Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Autumn Leaves ((Adapted from: Les Feuilles Mortes (by Yves Montand) - 1946)) Composer(s): Joseph Kosma - Jacques Prévert - Johnny Mercer Performer(s): Jo Stafford - 1950 and multiple other artists
Versions In Other Languages: 1956 - Osennie List'ya (by Gelena Velikanova) 1966 - Le Foglie Morte (by Bobby Solo) 1977 - Frunze Moarte (by Alla Baianova) 1980 - Herfstsymphonie (by Will Tura) 2004 - Herfst (by Koen Crucke)
The falling leaves drift by the window The autumn leaves of red and gold I see your lips, the summer kisses The sun-burned hands I used to hold
Since you went away the days grow long And soon I'll hear old winter's song But I miss you most of all my darling When autumn leaves start to fall
C'est une chanson, qui nous ressemble Toi tu m'aimais et je t'aimais Nous vivions tous deux ensemble Toi qui m'aimais moi qui t'aimais Mais la vie sépare ceux qui s'aiment Tout doucement sans faire de bruit Et la mer efface sur le sable les pas des amants désunis
Don't Forget Old Dixie Land
Composer(s): E.S. Huntington - Leslie Taylor
Going away, boy, going today, boy You must go up North you say You know 'twill grieve us, boy, when you leave us Things are too dull, you can't stay Look in my eyes, boy You think it wise, boy To leave your Southern home We say to you, boy, be brave and true, boy No matter where you may roam
Mother, a letter, saying he's better He's coming back home today He could not stay there, so far away there He's coming back now to stay There is the train now He's here again now See him he waves his hand We've got him back, dear He's still our Jack, dear Welcome to old Dixie land
Don't forget old Dixie land, let you heart be true Southern son of Southern birth, she'll always welcome you Though near or far, where'er you are, for Dixie take your stand Forget all else, my boy, but don't forget old Dixie land!
Les Feuilles Mortes Composer(s): Joseph Kosma - Jacques Prévert First release by: Yves Montand - 1946 Covered by multiple other artists
Versions In Other Languages: 1950 - Autumn Leaves (by Jo Stafford) 1956 - Osennie List'ya (by Gelena Velikanova) 1966 - Le Foglie Morte (by Bobby Solo) 1977 - Frunze Moarte (by Alla Baianova) 1980 - Herfstsymphonie (by Will Tura) 2004 - Herfst (by Koen Crucke)
Oh! je voudrais tant que tu te souviennes Des jours heureux où nous étions amis En ce temps-là la vie était plus belle Et le soleil plus brûlant qu'aujourd'hui Les feuilles mortes se ramassent à la pelle Tu vois, je n'ai pas oublié... Les feuilles mortes se ramassent à la pelle Les souvenirs et les regrets aussi Et le vent du nord les emporte Dans la nuit froide de l'oubli Tu vois, je n'ai pas oublié La chanson que tu me chantais
C'est une chanson qui nous ressemble Toi, tu m'aimais et je t'aimais Et nous vivions tous deux ensemble Toi qui m'aimais, moi qui t'aimais Mais la vie sépare ceux qui s'aiment Tout doucement, sans faire de bruit Et la mer efface sur le sable Les pas des amants désunis
Les feuilles mortes se ramassent à la pelle Les souvenirs et les regrets aussi Mais mon amour silencieux et fidèle Sourit toujours et remercie la vie Je t'aimais tant, tu étais si jolie Comment veux-tu que je t'oublie? En ce temps-là, la vie était plus belle Et le soleil plus brûlant qu'aujourd'hui Tu étais ma plus douce amie Mais je n'ai que faire des regrets Et la chanson que tu chantais Toujours, toujours je l'entendrai!
C'est une chanson qui nous ressemble Toi, tu m'aimais et je t'aimais Et nous vivions tous deux ensemble Toi qui m'aimais, moi qui t'aimais Mais la vie sépare ceux qui s'aiment Tout doucement, sans faire de bruit Et la mer efface sur le sable Les pas des amants désunis
Don't Forbid Me
((Danish Version: Livet Får Mening (Four Jacks) - 1957))
Composer(s): Charles Singleton
First recording/First release by: Pat Boone - 1956
Covered by multiple other artists
Don't forbid me to hold you tight A-darlin', don't forbid me to hold you tight Let me hold you in my lovin' arms 'Cause it's cold and I can keep you warm
A-don't-a forbid me to kiss your lips A-darlin', don't forbid me to kiss your lips Let me kiss you, please, baby, please 'Cause it's cold and your lips might freeze
Well, there's a strong West wind a-blowin' And there's a big blue moon above And, pretty baby, I've been knowin' You need some heart-warmin' love
So don't-a forbid me to talk sweet talk A-Darlin', don't forbid me to talk sweet talk Let-a me fill your little heart with fire 'Cause it's cold, so don't forbid my desire
It's so cold (it's so cold) So don't forbid-a my desire (Don't forbid my desire)
Le Foglie Morte ((Adapted from: Les Feuilles Mortes (by Yves Montand) - 1946)) Composer(s): Joseph Kosma - Jacques Prévert - Alessandro Cavaliere Performer(s): Bobby Solo - 1966
Versions In Other Languages: 1950 - Autumn Leaves (by Jo Stafford) 1956 - Osennie List'ya (by Gelena Velikanova) 1977 - Frunze Moarte (by Alla Baianova) 1980 - Herfstsymphonie (by Will Tura) 2004 - Herfst (by Koen Crucke)
Sono per me le foglie morte i sogni miei che hai preso tu
Morì così il nostro amore scese l'autunno nei nostri cuor
Foglie morte son le illusioni vissute allora insieme a te
E l'amore non è più che un sogno un sogno già spento per te
Foglie morte son le illusioni vissute allora insieme a te
E l'amore non è più che un sogno un sogno già spento per me
Don't Fish In My Sea
Composer(s): Gertrude Rainey - Bessie Smith
Performer(s): Ma Rainey
and multiple other artists
My daddy come home this mornin', drunk as he could be My daddy come home this mornin', drunk as he could be I know that he's done got bad on me
He used to stay out late, now he don't come home at all He used to stay out late, now he don't come home at all I know there's another mule been kicking in my stable
If you don't like my ocean, don't fish in my sea If you don't like my ocean, don't fish in my sea Stay out of my valley, let my mountain be
I ain't had no loving since God knows when I ain't had no loving since God knows when That's the reason I'm through with these no-good, trifling men
You'll never miss the sunshine till the rain begin to fall You'll never miss the sunshine till the rain begin to fall You'll never miss your ham till another mule be in your stall
Autumn In New York Composer(s): Vernon Duke First performance/First recording by: J. Harold Murray - 1934/Frank Sinatra - 1947 Covered by multiple other artists
Autumn in New York Why does it seem so exciting (inviting) Autumn in New York It spells the thrill of first-nighting
Shimmering clouds - glimmering crowds (glittering crowds and shimmering clouds) In canyons of steel They're making me feel - I'm home
It's autumn in New York That brings a (the) promise of new love Autumn in New York Is often mingled with pain
Dreamers with empty hands (They) All sigh for exotic lands
(But) It's autumn in New York It's good to live it again
This autumn in New York Transforms the slums into Mayfair Autumn in New York You'll need no castles in Spain
Lovers that bless the dark On benches in Central Park
(But) It's autumn in New York It's good to live it again
Don't Fight It
Composer(s): Kenny Loggins - Stephann Perry - Dean Pitchford
Performer(s): Kenny Loggins
Live long enough you're bound to find Moonshine'll make a man go blind Never can tell what the brew will do But there's times you'll wind up feelin so fine
Some women seem to have a knack They'll turn you on and leave you flat Never can tell who's playin for keeps So tell me now what's holding you back I know your heart can take it
Don't fight it Don't fight it Don't fight it It'll do your heart so good Don't fight it Don't fight it Don't fight it It'll only do you good
Don't fight it'll do your heart so good do what mama do Do what daddy do When you gonna make up your mind You can run but love will find you Ready or not here it comes
Some people when they hear a groove Shake their heads cause they just can't approve Well I turn up the music till it's shakin the sky Is everybody ready to move
There's times you wanna shake yourself There's nights you wanna yell for help You can fly when you're standing still N there's nothing wrong with raising some hell Tonight we're gonna raise it
Don't fight it Don't fight it Don't fight it Don't fight it
Don't fight it Don't fight it Don't fight it'll do your heart so good Don't fight it Don't fight it Don't fight it Don't fight it
Autumn In Rome Composer(s): Sammy Cahn - Alessandro Cicognini - Paul Weston Performer(s): Johnny Mathis and multiple other artists
Autumn in Rome My heart remembers fountains where children played Gardens where dreams were made
Autumn in Rome Memories like embers glow When I seem to hear walks beneath the pines that grace the golden sky Stopping now and then to share a lover's sigh, you and I
Let winter come All my Decembers I'll spend just dreaming of the way we fell in love One lovely Autumn in Rome
Walks beneath the pines that grace the golden sky Stopping now and then to share a lover's sigh, you and I Let winter come All my Decembers I spend just dreaming of the way we fell in love One lovely Autumn in Rome
Don't Fence Me In
Composer(s): Robert Fletcher - Cole Porter
First recording by: Edward Nell with the Foursome Quartet - 1935
Covered by multiple other artists
Wildcat Kelly, lookin' mighty pale Was standin' by the Sherriff's side And when that Sherriff said, "I'm sending you to jail" Wildcat raised his head and cried
Oh, give me land, lots of land under starry skies above Don't fence me in Let me ride through the wide open country that I love Don't fence me in
Let me be by myself in the evenin' breeze And listen to the murmur of the cottonwood trees Send me off forever but I ask you please Don't fence me in
Just turn me loose, let me straddle my old saddle Underneath the western skies On my cayuse, let me wander over yonder Till I see the mountains rise
I want to ride to the ridge where the west commences And gaze at the moon till I lose my senses I can't look at hobbles and I can't stand fences Don't fence me in
Wilcat Kelly, back in town again Was standin' by his Sweetheart's side And when his Sweetheart said, "Come on, let's settle down" Wildcat raised his head and cried
Oh, give me land, lots of land under starry skies Don't fence me in Let me ride through the wide open country that I love Don't fence me in
Let me be by myself in the evenin' breeze And listen to the murmur of the cottonwood trees Send me off forever but I ask you please Don't fence me in
Just turn me loose, let me straddle my old saddle Underneath the western skies On my Cayuse, let me wander over yonder Till I see the mountains rise
I want to ride to the ridge where the west commences And gaze at the moon till I lose my senses I can't look at hobbles and I can't stand fences Don't fence me in
Autumn Almanac Composer(s): Ray Davies Performer(s): The Kinks
From the dew-soaked hedge creeps a crawly caterpillar When the dawn begins to crack It's all part of my autumn almanac Breeze blows leaves of a musty-coloured yellow So I sweep them in my sack Yes, yes, yes, it's my autumn almanac
Friday evenings, people get together Hiding from the weather Tea and toasted, buttered currant buns Can't compensate for lack of sun Because the summer's all gone
La-la-la-la... Oh, my poor rheumatic back Yes, yes, yes, it's my autumn almanac La-la-la-la... Oh, my autumn almanac Yes, yes, yes, it's my autumn almanac
I like my football on a Saturday Roast beef on Sundays, all right I go to Blackpool for my holidays Sit in the open sunlight
This is my street, and I'm never gonna to leave it And I'm always gonna to stay here If I live to be ninety-nine 'Cause all the people I meet Seem to come from my street And I can't get away Because it's calling me, (come on home) Hear it calling me, (come on home)
La-la-la-la... Oh, my autumn Armagnac Yes, yes, yes, it's my autumn almanac La-la-la-la... Oh, my autumn almanac Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes
(Don't Fear) The Reaper
Composer(s): Donald Roeser
First release by: Blue Öyster Cult - 1976
Covered by multiple other artists
All our times have come Here but now they're gone Seasons don't fear the reaper Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain Come on baby...don't fear the reaper Baby take my hand...don't fear the reaper We'll be able to fly...don't fear the reaper Baby I'm your man Baby I'm your man
Valentine is done Here but now they're gone Romeo and Juliet Are together in eternity 40,000 men and women everyday 40,000 men and women everyday Another 40,000 coming everyday Come on baby...don't fear the reaper Baby take my hand...don't fear the reaper We'll be able to fly...don't fear the reaper Baby I'm your man Baby I'm your man
Romeo and Juliet Are together in eternity Come on baby Take my hand We'll be able to fly Baby I'm your man Baby I'm your man
Autumn Composer(s): P.F. Sloan - Steve Barri Performer(s): Gary Lewis & The Playboys
You could search the whole world over But you'd never find A girl so easy to fall in love with But so hard to get off your mind I knew the first day that I saw her I'd soon be living my life for her
Autumn, Autumn (Autumn) How your name has touched my heart Autumn (stay beside me), Autumn (close beside me) Say we'll never part
She's so completely different From other girls I have known She does the things you'd expect her to do But in a way that's all her own You don't know what she does to me When she's makin' love to me
Autumn, Autumn (Autumn) How your name has touched my heart Autumn (stay beside me), Autumn (close beside me) Say we'll never part
I thought I had life down pat Love 'em, leave 'em & be on my way (Love 'em, leave 'em) But girl, since you gave your love to me In your arms is where I'll stay
Autumn, Autumn (Autumn) How your name has touched my heart Autumn (stay beside me), Autumn (close beside me) Say we'll never part ...
Dont Fan The Flame Composer(s): Hal Dickinson; Jack D. Elliot Performer(s): Peggy Lee; Mel Tormé
Dont fan the flame, dont fan the flame Dont fan the flame of love
I must admit youve got a way about you But something here keeps warning me to doubt you So dont fan the flame, dont fan the flame Dont fan the flame of love
Youve got a kiss that makes me thrill all over But Ive a hunch youre nothing but a rover So dont fan the flame, dont fan the flame Dont fan the flame of love It seems I never play upon the side thats winning Cause Lady Luck never was my friend Each time I think its gonna be the sweet beginning It turns out to be the bitter end
I should forget how much I seem to need you Because I know where love like this can lead you So dont fan the flame, dont fan the flame Dont fan the flame of love
Theres not another one who can hold a candle Youre dynamite, anyone can see But dynamite at times gets mighty hard to handle And thats not the kind of game for me
I should forget how much I seem to need you Because I know where love like this can lead you So dont fan the flame, dont fan the flame Dont fan the flame of love
Dont fan the flame, dont fan the flame Dont fan the flame, dont fan the flame Dont fan the flame of love
So dont fan the flame, dont fan the flame Dont fan the flame of love
Autotango Del Cantautor Performer(s): Luis Eduardo Aute
Qué me dices cantautor de las narices qué me cantas con ese aire funeral Si estás triste que te cuenten algún chiste si estás sólo púdrete en tu soledad Vete al cine cómprate unos calcetines date al ligue pero deja de llorar o es que acaso yo te canto mis fracasos sólo vengo a echarme un trago y aún te tengo que aguantar
Qué tortura soportar tu voz de cura moralista y un pelito paternal Muy aguda hay que ver la mala uva de esa letra que te acabas de marcar Qué oportuna inmunizas cual vacuna y aún no sabes un par de cositas más que me duermo que me aburres con tus versos que me pones muy enfermo por favor no sigas más
Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer
Composer(s): Kim Carnes - Dave Ellingson
Performer(s): Kenny Roger; Kim Carnes
Just look at you sitting there You never looked better than tonight And it'd be so easy to tell you I'd stay Like I've done so many times I was so sure this would be the night You'd close the door And wanna stay with me And it'd be so easy To tell you I'd wait Like I've done so many times
Don't fall in love with a dreamer Because he'll always take you in Just when you think You've really changed him He'll leave you again Don't fall in love with a dreamer Because he'll break you every time
So put out the light and just hold on Before we say goodbye Now it's morning And the phone rings and ya say You gotta get your things together You just gotta leave Before you change your mind And you know What I was thinking I'd turn around If you'd just ask me one more time Don't fall in love with a dreamer Because he'll always take you in Just when you think You've really changed him He'll leave you again Don't fall in love with a dreamer Because he'll break you every time So put out the light and just hold on Before we say goodbye
Automne (Colchiques Dans Les Près) Composer(s): F. Cokempot Performer(s): Francis Cabrel
Colchiques dans les près Fleurissent, fleurissent Colchiques dans les près C'est la fin de l'été La feuille d'automne Emportée par le vent En rondes monotones Tombe en tourbillonnant
Nuage dans le ciel S'étire, s'étire Nuage dans le ciel S'étire comme une aile La feuille d'automne Emportée par le vent En rondes monotones Tombe en tourbillonnant
Châtaignes dans les bois Se fendent, se fendent Châtaignes dans les bois Se fendent sous nos pas La feuille d'automne Emportée par le vent En rondes monotones Tombe en tourbillonnant
Et ce chant dans mon cur Murmure, murmure Et ce chant dans mon cur Murmure le bonheur La feuille d'automne Emportée par le vent En rondes monotones Tombe en tourbillonnant La feuille d'automne Emportée par le vent En rondes monotones Tombe en tourbillonnant
Don't Fall Apart On Me Tonight
Composer(s): Bob Dylan
First release by: Bob Dylan - 1983
Just a minute 'fore you leave girl Just a minute 'fore you touch the door What is it that you're trying to achieve girl Do you think we can talk about it some more You know the streets are filled with vipers Who've lost all ray of hope You know it ain't even safe no more In the palace of the Pope
Don't fall apart on me tonight I just don't think that I could handle it Don't fall apart on me tonight Yesterday is just a memory Tomorrow's never what it's suppose to be And I need you
Come over here from over there girl Sit down here you can have my chair I can't see you going anywhere girl The only place open is a thousand miles away And I can't take you there
Oh, I wish I'd a been a Doctor Maybe I'd a saved some lives that been lost Maybe I'd a done some good in this world Instead of burning every bridge I crossed
Don't fall apart on me tonight I just don't think that I could handle it Don't fall apart on me tonight Yesterday is just a memory Tomorrow's never what it's suppose to be And I need you
Oh, I wish I'd a been a Doctor Maybe I'd a saved some lives that been lost Maybe I'd a done some good in this world Instead of burning every bridge I crossed
Don't fall apart on me tonight I just don't think that I could handle it Don't fall apart on me tonight Yesterday is just a memory Tomorrow's never what it's suppose to be And I need you
Oh, I wish I'd a been a Doctor Maybe I'd a saved some lives that been lost Maybe I'd a done some good in this world Instead of burning every bridge I crossed
Don't fall apart on me tonight I just don't think that I could handle it Don't fall apart on me tonight Yesterday is just a memory Tomorrow's never what it's suppose to be And I need you
Don't fall apart on me tonight Don't fall apart on me tonight
Automatically Sunshine Composer(s): Smokey Robinson Performer(s): Diana Ross & The Supremes
Oh baby let's take life's highway It's automatically yours And my way no road is too rough to travel We'll walk barefoot on life's gravel together Whatever we express now Automatically means success now Whatever mystery life's about There's no doubt we'll work it out
'Cause you're mine and I'm yours So who cares if when it rains it pours I'm yours and you're mine It's automatically sunshine Oh baby, baby
Ooh baby until you find you automatically I'm behind you so do your thing and always know Where you go I'm gonna follow Don't you worry when you're set back Home you'll hurry and then you'll get back All the courage my love can give For all our lives long as we give
'Cause you're mine and I'm yours So who cares if when it rains it pours I'm yours and you're mine It's automatically sunshine Oh baby, baby
Don't Explain
Composer(s): Arthur Herzog Jr. - Billie Holiday
First recording/First release by: Billie Holiday - 1945/1946
Covered by multiple other artists
Hush now don't explain I know you raise Cain I'm glad you're back Don't explain
Quiet, don't explain You mixed with some dame Skip that lipstick Don't explain
You know that I love you and what love endures All my thoughts are of you For I'm so completely yours Cry to hear folks chatter, and I know you cheat But right and wrong don't matter when you're with me sleep
Hush now, don't explain You're my joy and pain My life's yours love Don't explain