Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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A Handful Of Stars Composer(s): Jack Lawrence - Ted Shapiro Performer(s): Glenn Miller
I recall the story That night of love and glory A night that left my heart romantic scars We stood so near to heaven That I reached clear to heaven And gathered you a handful of stars
Sweet remembered hour When love began to flower With moonlight through the trees like silver balls And as the moon grew older I reached across your shoulder And gathered you a handful of stars
I placed my fingertips upon your lips And stars fell in your eyes Moonglow made a halo of your hair Suddenly you looked at me and dreams began to rise Oh, what things unspoken trembled in the air
Our hearts were madly beating And then our lips were meeting And Venus seemed to melt right into Mars Then while we stood caressing Blue heaven sent a blessing A shower of a handful of stars...!
You're So Fine Composer(s): Little Walter Performer(s): Little Walter; and various other artists
You're so fine Wanna love you all the time You're so fine pretty baby Let me love you all the time
Well I got a girl she's fine and brown What I like about her, she's mine all mine She's so fine Yes she's so fine You're so fine pretty baby Let me love you all the time
Well I wanna give you all my money Buy you diamond, everything Till you be mine, baby Then we will make amends
You're so fine Yes you're so fine You are a fine healthy thing I wanna love you all the time
- harmonica solo -
Now you fill my conversation baby You made me talk myself to death I'm in love with you baby and I don't want nobody else You're so fine Yeah you're so fine You are a fine healthy thing I wanna love you all the time
- solo -
Yeah you're so fine baby, let me love you all the time
Now you know I love you baby And I just can't help myself Goin' crazy cause you're lovin' someone else You're so fine Yeah you're so fine You are a fine healthy thing Let me love you all the time
A Handful Of Songs ((Danish Version: En Håndfuld Musik (by James & Hans Jamesmen) - 1957)) Composer(s): Lionel Bart - Michael Pratt - Tommy Steele First release by: Tommy Steele and The Steelmen - 1957 Covered by multiple other artists
Well, I've got a handful of songs to sing you Can't stop my voice when it longs to sing you New songs and blue songs and songs to bring you happiness No more nor less Moreover wherever we may roam to Or any shore where we may be blown to We'll know that we're gonna feel at home to Opera music-a Jazz and cha-cha-chas Calypsos and street vendor cries Strains of old refrains Sleepy time baby lullabies I've got a handful of songs to sing you I've got a heart full of love to bring you True love for you love and love's a thing you keep So here's a handful of songs going cheap Just a handful of songs Just a handful of songs Only a handful of songs
A Half-Way Chance With You Composer(s): Marty Robbins Performer(s): Marty Robbins
If half of all the things you say, were true instead of lies Then there'd be only half as many teardrops in my eyes If half of all the dreams I dream, were ever to come true Then in my heart I'd feel I had, A Half-way Chance With You
If most of all the things I hear, were only half-way true Then I'd be half-way happy dear and only half as blue If You spent half the time with me, you spend with someone new Then in my heart I'd feel I had, A Half-way Chance With You
A half-way love is not enough, it's always kiss an run I just can't fool my heart that way, I must have all, or none If part-time love is all you want, or all you care to give Why bother with the love at all, and only half-way live
If some of all the tears that fall, were yours and not all mine Then half the clouds would disappear and half the sun would shine If things were only turned around and you were feelin' blue Then in my heart I'd feel I had, A Half-way Chance With you
You're Sensational Composer(s): Cole Porter Performer(s): Frank Sinatra; and various other artists
A thorough knowledge I've got about girls I've been around And after learning a lot about girls This is the important fact I found...
I've no proof When people say you're more or less aloof But you're sensational I don't care If you are called "The Fair Miss Frigid Air" 'Cause you're sensational
Making love is quite an art What you require is the proper squire to fire your heart And if you say That one fine day you'll let me come to call We'll have a ball 'Cause you're sensational Sensational That's all, that's all, that's all
A Habit I Can't Break Composer(s): Buck Owens Performer(s): Dolly Parton
Loving you isn't good for me You keep my tears flowing If I left you I couldn't stay gone So there's no use in going Loving you is a habit I can't break
I haven't found a way yet But I've been trying To stop loving you but I can't wait There's no use in lyin'
Loving you is a habit I can't break
Loving you is a habit I can't break I've been loving you much too long now To change the way I feel So I might as well get used to these heartaches
You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here Composer(s): Frank Zappa Performer(s): Frank Zappa
You're probably wondering Why I'm here And so am I So am I Just as much as you wonder 'Bout me bein' in this place Yeah! That's just how much I marvel At the lameness on your face You rise each day the same old way And join your friends out on the street Spray your hair And think you're neat I think your life is incomplete But maybe that's not for me to say They only pay me here to play
I wanna hear Caravan with a drum solo
You're probably wondering Why I'm here And so am I So am I
Just as much as you wonder 'Bout me starin' back at you Yeah! That's just how much I question The corny things you do
You paint your face and then you chase To meet the gang where the action is Stomp all night And drink your fizz Roll your car and say "Gee whiz!" You tore a big hole in your convertible top What will you tell your Mom and Pop?
Mam, I tore a big hole in the convertible
You're probably wondering Why I'm here And so am I So am I
Just as much as you wonder If I mean just what I say Yeah! That's just how much I question The social games you play
You told your Mom you're stoked on Tom And went for a cruise in Freddie's car Tommy's asking Where you are You boogied all night in a cheesy bar Plastic boots and plastic hat And you think you know where it's at? Yeah!
You're probably wondering Why I'm here (Not that it makes a heck of a lot of a difference to ya)
Guy What Takes His Time Composer(s): Ralph Rainger Performer(s): Mae West and multiple other artists
Anyone can see what's the matter with me I've been hurried and rushed off my feet Never had a minute's repose from walking the street So I've thought it out and there isn't any doubt My conclusion is all for the best I need someone who can supply comfort and some rest
A guy what takes his time, I'll go for any time I'm a fast movin' gal who likes them slow Got no use for fancy drivin', want to see a guy arrivin' in low I'd be satisfied, electrified to know a guy what takes his time
A hurry-up affair, I always give the air Wouldn't give any rushin' gent a smile I would go for any singer who would condescend to linger awhile What a lullaby would be supplied to have a guy what takes his time
A guy what takes his time, I'd go for any time A hasty job really spoils a master's touch I don't like a big commotion, I'm a demon for slow motion or such Why should I deny that I would die to know a guy who takes his time
There isn't any fun in getting something done If you're rushed when you have to make the grade I can spot an amateur, appreciate a connesseur in his trade Who would qualify, no alibi, to be the guy who takes his time
You're Only Lonely Composer(s): J.D. Souther Performer(s): J.D. Souther; Raul Malo
When the world is ready to fall On your little shoulders when you're feelin' lonely and small, you need somebody there to hold you you can call out my name, when you're only lonely
Now don't you ever be ashamend when you're only lonely
when you need somebody around on the nights that try you remember , i was there when you were a queen and I'll be the last one there beside you so you can all out my name when you're only lonely
Now don't you ever be ashamed, when you're only lonely
so you can call out my name when you're only lonely Now don't you ever be ashamed, when you're only lonely
when the world is ready to fall on your little shoulders when you're feeling lonely and small you need somebody there to hold you so don't you ever be ashamed when you're only lonely you can call out my name when you're only lonely
It's not a crime darlin' we got lots of time darlin' wooo ooohh woo oh oh there's nothing wrong with you darlin' I get lonely too...
So if you need me, all you gotta do is call me you're only lonely
A Guy Named Joe Composer(s): Harlan Howard Performer(s): Ernest Tubb
I stepped ashore in Tokyo feeling kind a blue For I was trying to forget a love that was untrue When by my side I found a lad, his dark eyes all aglow He looked at me so hopefully and said is youre name, Joe?
For Joes my Daddys name and he will soon be sailing cross the sea He said will come back bye and bye and Joe would never lie The warship took my dad away and mommy needs him so And every night I hear her pray Dear God, where is my Joe?
Somewhere back home a guy named Joe is probably sipping beer Does he know how important he could be if he was here? Has he forgotten this little lad who needs his daddy so? A promise made, a debt unpaid, their waiting for you Joe
Yes, Joes his daddys name and he will never sail across that sea A stranger in a foreign land he let his heart get out of hand The warship took his dad away and hes too young to know That off across the ocean theres a million guyss named Joe
You're Not The Only One Composer(s): Bob Marlette; John Wetton Performer(s): John Wetton
I see you now in the dead of night The shadows closing in You lie and wait for the morning light You'll just survive till then Loneliness only means you harm So try to raise a smile Don't you know that your open arms Can bridge a thousand miles? When there's no end to it all Try to surrender Let yourself fall and just Try to remember You're Not The Only One who feels pain Open your heart and live again The rule you depend upon From this day on You're Not The Only One Throw back the shutters and unlock the spell Let sunshine light your face The growing fears that you know so well Will vanish into space You're Not The Only One who needs faith Climbing the face of the unknown To tell you you're not alone And, above all else You're Not The Only One Free Yourself Take a good look around There's a lot of love to be found Love will not let you down
A Guy Is A Guy ((Adapted from: I Went To the Alehouse (A Knave Is A Knave) - 1719; A Gob Is A Slob) Composer(s): Oscar Brand Performer(s): Doris Day
I walked down the street like a good girl should He followed me down the street like I knew he would Because a guy is a guy wherever he may be So listen and I'll tell you what this fella did to me
I walked to my house like a good girl should He followed me to my house like I knew he would Because a guy is a guy wherever he may be So listen while I tell you what this fella did to me
I never saw the boy before So nothin' could be sillier At closer range his face was strange But his manner was familiar
So I walked up the stairs like a good girl should He followed me up the stairs like I knew he would Because a guy is a guy wherever he may be So listen and I'll tell you what this fella did to me
I stepped to my door like a good girl should He stopped at my door like I knew he would Because a guy is a guy wherever he may be So listen while I tell you what this fella did to me
He asked me for a good-night kiss I said, "It's still good day" I would have told him more except His lips got in the way
So I talked to my ma like a good girl should And Ma talked to Pa like I knew she would And they all agreed on a married life for me The guy is my guy wherever he may be
So I walked down the aisle like a good girl should He followed me down the aisle like I knew he would Because a guy is a guy wherever he may be And now you've heard the story of what someone did to me
You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You Composer(s): James Cavanaugh; Russ Morgan; Larry Stock Performer(s): Frances Faye; and various other artists
You're nobody till somebody loves you You're nobody till somebody cares You might be king, you might possess, the world and its gold But gold won't bring you happiness, when you're growing old
The world still is the same You'll never change it As sure as the stars shine above You're nobody till somebody loves you So find yourself somebody to love
A Gob Is A Slob ((Adapted from: I Went To the Alehouse (A Knave Is A Knave) - 1719; (aka A Guy Is A Guy (by Doris Day)) Composer(s): Oscar Brand
My mother told me not to talk to strangers in the street As years went by, remembering, I was never indiscreet But girls are girls and boys are boys and boys and girls are fools They're all the same, so who's to blame? But it's nature makes the rules!
Well, I walked down the street like a good girl should He followed me down the street like I knew he would Because a gob is a slob wherever he may be Listen, I'll tell you what the fellow did to me
I walked to my house like a good girl should He followed me to my house like I knew he would Because a gob is a slob wherever he may be Listen while I tell you what the sailor did to me
I ran up the stair like a frightened hare I even locked my bedroom door I turned to the bed, I almost fell over dead Somehow he sneaked right in before!
So I got into bed like a good girl should He followed me into bed like I knew he would Because a gob is a slob wherever he may be Listen I'll tell ya what this sailor did to me
I pursed my lips, I tried to frown But frowning's not my style I tried to pout, but what came out was a coy inviting smile I knew he would of had me, even if I had refused He didn't need encouragement, but what he got he used
I got into bed like a good girl should He followed me into bed like I knew he would Because a gob is a slob wherever he may be Now listen while I tell ya what this sailor did to me
I got me a time like a good girl should He got him a time like I knew he would Because a gob is a slob wherever he may be So listen while I tell ya what this sailor did to me
He grabbed me tight and he switched off the light And he settled down to stay I would have said, "Please leave this bed" But who the hell is built that way?
So I had me a child like a good girl should And he went off to sea like I knew he would Because a gob is a slob wherever he may be Now you heard the story of what this sailor did to me
You're No Good Composer(s): Clint Ballard Jr. Performer(s): Betty Everett; and various other artists
Feeling better, now that we're through Feeling better, cause I'm over you I've learned my lesson, it left a scar Now I see how you really are
You're no good, you're no good, you're no good Baby, you're no good (I'm gonna say it again) You're no good, you're no good, you're no good Baby, you're no good
I broke a heart, that's gentle and true Yes, I broke a heart over someone like you I'll beg his forgiveness on bended knee I wouldn't blame him if he said to me
You're no good, you're no good, you're no good Baby, you're no good (I'm gonna say it again) You're no good, you're no good, you're no good Baby, you're no good
I'm telling you now baby now, that I'm goin my way Forget about me baby, cause I'm leaving this day
You're no good, you're no good, you're no good Baby, you're no good (I'm gonna say it again) You're no good, you're no good, you're no good Baby, you're no good
A Groovy Kind Of Love ((Italian Version: Non C'è Più Nessuno (by I Camaleonti) - 1967)) Composer(s): Carole Bayer Sager - Toni Wine First release by: Diane and Annita - 1965 Covered by multiple other artists
When I'm feeling blue All I have to do Is take a look at you Then I'm not so blue When you're close to me I can feel your heartbeat I can hear you breathing in my ear Wouldn't you agree Baby you and me Got a groovy kind of love
Any time you want to You can turn me on to Anything you want to Any time at all When I kiss your lips Ooh, I start to shiver Can't control the quivering inside Wouldn't you agree Baby you and me Got a groovy kind of love
When I'm feeling blue All I have to do Is take a look at you Then I'm not so blue When I'm in your arms Nothing seems to matter My whole world could shatter I don't care Wouldn't you agree Baby you and me Got a groovy kind of love (We got a groovy kind of love) We got a groovy kind of love (We got a groovy kind of love) We got a groovy kind of love
You're Never Too Old To Be Young Composer(s): Frank Churchill; Larry Morey Performer(s): Dwarf Chorus
Yodel: Yodel-ay-ee-hoo (etc.) (Repeat)
Chorus You're never too old to be young You're never too old to be young
When you start to lose your figure And your hips are gettin' bigger Your chest may slip But don't you fret No matter how weak your knees may get
(Chorus)
Though your teeth are out And your whiskers sprout And your arches give away You're never too old to be young and gay
(Yodel)
When ya ain't got any fuzz upon your dome When ya ain't got any fuzz upon your dome Why the dickens should you care If you ain't got any hair 'Cuz you never have to use a brush and comb
When you know your legs are gonna give out soon When you know your legs are gonna give out soon When your joints begin to squeak If you practice for a week You can walk around and play yourself a tune Your voice may crack when you try to sing But you can't be good at everything
Non C'è Più Nessuno ((Adapted from: A Groovy Kind Of Love (by Diane and Annita) - 1965)) Composer(s): Carole Bayer Sager - Toni Wine - Domenico Serengay Performer(s): I Camaleonti - 1967
Non cè più nessuno, che mi aiuti un poco Non cè più nessuno, son' rimasto solo Vedo tutto il mondo, che mi crolla intorno Un mondo che oramai, non è per me Prima mi aiutava, a sentire le parole che dicevi tu (che dicevi tu) Parole che dicevi tu (che dicevi tu)
Ora invece ascolto, solamente leco delle mie parole, e tu non ci sei più
Non cè più nessuno che mi dia una mano Che mi dica: amico, son' con te Ora che lo sai, amore, mio ti prego Torna qui con me, torna qui con me Ritorna ancora qui con me, amore, torna qui con me
Non cè più nessuno che mi dia una mano Che mi dica: amico, son' con te Ora che lo sai, amore, mio ti prego Torna qui con me, torna qui con me Ritorna ancora qui con me, amore, torna qui con me
You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile Composer(s): Martin Charnin; Charles Strouse Performer(s): Donald Craig; and various other artists
Healy: (spoken) This is Bert Healy saying ... (singing now) Hey, hobo man Hey, Dapper Dan You've both got your style But Brother You're never fully dressed Without a smile!
Your clothes may be Beau Brummelly They stand out a mile But Brother You're never fully dressed Without a smile!
Who cares what they're wearing From Main Street to Saville Row It's what you wear from ear to ear And not from head to toe (That matters)
So, Senator So, Janitor So long for a while Remember You're never fully dressed Without a smile!
Boylan Sisters: Ready or not, here he goes Listen to Bert Tap his smilin' toes
Healy: (spoken) Ah, the lovely Boylan Sisters
Boylan Sisters: Doo doodle-oo doo Doo doodle-oo doo Doo doo doo doo Doo doo doo doo Your clothes may be Beau Brummelly They stand out a mile But, brother You're never fully dressed You're never dressed Without an
Connie Boylan: S-
Bonnie Boylan: M-
Ronnie Boylan: I-
Connie Boylan: L-
All Three: E. Smile darn ya smile
All: That matters So Senator So Janitor So long for a while