Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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It Was A Very Good Year
((French Versions: Ma Plus Belle Année (Romuald) - 1963; C'était Une Très Bonne Année (Robert Charlebois) - 2001))
Composer(s): Ervin Drake
First release by: The Kingston Trio - 1961
Covered by multiple other artists
When I was seventeen It was a very good year It was a very good year for small town girls And soft summer nights We'd hide from the lights On the village green When I was seventeen
When I was twenty-one It was a very good year It was a very good year for city girls Who lived up the stair With all that perfumed hair And it came undone When I was twenty-one
When I was thirty-five It was a very good year It was a very good year for blue-blooded girls Of independent means We'd ride in limousines Their chauffeurs would drive When I was thirty-five
But now the days grow short I'm in the autumn of the year And now I think of my life as vintage wine From fine old kegs From the brim to the dregs And it poured sweet and clear It was a very good year
C'était Une Très Bonne Année ((aka Ma Plus Belle Année - (Romuald) - 1963))
((Adapted from: It Was A Very Good Year (The Kingston Trio) - 1961))
Composer(s): Ervin Drake - Robert Charlebois
Performer(s): Robert Charlebois - 2001
Quand j'avais 17 ans C'était une très bonne année, c'était une très bonne année Pour les filles de la ville et les douces nuits d'été Nous nous cachions des lumières sur la place du village Quand j'avais 17 ans
Quand j'avais 21 ans C'était une très bonne année, c'était une très bonne année Pour les filles des grandes villes qui vivaient dans des immeubles Qui se parfumaient les cheveux et les détachaient Quand j'avais 21 ans
Quand j'avais 35 ans C'était une très bonne année, c'était une très bonne année Pour les filles au sang bleu, aux moyens indépendants Nous roulions en limousine, leurs chauffeurs les conduisaient Quand j'avais 35 ans
Maintenant les jours se font courts, je suis dans l'automne de l'année Et maintenant je compare ma vie à un vin de bon cru Sorti de vieux tonneaux subtils de la première goutte jusqu'à la lie Qui se déversaient sucrés et clairs C'était une très bonne année, c'était tant de bonnes années gâchées
Ma Plus Belle Année ((aka C'était Une Très Bonne Année (Robert Charlebois) - 2001))
((Adapted from: It Was A Very Good Year (The Kingston Trio) - 1961))
Composer(s): Ervin Drake - Eddy Marnay
Performer(s): Romuald - 1963
Quand j'avais 17 ans C'était ma plus belle année C'était ma plus belle année Les filles gardaient leur premier baiser Pour un soir d'été sous un ciel tremblant Quand j'avais 17 ans
Quand j'ai eu mes 20 ans C'était ma plus belle année C'était ma plus belle année Les filles rentraient au petit matin Laissant leur parfum dans mon coeur brulant Quand j'ai eu mes 20 ans
Quand j'ai eu 35 ans C'était ma plus belle année C'était ma plus belle année Les filles pleuvaient, comme une pluie d'or Et j'avais encore, gardé mes 20 ans Quand j'ai eu 35 ans
Mais le temps se fait court Et l'automne est venu Quand je penses à la vie que j'ai connu J'ai le coueur perdu, j'a le coeur noyé de mille beautés Et c'est ma plus belle année Et c'est ma plus belle année
It Was A Good Time Composer(s): Mike Curb; Mack David; Maurice Jarre Performer(s): Liza Minnelli; Mike Curb
I now pronounce you for the rest of your life I now pronounce you man and wife
It was a good time, it was the best time It was a party, just to be near you It was a good time, it was the best time And we believed that it would last forever We would stay together and share the laughter With never ever a morning after It was a good time, it was the best time It seemed a short time, but such a good time
Since you're gone and won't be mine again There are many stars that will not shine again Except some time deep in my reverie You return and then I remember when
It was a good time, it was the best time It was a party, just to be near you It was a good time, it was the best time And we believed that it would last forever
Here we go 'round the mulberry bush The mulberry bush, the mulberry bush Here we go 'round the mulberry bush, early in the morning
Mama wakes up and she's alone She's alone, she's alone Mama wakes up and she's alone, early in the morning
... Falling down ... Lon ... My fair lady Yes she looks a lot like him, yes she does, but, yes My fair lady
... Dor-mei-vous, dor-mei-vous Mama will stay near you, mama will be near you Not your dad, that's too bad!
Good - bye - good - and I believed - ah-hah
Since you've gone and won't be mine again There are many stars that will not shine again Except some times deep in my reverie You return and then I remember when
It - was - a - good - time, it was the best time It was a party, just to be near you It was a good time, it was the best time It seemed a short time, but such a good time A good... time...
Arbolito English Title: Little Christmas Tree Composer(s): Tish Hinojosa Performer(s): Tish Hinojosa; Marlon
Arbolito, tengo siete anos, tengo pecas, yo te los regalo Viene mamacita con luces y esferas para vestirte y ayudo Pero, no me deja con los Icicles
La cocina de comadres manos, chocolate tamales y ajo Donde esta mi madrina y Santo Clos, no son los regalos que quiero Solo el paquete, para adivinar
Donde pasan los anos y suenos y abrazos viejo navidad Amistades parientes y el Andy Williams con noche de paz Arbolito que brillante estas!
Arbolito tengo quince anos, tu estrella ya mero alcanzo Lo que yo deseo es secreto, te digo, se llama Ay mama mira mi hermana no deja con los icicles
Arbolito, tengo trienta y algo, cuantas veces hemos platicado No mijita, pon las esferas, verdad que parece Better Homes magazine, No me importa, son mis icicles
It Took Dreams Composer(s): Sherman Performer(s): Annette Funicello
Dream away Dream away Dream away
It took dreams to cross the ocean It took dreams for man to fly It took dreams to build the bridges And the buildings that reach the sky
It took dreams and crazy dreamers For the things we have today So if you've got a dream and you don't be afraid to follow through No matter what they say, dream away
Christopho Columbo had a dream Everybody said the world was flat Christopho Columbo sailed the seas Everybody had to eat his hat Wilbur and his brother built a plane Everybody said they were insane They all began as dreams away
It took dreams to cross the ocean (Christopho Columbo had a dream) (Everybody said the world was flat) It took dreams for man to fly (Christopho Columbo sailed the seas) (Everybody had to eat his hat) It took dreams to build the bridges (Wilbur and his brother built a plane) (Everybody said they were insane) And the buildings that reach the sky (Everybody now once upon a shout)
(And then)
Mr. Franklyn flew his kite and key He discovered electricity Mr. Fulton sailed a boat by sea All because he had a crazy dream
Moving pictures, radio, tv screens Rockets to the moon and submarines No matter what they say Dream away
Another Rock & Roll Christmas Composer(s): Gary Glitter; Mike Leander; Edward Seago Performer(s): Gary Glitter and multiple other artists
Christmas Christmas Christmas
Light The Lights, Ring The Chimes Come On In Its Party Time Raise A Glass For Old Lang Syne Come On And Rock It Up For All Mankind Good To See Friends I Know Kissin' Under The Mistletoe I Love To Hear The Children Sing It Looks Like Santa's Gonna' Bring...
(another Rock And Roll Christmas) Another Christmas Rock And Roll Presents Hangin' From The Tree You'll Never Guess What You've Got From Me (another Rock And Roll Christmas) Another Christmas Rock And Roll You Better Be Off Home, Shut Up Tight You Never Know It Might Snow Tonight
Guys And Gals Stay Up Late They're So Excited They Can't Wait Let There Be Peace On Earth Come On And Rock And Roll For All Your Worth Were Gonna' Laugh Were Gonna' Sing Were Gonna' Make The Rafters Ring Pull My Cracker Let Me Be The Silver Star Upon Your Tree
(another Rock And Roll Christmas) Another Christmas Rock And Roll All Dressed Up So Here We Go Do I Hear Sleigh Bells In The Snow? (another Rock And Roll Christmas) Another Christmas Rock And Roll Tonight Old Santa Never Ever Stops He Rocks Around The Chimney Tops
And You'll Be Rockin' In Your Stockin' When You See Your Big Suprise Cause You'll Be Rockin' In Your Stockin You Won't Believe Your Big Blue Eyes
Come On In Join The Fun It's Christmas Time For Everyone May Your Days Be Merry And Bright This Aint Gonna' Be No Silent Night See The Stars Glittering Soon They're Gonna' See The New Year In Everyone's Huggin Kiss Me Quick I'm Gonna Rock And Roll For Old Saint Nick
(another Rock And Roll Christmas) Another Christmas Rock And Roll Presents Hangin' From The Tree You'll Never Guess What You've Got From Me (another Rock And Roll Christmas) Another Christmas Rock And Roll You're Better Be Off Home, Shut Up Tight You Never Know It Might Snow Tonight
Christmas Christmas Christmas It's Christmas
(another Rock And Roll Christmas) Another Christmas Rock And Roll All Dressed Up So Here We Go Do I Hear Sleigh Bells In The Snow? (another Rock And Roll Christmas) Another Christmas Rock And Roll Tonight Old Santa Never Ever Stops He Rocks Around The Chimney Tops
Another Lonely Christmas Composer(s): Prince Performer(s): Prince & The Revolution
Last night I spent another lonely Christmas Darling, darling, U should've been there Cuz all the ones I dream about U are the one that makes my love shout U see, U are the only one I care for
Remember the time we swam naked in your father's pool Boy, he was upset that night But boy, was that ever cool Remember that night we played pokeno for money And U robbed me blind Remember how U used to scream so loud cuz U... U hated that number 9 Hey, I saw your sister skatin' on the lake this afternoon Good heaven, how she's grown She swoons the boy skaters cuz she's so tall But of all your father's children All your father's children, baby U know U are the finest of them all U are brighter than the northern star and I...
Last night I spent another lonely Christmas Darling, darling, U, U should've been there Cuz U see, of all the ones I dream about U are the one that makes my love shout U see, U are the only one I care for, listen
Do U still like banana daiquiris boy we used to get so touched U use to get so horny U'd make me leave the lights on I'd pay money just to see your happy dancin' silouette upon the pier Sometimes I think I hear U smilin Sometimes I think your here I find myself holding every pillow N the bed U and I used to share Last night I spent another lonely Christmas Darling U shouldn't be U shouldn't be there, cuz U see
Last night I spent another lonely Christmas Darling, darling, U, U should've been there Cuz U see, of all the ones I dream about U are the one that makes my love shout U see, U are the only one I care for, yeah
My mama used to say always trust your lover But now I guess that only applies to her Cuz baby, U promised me Baby, U promised me U'd never leave Then U died on the 25th day of December
Oh baby, last night, oh, I spent another lonely, lonely Christmas Darling, baby, U, U should've been there Cuz all the ones I dream about U are the one that makes my love shout U see, U are the only one I care for, yeah
Your father said it was pneumonia Your mother said it was stress But the doctor said U were dead and I... I say it's senseless Every Christmas night for 7 years now I drink banana daiquiris till I'm blind As long as I can hear U smiling, baby U won't hear my tears Another lonely Christmas is mine, yeah, mine, yeah Another lonely Christmas is mine
Last night, yeah, I spent another lonely, lonely Christmas Darling, darling, U should've been there, yeah Cuz all the ones I dream about U are the one that make my love shout U see, u are the only one I care for
It Tears Me Up Composer(s): Spooner Oldham; Dan Penn Performer(s): Percy Sledge - 1966 Covered by multiple other artists
I see you walk with him I see you talk to him It tears me up It tears me up And start my eyes to cryin' Oh, oh, I can't stop cryin'
I see him kiss your lips And squeeze your fingertips It tears me up It tears me up I feel like I'm dyin' Oh, oh, I must be dyin'
It's a cold, cold world I'm livin' in I turn my back and there you are with my best friend Oh sometimes we pass on the street darlin' And you looked at me and you can say, "I'm sorry, my sweet" Maybe just saying I'm sorry would be enough But then you'd look back at him, with your perfect smile And that'd make me feel kind of rough Oh darlin It tears me up
I see you smile at him You'll never tire of him It tears me up It tears me up But there ain't nothin I can do now Baby can't you see I'm still in love with you Oh, can't you see I'm still in love with you, baby
Still waitin for something that I cannot have Oh, baby, nothin' tears me up so bad Can't you see that I'm still in love with you baby Oh, that tears me up so bad now baby ...
Another Christmas Song Composer(s): Ian Anderson Performer(s): Jethro Tull
Hope everybody's ringing on their own bell, this fine morning Hope everyone's connected to that long distance phone Old man, he's a mountain Old man, he's an island Old man, he's a-walking says "I'm going to call, call all my children home"
Hope everybody's dancing to their own drum this fine morning the beat of distant Africa or a Polish factory town Old man, he's calling for his supper Calling for his whisky Calling for his sons and daughters, yeah calling all his children round
Sharp ears are tuned in to the drones and chanters warming Mist blowing round some headland, somewhere in your memory Everyone is from somewhere even if you've never been there So take a minute to remember the part of you that might be the old man calling me
How many wars you're fighting out there this winter's morning? Maybe it's always time for another Christmas song Old man he's asleep now Got appointments to keep now Dreaming of his sons and daughters, and proving proving that the blood is strong
It Takes Two Composer(s): William "Mickey" Stevenson; Sylvia Moy First release by: Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston - 1966 Covered by multiple other artists
Her: One can have a dream, baby Him: Two can make that dream so real Her: One can talk about bein' in love Him: Two can say how it really feels Her: One can wish upon a star Him: Two can make that wish come true, yeah Her: One can stand alone in the dark Him: Two can make the light shine through
Both: It takes two, baby It takes two, baby Me and you, just takes two It takes two, baby It takes two, baby To make a dream come true, just takes two
Her: One can have a broken heart, livin' in misery Him: Two can really ease the pain like a perfect remedy Her: One can be alone in a car, on a night like these all alone Him: Two can make just any place seem just like bein' at home
Both: It takes two, baby It takes two, baby Me and you, just takes two It takes two, baby It takes two, baby To make a dream come true, just takes two
Just takes two, just takes two
Her: One can go out to a movie, lookin' for a special treat Him: Two can make that single movie somethin' really kinda sweet Her: One can take a walk in the moonlight, thinkin' that it's really nice Him: But two walkin' hand-in-hand is like addin' just a pinch of spice
Both: It takes two, baby It takes two, baby Me and you, just takes two It takes two, baby It takes two, baby To make a dream come true, just takes two
The First Nowell The Angel Did Say - 1833 (aka First Noel - 1910) (Danish Version: Den Allerførste Jul - 1978) Composer(s): William Sandys; Traditional
The first Nowell the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep on a cold winter's night that was so deep Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell Born is the King of Israel
They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far And to the earth it gave great light And so it continued both day and night
The first Nowell the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep on a cold winter's night that was so deep Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell Born is the King of Israel
And by the light of that same star Three wise men came from country far To seek for a king was their intent And to follow the star wherever it went
The first Nowell the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep on a cold winter's night that was so deep Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell Born is the King of Israel
This star drew nigh to the northwest O'er Bethlehem it took it rest And there it did both stop and stay Right over the place where Jesus lay
The first Nowell the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep on a cold winter's night that was so deep Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell Born is the King of Israel
Then entered in those wise men three Full reverently upon their knee and offered there in his presence Their gold, and myrrh, and frakincense
The first Nowell the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep on a cold winter's night that was so deep Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell Born is the King of Israel
Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord That hath made heaven and earth of naught And with his blood mankind hath bought
The first Nowell the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep on a cold winter's night that was so deep Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell Born is the King of Israel
It Takes Too Long To Learn To Live Alone Composer(s): Robert Allen; Leon Carr Performer(s): Peggy Lee and multiple other artists
I leave the house I catch the bus and go to work The way I did before The same routine Most everyday except I guess I see my folks much more
A year has passed I thought by now that I could make A new life of my own But habits are So hard to break I think of you And I still ache It takes too long to learn to live alone
It's really bad When Friday comes because I know The weekend lies ahead The walks we took The football games And when it rained How late we stayed in bed
I've done so much to change the house The attic's full memories I know And yet the night Turned out the light I wait for you to say goodnight It takes too long to learn to live alone
I go on dates but when I do I'd always find Before the night is thru The same routine Behind my smile I'm sitting there Comparing them to you
And in the end it's always you I'm feeling even more when I get home I thought that I was free of you But I was wrong I never knew It takes too long to learn to live alone
Angels, From The Realms Of Glory
Composer(s): James Montgomery; H. Smart
Performer(s): Fred Waring
and multiple other artists
Angels, from the realms of glory
Wing your flight o'er all the earth
Ye, who sang creation's story
Now proclaim Messiah's birth
Come and worship
Come and worship
Worship Christ, the new-born King
Shepherds in the field abiding
Watching o'er your flocks by night
God with man is now residing
Yonder shines the infant Light
Come and worship
Come and worship
Worship Christ, the new-born King
Sages, leave your contemplations
Brighter visions beam afar
Seek the great Desire of nations
Ye have seen his natal star
Come and worship
Come and worship
Worship Christ, the new-born King
Saints before the altar bending
Watching long in hope and fear
Suddenly the Lord, descending
In his temple shall appear
Come and worship
Come and worship
Worship Christ, the new-born King
Angels, from the realms of glory Wing your flight o'er all the earth Ye, who sang creation's story Now proclaim Messiah's birth
Refrain: Come and worship Come and worship Worship Christ, the new-born King
Shepherds in the field abiding Watching o'er your flocks by night God with man is now residing Yonder shines the infant Light
Refrain
Sages, leave your contemplations Brighter visions beam afar Seek the great Desire of nations Ye have seen his natal star
Refrain
Saints before the altar bending Watching long in hope and fear Suddenly the Lord, descending In his temple shall appear
It Takes Time Composer(s): Arthur Korb Performer(s): Doris Day
It takes time To get your gal to see the light It takes time It isn't always love at sight From the first little glance 'Til she's ready for romance Remember, little man, it takes time
It takes time To make the coffee percolate It takes time To get your gal to set the date From the first moonlight walk 'Til you get the baby talk Remember, little man, it takes time
Now, Rome wasn't built in a day, they say Not to mention the Pyramids and Sphinx It took old Rip Van Winkle all of twenty years To squeeze the livin' daylights out of forty winks
It takes time To turn the Winter into Spring It takes time To get the dough to get the ring From the first little smile 'Til you're walkin' down the aisle Remember, little man, it takes time
It takes time To make the coffee percolate It takes time To get your gal to set the date From the first moonlight walk 'Til you get the baby talk Remember, little man, it takes time
Now, Rome wasn't built in a day, they say Not to mention the Pyramids and Sphinx It took old Rip Van Winkle all of twenty years To squeeze the livin' daylights out of forty winks
It takes time To turn the Winter into Spring It takes time To get the dough to get the ring From the first little smile 'Til you're walkin' down the aisle Remember, little man ........... it takes time
Angels We Have Heard On High (Traditional) Performer(s): Andy Williams; and various other artists
Angels we have heard on high Singing sweetly through the night And the mountains in reply Echoing their brave delight Gloria in excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo
Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why these songs of happy cheer? What great brightness did you see? What glad tiding did you hear? Gloria in excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo
Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing Come, adore on bended knee Christ, the Lord, the new-born King Gloria in excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo
See him in a manger laid Whom the angels praise above Mary, Joseph, lend your aid While we raise our hearts in love Gloria in excelsis Deo Gloria in excelsis Deo
It Takes So Long (To Say Goodbye) Composer(s): Haven Gillespie; Larry Shay Performer(s): Dean Martin
It takes so long to say goodbye Goodbye is a long, long time Tonight my love the moonbeams shine Upon your dream and mine
So take my kiss to sleep with you This kiss of love divine Oh it takes so long to say goodbye Goodbye is a long, long time
(So take my kiss to sleep with you This kiss of love divine) Oh it takes so long to say goodbye Goodbye is a long, long time Goodbye is a long, long time
