Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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King Of Clowns ((French & German Versions: Je L'attends (Dalida); Hello Boy (Dalida)) Composer(s): Neil Sedaka - Howard Greenfield Performer(s): Neil Sedaka
Here I come, the king of clowns As I hide behind this smile and paint the town Though I cry since you're gone You'll never know because the show must go on
I've been sad (I've been sad) I've been blue (I've been blue) Ever since the day that you found someone new (someone new) I pretend but you can't tell With my broken heart I play my part so well
Step aside, here I come, the king of clowns As I hide the lonely teardrops that come down I make believe with a smile But the king of clowns is crying all the while
Tra-la-la-la-la-la-li-lo Tra-la-la-la-la-la-li-lo Here comes the king of clowns Tra-la-la-la-la-la-li-lo Tra-la-la-la-la-la-li-lo Here comes the king of clowns
There are tears (there are tears) you'll never see (never see) No you'll never see my tears and pity me (pity me) Though I'm hurt, still I'm proud Always laughing as I walk among the crowd
Step aside, here I come, the king of clowns As I hide the lonely teardrops that come down I make believe with a smile But the king of clowns is crying all the while
Tra-la-la-la-la-la-li-lo Tra-la-la-la-la-la-li-lo Here comes the king of clowns Tra-la-la-la-la-la-li-lo Tra-la-la-la-la-la-li-lo Here comes the king of clowns
Tra-la-la-la-la-la-li-lo Tra-la-la-la-la-la-li-lo Here comes the king of clowns...
'Chand D'habits
Composer(s): Emil Stern - R. Alfred
Performer(s): Edith Piaf; Orch. Emil Stern
Dis-moi, 'chand d'habits N'as-tu pas trouvé Parmi le lot de mes vieilles défroques Que, ce matin, je te vendis à regret 'Chand d'habits, parmi elles N'as-tu trouvé, tout en loques Triste, lamentable, déchiré Un douloureux cur abandonné? Rends-moi, je t'en prie, mon ami Cette chose meurtrie... C'est mon pauvre cur... j'en ai besoin... Crois-tu, mon vieux, que c'est bête! Quand tu est venu à mon appel Faire l'emplette Je croyais bien n'y pas tenir autant...
Quand tu partis chargé de ton triste fardeau Tout mon passé suivit, et je pleure... Je pleure mes soucis, mon enfance Mes chers amours qui ne sont plus que souvenance... Rends-moi mon pauvre cur Triste objet périmé... Revends-moi la joie qui m'a quittée... Dis! 'chand d'habits!... Cette pauvre chose, c'était pour l'oubli... C'est toute ma vie... Oui... Dis-moi, 'chand d'habits Parmi mes défroques N'as-tu pas trouvé mon pauvre cur en loques? ...
Friendship Train Composer(s): Barrett Strong; Norman Whitfield Performer(s): Gladys Knight & The Pips; and various other artists
Calling out to everyone across the nation Said the world is in a desperate situation Stealing, burning, fighting, killing Nothing but corruption It looks like mankind in on the eve of destruction Oh yes it is now people let me tell you now We've got to learn to live with each other No matter what the race, creed or color I just got to tell you what the world needs now Is love and understanding get aboard the friendship train Everybody shake a hand make a friend now Listen to us now, we're doing our thing On the friendship train
We've got to start today to make tomorrow A brighter day for our children Oh calm down people now we can do it I can prove it but only if our hearts are willing Now get aboard the friendship train Everybody, shake a hand, shake a hand Yes I'm talking about the friendship train It don't matter what you look like People or who you are If your heart is in the right place In the right place Talking about the right palce You're welcome aboard now
This train stands for justice This train stands for freedom This train stands for harmony and peace This train stands for love Come on get on the friendship train People listen to me now Harmony is the key my sisters and brothers Oh yes it is I say Harmony is the key my sisters and brothers People can't wait cause another day might be too late
Denver Composer(s): Randy Sparks Performer(s): The New Christy Minstrels
(Come on big mule!) I was drivin' a rig out o' Texas All loaded an' bound for Cheyenne Takin' my pleasures so freely Just a good lovin' ramblin' man
I had a way with the ladies Sweet Daddy was my middle name Till I got to a place they called Denver An' I ain't never been quite the same
I've been to Saint Louis an' Abilene I've rambled through many a town But I got me a woman in Denver, Lord That's where I'm settlin' down
Well, I kissed her an' swore that I loved her I told her some day she'd be mine Then I laughed all the way back to Texas Hah-hah, to think she'd believe that ol' line
Well, I got to pining for Denver It's funny how things come to be As I slipped the ring on her finger Well, I knew that the laugh was on me
I've been to Saint Louis an' Abilene I've rambled through many a town But I got me a woman in Denver, Lord That's where I'm settlin' down
Now all you young fellas take warning You single men, run for your life Be careful an' stay out o' Denver Or else you'll wind up with a wife
You'll walk down the street unsuspectin' An' you won't believe what you see 'Cause the prettiest girls live in Denver Lord, you'll wind up happy, like me
I've been to Saint Louis an' Abilene I've rambled through many a town But I got me a woman in Denver, Lord That's where I'm settlin' down
Got me a woman in Denver, Lord That's where I'm settlin' down
Friendship Composer(s): Cole Porter Performer(s): Judy Garland; and various other artists
If you're ever in a jam, here I am If you're ever in a mess, S-O-S If you ever feel so happy, you land in jail... I'm your bail It's friendship, friendship, just a perfect blendship When other friendships have been forgot Ours will still be hot Lah-dle-ah-dle-ah-dle dig, dig, dig
If you're ever up a tree, phone to me If you're ever down a well, ring my bell If you ever lose your teeth, and you're out to dine... borrow mine It's friendship, friendship, just a perfect blendship When other friendships have been forgate Ours will still be great Lah-dle-ah-dle-ah-dle, chuck, chuck, chuck
If they ever black your eyes, put me wise If they ever cook your goose, turn me loose If they ever put a bullet through your brain... I'll complain It's friendship, friendship, just a perfect blendship When other friendships have been forgit Ours will still be it Lah-dle-ah-dle-ah-dle, hep, hep, hep
The Kind Of Boy You Can't Forget Composer(s): Jeff Barry Performer(s): The Jelly Beans
(Male singing "Diddle-diddle-diddle-it" followed by female singing of the same this occurs frequently throughout the song)
I remember when I first saw him Something told me that I couldn't ignore him & I've been dreamin' of him every night ever since we met 'Cause he's the kind of boy you can't forget (He's the kind of boy you can't forget)
I remember when I first kissed him He touched my hand & then I couldn't resist him & though he kissed me 'bout a week ago, I ain't got over it yet 'Cause he's the kind of boy you can't forget (He's the kind of boy you can't forget)
Wo wo wo wo wo, wo wo wo wo wo I could be so happy knowing he was mine (yeah yeah yeah) all the time & I could make him happy, I would treat him good, yes I would, wo wo Wo wo wo wo wo, wo wo wo wo wo
Gotta tell him that I adore him There is nothin' that I wouldn't do for him I won't be happy till I make him mine & a wedding day is set 'Cause he's the kind of boy you can't forget (He's the kind of boy you can't forget)
Chances Are
Composer(s): Bob Seger
First release by: Bob Seger & Martina McBride - 1998
Chances are you'll find me Somewhere on your road tonight Seems I always end up driving by Ever since I've known you It seems you're on my way
All the rules of logic don't apply I long to see you in the night Be with you 'til morning light
I remember clearly how you looked The night we met I recall your laughter and your smile I remember how you made me Feel so at ease I remember all your grace and your style
And now you're all I long to see You've come to mean so much to me
Chances are I'll see you In my dreams tonight You'll be smiling like the night we met Chances are I'll hold you and I'll offer All I have
You're the only one I can't forget Baby you're the best I've evermet
And I'll be dreaming of the future And hoping you'll be by my side And in the morning I'll be longing for the night For the night
Chances are I'll see you Somewhere in my dreams tonight You'll be smiling like the night we met Chances are I'll hold you and I'll offer All I have
You're the only one I can't forget Baby you're the best I've ever met
Friends Will Be Friends Composer(s): Freddie Mercury; John Deacon Performer(s): Queen; Prince Lasha; The London Symphony Orch.; The Starlite Orch.
Another red letter day So the pound has dropped and the children are creating The other half ran away Taking all the cash and leaving you with the lumber Got a pain in the chest Doctor's on strike what you need is a rest
It's not easy love but you've got friends you can trust Friends will be friends When you're in need of love they give you care and attention Friends will be friends When you're through with life and all hope is lost Hold out your hands 'cos friends will be friends right till the end
Now it's a beautiful day The postman delivered a letter from your lover Only a phone call away You tried to track him down but somebody stole his number As a matter of fact You're getting used to life without him in your way
It's so easy love 'cos you got friends you can trust Friends will be friends When you're in need of love they give you care and attention Friends will be friends When you're through with life and all hope is lost Hold out your hands 'cos friends will be friends right till the end
It's so easy love 'cos you got friends you can trust Friends will be friends When you're in need of love they give you care and attention Friends will be friends When you're through with life and all hope is lost Hold out your hands 'cos friends will be friends right till the end
Friends will be friends When you're in need of love they give you care and attention Friends will be friends When you're through with life and all hope is lost Hold out your hands 'cos right till the end Friends will be friends
The Killing Moon Composer(s): Ian McCulloch - Pete De Freitas - Les Pattinson - Will Sergeant First release by: Echo & The Bunnymen - 1984 Covered by multiple other artists
Under blue moon I saw you So soon you'll take me Up in your arms, too late to beg you Or cancel it, though I know it must be The killing time Unwillingly mine
Fate Up against your will Through the thick and thin He will wait until You give yourself to him
In starlit nights I saw you So cruelly you kissed me Your lips a magic world Your sky all hung with jewels The killing moon Will come too soon
Fate Up against your will Through the thick and thin He will wait until You give yourself to him
Under blue moon I saw you So soon you'll take me Up in your arms, too late to beg you or cancel it though I know it must be The killing time Unwillingly mine
Fate Up against your will Through the thick and thin He will wait until You give yourself to him
Fate Up against your will Through the thick and thin He will wait until You give yourself to him You give yourself to him
La la la la la...
Fate Up against your will Through the thick and thin He will wait until You give yourself to him You give yourself to him
La la la la la...
Fate Up against your will Through the thick and thin He will wait until You give your... self to him
Fate Up against your will Through the thick and thin He will wait until You give yourself to him
Chances
Composer(s): Erroll Brown - Tony Wilson
Performer(s): Hot Chocolate
When all have lost faith in you 'cos the dice you threw didn't show your number And they all think your winning days are through I'll be there to pick you up Your confidence mustn't start to drop
I'll take my chance 'cos I have faith in you So spin the wheel call your number - lucky my stakes on you We may lose but the game we must play and it's true Life's the dealer and your cards I cannot see
Out all on earth I'll take my chances on you
Take my chances on you - take my chances on you Take my chances on you - take my chances on you When all your so called friends used to call
Forget your number 'cos they all think You're a star fallen from the sky I'll be there right by your side my love For you cannot be denied I'll see it through 'cos I believe in you So roll the dice call your number lucky I'm there with you We may lose but the game we must play And it's true lifes kicked you down And your heart is filled with pain But of all on earth Ill take my chances on you Take my chances on you - take my chances on you . . . So roll the dice call your number
Take my chances on you - take my chances on you . . . 'cos I believe in you yeah Take my chances on you - take my chances on you . . .
Friends Of Mine Composer(s): Chris White Performer(s): The Zombies; Chrysanthemums
When we're all in a crowd And you catch her eye
And then you both smile I feel so good inside And when I'm with her She talks about you The things that you say The things that you do
It feels so good to know two people So in love... So in love...
They are friends of mine (Joyce and Terry) They are friends of mine (Paul and Molly) And they've got something (Liz and Brian) It's so hard to find (Joy and David) They are friends of mine (Kim and Maggie) They are friends of mine (June and Daffy) And they've got something (Jean and Jim) You don't often find (And Jim and Christine)
She takes your hand When the world stays outside That's something to see That's nothing to hide
And when I feel bad When people disappoint me That's when I need you two To help me believe
It feels so good to know two people So in love... So in love...
They are friends of mine (Joyce and Terry) They are friends of mine (Paul and Molly) And they've got something (Liz and Brian) It's so hard to find (Joy and David) They are friends of mine (Kim and Maggie) They are friends of mine (June and Daffy) And they've got something (Jean and Jim) You don't often find (And Jim and Christine)
It feels so good to know two people So in love... So in love...
They are friends of mine (Joyce and Terry) They are friends of mine (Paul and Molly) And they've got something (Liz and Brian) It's so hard to find (Joy and David) They are friends of mine (Kim and Maggie) They are friends of mine (June and Daffy) And they've got something (Jean and Jim) You don't often find (And Jim and Christine)
Joyce and Terry Paul and Molly Liz and Brian Joy and David Kim and Maggie June and Daffy Jean and Jim And Jim and Christine...
The Kid's Last Fight Composer(s): Bob Merrill Performer(s): Frankie Laine; The Statler Brothers
It was Tiger Wilson versus Kid McCoy In the summer of `ninety-three Now the Kid was everybody's pride and joy Just as game as a kid could be
And his darlin' Bess was in the second row She was prayin' with all her might Sayin, "Kid, we need that little bungalow Oh, you've just gotta win tonight"
Come on, Kid, come on, Kid Let's hit him with a left and a right Go on, Kid, go on, Kid But how were they to know it was the Kid's last fight (But how were they to know it was the Kid's last fight)
Now the Kid had fever to the very bone But nobody would ever guess He was in there fightin' on his heart alone 'Cause he just had to win for Bess
Oh, the Kid was battered, the Kid was floored But the count never got to ten Though his brain was reelin' when the people roared He was up on his feet again
Come on, Kid, come on, Kid Let's hit him with a left and a right Go on, Kid, go on, Kid But how were they to know it was the Kid's last fight (But how were they to know it was the Kid's last fight)
Said the Tiger, scowlin', don't you know you're through I can whip you just like a child I'm gonna take the fight and take your woman too When he heard that the Kid went wild
Said the Kid, "For that I'll tear you limb from limb" And he sprang like an angry colt He said a punch a-flyin at the Tiger's chin Knocked him out like a thunderbolt
Come on, Kid, come on, Kid Let's hit him with a left and a right Go on, Kid, go on, Kid But how were they to know it was the Kid's last fight (But how were they to know it was the Kid's last fight)
To the crowd that saw it there was little doubt That the Kid was a champ that night But the champ would never have another bout `Twas the fever that won the fight
Gather round, I'm bettin' even money folks There's a bell soundin' way up high And the champ is climbin' through the golden ropes Of the Big Ring up in the sky
Come on, Kid, come on, Kid Let's hit him with a left and a right Go on, Kid, go on, Kid But how were they to know it was the Kid's last fight
Chance
((Adapted from: Chains (The Cookies) - 1962))
Composer(s): Jerry Goffin - Carole King - Georges Aber
Performer(s): Sylvie Vartan - 1963
Chance Je crois bien qu'il me reste une chance Et je voudrais pour une fois la garder Ne pas gâcher cet amour inespéré Chance Pour une fois que j'ai de la chance J'avais bien peur de ne plus croire au bonheur Mais il faut croire à l'amour du fond du cur, yeah Il y avait par le monde un inconnu Et en deux secondes J'ai su qu'avec lui je tenais ma Chance Depuis longtemps j'attendais ma chance Elle est venue quand je croyais tout perdu Je veux garder cet amour inattendu l y avait par le monde un inconnu Et ma folle ronde est finie Car j'ai trouvé ma Chance Je crois bien qu'il me reste une chance Et je voudrais pour une fois la garder Ne pas gâcher cet amour inespéré, yeah chance J'ai ma chance Ma vraie chance Oui ma chance
Friends In Love Composer(s): Bill Champlin; David Foster; Jay Graydon Performer(s): Johnny Mathis; The Countdown Singers; Dionne Warwick
Sometimes, lonely nights turn into sunny days I never thought I'd feel this way I never knew that you and I were meant to be in love Oh, darling, you've always been around to see me through How was I to know you'd make my dreams come true? Time and time again before, always on our own but now we're friends in love
Hoping that we'll always still be friends in love It's dawn and we're together Darling, now we got forever and a day Don't you go away
Remember everytime you cried you came to me Much to my surprise, I found someone to see Even nights of loneliness you were always there for me We're friends in love
repeat chorus
You turned around, looked my way I can't say that it hasn't crossed my mind I've loved you all along Ah now we're leavin' yesterday behind we'll never be alone We're friends in love
The Kids Are Alright ((Finnish Version: Sexi On In (Clifters) - 1989)) Composer(s): Pete Townshend First release by: The Who - 1965 Covered by multiple other artists
I don't mind other guys dancing with my girl That's fine, I know them all pretty well But I know sometimes I must get out in the light Better leave her behind with the kids, they're alright The kids are alright
Sometimes, I feel I got to get away Bells chime, I know I got to get away And I know if I don't, I'll go out of my mind Better leave her behind with the kids, they're alright The kids are alright
I know if I go things would be a lot better for her I had things planned, but her folks wouldn't let her
I don't mind other guys dancing with my girl That's fine, I know them all pretty well But I know sometimes I must get out in the light Better leave her behind with the kids, they're alright The kids are alright
Sometimes, I feel I got to get away Bells chime, I know I got to get away And I know if I don't, I'll go out of my mind Better leave her behind with the kids, they're alright The kids are alright
Champs Du Possible Composer(s): Bernard Lavilliers Performer(s): Bernard Lavilliers
Devant nous l'an 2000, quelques heures nous séparent Quel ordre se profile, quel rapport de pouvoir? Devant nous l'an 2000 Qui aurait pu prévoir Qu'il ne restait qu'un fil accroché à l'histoire?
Les champs magnétiques de ma déraison Les voix qui me dictent les cris d'alarme Les mots d'amour Qui me hantent, qui m'entourent, qui me hantent Qui m'entourent
Devant nous l'an 2000 et le monde en furie Le grand ordre mondial et les nations unies Pas de contre-pouvoir aux dollars qui défilent Et puis dans les couloirs les banquiers qui se faufilent Derrière nous 2000 ans et des années lumières Quelques tyrans sanglants, quelque beaux militaires
Les champs magnétiques de ma déraison Les voix qui me dictent les cris d'alarme Les mots d'amour Qui me hantent, qui m'entourent, qui me hantent Qui m'entourent
Devant nous l'an 2000 et le champ du possible Il faut revisiter en partant du sensible Aux artistes il échoit des choses à inventer Et prendre quelques rêves pour la réalité
Les champs magnétiques de ma déraison Les voix qui me dictent les cris d'alarme Les mots d'amour Qui me hantent, qui m'entourent, qui me hantent Qui m'entourent
