Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Swing Me An Old-Fashioned Song Composer(s): Walter Bullock - Harold Spina Performer(s): Shirley Temple
First of all you start this way Back and forth that's the way And now that you've got yourself swinging Do the same thing with your singing
Swing me an old-fashioned song Down by the old mail stream Da da de da da Swing me an old-fashioned song old-fashioned song
Croon me an old-fashioned tune Da de da de da In the evening by the moonlight You can hear those darkies singing Oh Oh, croon me an old-fashioned tune
Just keep it soft and sweet With rhythm from the start But keep that old time beat The beat that's, straight from the heart
Swing me an old-fashioned song² I wanted to say to the fields Maggie That's it, Its just an old-fashioned song
Dear old girls around us sing about you Roll be like a roll around Won't you try it Oh my darling Oh my darling, darling Croon me an old-fashioned tune
Won't you swing just an old-fashioned song Ye'll take the high road and I'll take the low road And I'll be in Scotland a'fore Ye That how to swing, an old-fashioned song Now sing and you'll be happy all day long Sing an old-fashioned song
Younger Girl Composer(s): John Sebastian Performer(s): The Lovin' Spoonful and multiple other artists
She's one of those girls who seems to come in the Spring One look in her eyes and you forget everything That you had ready to say And I saw her today, yeah... A younger girl keeps a-rollin' 'cross my mind No matter how much I try, I can't seem to leave her memory behind Oh, I remember her eyes, soft dark and brown Said she'd never been in trouble, even in town A younger girl keeps a-rollin' 'cross my mind No matter how much I try, I can't seem to leave her memory behind And should I hang around, acting like her brother In a few more years, they'd call us right for each other And why If I wait I'll just die, yeah... A younger girl keeps a-rollin' 'cross my mind No matter how much I try, I can't seem to leave her memory behind Oh, I remember her eyes, soft dark and brown Said she'd never been in trouble, even in town A younger girl keeps a-rollin' 'cross my mind She's one of those girls who seems to come in the Spring One look in her eyes and you forget everything That you had ready to say
Swing Low, Sweet Cheerio Composer(s): Michael Bruce - Glen Buxton - Alice Cooper - Dennis Dunaway - Neal Smith Performer(s): Alice Cooper
Forget, remember nothing The force came from the flame I pass along the path inside My light shinning always We'll get there first a name cried out And looked back all the way Recall falling down a lot of time was spent that way But this story staring me has already begun 'Cuz I had some vision in my sight On the journey to be one Help me, help please, help me please The screaming starts again But the trick I find something hid You look, you find, I win While working while the play was on The play was alright then Think thought, big thoughts Take off and go back again next week Right then my story ended And a new one had begun 'Cuz I had some vision in my sight On the journey to be one
Younger Generation Composer(s): John Sebastian Performer(s): The Lovin' Spoonful; The Critters; Bobby Vee; John Sebastian; José Feliciano; Chuck Perrin
Why must every generation think their folks are square And no matter where their heads are, they know Mom´s ain´t there 'Cause I swore when I was small that I´d remember when I knew what´s wrong with them, that I was smaller then
Determined to remember all the card'nal rules Like sun showers are legal grounds for cuttin' school I know I have forgotten maybe one or two And I hope that I recall them all before the baby´s due And I know he´ll have a question or two
Like "Hey, Pop, can I go ride my zoom It goes two hundred miles an hour suspended on balloons And can I put a droplet of this new stuff on my tongue And imagine frothing dragons while you sit and wreck your lungs" And I must be permissive, understanding of the younger generation
Then I´ll know that all I´ve learned my kid assumes And all my deepest worries must be his cartoons And still I´ll try to them him all the things I´ve done Relating to what he can do when he becomes a man And still he´ll stick his fingers in the fan
And "Hey, Pop, my girlfriend´s only three She´s got her own videophone and she´s taking L.S.D. And now that we´re best friends, she wants to give a bit to me But what´s the matter Daddy, how come you´re turning green? Can it be that you can´t live up to your dreams?"
Young, Gifted And Black Composer(s): Weldon Irvine; Nina Simone Performer(s): Houston Person; and various other artists
To be young, gifted and black oh what a lovely precious dream To be young, gifted and black open up your heart to what I mean 'Cause you know in this whole wide world There's a million A million boys and girls Who are young, gifted and black and that's a fact!
To be young, gifted and black We must begin to tell our young Don't you know there's a whole world waiting for you? Don't you know the quest has just begun for you? Haven't you heard that the joy the joy! the joy of the day is that one day that we all be proud to say That we were young, gifted and black and it's sho' 'nuff where it's at!
Swing Au Pressing Composer(s): Michel Jonasz - A. Goldstein Performer(s): Françoise Hardy
Sam'di-midi blanchissage Pantalons costumes corsages Qui qui lessive en lessiveuse C'est la ménagère heureuse On nettoie la crasse d'une semaine Son cambouis ses soucis ses peines Dégraissage complet mon mari M'a fait la chose aujourd'hui Ça swing au pressing On met des sous dans les machines Pour voir tourner les bulles d'enzymes Swing au pressing Ça smart ou ça pop art Tout'l'monde est à l'eau écarlate Blouse de mécano noir smoking Swing au pressing Les vagues dans ces hublots mesdames Font-elles penser à la Guyane L'adoucisseur adoucit-il Vos curs fragiles Détache rince essore sèche ma belle La seule issue c'est l'eau d'javel Au mal d'amour aux migraines Allez à la s'maine prochaine Ça swing au pressing On met des sous dans les machines Pour voir tourner les bulles d'enzymes Swing au pressing Ça smart ou ça pop art Tout'l'monde est à l'eau écarlate No smoking because oppressing Swing au pressing
The Swimming Song Composer(s): Loudon Wainwright III First release by: Louden Wainwright III - 1973 Covered by multiple other artists
This summer I went swimming This summer I might have drowned But I held my breath, kicked my feet And I moved my arms around Moved my arms around
This summer I did the backstroke And you know that that's not all I did the breaststroke, the butterfly And the old Australian Crawl The old Australian Crawl
This summer I swam in a public place And a reservoir to boot At the latter I was informal At the former I wore my suit I wore my swimming suit
This summer I did swan-dives And jack-knifes for you all And once when you weren't looking I did a cannon-ball Did a cannon-ball
Swimming Pool Composer(s): K. Grimwood / E. Idlet) Performer(s): Trout Fishing in America
Blue skies with no clouds Hot afternoons can get you down and make you sweaty Mid-summer sun bake I know exactly what we should do and I think you're ready Gonna stay cool, cool, cool at the swimming pool Gonna stay cool, cool, cool at the swimming pool Swimsuits or cutoffs Slide into your jams, it makes no difference But don't forget the sun block Flippers or face mask Flip down those shades and grab your pool pass But don't forget the sun block Gonna stay cool, cool, cool at the swimming pool Gonna stay cool, cool, cool at the swimming pool Just like the river without the rocks Just like the ocean without the sharks Just like the lake, but it's not so deep If you want to stay cool, some along with me Feet first or swan dive Back flip or jackknife, cannonball, but no belly-busters Blow up that rubber raft, float all afternoon, just relax and laugh It's an attitude adjuster Gonna stay cool, cool, cool at the swimming pool Gonna stay cool, cool, cool at the swimming pool
Young Man Blues Composer(s): Mose Allison Performer(s): The Who; and various other artists
Uh, well, a young man
ain't got nothing in the world these days I said a young man, ain't got nothing in the world these days Well you know in the old days When a young man was a strong man All the people the stepped back When a young man walked by But you know nowadays It's the old man, he's got all the money And a young man, ain't got nothing in the world these days, I say They ain't got nothing They got nothing, pissed off Ooh yeah Ahh, yeah Get it! Everybody knows Everybody knows Everybody knows Everybody knows that a young man ain't got nothin Oooh yeah Ohhh, the young man Get it Everybody knows, everybody knows In the old days Everybody stepped back When a young man walked, walked by They stepped back They stepped back They stepped back Nowadays if you're the young man You ain't got nothing in the world these days, I said You ain't got nothing They got sweet fuck all
Swimming Composer(s): Mark Gane - Andy Haas - Daniel Lanois Performer(s): Martha and the Muffins
Another fight on the street below They've got things to prove Shouting threats and sending out a counterglow All they do is walk, talk, knit socks, wind clocks and crawl on their bellies like a reptile
I have no idea at all... I hear a sound...
We talk of parks and simple places Sense the thickness of the air Highly strung like nervous guitars My fingers make waves in you
We're afraid to call it love Let's call it swimming...
Young Lovers Composer(s): Ray Hildebrand; Jill Jackson Performer(s): Paul & Paula
We pledged our love to each other We know that our love will last Paula, I give you my heart Yours in return's all I ask
We've waited so long for this moment Tomorrow is our special day I'll take you, Paul, & you only Here in my heart you will stay
So good luck to Paul & Paula Good luck, young lovers everywhere If your love is strong, then you can't go wrong True love will find a way
Paula, I give you my heart Paul, I've been waiting for you Good luck to Paul & Paula Good luck, young lovers everywhere If your love is strong, then you can't go wrong Good luck, young lovers, tonight Good luck, young lovers everywhere
Swim, Little Fish Composer(s): Phil Parke - Harry Parr-Davies Performer(s): George Formby
Now once upon a time there was a little fish And he lived in a long long stream And to make his way to the great wide world Was this little fish's dream
So a wise old trout who'd been about Advised him what to do Now he said "fishes wishes won't come true If they dream the whole day through
So swim little fish swim on, swim little fish swim on We're two ambitious fishes you and I, we'll get our wishes if we try try try Swim little fish swim on, swim little fish swim on Blow little bubbles all the long day through Show little troubles that they can't stop you For everything in life worthwhile is hard to get my friend So don't give up and don t give in, it's worthwhile in the end
Swim little fish swim on, swim little fish swim on Swim little fella till your dreams come true You'll meet the very little fish for you You can be happy if you swim, swim, swim, swim, swim little fish swim on
Swim little fish swim on, swim little fish swim on If you are weary at the river mouth, ask for a lift upon the next wave south Swim little fish swim on, swim little fish swim on Be very careful and you'll find it pays, mind how you cross the gulf and look both ways
A chap can get a good square meal and all that he can wish The wise fish goes to smokey roes, a good pull in for fish Swim little fish swim on, swim little fish swim on Always remember mother's good advice Steer clear of fishes who are not quite nice Do nothing fishy fishy, swim swim swim swim Swim little fish swim on O.K.
Young Love Composer(s): Carole Joyner; Ric Cartey Performer(s): Sonny James; and various other artists
They say for every boy and girl There's just one love in this whole world And I know I've found mine The heavenly touch of your embrace Tells me no one could take your place Ever in my heart
Young love, first love Filled with true devotion Young love, our love We share with deep emotion
Just one kiss from your sweet lips Will tell me that you love is real And I can feel that it's true We will vow to one another There will never be another Love for you or for me
Young love, first love Filled with true devotion Young love, our love We share with deep emotion
Sweetwater Jones Composer(s): Barry Manilow Performer(s): Barry Manilow
Went riding Out in to the country night He left his phone still ringing Ringing by the T.V.'s light
Goodbye to you New York city Goodbye to every thing it used to be You sure can could look good Emerald City Oh but now your just a drag on me
Goodbye to the ringing phone Goodbye to the old grindstone And what use to be Jimmy Jones Now they known as Sweetwater Jones
Sweetwater Jones keep on going Hey Jonese boy your'll doing find Smiling a smile and knowing That your heading fore a better time
Look at your face hey it's shinning Hey beaming like it never could Look at your eyes hey you crying But you never thought you fell so good Goodbye to the ringing phone
Good, good, goodbye to the old grindstone What use to be Jimmy Jones Now they known as Sweetwater Jones Ohhhh ohhh Sweetwater Jones What used to be Jimmy Jones Now they known as Sweetwater Jones Now they known as Sweetwater Jones
Ma Biche ((Adapted from: Sweets For My Sweet (by The Drifters) - 1961)) Composer(s): Mort Shuman - Doc Pomus - Vline Buggy Performer(s): Frank Alamo - 1963
Biche, ô ma biche Lorsque tu soulignes Au crayon noir tes jolis yeux Biche, ô ma biche Moi je m'imagine Que ce sont deux papillons bleus
Biche, ô ma biche Lorsque tu soulignes Au crayon noir tes jolis yeux Biche, ô ma biche Moi je m'imagine Que ce sont deux papillons bleus
Tenant d'un main ta petite glace ronde Tu plisses ton front enfantin Et de l'air le plus sérieux du monde Tu dessines en un tour de main Un il de ...
Biche, ô ma biche Lorsque tu soulignes Au crayon noir tes jolis yeux Biche, ô ma biche Moi je m'imagine Que ce sont deux papillons bleus
Tu vois depuis le premier jour qu'on s'aime Frappé par ton regard ailé J'ai oublié ton nom de baptême Tout de suite je t'ai appelée Ma douce ...
Biche, ô ma biche Lorsque tu soulignes Au crayon noir tes jolis yeux Biche, ô ma biche Moi je m'imagine Que ce sont deux papillons bleus
Je me demande pourquoi tu te maquilles Si tu veux mon avis à moi Sans rien tu sais tu es très très jolie Je ne vois vraiment pas pourquoi... Pourquoi tu triches Ô ma biche Je t'en prie de grâce Laisse tes yeux sans rien autour Pour moi ma biche quoi que tu leur fasses Tes yeux sont les yeux de l'amour Tes yeux sont les yeux de l'amour Tes yeux sont les yeux de l'amour....
Young Hearts Run Free Composer(s): David Crawford Performer(s): Candi Staton; and various other artists
What's the sense in sharing, this one and only life Endin' up, just another lost and lonely wife You'll count up the years, and they will be filled with tears Love only breaks up, to start over again You'll get the baby, but you won't have your man While he is busy loving every woman that he can, uh-huh Say I'm gonna leave a hundred times a day It's easier said than done When you just can't break away (when you just can't break away)
Chorus: Oh young hearts run free Never be hung up, hung up like my man and me, my man and me Ooh, young hearts, to yourself be true Don't be no fool when love really don't love you, don't love you
It's high time now just one crack at life Who wants to live in, in trouble and strife My mind must be free, to learn all I can about me, uh-hmm
I'm gonna love me, for the rest of my days Encourage the babies every time they say "Self preservation is what's really going on today"
Say I'm gonna turn loose a thousand times a day But how can I turn loose When I just can't break away (when I just can't break away)
Oh young hearts run free They'll never be hung up, hung up like my man and me, you and me Ooh, young hearts, to yourself be true Don't be no fool when love really don't love you, don't love you