Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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À La Moitié De La Distance Composer(s): Claude Lemesle - Maxime LeForestier Performer(s): Mireille Mathieu
À la moitié de la distance au beau milieu de cette vie qui danse et recommence comme elle peut à la moitié de ma chanson qui m'a le mieux suivie la passion ou la mélancolie?
J'ai la mémoire qui me fait des histoires et se déforme à l'ombre du passé un rire énorme quelquefois vient effacer le reflet sage et bien classé
À la moitié de la distance au beau milieu d'un fado qui balance entre une avance et un aveu à cet entracte de la pièce Faut-il changer de peau de lumière d'auteur ou de rideaux?
À la moitié de mes dimanches qui m'interdit de prendre ma revanche sur la farce des lundis à mi-chemin de mes vacances au pays de la vie parenthèse entre deux paradis
J'ai des soupirs qui m'ont fait des sourires des éphémères que je croyais des dieux et des délits et des délires moins délicieux qu'un soir tendresse au coin du feu
à la moitié de la distance au beau milieu de cette vie qui danse et manigance mes adieux à la moitié de ma chanson va-t-il venir enfin, le prénom qui manque à mon refrain?
Maintenant je ne recommence pas à moitié mon cur est en partance, tout enfance, tout entier à la moitié de ma romance je lance un grand défi à la plage blanche de ma vie
You've Made Me So Very Happy Composer(s): Berry Gordy Jr.; Brenda Holloway; Frank Wilson Performer(s): Blood, Sweat & Tears; and various other artists
I lost at love before Got mad and closed the door But you said "try, just once more" I chose you for the one Now we're having so much fun You treated me so kind I'm about to lose my mind You made me so very happy
The others were untrue But when it came to loving you I'd spend my whole life with you Cause you came and you took control You touched my very soul You always showed me that Loving you was where it's at You made me so very happy I'm so glad you came into my life yeah
I love you so much you see You're even in my dreams I can hear you, I can hear you calling me I'm so in love with you All I ever want to do is Thank you baby, thank you baby
You made me so very happy I'm so glad you came into my life You made me so very happy You made me so, so very happy baby I'm so glad you came Into my life I want to thank you girl Every day of my life I want to thank you You made me so very happy
A la luz del día le hace falta un guardian muchas cosas ocurren sin ser vistas vagabundo tambaleante maniaticos en los parques manchas que quedan para siempre y la vieja que durmio anoche en el umbral de mi puerta
A la luz del día le hace falta un guardian muchas cosas ocurren sin ser vistas corazon adormecido de sentir siempre lo mismo mucha gente que se la pasa esperando a alguien para regresar acompañado a su casa
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' Composer(s): Phil Spector; Barry Mann; Cynthia Weil Performer(s): Cilla Black; and various other artists
You never close your eyes any more when I kiss your lips And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips Mmm, you're trying hard not to show it, baby But baby, baby I know it
You've lost that loving feeling Ohh that loving feeling You've lost that loving feeling, Now its gone, gone, gone whoaohoh
Now there's no welcome look in your eyes when I reach for you Baby you've started to criticise every every every little thing that I do It makes me just feel like crying, baby Cause baby, something beautiful is dying
You've lost that loving feeling Ohh that loving feeling. You've lost that loving feeling Now its gone, gone , gone, whoaohoh Baby baby, I'd get down on my knees for you If you would only love me, love me like you used to do You know that, We had a love , a love, a love you don't find every day, No no, no no, no no no no no no no So don't, don't, don't, don't, baby don't throw it away Na na, don't throw it away, don't throw it away Now baby, oh baby, I beg you baby, oh baby I beg you please, I need your love So bring it on back, bring it back Bring it back, bring it, bring it, bring it back
Bring back that loving feeling, o-o-oh that loving feeling Bring back that loving feeling Cause its gone, gone, gone And I can't go on no more
Oh baby, yeah baby Oh bring it on back now, hey baby I beg you baby, oh baby Bring it on back, bring it on back Bring it, bring it, bring it back
Bring back that loving feeling Ohh that loving feeling......
A La Huella, A La Huella Composer(s): A. Ramírez - F. Luna Performer(s): Raphael
A La Huella, A La Huella, Jose Y Maria Por Los Campos Helados Cardos Y Ortigas A La Huella , A La Huella, Por Tanto Campo No Hay Cobijo Ni Fonda, Siguen Andando
Florecitas Del Campo, Flores Del Aire Si Ninguno Te Aloja, Adonde Naces Donde Naces Florcita Que Estas Creciendo Palomita Asustada, Grillo Sin Sueño
Y A La Huella, A La Huella, Los Pelegrinos Prestarme Una Tapera Para Mi Niño Y A La Huella, A La Huella, Soles Y Lunas Los Ojitos De Almenda, Piel De Aceituna Hay Un Rico Del Campo, Un Buen Parsino Mi Niño Esta Viniendo, Por Favor Haganle Sitio Un Ranchito Que Quincha Solo Me Ampara Dos Alientos Amigos Y La Luna Clara
A La Huella, A La Huella, Jose Y Maria Con Un Dios Escondido Nadie Sabia
You've Let Yourself Go ((Adapted from: Tu T'laisses Aller (Charles Aznavour) - 1960))
Composer(s): Charles Aznavour - Marcel Stellman)
Performer(s): Charles Aznavour - 1965
and multiple other artists
Versions In Other Languages:
1962 - Mijn Ideaal (Corry Brokken)
1970 - Ti Lasci Andare (Charles Aznavour)
1982 - Du Lässt Dich Geh'n (Charles Aznavour)
2004 - Je Laat Je Gaan (Koen Crucke)
It's funny, when I look at you While not a single word is said I know, I had a drink or two But that's not what's gone to my head I laugh and I recall our youth Perhaps you'll say that I'm uncouth But it's high time you knew the truth About the way you make me feel And what the future holds in store For I can't stand it anymore
Why should I even try and hide Whatever I may feel inside You lie, you curse and you provoke And then you treat it as a joke You know, at times you go too far Even in front of all my friends How could we hope to make amends You know that you've let yourself go
You look a sight, sure you look great Your stocking seams, not even straight And that old faded dressing gown Your hair in curlers hanging down What could I have been thinking of Was it with you I fell in love Are you the girl that could inspire A heart with passion and desire I gaze at you in sheer despair And see your Mother standing there
In front of strangers you're the same You don't mind putting me to shame You contradict each word I say Why, you would turn night into day You like to hurt me when you can I'm just a rug and not your man I hit the jackpot, yes, I know You've let yourself go
At times you're cruel, beyond control Have you no heart, have you no soul And as I take a look at life I realise that you're my Wife A little effort, not much more And things could be just as before You know, you'ld lose a little weight If you would watch all that you ate A little style, a little grace And try to show a smiling face
I couldn't hate you if I tried I really want you by my side So try, try and be the girl I knew Let's really start our love anew I want to hold you in my arms And then surrender to your charms Let there be fire, not just a glow Come close to me, let yourself go
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Alternate Version:
It's funny, when I look at you And see that sour and solemn face `Cause you're a very special case Who's driven me to drink a few A couple more, and I feel strong Enough to have the guts to say That I can't stand your spiteful tongue Nor suffer all your nasty ways Your body, though somehow still young Throws all my dreams and hopes away
It grabs me here, now hear me right I'm tired of being the underdog Tired of being pushed and shoved With all the love-lust in my heart I had it all, you know it now At times I'd like to wring your neck You've changed, you really look a wreck Let's face it, you've let yourself go
You're such a let-down to your sex Your stockings twisted `round your legs That same old faded dressing gown Your hair in curlers, hanging down What could I have been thinking of Was it with you I fell in love Are you the girl that could inspire A heart with passion and desire I gaze at you in sheer despair And see your Mother standing there
In front of strangers you're the same You don't mind putting me to shame You contradict each word I say Ah, you can turn night into day I hit the jackpot, what a blow The first time that I took you out If you had learned to shut your mouth But God knows, you've let yourself go
At times you're cruel beyond control You have no heart, you have no soul But as I take a look at life I realise that, you're my Wife A little effort, not much more And things could be, just as before You know, you'd lose a little weight If you cut out the junk you ate A little style, a little grace And try to show a smiling face
I couldn't hate you if I tried If I could just have by my side The little girl that once I knew To make me start our love anew I want to hold you in my arms And then surrender to your charms Let there be fire, not just a glow Come close to me, let yourself go Come close to me, let yourself go
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As sung by Liza Minnelli:
So we're alone again tonight I read a book, you watch the fight A stifled yawn, a can of beer What an enthralling atmosphere And yet the sight of us this way Helps me to say what I must say It helps me to think a thought or two And pass it right along to you And just for starters you should know I think you've let yourself go
Down through the years each sage repeats Grass never grows on busy streets Which might explain that balding spot Where you would think, or wish, or not And where's that slender youth I knew I fear he's grown an inch or two Not up and down my joy and pride But more precisely side to side
When at a party, now and then You tell the same old jokes again Or wear a lampshade for a hat Who could be wittier than that With one too many you just might Pick some unnecessary fight Though in the morning with the Sun You can't remember what you've done If there's regret, it doesn't show You know, you've let yourself go
You never care the way you dress You stay unshaven, you look a mess The smallest thing is too much to do I even hold the door for you And every rose upon the shelf Is one that I've supplied myself It's not the same, I'm well aware Yet I need to see them there
I don't know why I say it now Why I don't hold my tongue somehow But I've this need to tell it all No matter where the chips may fall For as I sit and reminisce There are so many things I miss The reassurance of your touch The gentle smile that said so much You were my tender, thoughtful beau, and now
I couldn't hate you if I tried And I still want you by my side We'll lay things on the line Perhaps the fault is really mine And if it is, please tell me so A seed replanted still can grow Maybe that's all we need to know Come close to me and let yourself go
You've Gotta Eat Your Spinach, Baby Composer(s): Harry Revel; Mack Gordon Performer(s): Shirley Temple; Alice Faye; Jack Haley; Bunny Berigan; Tommy Dorsey; Maria Muldaur
(Jack Haley) I want your cheeks to be rosey Your lips like the color of wine Darling the way that people will say that My but you're looking so fine Oooooooh
(Alice Faye) I want you strong as Apollo A sturdy and masculine sheek Darling the way that people will say that My what a gorgeous physique If you want to be like I want you to be follow this carefully:
You've gotta eat your spinach baby That's the proper thing to do It'll keep you kind of healthy too And what it did for Popeye it'll do for you
You've gotta eat your spinach baby It'll give you lots of TNT For whenever you're caressing me Cause you'll need lots of vitamins from A-Z Please take my advice Kissing is dangerous doctors all agree
(Jack Haley) I'll take your advice But don't ever kiss anybody but me
(Alice Faye) You've gotta eat your spinach baby If you do you can't go wrong 'Cause it's gonna make you nice and strong And the stronger you are the longer you'll live And the longer I'll have to love you
(Shirley Temple) Pardon me did I hear you say Spinach - Spinach I represent all the kids of the nation Who sent me to see you about it I bring a message from the kids of the nation To tell you we can do without it
Kindly listen to me I'm not alone in my plea There are dozens and dozens and dozens of us Nephews and nieces and cousins of us They want me to say - Hallelujah Hallelujah
No Spinach, take away that awful greenery No Spinach, give us lots of jelly beanery We positively refuse to budge We'd like lollipops, we like fudge But no Spinach Hosanna
You've got to eat your Spinach baby No No No No, I'm singing to you No No No No Hallelujah Spinach stay away from my door
We'll tell the bogey man The big big bad bad bogey bogey man Oh that's just a bluff You know we don't believe that stuff
You gotta eat your Spinach baby Children have to do as they are told Yes Sir, yes Ma'am Children shouldn't be so very bold Yes Sir, yes Ma'am Or you'll grow up to be a meanie when your old Yes Sir, yes Ma'am
I've want to tell all the kids of the nation Who sent me to see you about it Children have to do as they are told Children shouldn't be so very bold Or you will be a meanie when you're old So okay - Spinach
À La Campagne Composer(s): René Laquier - Étienne Lorin Performer(s): André Bourvil
On chante tout le temps Paris, la plac' Pigalle Les îles des tam-tam, ou les beautés fatales Moi, j'vais chanter mes champs Et, d'une voix trés ferme, ouvrant ma bouche en grand Je vais chanter la ferme La ferm' de mon pays, ses bois et ses prairies La si jolie Julie, et mêm'sa laiterie
À la campagne, avec ma compagne On vit bien tranquill's comm' deux in...souciants À la campagne, avec ma compagne On est bien heureux près de nos deux boeufs Quand il faut semer, tous les jours on sème Et l'soir quand on a semé, alors on s'aime Car vous comprenez, c'est bon de s'aimer Avec ma compagne À la campagne
On fête aux moissons, quand les oiseaux gazouillent Lorsqu'on tue le cochon, quell' joie de faire l'endouille Moi j'me plais au grand air, car j'y travaille à l'aise Et j'vis bien sur mes terres, où toujours n'vous déplaise Des mûres muriront, des becs bécoteront Des cri-cri crisseront, des épis ... pousseront
À la campagne, avec ma compagne On rit j'le confess' comm' un' pair'... de fous À la campagne avec ma compagne On mang' à gogo, comm' deux sa.....tisfaits Du travail aux champs, jamais on s'en lasse Et l'soir, null'ment lassés, vite on s'enlace Car vous comprenez, c'est bon d's'enlacer Avec ma compagne À la campagne
Pendant les mois creux, l'on chasse et l'on pêche Et l'soir, quand on a pêché, alors on pêche C'est ainsi qu'est né, né un nouveau né Avec ma compagne À la campagne
You've Got Your Troubles Composer(s): Roger Cook; Roger Greenway Performer(s): The Fortunes; and various other artists
I see that worried look upon your face You've got your troubles, I got mine She's found somebody else to take your place You've got your troubles, I got mine I too have lost my love today All of my dreams have flown away Now just like you I sit and wonder why You've got your troubles, I got mine You need some sympathy, well so do I You've got your troubles, I got mine She used to love me, that I know And it don't seem so long ago That we were walking, that we were talking The way that lovers do And so forgive me if I seem unkind You've got your troubles, I got mine
(Counter: And it must seem to you, my friend That I ain't got no pity for you Well, that ain't true You see I love that little girl, little girl, little girl) I'd help another place, another time You've got your troubles, I got mine You've got your troubles, I got mine You've got your troubles, I got mine
À La Cabane Bambou Composer(s): Paul Marinier Performer(s): Félix Mayol
Moi, bon nègre tout noir, tout noir De la tête aux pieds, si vous voulez voir Venu à Paris, pensant rigoler Mais moi bien trompé, toujours m'ennuyer Aussi, gros chagrin, moi le dire à vous Vouloir retourner chez nous
À la cabane bambou bambou À la cabane bambou you!
Moi mis à la mode française Parce que moi forcé, mais pas être à l'aise Avec pantalon et tout le fourbi Bretelles, faux-col et souliers vernis Moi aime bien mieux la mode de chez nous Avec pas de costume du tout
À la cabane bambou bambou À la cabane bambou you!
Moi pour faire partir mon ennui Eté Moulin-Rouge, Casino de Paris Avoir vu petite femme chahuter beaucoup Mais moi préférer danseuse de chez nous Qui remuent leur bedon sens dessus dessous Et leur gros derrière itou
À la cabane bambou bambou À la cabane bambou you!
Pourtant emmené en m'en retournant Jolie petite femme avec corps blanc Moi ferai avec elle famille au complet Petits enfants couleur café au lait Moi, pour bien remplir mes devoirs d'époux Lui donnerai baisers bien doux!
You've Got What I Like Composer(s): Les Chadwick; Les Maguire; Freddie Marsden; Gerry Marsden Performer(s): Gerry & The Pacemakers
Your smile can make the darkness turn to light Your eyes make gold & silver not so bright Your hair's as soft as a summer night You've got what I like
You say the things I always wanted to You walk just like an angel out of the blue And when you hold me, my life starts anew You've got what I like
You've got the kind of lips I long to kiss And when we go on dates now, endless bliss You make a desert island come to life You make the whole wide world seem free from strife You are the one I'm gonna make my wife You've got what I like You've got what I like You've got what I like
You've got the kind of lips I long to kiss And when we go on dates now, endless bliss You make a desert island come to life You make the whole wide world seem free from strife You are the one I'm gonna make my wife You've got what I like You've got what I like You've got what I like
You've got to learn to show a happy face Although you're full of misery You mustn't show a trace of sadness And never look for sympathy
You've got to learn, although it's very hard The way of pocketing your pride And sometimes face humiliation While you are burning up inside
Facing reality is awful hard to do When it seems happiness is gone You've got to learn, to hide your tears And tell your heart life must go on
You've got to learn, to leave the table When love is no longer being served Just show them all that you are able To leave without saying a word
You've got to learn, to hide your sorrow And go on living as before What good is thinking of tomorrow Who knows what it may have in store?
You've got to learn, to be much stronger At times your head should rule your heart You've got to learn, from hard experience And listen to the voice and sometimes pay the price
All I Know Of Love Composer(s): David Foster - Linda Thompson Performer(s): Barbra Streisand & Josh Groban
Barbra: Once I found a perfect love And you showed me everything there was to know of love Time will not betray the truth And for all the years weve shared I celebrate with you For you...
Josh: Un giorno t incontrai
Barbra: And me...
Josh: Pensai, adesso lei
Barbra: Will be...
Josh: D allora insieme noi
Both: Forever
Both: You are all I know of love How could I ask for more Youre everything Im dreaming of Youre all I need from love And every star above Spells out your name I swear Ill always feel the same Youre all I want...
Barbra: From love...
Josh: All I want from love...
Josh: Dimmi
Barbra: Hmm...
Josh: Che è per l eternità
Barbra: Like a memory
Josh: mi terrai ad abitare nei pensieri tuoi Con te
Barbra: You are my only heart
Josh: In te
Barbra: I loved you from the start
Josh: Noi due
Barbra: Together not apart
Both: Forever...
Both: You are all I know of love How could I ask for more Youre everything Im dreaming of Youre all I need from love And every star above Spells out your name I swear Ill always feel the same Youre all I want...
Josh: From love...
Both: Youre all I want from love
Josh: Pensami
Barbra: I think of him
Josh: Perche` io sogno te
Barbra: Youll be with me
Josh: Due cuori ed un anima
Barbra: My love flows free through you
Josh: Guariti e liberi
Barbra: I live my whole life
Josh: Ill live my life
Both: To be with you Youll always be the one who taught me everything My heart knows to be sure My heart knows you Youre all I know of love How could I ask for more Youre everything Im dreaming of Youre all I need from love
Barbra: And every star above
Josh: Every star above
Both: Spells out your name I swear Ill always feel the same Youre all I want...
You've Got To Hide Your Love Away ((French Version: Tu Ferais Mieux De L'oublier (Eddy Mitchell) - 1965))
Composer(s): John Lennon - Paul McCartney
First release: The Beatles - 1965
Covered by multiple other artists
Here I stand head in hand Turn my face to the wall If she's gone I can't go on Feelin' two-foot small
Everywhere people stare Each and every day I can see them laugh at me And I hear them say
Hey you've got to hide your love away Hey you've got to hide your love away
How can I even try I can never win Hearing them, seeing them In the state I'm in
How could she say to me Love will find a way Gather round all you clowns Let me hear you say
Hey you've got to hide your love away Hey you've got to hide your love away
You've Got To Be Carefully Taught
Composer(s): Oscar Hammerstein II - Richard Rodgers
Performer(s): Billy Tabbert
and multiple other artists
You've got to be taught To hate and fear You've got to be taught From year to year It's got to be drummed In your dear little ear You've got to be carefully taught
You've got to be taught to be afraid Of people whose eyes are oddly made And people whose skin is a diff'rent shade You've got to be carefully taught
You've got to be taught before it's too late Before you are six or seven or eight To hate all the people your relatives hate You've got to be carefully taught
