Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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La Dame Brune Composer(s): Georges Moustaki - Barbara Performer(s): Georges Moustaki & Barbara
Pour une longue dame brune, j'ai inventé Une chanson au clair de la lune, quelques couplets Si jamais elle l'entend un jour, elle saura Que c'est une chanson d'amour pour elle et moi
Je suis la longue dame brune que tu attends Je suis la longue dame brune et je t'entends Chante encore au clair de la lune, je viens vers toi Ta guitare, orgue de fortune, guide mes pas
Pierrot m'avait prêté sa plume ce matin-là A ma guitare de fortune j'ai pris le la Je me suis pris pour un poète en écrivant Les mots qui passaient par ma tête comme le vent
Pierrot t'avait prêté sa plume cette nuit-là A ta guitare de fortune, tu pris le la Et je t'ai pris pour un poète en écoutant Les mots qui passaient par ta tête comme le vent
J'ai habillé la dame brune dans mes pensées D'un morceau de voile de brume et de rosée J'ai fait son lit contre ma peau pour qu'elle soit bien Bien à l'abri et bien au chaud contre mes mains
Habillée de voile de brume et de rosée Je suis la longue dame brune de ta pensée Chante encore au clair de la lune, je viens vers toi A travers les monts et les dunes, j'entends ta voix
Pour une longue dame brune, j'ai inventé Une chanson au clair de la lune, quelques couplets Je sais qu'elle l'entendra un jour, qui sait demain Pour que cette chanson d'amour finisse bien
Bonjour, je suis la dame brune, j'ai tant marché Bonjour, je suis la dame brune, je t'ai trouvé Fais-moi place au creux de ton lit, je serai bien Bien au chaud et bien à l'abri contre tes reins
Down To The Sea Composer(s): Charlie Jones - Robert Plant
Performer(s): Robert Plant
Carry me down to the sea Carry me down where they're waiting for me That's where I want to be That's where it all comes around Watching the ships pass by me Friendships and small ships and hardships and dreams That's where I want to be Here where it all comes around Oh, my head is in the sand All my life passin' by All of my days I have seen All of the tears and the laughter and dreams Movin' before me Waves and the ocean and sea Life is a big tambourine The more that you shake it the better it seems This is my (not) wisdom These are just words from the sea Oh my head is in the sand All my days passin' by When I get older, settlin' down Would you come down to the sea Ah-ha Carry me down to the sea again, ah-ha Oh, carry me down to the sea again, ah-ha, ah-ha Carry me down to the sea again, ah-ha, ah-ho Carry me down to the sea again Carry me down, carry me down Carry me down to the sea again Carry me down, carry me down, Carry me down to the sea, ah-ha, ah-ha Won't-you-please, carry me down Please, carry me down Come on come on come on come on come on Down down down to the sea, again, yes
La dame au p'tit chien est revenue, est revenue la dame au p''tit chien est revenue de très loin Dans mon p'tit chez moi elle a dit "oh", elle a dit "ah" Dans mon p'tit chez moi son p'tit chien a dit "ouah, ouah" "Me veux-tu encore?" lui ai-je fait, lui ai-je fait "Me veux-tu encore avec ce charmant trésor?" "Très cher", me dit-elle "c'était l'passé" "Très cher", me dit-elle "je pars pour les Dardanelles" La voici r'partie avec son chien, avec son chien la voici partie Moi, solitaire, depuis ... je pleure nuit et jour je pousse des cris, je pousse des cris je pleure nuit et jour Peut-être est-ce de l'amour ... de l'amour pour son chien qui était gentil, qui était gentil de l'amour pour son chien qui était gentil tout plein Ouah!
Down To Her Socks Composer(s): Kris Kristofferson
Performer(s): Willie Nelson; Kris Kristofferson
Here's a song about a good 'ole girl with a big 'ole heart
that got broke 'cause she was in love with some son of a bitch
who didn't love her back enough...
Slowly she sank to her knees on the floor
Cursin' the freedom she'd won
From the torture she vowed not to take anymore
And the victim she'd almost become
For a lady who'd learned all there is about leaving
She sure took a long time to go
But he loved her right down to her socks and no further
And her feet were the last ones to know
You see, the problem is
sometimes when you take a good stiff shot to the heart, it kinda stuns you
It takes a while for the message to get down to your feet to get you out of trouble
So you stand there like some old fighter taking punishment you don't even know you're takin'
But one day, you wake up and look down at your feet
and find they're just walking you away from me
For a lady who'd learned all there is about leaving
She sure picked a hard way to go
But he loved her right down to her socks, and no further
And her feet were the last ones to know
La Cura Composer(s): Manlio Sgalambro - Franco Battiato First release by: Franco Battiato - 1996
Ti proteggerò dalle paure delle ipocondrie dai turbamenti che da oggi incontrerai per la tua via Dalle ingiustizie e dagli inganni del tuo tempo dai fallimenti che per tua natura normalmente attirerai Ti solleverò dai dolori e dai tuoi sbalzi d'umore dalle ossessioni delle tue manie Supererò le correnti gravitazionali lo spazio e la luce per non farti invecchiare E guarirai da tutte le malattie perché sei un essere speciale ed io, avrò cura di te
Vagavo per i campi del Tennessee (come vi ero arrivato, chissà) Non hai fiori bianchi per me? Più veloci di aquile i miei sogni attraversano il mare
Ti porterò soprattutto il silenzio e la pazienza Percorreremo assieme le vie che portano all'essenza I profumi d'amore inebrieranno i nostri corpi la bonaccia d'agosto non calmerà i nostri sensi Tesserò i tuoi capelli come trame di un canto Conosco le leggi del mondo, e te ne farò dono Supererò le correnti gravitazionali lo spazio e la luce per non farti invecchiare TI salverò da ogni malinconia perché sei un essere speciale ed io avrò cura di te... io sì, che avrò cura di te
Down The Road A Piece Composer(s): Don Raye
First release by: Will Bradley Trio - 1940
Covered by multiple other artists
If you wanna hear some Boogie, then I know the place It's just an old piano and a knocked out bass The drummer man's a guy they call eight beat Mac You remember Doc and old Beat Me Daddy Slack Mammy's sellin' chicken fried in bacon grease Well come along with me boys it's just down the road a piece
Now there's a place you really get your kicks It's open every night about twelve to six If you wanna hear some boogie then you'll get your fill Puts the eight beat to you like an old steam mill Come along with me boys 'fore they lose their lease It's just down the road, down the road a piece
La Cumbanchá Composer(s): Agustín Lara Performer(s): Agustín Lara and multiple other artists
Oiga usted como suena la clave oiga usted como suena el bongo Diga usted si las maracas tienen el ritmo que conmueve al corazón
Oiga usted como suena la clave oiga usted como suena el bongo Diga usted si las maracas tienen el ritmo que conmueve al corazón
Última carcajada de la cumbancha llévate mis tristezas y mis cantares Tú que sabes reír, tú que sabes llorar tú que puedes decir cómo son las noches de mi penar
Última carcajada de la cumbancha llévate mis tristezas y mis cantares Tú que sabes reír, tú que sabes llorar tú que puedes decir como tengo el alma de tanto amar
Se va el cumbanchero mamá se va la comparsa se va Se va el cumbanchero mamá se va la comparsa se va Se va el cumbanchero mamá se va la comparsa se va Se va el cumbanchero mamá se va la comparsa se va
Tú que sabes reír, tú que sabes llorar tú que puedes decir como tengo el alma de tanto amar
Well it's down the road I go And I got those worried Lonesome homesick Jones Way on down the road
Well it's down the road I go Well I got the blues From way down in New Orleans Way on down the road
And I got to be so far away Oh don't you see All our memories, dreams and reflections That keep haunting me
Well it's down the road I go And I hear those gypsy voices Calling me Way on down the road
Well I got to be So far away in my memory Dreams and reflections come on Keep on back haunting me
Well it's down the road I go Well I got the blues From down in New Orleans Way on down the road
Well it's down the road I go Well I ve got the worried Lonesome homesick Jones Way on down the road
Way on down the road Oh down the road Way on down the road baby come on Way on down the road Trying to find my way back home Trying to find my way back home
Further on down the road Trying to find my way back home Further on down the road Down the road of peace Down the road of peace Down the road of peace baby
La Cultura Es La Sonrisa Composer(s): León Gieco Performer(s): León Gieco; Los Nocheros
La cultura es la sonrisa que brilla en todos lados en un libro, en un niño, en un cine o en un teatro solo tengo que invitarla para que venga a cantar un rato Ay, ay, ay, que se va la vida mas la cultura se queda aquí
La cultura es la sonrisa para todas las edades puede estar en una madre, en un amigo o en la flor o quizás se refugie en las manos duras de un trabajador
La cultura es la sonrisa con fuerzas milenarias ella espera mal herida, prohibida o sepultada a que venga el señor tiempo y le ilumine otra vez el alma
La cultura es la sonrisa que acaricia la canción y se alegra todo el pueblo quien le puede decir que no solamente alguien que quiera que tengamos triste el corazón
Down The Old Ox Road Composer(s): Sam Coslow - Arthur Johnston
Performer(s): Bing Crosby, Jack Oakie, Mary Kornman
and multiple other artists
There's a famous thoroughfare I've heard collegiates say I'm not referring to Piccadilly It's not 42nd Street It's not the Rue de la Paix Nor is it Market Street in Philly Ask any college Romeo To complete your education, you must go Down the Old Ox Road
Though you'll never find out where it is by looking on maps With a little investigation, you'll discover perhaps That this old tradition's not a place But just a proposition called The Old Ox Road, the Old Ox Road
Ox road could be any romantic spot A country highway or a moonlit yacht It could be in the parlour when the lights are burning low It could be in the movies, in the very last row
Down the Old Ox Road In the magic of the moonlight, you are filled with delight While the leaves that flutter o'er you whisper "lover tonight" Why keep waiting and debating, when you know it's time for mating Down the Old Ox Road, the Old Ox Road
Down The Line ((Adapted from: Go! Go! Go! (Roy Orbison & the Teen Kings) - 1956))
((French Version: Rendez-Vous (Eddy Mitchell) - 1965))
Composer(s): Roy Orbison
Performer(s): Ricky Nelson - 1958
and multiple other artists
Well, you can't be my lovin' baby You ain't got the style I'm a-gonna get some real gone love That'll drive a cool cat wild I wanna move, move on down the line Gonna get me a gal, then I go out on the town Well, I wanna move on down the line I'm gonna get me a gal, make some time She can't be square, she can't be slow And when she starts a-struttin' she's gotta go I'm gonna move, move on down the line Well, I'm in love, have been all the time Yeah, I'm gonna show you ain't so hot I'm gonna get what you ain't got She'll be sweet, won't do me wrong She'll be cool and twice as gone We're gonna roll on, roll on down the line I'm gonna get some love, lovin' that's truly fine Well, I wanna move on down the line I'm gonna get some lovin, truly fine A love that'll be twice as gone And when she starts a-struttin' she's gotta go I wanna move on, move on down the line Well, I'm gonna do right, do right all the time I'm gonna do right, do right all the time
La Création Composer(s): Nino Ferrer Performer(s): Nino Ferrer
Au commencement des temps Il n'y avait rien que le vide, le désordre et les ténèbres Il y eut un soir, et il y avait Dieu Il y eut un matin, et Dieu décida qu'il fallait créer le monde
Il y eut un soir, il y eut un matin Il faisait tout noir, on n'y voyait rien
"Qu'est-ce qui s'passe ici? Il fait noir comme dans un four La première chose nécessaire Serait un peu de lumière"
Il y eut un deuxième jour, un soir et un matin On y voyait plus clair, mais on ne voyait rien
"Ce monde est bien trop mélangé Et je n'sais par où commencer Mettons d'abord le ciel en haut Et en bas nous mettrons les eaux"
Il y eut un troisième jour, un soir et un matin Et le ciel était vide et dans l'eau il n'y avait rien
"Ce monde est beaucoup trop humide Il n'y a nulle part où mettre pied D'abord faisons donc une terre ferme Et puis des arbres et des forêts"
Il y eut un quatrième jour, un soir et un matin Et dans le ciel il n'y avait toujours absolument rien
"Alors il nous faut un soleil Que nous mettrons dans ce coin-ci Il faut une lune et des étoiles Pour éclairer le ciel, la nuit"
Il y eut un cinquième jour, un soir et un matin Tout était très joli, il ne manquait plus rien
"Mais non, tonnerre de moi, voyons Il manque un gros morceau Que les oiseaux volent dans les airs Que les poissons nagent dans l'eau"
Il y eut un sixième jour, un soir et un matin Faut-il encore quelqu'chose ou ne faut-il plus rien?
"Il faut encore les animaux Les petits, les moyens, les gros Les nuls, les méchants, les gentils Et plus l'homme et la femme aussi"
Il y eut un septième jour, un soir et un matin Cette fois c'était bien sûr, il ne manquait plus rien
"Oui je crois que tout est fini Et ça m'a l'air très réussi Il faut seul'ment faire un essai Pour voir si tout fonctionne à souhait Laissons donc tourner la machine Pendant quelques millions d'années Faisons de cette journée divine Le jour où l'on devra se reposer"
Down That Road Tonight Composer(s): Jeff Hanna - Josh Leo - Wendy Waldman
Performer(s): The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Seems like lately we're losin' touch
I work too hard & I worry too much
I think it's time for me & you
To get back to what we used to do
We steal away on a Saturday night
Meet in the field when the time was right
Just us 2 & a starry sky
Would feel like paradise
I said ooo baby, goin' down that road tonight
Gettin' too crazy, need to hold each other tight
Take it, ooo maybe, the moon still shines as bright
There's a dip back, then it will shine again
Down that road tonight
Remember all the songs that we used to know
Dancin' in the dark to the radio?
Lost in the riddle, takin' up some heat
The memories are still so sweet
Time's gone by, but it's plain to see
I still love you & you still love me
Let's shake these troubles, put 'em all aside
Come on, we're gonna take that ride
I said ooo baby, goin' down that road tonight
Gettin' too crazy, need to hold each other tight
Take it, ooo maybe, the moon still shines as bright
There's a dip back, then it will shine again
Down that road tonight
Rouge des soleils de sang Blanc de mes nuits sans sommeil Bleu de mes rêves d'enfant Noir de mes tristes réveils La couleur inconnue La couleur inconnue
Gris des tabliers d'écoles Vert des rêves qu'on fait à deux Jaune des amours d'automne Bleu des yeux pour un adieu La couleur inconnue La couleur inconnue
Vert comme un verre de ricard Que l'on boirait tous les deux Frais comme le vient du soir Quand est bleu l'eau de tes yeux La couleur inconnue La couleur inconnue
Tu es belle! Comment tu t'appelles? Je peux t'offrir un verre? Qu'est-ce que tu veux boire? Un verre de ricard? Garçon!
Down South Camp Meetin' Composer(s): Fletcher Henderson - Irving Mills
Performer(s): Benny Goodman
and multiple other artists
Saints and sinners, come one, come all (Have a little revival) Losers, winners, answer my call "Cause right now the tent's up (Really it is) The word's out (Truly, it is) An' has been since the dawn (Hear me tell ya) The call's out (Really it is) An' we're 'bout (Tendin' t'biz) To git this meetin' on - Hear me tellin' you Brothers n' sisters who want to repent (That's right!) You'll find what you've been lookin' for right here in the tent
Cheryl's solo: Lend an ear an' you'll see "Cause when it comes t' needin' savin' ain' nobody knows it better than me I was so low that I know that only a miracle like this is the only way t' heavenly bliss
It's really the truth, Lawdy, I know it I know it 'cuz I been taken through it Now the spirits in me an' allowed the Lord t'win me, I can testify to it
Sweet, sweet the angel's song Sweet the feelin' I been searchin' for for ever so long I never again imagine livin' life like I was livin' when I lived wrong
Git ready (Sing) Here they come! the choir's all set Be steady (Pray) See the people fillin' them pews Be willin' (All) To announce without a regret It's thrillin'! (Day) Tell the world the wonderful news
Folks are troopin' in from far 'n near f' news that they can hardly wait to hear They're nearly starved 'cause they're waitin' for food for the soul, yeah
Starved 'cause they're waitin' for what will not grow old
Preacher's openin' up the book He's gonna pause awhile an' take a look 'n then he'll start tellin' everyone 'jes how t' do, yeah
Start tellin' everyone jus' what's true, yeah
Sister Emmy Lou done gone t' shoutin' an jumpin' 'cause she feels the spirit the congregation's stompin' it's feet an' everybody's movin' outta their seat They really gonna get this meetin' on An' praise the Lord until the dawn
(Yeah) - Hear that preacher spread the word (Hear that Preacher) 'cause its the greatest word you ever heard He's our teacher When he says "I'm callin' sinners right now you hear? I'm callin' sinners right to me" When ol' Satan grabs your soul When he grabs you It takes the Lord's true word to break his hold Trouble nabs you So I say, "You got to listen mostly to me You got to listen closely"
Don't let the devil catch y' nappin' Gotta' keep the vigil every minute or the devil surely git you
"Watch your step 'n how you act Watch what you do Mister Scratch is here, an' that's a fact He wants you too If anyone can stop him, I can That's why I'm the Preacher Man"
We hear the word We hear your voice We know there really isn't any other choice
Head f'heaven t'day (We're on the gospel train) We can show you the way (Relieve all strain) Leave your cares and your woes (Yes!) Heaven knows (Yes!) Y' dodge that devil in his fine fancy clothes (Yes!) Come git aboard (We still got space) Hear the word of the Lord (We saved your place) Save your soul while y'can (Yes!) Sinner man (Yes!) Git on as fast as you can
(Repeat)
You've heard the sermon sublime Down South Camp Meetin' time!
La Cotilla Composer(s): A. García Segura Performer(s): Raphael
La temen en la vecindad Porque su lengua es veneno mortal Si no sabe algún chisme, lo inventa El caso es hablar por hablar La cotilla, la cotilla Vigila de noche el portal Siempre pendiente de quien viene y va Sus ojos a medio cerrar Parece que duerme y... ya, ya La cotilla, la cotilla De día se asoma al balcón No falta a ninguna reunión Se sabe la vida y milagros De quien pidas información La cotilla, la cotilla La cotilla, la cotilla Que caiga quien caiga es igual Que sea mentira o verdad, que más da Lo que importa es contarlo en secreto A todo aquel que lo quiera escuchar Es la cotilla, la cotilla Por ella en alguna ocasión No llega a puerto feliz un amor Pues un casto beso que vio En horrible aborto cambió La cotilla, la cotilla El mundo por ella giró Al son de corneta y tambor Y el pan nuestro de cada día O el veneno que había en su voz La cotilla, la cotilla La cotilla, la cotilla A tiras le quita la piel Al que en desgracia le llegue a caer Y después se santigua diciendo Que Dios nos libre de él La cotilla, la cotilla No cesa jamás de espiar Y en su cerebro parece anotar Las cosas y casos que ve Y que luego los repite al revés Es la cotilla, la cotilla Para ella es un deporte más Hablar mal de los demás Y jura que es de buena tinta Lo que se acabó de inventar
Down On The Corner Of Love
Composer(s): Buck Owens
First release by: Buck Owens - 1956
Covered by multiple other artists
You'll find me hanging around it's where I'll be found down on the corner of love Neath the stars that shine and the neon signs I'll be down on the corner of love When I start to ball love starts to call down on the corner of love You'll find me hanging around it's where I'll be found I'll be down on the corner of love When it's late in the evenin' and I can't help but feelin' That my heart is a stealin' neath the stars up above Yeah when the sun goes down and moon comes around I'll be down on the corner of love
When you're passin' by too lonely to cry down on the corner of love Just stop for a while I'll teach you to smile down on the corner of love Every love that you had has treated you bad down on the corner of love Forget what you knew let's start life anew down on the corner of love When it's late in the evenin'...
La Cosa Está En ... Performer(s): Silvio Rodríguez
La cosa está en hallarlo a usted el día menos pensado, en cualquier sitio casualmente, donde usted y yo podamos ver a cuatro manos los alrededores La cosa está en lo improbable en lo difícil, en lo imposible La cosa está allí mismo, donde no debiera estar un paso más allá que el largo de las manos
La cosa está en que un día haya tiempo para todo para hablarnos sin apuros para compartir rocíos para ser fin de semana como si vivir fuera tiempo libre, espacio para estar La cosa está en las cosas que yo sé y que usted no sabe y en las cosas que usted sabe y yo no sé todavía y en los sueños que nos faltan para realizar nuestros sueños, que son sueños de canción
La cosa está en no enloquecer en no aceptar, en preguntar para qué sirven todos los juguetes que nos han dado guerra desarmándolos y armándolos
La cosa está en que no queda remedio inteligente que no sea usar las piezas que hay en los rompe-caminos e ir tirando por ahora, aunque más allá persistamos en crear nuestra canción con las piezas que queramos construir que serán igual
Down On The Corner
Composer(s): John Fogerty
First release by: Creedence Clearwater Revival - 1969
Covered by multiple other artists
Versions In Other Languages:
1970 - J'aurai Sa Fille (Eddy Mitchell)
1977 - Nede På Hjørnet (Rock Nalle & The Flames)
1982 - Katupoikien Laulu (Kari Peitsamo Revival)
Early on the evening, just about suppertime Over by the courthouse they're startin' to unwind Four kids on the corner, tryin' to bring you up Willie picks a tune out and he blows it on the harp
Chorus: Down on the corner, out in the street Willie and the Poorboys are playin' Bring a nickel, tap your feet
Rooster hits the wash board, and people just got to smile Blinky thumps the gut-bass and solos for a while Poorboy twangs the rhythm out, on his kalamazoo Willie goes into a dance and doubles on kazoo
Chorus:
You don't need a penny, just to hang around But if you got a nickel won't you lay your money down Over on the corner, there's a happy noise People come from all around to watch the magic boy
