Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Trouble Is A Man Composer(s): Alec Wilder
First recording/First release: Peggy Lee - 1946/Sarah Vaughan With Ted Dale and Orch. - 1947
Covered by multiple other artists
A woman gets all the blame For everything that happens under the sun But when it comes to being bad A woman's not the only one
Trouble is a man A man who loves me no more, no more Trouble is a man A man I'll always adore
Nothing good to say about him Still I hate a day without him Why should he have to be The one, my only
Trouble is a man A man who's handsome and tall, so tall Trouble is a man Who's for himself and that's all
After all we've done, he didn't mean it Now I understand, I should have seen it Trouble is a man Trouble is a man Trouble, trouble
I Say A Little Prayer For You English Version: I Say A Little Prayer Composer(s): Burt Bacharach; Hal David Performer(s): Raphael
Mi amor, cada noche Repito otra vez tu nombre I say a little prayer for you Te busco en mis sueños Me muero por ser tu dueño I say a little prayer for you Forever, forever, you'll stay in my heart And I will love you Forever, and ever, we never will part Oh, how Ill love you Together, together, that's how it must be To live without you Would only be heartbreak for me Si tú comprendieras Que paso la noche entera I say a little prayer for you Yo nunca te olvido Están mis cinco sentidos I say a little prayer for you Forever, forever, you'll stay in my heart And I will love you Forever, and ever, we never will part Oh, how Ill love you Together, together, that's how it must be To live without you Would only be heartbreak for me Mi amor no te miento Ya nadie me importa más que tú Abrázame Nadie más que tú Quiero que digas Cuanto me amas tú Cuanto me quieres
Echoes Of Love Composer(s): Patrick simmons - Willie Mitchell - Earl Randle
First release by: The Doobie Brothers - 1977
I hear your voice everywhere It's echoes of love Making me look back over my shoulder Echoes of love are started all over
Echoes of love Keeps on haunting I'm out of control Keeps on burning Echoes of love are out of control Bringing back love I used to hold
Darlin', since you went away Think about you every day So many memories Got to get the best of me
Recalling the times I used to hold you I just wouldn't do What I was supposed to I've done things I'd like to undo Now darlin' it's you I'd like to run to
Echoes of love Keeps on haunting I'm out of control Keeps on burning Echoes of love are out of control Bringing back love I used to hold
Echoes of love Echoes of love Love, echoes of love Keeps on haunting Echoes of love, echoes of love Keeps on burning Echoes of love
I remember him, he was very young No one spoke like him, he was someone And I carried on, like I couldn't stop All of it for us baby
And you, you got in my way Stood between me and my friends It was my sin, it was my shame You were unconscious to the pain I was in
I hear there's trouble in Shangri-La I run through the grass I run over the stones Down to the sea Show me the way back, honey I hear there's trouble in Shangri-La I run through the grass I run over the stones Show me the way back... to the sea
With honor be it spoken To understand this light that we carry And let it light your way Of course, you know, I generally take it Well I make accommodations for you And consider this You used to be my love I make excuses for you
I hear there's trouble in Shangri-La I run through the grass I run over the stones Down to the sea Show me the way back, honey I hear there's trouble in Shangri-La I run through the grass I run over the stones Show me the way back... to the sea
You can consume all the beauty in the room, baby I know you can, I've seen you do it And it brings up the wind And it rises around you in pillars of color
But the promise has been broken As you walk through the shadow of death You try to see no evil But you are heartbroken You say, dear God, make it stop!
Before the dawn of separation Brings up the wind Rises around you I hear there's trouble in Shangri-La Pillars of color Trouble in Shangri-La I make accommodations for you
I guess we don't believe That things could go that far We all believe in people... That we think believe in God Somewhere in the night... Someone feels the pain The ones who walk away Try to love again...
I hear there's trouble in Shangri-La I run through the grass I run over the stones Down to the sea Show me the way back, honey I hear there's trouble in Shangri-La I run through the grass I run over the stones Show me the way back... to the sea
You can consume all the beauty in the room, baby Because you are so heartbroken You can consume all the beauty in the room, baby Before the dawn of separation You can consume all the beauty in the room, baby Show me the way back
I Say A Little Prayer Spanish Version: I Say A Little Prayer For You Composer(s): Burt Bacharach; Hal David First release by: Dionne Warwick - 1967 Covered by multiple other artists
The moment I wake up Before I put on my makeup I say a little prayer for you While combing my hair, now And wondering what dress to wear, now I say a little prayer for you
Forever, forever, you'll stay in my heart And I will love you Forever, forever, we never will part Oh, how I'll love you Together, together, that's how it must be To live without you Would only be heartbreak for me
I run for the bus, dear While riding I think of us, dear I say a little prayer for you At work, I just take time And all through my coffee break-time I say a little prayer for you
Forever, forever, you'll stay in my heart And I will love you Forever, forever we never will part Oh, how I'll love you Together, together, that's how it must be To live without you Would only be heartbreak for me
I say a little prayer for you I say a little prayer for you
Forever, forever, you'll stay in my heart And I will love you Forever, forever we never will part Oh, how I'll love you Together, together, that's how it must be To live without you Would only be heartbreak for me
My darling, believe me For me there is no one But you ....
Echo Park Composer(s): Buzz Clifford
Performer(s): Keith Barbour
It's the morning soon he'll rise
Find the glasses for his eyes
Aren't what they used to be
Picks up the clothes he's worn so long
On the bureau sits the picture of a lady
And the mural of a man who's been gone for many years
The old man walks in Echo Park
From bench to bench he moves from morning `til dark
For the ducks some bread he brings
Wonder if he'll feed them this time next spring
Listening to the children play
Reminds him of other days
Many years ago
Thoughts of a child that he helped grow
And the memory of a letter saying dear sir
We regret to inform you, your son will not be coming home
The old man walks in Echo Park
From bench to bench he moves from morning `til dark
For the ducks some bread he brings
Wonder if he'll feed them this time next spring
Old man tell me are there fears
Do you measure life in years
Or is one day all you'll ever know
I've got to know
The old man walks in Echo Park
From bench to bench he moves from morning `til dark
For the ducks some bread he brings
Wonder if he'll feed them this time next spring
Have I been a good man
Have I tried to see the light
Wish I may, wish I might
Have the wish I wish tonight
Have I been a good man
Kay Composer(s): Hank Mills Performer(s): John Wesley Ryles
Kay, with all your singin' talent Back in Houston, Nashville's all you talked about I sold everything I owned to bring you here Now you'll be famous, there's no doubt
Last week you knocked 'em out in New York Tonight Chicago's goin' wild Kay, your new record on the jukebox don't sound bad Kay, I'm livin', yet I'm dyin' Starin' out at Music City from my cab
Caution lights blink out their warning Some old faithful Big Ben clock chimes 3 a.m. Starvin' hound dogs search the trash cans My gas tank could stand a dollar's worth again
All those chuck holes here on main street Jar my rib cage, I could cuss Kay, the crowd of night life people look so sad Kay, I'm livin', yet I'm dyin' Starin' out at Music City from my cab
Two young soldiers from Fort Campbell Told me how they hate that war in Vietnam Sirens echo through an alley And some woman said some fellah stabbed a man
I rushed Miss Teenage to the doctor She begged to give the child my name I've lost count of cups of coffee that I've had Kay, I'm livin', yet I'm dyin' Starin' out at Music City from my cab
Three rose petals on my front seat Fallen from the bouquet Jimmy took to June Jim kept mumblin' through his teardrops God, she'll leave this world with flowers in her room
Kay, I showed some drunk your picture And he made some smart remark So I hit him in the mouth, boy was I mad Kay, I'm livin', yet I'm dyin' Starin' out at Music City from my cab
Guitars, organs, horns, violins And pianos, how they play Grinding out the latest sounds From Music City, USA
Kay, although I know I've lost you To the swingin' music world I kiss pictures of those happy times we had Kay, I'm livin', yet I'm dyin' Starin' out at Music City from my cab
Kay, I'm livin', yet I'm dyin' Starin' out at Music City from my cab
Echo Beach ((French Version: Egoïste (La Grande Sophie) - 2006)) Composer(s): Mark Gane First release by: Martha and the Muffins - 1980 Covered by multiple other artists
I know it's out of fashion And a trifle uncool But I can't help it I'm a romantic fool It's a habit of mine To watch the sun go down On Echo Beach, I watch the sun go down
From nine 'til five I have to spend my time at work Is knowing I'll be back at Echo Beach some day
On a silent summer evening The sky's alive with light Building in the distance Surrealistic sight Waves make the only sound There's not a soul around From nine 'til five I have to spend my time at work The job is very boring, I'm an office clerk The only thing that helps me pass the time away Is knowing I'll be back at Echo Beach some day
I Saw The Light Composer(s): Todd Rundgren First release by: Todd Rundgren - 1972
It was late last night I was feeling something wasn't right There was not another soul in sight Only you, only you So we walked along, though I knew there was something wrong And the feeling hot me oh so strong about you Then you gazed up at me and the answer was plain to see 'Cause I saw the light in your eyes
Though we had our fling I just never would suspect a thing 'Til that little bell began to ring in my head In my head But I tried to run though I knew it wouldn't help me none 'Cause I couldn't ever love no one, or so I said But my feelings for you were just something I never knew 'Til I saw the light in your eyes
But I love you best It's not something that I say in jest (ha ha) 'Cause you're different, girl, from all the rest In my eyes And I ran out before but I won't do it anymore Can't you see the light in my eyes
I Saw Stars Composer(s): Maurice Sigler; Al Goodhart; Al Hoffman Performer(s): Freddy Martin
Something strange happened to me Lost my heart so suddenly Suddenly I found myself in a dream One sweet kiss did it to me I got dizzy instantly But something stranger happened, strange as it seems
I saw stars I heard a birdie sing so sweet, so sweet The moment I fell for you I saw stars I heard an angel say, "Wake up, wake up Your wonderful dream come true" A new born feeling had me reeling I said to myself, "Where am I?" It's all so hazy, may sound crazy There wasn't a star in the sky Still, I saw stars I heard a birdie sing so sweet, so sweet
Never knew what love could do Never knew till I met you Now I thank my stars that you came along Your sweet smile opened my eyes Showed the way to paradise And now my heart is lighter, filled with a song
I saw stars I heard a birdie sing so sweet, so sweet The moment I fell for you I saw stars I heard an angel say, "Wake up, wake up Your wonderful dream come true" A new born feeling had me reeling I said to myself, "Where am I?" It's all so hazy, may sound crazy There wasn't a star in the sky Still, I saw stars I heard a birdie sing so sweet, so sweet
Huyendo de los civiles Un gitano del perchel Sin calculo y sin combina ¡Que donde vino a caer! En un corral de gallinas ¿Y que es lo que alli encontro? Pues una pavita fina Que a un pavo le hacia el amor Salto la tapia el gitano Con muchisimo talento Y cuando se vino a dar cuenta Con un saco estaba dentro A los dos los cogio Con los dos se najo Y el gitano a su gitana De esta manera le hablo
Echale guindas al pavo Echale guindas al pavo Que yo le echare a la pava Azucar, canela y clavo Que yo le echare a la pava Azucar, canela y clavo
Estaba ya el pavo asao La pava en el asador Y llamaron a la puerta Vera usted lo que paso Entro un civil con bigote ¡Ozu, que miedo, chavo! Se echo el fusil a la cara Y de esta manera hablo A ver donde esta ese pavo A ver donde esta esa pava Porque tiene mucha guasa Que yo no pruebe ni un ala
Con los dos se sento Con los dos trajelo Y el gitano a la gitana De esta manera le hablo
Echale guindas al pavo Echale guindas al pavo Que yo le echare a la pava Azucar, canela y clavo Que yo le echare a la pava 1zucar, canela y clavo
Trouble In Paradise Composer(s): Allyson R. Khent - Tommy Smith Performer(s): The Crests
Calling all angels, calling all angels, calling all angels oo---ou Calling all angels, calling all angels, calling all angels oo---ou
There's trouble in paradise My turtle doves changing wings There's trouble in paradise The birds no longer sing Some devil told my angel alot of lies & now my tears are falling Like raindrops from the sky
There's trouble in paradise The stars no longer shine There's trouble in paradise 'Cause she's no longer mine That devil told my angel I'd been untrue Won't somebody help me please Tell me me what to do
Mr. Moon, Mr. Sun Tell her she's the only one Guide her with your lovely light Back into my arms tonight
There's trouble in paradise & heaven's not the same The angels sit & cry They say it's such a shame They'd like our love to be just like before Then the trouble in paradise will be no more
Mr. Moon, Mr. Sun Tell her she's the only one Guide her with your lovely light Back into my arms tonight
Calling all angels, calling all angels Calling all angels, calling all angels
I Saw Her Standing There Composer(s): John Lennon; Paul McCartney First release by: The Beatles - 1963 Covered by multiple other artists
Titles In Other Languages: 1964 - Quand Je L'ai Vue Devant Moi 2007 - Toen Ik Haar Daar Zo Zag Staan
She was just seventeen And you know what I mean And the way she looked was way beyond compare I couldn't dance with another When I saw her standing there
Well she looked at me and I could see That before too long I fell in love with her I couldn't dance with another When I saw here standing there
Well my heart went boom As I crossed that room And I held her hand in mine
Oh we danced through the night And we held each other tight And before too long I feel in love with her I couldn't dance with another When I saw here standing there
Eccomi ((Spanish Version: Siempre Fuiste Mío (Mónica Naranjo) - 2000))
Composer(s): Dario Baldan Bembo - Paolo Limiti - Mina
First release by: Mina - 1972
Eccomi Mi ricordo che la prima volta mi son detta ora tocca a te e ridevo e piangevo e dicevo amore, amore, amore Ma quale amore, cosa amore, dove amore se l'amore non conosce me e piano piano ho imparato a rinunciare io non ero ancora preparata, io ma con tutta la mia buona fede io ho provato e dopo riprovato e ancora riprovato e poi ho creduto di trovare chi invece mi ha sconfitto più che mai eccomi col niente grande che io ho inevitabilmente io ricominciare ancora si eccomi o non sarei più stata io vuoi darmi un'altra storia Dio vuoi darmela o tocca sempre solo a me Sempre solo a me gli stessi sbagli e sono loro che mi cercano mi son fatta grande, mi son fatta molto piccola son stata un verso e poi una parola inutile sono stata fantasia ma tutto questo è da buttare via no, io non posso, non voglio, non devo non credo, io no Ma quante volte ancora una deve pagare perché tutto è finito mi resta la forza di dire che tutto davvero è finito Dio, o mio Dio con niente che mi resta, io potrò ricominciare, io
Most any place can seem to be a paradise While you embrace just the one that you adore There needn't be an apple tree with magic powers You need no garden filled with flowers To taste the thrill of sweet, greed hours
Gentle perfume and cushions that are silk and soft Two in the gloom, that is silent but for sighs That's paradise, while arms entwine and lips are kissing But if there's something missing, that signifies Trouble in paradise
I Saw Her Again Last Night Composer(s): Denny Doherty; John Phillips Performer(s): The Mamas & The Papas
I saw her again last night And you know that I shouldn't To string her along is just not right If I couldn't I wouldn't
But what can I do, I'm lonely too And it makes me feel so good to know You'll never leave me
I'm in way over my head Now she thinks that I love her Because that's what I said Though I never think of her But what can I do, I'm lonely too And it makes me feel so good to know You'll never leave me
Every time I see that girl You know I want to lay down and die But I really need that girl Don't know why I'm living a lie It makes me want to cry
I saw her again last night And you know that I shouldn't To string her along is just not right If I couldn't I wouldn't
But what can I do, I'm lonely too And it makes me feel so good to know You'll never leave me
But what can I do, I'm lonely too And it makes me feel so good to know You'll never leave me
Every time I see that girl You know I want to lay down and die But I really need that girl Don't know why I'm living a lie It makes me want to cry
I saw her again last night And you know that I shouldn't To string her along is just not right If I couldn't I wouldn't I'm in way over my head Now she thinks that I love her Because that's what I said Though I never think of her
Ecce Homo Composer(s): Serge Gainsbourg
Performer(s): Serge Gainsbourg
Ecce homo, ecce homo, ecce homo, ecce homo, homo, homo
Ecce homo, ecce homo, ecce homo, ecce homo
Et ouais c'est moi Gainsbarre
On me trouve au hasard
Des night-clubs et des bars
Américains c'est bonnard
Ecce homo
Ecce homo
Ecce homo homo homo
Ecce homo
On reconnaît Gainsbarre
À ses jeans à sa barbe de trois nuits, ces cigares
Et ses coups de cafard
Ecce homo
Ecce homo
Ecce homo homo homo
Ecce homo
Bizarre ce Gainsbarre
Il est cool faut croire
Que de tout il en arre
Iien à cirer enfin faut voir
Ecce homo
Ecce homo
Ecce homo homo homo
Ecce homo
Et ouais cloué le Gainsbarre
Au mont du Golgothar
Il est reggae hilare
Le coeur percé de part en part
Ecce homo
Ecce homo
Ecce homo homo homo
Ecce homo
The Trouble With Hello Is Goodbye Composer(s): David Grusin - Alan Bergman - Marilyn Bergman Performer(s): Shirley Bassey and multiple other artists
We wandered through the summertime And drifted into fal We never thought of winter at all How foolishly we tossed away The buttercups, the time Who'd have thought We'd have no more songs to sing Hills to climb? We summered in each other's arms And slumbered in the glow We never heard the whisper of snow But summer's not forevermore No matter how we try The trouble with hello is goodbye
I Saw Elvis In A U.F.O. Composer(s): Ray Stevens Performer(s): Ray Stevens
This is the evening news Let's go now to our field reporter Renaldo Riviera
This is Renaldo Riviera on the banks of the stinky muddy river with Mr. R.V. Frisbee who claims to have witnessed something truly fantastic Mr. Frisbee could you tell us what you saw
Yeah, I's just hunkered down over there puttin' a stink wad on my trot line and the short hairs just stood straight out on the back of my neck and I turned around and there's this big orange thing with them purple lights on it come swoopin' over them pine trees and just hoovered over the Winnebago there Inez run out and throwed a skillet at it and then she scissored and run back in under the hide-a-bed 'Bout that time a little trap door opened up little stair steps come down and this little pink baldheaded guy stuck his head out Now I'd seen that movie "Close Encounters" I just walked on over there big as Ike and looked up in there and there he was
There who was?
I saw Elvis in a U.F.O. sittin' there with Howard Hughes I saw Elvis in a U.F.O. Jimmy Hoffa was in there too I saw Elvis in a U.F.O. singing them rhythm and blues And Liberace was there and he had on a pair of Imeldia Marcos shoes What is that a shootin star streakin' cross the heavens above? No it's a whole lot more than a shootin' star it's a hunka hunka burning love, oooh I saw the Colonel in a U.F.O. had a big smile on his face And then he shook his head, puffed on his cigar and said "I done book "Elvis" out in outer space"
And then those little pink men they all jumped in dancin' up and down the stairs And then they rolled their eyes, began to harmonize and it sounded like the Jordanaires
Bop bop bop bop uh unh huh bop bop bop We got Elvis in a U.F.O. He's too good for the human race We got Elvis in a U.F.O. We're going to keep him out in outer space
They got Elvis in a U.F.O. Honey have you heard the news They got Elvis in a U.F.O. Just singing them rhythm and blues They got Elvis in a U.F.O.
And the colonel and Howard Hughes and Jimmy Hoffa even Liberace's up there he ain't never had no hit record honey I done had more hits than anybody but do I get to go in a U.F.O. Nooo!!! Now is that fair? I'm the king of Rock n Roll! The originator! I started the whole thing baby and I think it's about time I got to go on a U.F.O. You better beam me up Scotty or your little pink baldheaded people done tore it with me Wow!!!..... Thank you
