Paul Mason Howard; Paul Weston Performer(s): Jo Stafford and multiple other artists
Shrimp boats is a-comin' Their sails are in sight Shrimp boats is a-comin' There's dancin' tonight Why don't-cha hurry, hurry, hurry home Why don't-cha hurry, hurry, hurry home Look here! The shrimp boats is a-comin' There's dancin' tonight
Shrimp boats is a-comin' Their sails are in sight Shrimp boats is a-comin' There's dancin' tonight Why don't-cha hurry, hurry, hurry home Why don't-cha hurry, hurry, hurry home Look here! The shrimp boats is a-comin' There's dancin' tonight (Shrimp boats is a-comin', there's dancin' tonight)
They go to sea with the evenin' tide And their women folk wave their good-bye (Ill sant vas... There they go) While the Louisiana moon floats on high And they wait for the day they can cry...
Shrimp boats is a-comin' Their sails are in sight Shrimp boats is a-comin' There's dancin' tonight Why don't-cha hurry, hurry, hurry home Why don't-cha hurry, hurry, hurry home Look here! The shrimp boats is a-comin' There's dancin' tonight (Shrimp boats is a-comin', there's dancin' tonight)
Happy the days while they're mending the nets 'Til once more they ride high out to sea (Ill sant vas... There they go) Then how lonely the long nights will be 'Til that wonderful day when they see...
Shrimp boats is a-comin' Their sails are in sight Shrimp boats is a-comin' There's dancin' tonight Why don't-cha hurry, hurry, hurry home Why don't-cha hurry, hurry, hurry home Look here! The shrimp boats is a-comin' There's dancin' there's dancin' There's dancin' there's dancin'
Three Weeks From Christmas Composer(s): Duane Jarvis Performer(s): Duane Jarvis
As I left your house Think it was a quarter to three You said do us both a favor Try to not call me Thought to myself as I closed the door Thought about what you said
Now it's three weeks from Christmas It's getting colder I just can't wait until May
As I drove home Streets always look just the same The only thing that ever changes Is the way that we play this game Thought to myself as I pulled into the driveway Thought about what you said
Now it's three weeks from Christmas It's getting colder I just can't wait until May
Three weeks from Christmas It's getting colder I just wait untill May
Boston's cold But California's colder Colder than a night in New York Not a Philadelphia phone call Was that night That the thermometer froze
I woke up remembering a dream I once had Was a guy with a girl Looked just like you So much that it just made me mad Screamed out loud as I jumped out of bed Thought about what you said
Now it's three weeks from Christmas It's getting colder I just can't wait until May
Now it's three weeks from Christmas It's getting colder I just can't wait until May
Now it's three weeks from Christmas It's getting colder I just can't wait until May
Shower The People Composer(s): James Taylor First release by: James Taylor - 1976 Covered by multiple other artists
You can play the game and you can act out the part Though you know it wasn't written for you But tell me, how can you stand there with your broken heart Ashamed of playing the fool One thing can lead to another; it doesn't take any sacrifice Oh, father and mother, sister and brother if it feels nice, don't think twice
Just shower the people you love with love Show them the way that you feel Things are gonna work out fine if you only will Shower the people you love with love Show them the way you feel Things are gonna be much better if you only will
You can run but you cannot hide This is widely known And what you plan to do with your foolish pride When you're all by yourself alone Once you tell somebody the way that you feel You can feel it beginning to ease I think it's true what they say about the squeaky wheel Always getting the grease
Better to shower the people you love with love Show them the way that you feel Things are gonna be just fine if you only will Shower the people you love with love Show them the way that you feel Things are gonna be much better if you only will
Shower the people you love with love Show them the way that you feel
You'll feel better right away Don't take much to do Sell you pride They say in every life They say the rain must fall Just like pouring rain Make it rain Make it rain Love, love, love is sunshine Oh yes Make it rain Love, love, love is sunshine Yeah, all right Everybody, everybody Shower the people you love with love
Thistlehair The Christmas Bear Composer(s): Donny Lowery Performer(s): Alabama
The city's full of manger scenes And stores lit up in red and green But down the road just out of town There's more magic to be found The countryside is all aglow With holly trees and mistletoe And in them woods there lives a bear Known to all as Thistlehair
Oh, Thistlehair the Christmas bear Spreading the good news everywhere About Christmas time and what it means To all the children of the World Every little boy and girl out there Loves Thistlehair
He comes around this time of year Spreading lots of Christmas cheer The kids all love his shiny coat And the smell of honey on his nose He tells them all about the star And everything that it stands for The birthday we all celebrate Is still our fav'rite holiday
Oh, Thistlehair the Christmas bear Spreading the good news everywhere About Christmas time and what it means To all the children of the Wworld Every little boy and girl out there Loves Thistlehair
Wherever you find old Thistlebear There'll be music in the air He dances 'round the Christmas tree Every single New Year's eve Then he and all his furry friends Gather 'round the fire again And sing about those Angel wings Gifts of love that Christmas brings
Oh, Thistlehair the Christmas bear Spreading the good news everywhere About Christmas time and what it means To all the children of the World Every little boy and girl out there Loves Thistlehair
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Showdown At Big Sky Composer(s): Robbie Robertson Performer(s): Robbie Robertson
Soldier of fortune He's a man of war Just can't remember What he's fighting for Start a revolution Right before your eyes When you hear the big bang Don't you be surprised
Showdown at big sky Darkness at high noon Showdown at big sky That day may be soon People, people Can you hear the sound From every village and every town Let the bells ring out Hear the bells ring in Let the bells ring out Keep them ringing, ringing
Can't predict the future Can't forget the past Feels like any moment Could be the last All you believers Standing inside this room Can't you see it coming Shooting out across the moon
Save this place In the valley of tears By the river of time From weapons race In the Book of David In the holy Bible When it's laid to waste It will be written By the children of Eden I said save this place And the Holy Ghost
Showdown at big sky Darkness at high noon Showdown at big sky That day may be soon People, people Can you hear the sound From every village and every town Let the bells ring out Hear the bells ring in Let the bells ring out Keep them ringing, ringing
Save this place In the valley of tears By the river of time From weapons race In the Book of David In the holy Bible When it's laid to waste It will be written By the children of Eden I said save this place And the Holy Ghost
Showdown at big sky Darkness at high noon Kiss tomorrow goodbye That day could be soon Give us strength Give us wisdom And give us the morals Let the bells ring out Hear the bells ring in Let the bells ring out Keep them ringing, ringing Let the bells ring out Hear the bells ring in Let the bells ring out Keep them ringing, ringing
We All Get Crazy At Christmas Composer(s): David Bellamy Performer(s): The Bellamy Brothers
Well, there's a twenty-pound turkey in the oven And there's a big old log upon the fire Mama's a-runnin' 'round in her new frilly gown Daddy's dressed in Santa Claus attire All the kids hang stockings near the chimney And in the livin' room there stands an old Spruce tree What causes this family's strange behavior I guess it's just that time of year, you see
We all get crazy at Christmas Gather around and sing those yuletide songs Yea!, we all get crazy at Christmas Lord, I wish we could stay crazy all year long
Well, it's enough to make old Scrooge say "Season Greetings" And it's enough to make the rich folks help the poor Char-i-ty abounds - when that feelin' comes around Why don't it come around some more
I want to thank Baby Jesus Born in a manger long ago 'Cause on His birthday wars stop fighting for awhile And it's the closest thing we have to peace on earth
We all get crazy at Christmas Gather around and sing those yuletide songs Yea!, we all get crazy at Christmas Lord, I wish we could stay crazy all year long
Should Have Never Let You Go Performer(s): Neil Sedaka
When you walk into a room Your beauty steals my breath away When you look into my eyes I find it hard to find the words to say Want to run away and hide I've just got to let you know Feel so tangled up inside I should have never let you go
Anyone can make mistakes And we both have made our share But a life without your love Is a life too hard to bear I don't care who's right or wrong Only know I love you so Why did I have to write this song? I should have never let you go
Why? In all the wide, wide world Have I run into you here Wish I could disappear I'll never understand Why I even give a damn
When you walk into a room You know I stand on shaky ground I've built so many walls around me Now the walls are tumbling down You're the kind I can't forget Let the tears begin to flow I have only one regret I should have never let you go
Should have never let you go Should have never let you go Should have never let you go Should have never let ......you go
Show You The Way To Go Composer(s): Leon Huff; Kenneth Gamble First release by: The Jacksons - 1976 Covered by multiple other artists
Ah let me show you Let me show you the way to go
(No) I don't know everything But there's something I do know (I know, I know) I've read and heard enough an' now We're ready to show that we can come Together an think like one (Come together now) Live together underneath the sun Please, please let me show you Let me show you, let me show you the way to go (Follow me, follow me)
Just put your trust in me I'll try not to let you down (Let you down, let you down) (A) Good job is hard to do But only we can't let us down Cause we can help each other to overcome We can do it, we can do it Now trust everybody an' get the job done Please, please, please just let me show you Let me show you, let me show you the way to go (Please follow me)
Cause we can help each other to overcome We can do it, we can do it now Live together underneath the sun Please, please, please just let me show you Let me show you, let me show you the way to go (Please follow me)
Uh, let me show you I'll never let you down Never let you down I'll never let you down Put your hand in mine We can do it, we can do it We can work it out, a-work it out Work it, work it, work it out
Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, ummmmm If you don't stop uh Let me show you, let me show you, let me show you yeah Let me, let me, let me, let me, let me, let me show you
This Is That Time Of The Year Composer(s): Jack Jones Performer(s): The Bee Gees
This is that time of the year A tinselly, glittery time Long distance calls to uncle and aunt On ev'ry corner you bump into Santa 'Cause this is that time of the year A holly and jolly old time Windows are dressed in ribbons of silk And Junior drinks all of his milk! Poppa keeps buying presents And sneaks them into the closet Momma goes to the bank But she holds out a dollar from ev'ry deposit
'Cause this is that time of the year A silver bow, mistletoe time Spirits are high, good will and good cheer We're putting the tree up The kids shouldn't be up Saint Nick says, "Giddy-up!" To Dasher, Dancer, Blitzen, Prancer This is that time of the year!
This is that time of the year A tinselly, glittery time Dumpling and goose and pudding and pie Perfect excuse to go right off your diet! 'Cause this is that time of the year A holly and jolly old time Snow on your roof, your face and your shoes And presents that you'll never use! Grandma feels twenty-two so She dons her gayest apparel Grandpa is full of good cheer He stands at the spinet and sings ev'ry carol
'Cause this is that time of the year A silver bow, mistletoe time Spirits are high, good will and good cheer We're putting the tree up The kids shouldn't be up Saint Nick says, "Giddy-up!" To Dasher, Dancer, Blitzen, Prancer This is that time of the year!
Show Me The Way Composer(s): Peter Frampton First release by: Peter Frampton - 1975 Covered by multiple other artists
I wonder how your feeling There's ringing in my ears And no one to relate to 'cept the sea Who can I believe in I'm kneeling on the floor There has to be a force who do I phone The stars are out and shinning, but all I really want to know... Oh won't you show me the way I want you ...show me the way Well, I can see no reason You living on your nerves When someone drops a cup and I submerge I'm swimming in a circle I feel I'm going down There has to be a fool to play my part Well someone thought of healing, but all I really want to know... Oh won't you show me the way (everyday) I want you ...show me the way I want you day after day I wonder if I'm dreaming I feel so unashamed I can't believe this is happening to me I watch you when you're sleeping,and then I want to take your love Oh won't you show me the way (everyday) I want you ...show me the way I want you day after day Oh won't you show me the way (everyday) I want you ...show me the way I want you day after day
This Christmas Morning Composer(s): Bob Carpenter Performer(s): The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Here we come wassailing spreading the news Of a child born Christmas morning Son of God and Savior of Man Christ is come this Christmas morning Spread the glad tidings near and far Rejoice this Christmas morning Glory to God give thanks today For the child born Christmas morning Sing a song of celebration Joy to the earth let all proclaim Here we come wassailing spreading the news Of a child born Christmas morning
People are gathered to share their love And embrace this special morning Sharing a gift from Heaven above Of a child born Christmas morning Light a light and join the chorus Following in his loving grace Carry the message for all to hear Of a child born Christmas morning
Christ is born this morning Christ is born this morning Christ is born this morning Christ is born this morning
Here we come wassailing spreading the news Of a child born Christmas morning Son of God and Savior of Man Christ is come this Christmas morning Spread the glad tidings near and far Rejoice this Christmas morning Glory to God give thanks today For the child born Christmas morning For the child born Christmas morning Christ is come this Christmas morning
Christ is born this morning He's come this Christmas morning Christ is born this morning He's come this Christmas morning Christ is born this morning He's come this Christmas, this Christmas morning
Show Me A Man Composer(s): Rudy Clark Performer(s): Sarah Vaughan
Show me a man I can look up to Just as a man ought to be Gentle and patient, with consideration For a woman and her femininity
Show me a man I can look up to One who is honest and fair Show me this guy and I'll tell you no lie Show you a woman who cares
And I will love him so I'll surrender my soul in his keeping He oughta take me away And I'll say, "Come on and take me, I'll be what you make me"
Show me a man I can look up to One who is honest and fair Show me this guy and I'll tell you no lie Show you a woman who cares
And I will love him so I'll surrender my soul in his keeping He oughta take me away And I'll say, "Come on and take me, I'll be what you make me"
Show me a man I can look up to One who is honest and fair Show me this guy and I'll tell you no lie Show you a woman who cares Oooohhh, I'll show you a woman who cares I'll show you a woman who ...
This Christmas Composer(s): Rick Bowles Performer(s): Reba McEntire
2,000 years ago, three wise men left their home When an angel of the Lord Said, "Seek the Savior born" Logic told them they were crazy They shouldn't even try The followed their hearts, they followed that star This Christmas, let me be that wise
2,000 years ago, Mary left her home An angel said, "Have faith" The Lord will light your way The road was long and winding But a promise had been made From heaven above, that was enough This Christmas, let me keep that faith
This Christmas, let this be the season Of peace and love, joy and true believing 2,000 years ago, as everybody knows A perfect baby lay Asleep there in the hay The world would not believe Him But he loved them all so much On that first night, He was the light This Christmas, let me feel that love
Keep that faith, be that wise, feel that love This Christmas
Show Me ((Dutch Version: Doe Iets (Margriet de Groot & Richard Prince)) Composer(s): Alan Jay Lerner - Frederick Loewe First performance/First recording by: Julie Andrews & John Michael King - 1956/Shelly Manne & His Friends - 1956 Covered by multiple other artists
Freddy: Speak and the world is full of singing And I'm winging Higher than the birds Touch and my heart begins to crumble The heaven's tumble Darling, and I'm...
Eliza: Words! Words! Words! I'm so sick of words! I get words all day through First from him, now from you! Is that all you blighters can do? Don't talk of stars Burning above If you're in love Show me! Tell me no dreams Filled with desire If you're on fire Show me! Here we are together in the middle of the night! Don't talk of spring! Just hold me tight! Anyone who's ever been in love'll tell you that This is no time for a chat! Haven't your lips Longed for my touch? Don't say how much Show me! Show me! Don't talk of love lasting through time Make me no undying vow Show me now! Sing me no song! Read me no rhyme! Don't waste my time Show me! Don't talk of June Don't talk of fall! Don't talk at all! Show me! Never do I ever want to hear another word There isn't one I haven't heard Here we are together in what ought to be a dream Day one more word and I'll scream! Haven't your arms Hungered for mine? Please don't "expl'ine" Show me! Show me! Don't wait until wrinkles and lines Pop out all over my brow Show me now!
This Christmas - 1971 (aka A Song for Donny - 1979)
Composer(s): Donny Hathaway; Nadine McKinnor
First release by: Donny Hathaway - 1971
Covered by multiple other artists
Hang all the mistletoe I'm gonna get to know you better This Christmas And as we trim the tree How much fun it's gonna be together This Christmas
The fireside is blazing bright We're caroling through the night And this Christmas will be A very special Christmas for me, yeah
Presents and cards are here My world is filled with cheer and you This Christmas Lights twinkle all around But your eyes outshine the town They do, this Christmas
The fireside is blazing bright We're caroling through the night And this Christmas will be A very special Christmas for me, yeah This Christmas will be A very special Christmas for me, yeah
The fireside is blazing bright We're caroling through the night Yeah, this Christmas
Hang all the mistletoe I'm gonna get to know you better This Christmas This Christmas Yeah, this Christmas will be A very special Christmas for me This Christmas Hang all the mistletoe I'm gonna get to know you better This Christmas This Christmas Yeah this Christmas Yeah, we're gonna be together
Show Me (French Version: Cherche - 1969) Composer(s): Joe Tex First release by: Joe Tex - 1966 Covered by multiple other artists
Ahhhhhh! Show me a man that's got a good woman Show me Show me a man out there that's got a good woman Show me (huh huh) Show me a man that's got a good woman Show me a man that's got a good woman Show me a man that's got a good woman Show me a man that's got a good woman
Show me a man that's got a good woman I'll show you a man that goes to work hummin' He knows he's got some sweet love coming at the end of his working day
*Yeah*
Show me a woman that's got a good man Show me! I wanna see a woman out there that claims she got a good man! Show me! And if you show me a woman that's got a good man Show me a woman that's got a good man Show me a woman that's got a good man Show me a woman that's got a good man
Show me a woman that's got a good man I'll show you a woman doin' all she can To make life worth living for her good man So his troubles don't cross his mind
*Yeah*
Show me two people that's in love with each other Y'all, show me. I want you to show me two people that's in love with each other Show me. Ah ya show me two people that's in love with each other Show me two people in love with each other Show me two people in love with each other Show me two people in love with each other
Show me two people that's in love with each other I'll show you two people that ain't going no further than their arms can reach to hold one another Let them lovers alone, yeah they doin' all right
There's A Song In The Air Composer(s): Josiah G. Holland; Karl P. Harrington Performer(s): Cedarmont Kids; and various other artists
There's a song in the air! There's a star in the sky! There's a mother's deep prayer and a baby's low cry! And the star rains its fire while the beautiful sing For the manger of Bethlehem cradles a King!
There's a tumult of joy o'er the wonderful birth For the virgin's sweet Boy is the Lord of the earth Ay! the star rains its fire while the beautiful sing For the manger of Bethlehem cradles a King!
In the light of that star lie the ages impearled And that song from afar has swept over the world Every hearth is aflame, and the beautiful sing In the homes of the nations that Jesus is King!
We rejoice in the light, and we echo the song That comes down through the night from the heavenly throng Ay! we shout to the lovely evangel they bring And we greet in His cradle our Saviour and King!