Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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A Man Who Sings Composer(s): Richard Landis - Joan Melzer Performer(s): Richard Landis; Billy Eckstine
La La La La La La Dayshine Break open the wine Mid-afternoon And I'm not feelin' fine Hey big sun You're risin' again My woman changed her address And it's gonna rain Well it's gonna rain La La La La La La
But when it rains It's just a smalltown rain And when it hurts It only stings Hey sadness Come on in And do your stuff But you can't catch a man You'll never catch a man who sings La La La La La La
A man who sings La La La La La La Knows that is the end Everything I mean Everything's gonna be fine
How Blue? Composer(s): Charlap; Sweeney Performer(s): The Mills Brothers
How blue is the sky? How blue is a stream? How blue is a rain? How blue is my dream?
How blue is the moon? How blue is the sea? How blue is my heart? We're apart, and the river weeps for me
How blue is the sky? It's very blue How blue is the stream? Blue, very blue How blue is the rain? It's hazy blue How blue is my dream? It's crazy blue
How blue is the moon? It's moony blue How blue is the sea? Lagoony blue How blue is my heart? We're apart, and the river weeps for me
In the end of twon Where I wandered down I first met you And I let you Steal my heart one day Then you sailed away How I sighed, and cried Because I know you won't return
How blue is the sky? It's blarney blue How blue is the stream? Real gawdy blue How blue is the rain? It's bluest blue How blue is my dream? St. Louis blue
How blue is the moon? It's bright and blue How blue is the sea? Red, white and blue How blue is my heart? We're apart, and the river weeps for me!
How Bitter The Taste Of Love Composer(s): Cook; Greenaway Performer(s): David & Jonathan
If she should wanna take you Oh, be careful, or you'll go down Take a chance on too much love And you'll have to drink it down No matter how bitter the taste of love may be
I, I'm one who's had his share of lovin' When this is ?????? I have had my fill of girls Who lead you on But oh, bitter to see
Don't turn away and laugh At what I'm telling you Don't think that you're the only one To make the same mistakes As any others do
If she should wanna take you Oh be careful, or you'll go down Take a chance on too much love And you'll have to drink it down No matter how bitter the taste of love may be No matter how bitter the taste of love may be
There was a time when I was cool And I wouldn't listen to nobody else Thought I was the only one for me She couldn't love nobody else They say the only way to learn is by mistakes But I don't want to see you down So listen to me boy I'll tell you what it takes
If she should wanna take you Oh, be careful, or you'll go down Take a chance on too much love And you'll have to drink it down No matter how bitter the taste of love may be No matter how bitter the taste of love may be Woh-oh No matter how bitter the taste of love may be No matter........
A Man Is A Man Composer(s): Pete Townshend Performer(s): The Who
You talk about crazy affairs You talk about your life as though it mattered You get attention 'cos you block the stairs Bragging about some bottles you have shattered
Well I met a man who really lives He really does it all But what really matters is the heart he gives He makes your talk seem small
When a man is a man He doesn't act to a plan He don't have to perform like John Wayne in some B feature flick A man is a man When he can offer his hand Not afraid of appearing insane if he can't break a brick I know a man who's a man
Can't you sometimes crack a smile Do you think if you did we would run and tell I know one day your big villian style Will collapse as they turn the key in the door of your cell
I know a man who was once like you But he opened his heart No one is really bad right through He's just another part
When a man is a man And he drinks 'til he's canned He can drop to the floor, he can weep, we won't ask the price A man is a man He can fall he can stand We won't love him more if he keeps his soul on the ice I know a man who's a man
Every one of us is looking for fame He's a looker He's a dresser He's a genius under pressure I know a man who could tighten your rein He's a father He's a brother He's a rock He's a lover
He's a man he's a man He doesn't act to a plan He don't have to get hitched to a train in some muscle beach trick A man is a man When he can offer his hand Not afraid of apprearing insane if he can't break a brick Be a man who's a man
En Chantant Composer(s): Michel Sardou - Pierre Delanoë - Toto Cutugno
First release: Michel Sardou - 1978
Covered by multiple other artists
Versions In Other Languages:
1990 - Cantando (Toto Cutugno)
2004 - In Liedjes (Koen Crucke)
Quand j'étais petit garçon Je repassais mes leçons En chantant Et bien des années plus tard Je chassais mes idées noires En chantant C'est beaucoup moins inquiétant De parler du mauvais temps En chantant Et c'est tellement plus mignon De se faire traiter de con En chanson
La vie c'est plus marrant C'est moins désespérant En chantant
La première fille de ma vie Dans la rue je l'ai suivie En chantant Quand elle s'est déshabillée J'ai joué le vieil habitué En chantant J'étais si content de moi Que j'ai fait l'amour dix fois En chantant Mais je n'peux pas m'expliquer Qu'au matin elle m'ait quitté Enchantée
L'amour c'est plus marrant C'est moins désespérant En chantant
Tout les hommes vont en galère A la pêche ou à la guerre En chantant La fleur au bout du fusil La victoire se gagne aussi En chantant On ne parle à Jéhovah A Jupiter à Boudha Qu'en chantant Qu'elles que soient nos opinions On fait sa révolution En chanson
Le monde est plus marrant C'est moins désespérant En chantant
Puisqu'il faut mourir enfin Que ce soit côté jardin En chantant Si ma femme a de la peine Que mes enfants la soutiennent En chantant Quand j'irai revoir mon père Qui m'attend les bras ouverts En chantant J'aimerais que sur la terre Tous mes bons copains m'enterrent En chantant
La mort c'est plus marrant C'est moins désespérant En chantant
Quand j'étais petit garçon Je repassais mes leçons En chantant Et bien des années plus tard Je chassais mes idées noires En chantant C'est beaucoup moins inquiétant De parler du mauvais temps En chantant Et c'est tellement plus mignon De se faire traiter de con En chanson
How Beautiful You Are Composer(s): Park; Harry Parr-Davies Performer(s): Cyril Grantham
How beautiful you are Like music on a summer night Love whispers from afar A theme as soft as candlelight Every word heard is the sweep of strings And magic to my ear Oh, my Darling, how beautiful you are A vision that would dim a star How beautiful you are
A Man I'll Never Be Composer(s): Tom Scholz Performer(s): Boston; Smokin'
If I said what's on my mind You'd turn and walk away Disappearing way back in your dreams It's so hard to be unkind So easy just to say That everything is just the way it seems
You look up at me And somewhere in your mind you see A man I'll never be
If only I could find a way I'd feel like I'm the man you believe I am And it gets harder every day for me To hide behind this dream you see A man I'll never be
I can't get any stronger I can't climb any higher You'll never know just how hard I've tried Cry a little longer And hold a little tighter Emotions can't be satisfied
You look up at me And somewhere in your mind you see A man I'll never be
If only I could find a way I'd feel like I'm the man you believe I am And it gets harder every day for me To hide behind this dream you see A man I'll never be
How Beautiful It Was Spanish Title: Lo Hermoso Que Fue Composer(s): Nilda Fernández Performer(s): Pedro Aznar
This song of mine I'd like to dedicate to you This song of mine I write to you in that bar This song of mine only serves me to resurrect how beautiful it was, how beautiful it was
When the day begins I have to get up When the day begins I don't know what to have for breakfast When the day begins Even the street cleaner can talk about how beautiful it was, how beautiful it was
My bed is cold I can't warm it up My bed is cold and who will replace you My bed is cold I prefer to be alone and savor how beautiful it was, how beautiful it was
A Man And A Woman ((Adapted from: Un Homme Et Une Femme (by Nicole Croisille & Pierre Barouh) - 1966)) Composer(s): Francis Lai - Pierre Barouh - Jerry Keller Performer(s): Cilla Black - 1968
When hearts are passing in the night, in the lonely night Then they must hold each other tight, oh, so very tight And take a chance that in the light, in tomorrow's light They'll stay together, so much in love
And in the silence of a mist, of a morning mist When lips are waiting to be kissed, longing to be kissed Where is the reason to resist and deny a kiss That holds a promise of happiness?
Though yesterday still surrounds you with a warm and precious memory Maybe for tomorrow we can build a new dream for you and me
This glow we feel is something rare, something really rare So come and say you want to share, want to really share The beauty waiting for us there, calling for us there That only loving can give the heart
When life is passing in the night, in the rushing night A man, a woman in the night, in the lonely night Must take a chance that in the light, in tomorrow's light They'll be together, so much in love Together, so much in love
So tell me
You're not afraid to take a chance, really take a chance Let your heart begin to dance, let it sing and dance To the music of a glance, of a fleeting glance To the music of romance, of a new romance Take a chance
How Are Things In Glocca Morra? Composer(s): E.Y. Harburg; Burton Lane Performer(s): Dick Haymes; and various other artists
I hear a bird, Londonderry bird It well may be he's bringing me a cheering word I hear a breeze, a River Shanon breeze It well may be it's followed me across the seas Then tell me please
How are things in Glocca Morra? Is that little brook still leaping there? Does it still run down to Donny cove? Through Killybegs, Kilkerry and Kildare?
How are things in Glocca Mora? Is that willow tree still weeping there? Does that lassie with the twinklin' eye Come smilin' by and does she walk away
Sad and dreamy there not to see me there? So I ask each weepin' willow and each brook along the way And each lass that comes a-sighin" Too ra lay How are things in Glocca Morra this fine day?
A Mais Bonita Composer(s): Chico Buarque Performer(s): Maria Bethânia and multiple other artists
Não, solidão, hoje não quero me retocar Nesse salão de tristeza onde as outras penteiam mágoas Deixo que as águas invadam meu rosto Gosto de me ver chorar Finjo que estão me vendo Eu preciso me mostrar
Bonita Pra que os olhos do meu bem Não olhem mais ninguém Quando eu me revelar Da forma mais bonita Pra saber como levar todos Os desejos que ele tem Ao me ver passar Bonita Hoje eu arrasei Na casa de espelhos Espalho os meus rostos E finjo que finjo que finjo Que não sei
How Am I Supposed To Live Without You Composer(s): Michael Bilotin; Doug James Performer(s): Laura Branigan
I could hardly believe it, when I heard the news today I had to come and get it straight from you They said you were leaving, someone's swept your heart away From the look upon your face, I see it's true So tell me all about it, tell me 'bout the plans you're making Then tell me one thing more before I go
Tell me how am I supposed to live without you Now that I've been loving you so long How am I supposed to live without you How am I supposed to carry on When all that I've been living for is gone
I didn't come here for crying, didn't come here to break down It's just a dream of mine is coming to an end And how can I blame you, when I build my world around The hope that one day we'd be so much more than friends And I don't want to know the price I'm gonna pay for dreaming When even now it's more than I can take
Tell me how am I supposed to live without you Now that I've been loving you so long How am I supposed to live without you How am I supposed to carry on When all that I've been living for is gone
And I don't want to face the price I'm gonna pay for dreaming Now that your dream has come true
Elle a fermé sa vie comme un livre d'images Sur les mots les plus doux qui se soient jamais dits Elle qui croyait l'amour perdu dans les nuages Elle l'a redécouvert au creux du dernier lit
Et riche d'un sourire au terme du voyage Elle a quitté son corps comme on quitte un bateau En emportant la paix, gravée sur son visage En nous laissant au cur un infini fardeau
Elle souriait de loin, du cur de la lumière Son âme était si claire aux franges de la nuit On voyait du bonheur jusque dans sa misère Tout l'amour de la Terre qui s'en allait sans bruit
Comme autour d'un chagrin les voix se font plus tendres Un écrin de silence entourait nos regards Les yeux n'ont plus besoin de mots pour se comprendre Les mains se parlent mieux pour se dire au revoir
Moi qui ne savais rien de la vie éternelle J'espérais qu'au-delà de ce monde de fous Ceux qui nous ont aimés nous restent encore fidèles Et que parfois leur souffle arrive jusqu'à nous
Elle souriait de loin, du cur de la lumière Et depuis ce jour-là je sais que dans sa nuit Il existe un ailleurs où l'âme est plus légère Et que j'aurai moins peur d'y voyager aussi
Elle a fermé sa vie comme un livre d'images Sur les mots les plus doux qui se soient jamais dits Elle qui croyait l'amour perdu dans les nuages Elle l'a redécouvert au creux du dernier lit
Et riche d'un sourire au terme du voyage Elle a quitté son corps comme on quitte un ami En emportant la paix, gravée sur son visage En nous laissant à l'âme une peine infinie
How About You? Composer(s): Ralph Freed; Burton Lane Performer(s): Tommy Dorsey; and various other artists
I like New York in June, how about you? I like a Gershwin tune, how about you? I love a fireside when a storm is due I like potato chips, moonlight And motor trips, how about you?
I'm mad about good books, can't get my fill And Franklin Roosevelt's looks give me a thrill Holding hands in a movie show When all the lights are low may not be new But I like it, how about you?
À Ma Manière Composer(s): Diane Juster - Sylvain Lebel - Pascal Sevran Performer(s): Dalida
Avec des faux pas des faux plis Chacun de nous porte sa vie À sa manière Quand on est beau au fond de soi Un jour ou l'autre quelqu'un nous voit À sa manière Même sous la pluie des mauvais jours J'ai suivi la ligne d'amour À ma manière Pour tous les chagrins que je traîne j'ai mis mon cur en quarantaine À ma manière
Ma vie, ma vie je n'en ai qu'une mais je la veux Libre et sans loi j'en ai le droit elle est à moi Ma vie ma vie elle me raconte des histoires Mais elle vaut mieux qu'une chanson Mieux que la gloire Ma vie n'est pas vraiment ma vie Elle est à ceux qui m'ont choisi À leur manière En laissant mon nom dans les rues J'ai mis mon bonheur par dessus À ma manière Et le soir ou je m'en irai finalement je le ferai À ma manière J'aimerais au tout dernier appel Faire mes adieux au soleil À ma manière
Ma vie, ma vie je n'en ai qu'une Mais je la veux Libre et sans loi J'en ai le droit elle est à moi Ma vie, ma vie elle me raconte des histoires Mais je m'en fou même à genoux je veux y croire À ma manière
How About That Composer(s): F. Augustus; D. Payne Performer(s): Dee Clark
I've got a feeling How about that It's got me reeling How about that
This throbbing in my brain So strange I can't explain But I like it, Mmm like it How about that
My heart stops beating How about that With every meeting How about that
Whenever you are near My mind is never clear And I like it I like it How about that
I can't control myself Whenever you're around When you press your lips to mine The world turns upside down
Baby baby baby baby Can't you see What you're doin' to me I'm all mixed up Dizzy as can be
Yes, I love you How about that Can't do without you How about that
Please won't you understand And take my by my hand 'Cause I like it I like it How about that
Baby baby baby baby Can't you see What you're doin' to me I'm all mixed up Dizzy as can be
Mmmmmmmm Yes, I love you How about that Can't do without you How about that Please won't you understand And take my by the hand 'Cause I like it I like it How about that How about that
À Ma Manière Composer(s): Charles Aznavour Performer(s): Charles Aznavour
Le jour Qui pour toujours Verra le lourd Rideau de scène Tomber sur moi Je dirai à Dieu d'une voix Très peu chrétienne J'ai fait Bon ou mauvais Ce que j'aimais Sur cette terre En histrion, À ma façon À ma manière
La vie M'a assagi De mes folies Et je déclare Si j'ai connu Des coups tordus J'ai quand même eu Mes jours de gloire À ceux Faux vertueux Qui veulent me Jeter la pierre Je dis: j'ai vu Et tout vécu À ma manière
Un jour tyran, l'autre martyr J'en ai bavé, j'ai fait souffrir Jeune femme, ou sur le retour Pute au grand cur, j'ai plein d'amour Surpris vos corps, sans commentaire À ma manière
Braillard J'ai pris le quart Sous l'étendard De bien des causes Si l'âge aidant Avec le temps On prend du champ On s'ankylose Moi rien Non vraiment rien N'a mis un frein À mes colères J'ai protesté Et accusé À ma manière
Je n'ai jamais pu, je l'avoue Vivre sans voix et à genoux De coups de gueule en cris du cur J'ai su défendre mes valeurs Pour m'assumer, j'ai fait la guerre À ma manière
La foi Ça vient, ça va Le diable en moi A fait son uvre J'ai dérouillé J'ai déraillé Et avalé Quelques couleuvres Depuis Je n'ai commis Qu'un seul délit Celui de faire Chanter mes jours Et mes amours À ma manière
How About That Composer(s): Brian Howe; Terry Thomas Performer(s): Bad Company
Last night, when the moon was new, I couldn't sleep I was thinkin' of you And how much I need ya, how about that
I act like I'm tougher than steel With a heart like a stone, but you know it ain't real I need you baby, how about that, hey
Oooh, how about that
I used to spend my life on the town, it took your lovin' to turn me around I'm crazy about you, how about that
People used to tell ya I'm a crazy fool But you taught me more than I could learn in school, I say I really need ya, baby, how about that
If ever you need time and space Don't run away, just tell me face to face, yeah
Oooh, how about that, how 'bout that, oooh, how about that, baby Oooh, how about that, yeah alright, oh baby
When I think back of how it used to be before we met it's just a mystery I can't live without you, no, how about that
And you got my heart and you got my soul Ooh you got my whole life under control Looks like we made it, yeah, how about that, ooh yeah
And everytime I see your face, it lightens up the whole damn place Yeah, I wanna see this whole thing through Yeah, there's nothing I won't do for you, oh yeah
Oooh, how about that, how 'bout it, baby Oooh, how about that, yeah, t-tell me Oooh, how about that, how 'bout it, baby, oooh, yeah
Last night, when the moon was new I couldn't sleep, I was there, lookin' at you Yeah I'm glad that I found you, how about that, hey
Everytime I see your face, it lightens up the whole damn place Yeah, I wanna see this whole thing through Yeah, I wanna spend my life with you, oh yeah
Oooh, how about that, hey, how 'bout it baby Oooh, how about that, t-tell me Oooh, how about that, tell me baby Oooh, how about that, baby yeah Oooh, hey how about that, how about that, how about it baby Oooh, yeah how about that, oh, oh...
À Ma Fille ((English & Italian Versions; To My Daughter; A Mia Figlia (by Charles Aznavour)) Composer(s): Charles Aznavour First release by: Charles Aznavour - 1964
Je sais qu'un jour viendra car la vie le commande Ce jour que j'appréhende où tu nous quitteras Je sais qu'un jour viendra où triste et solitaire En soutenant ta mère et en traînant mes pas Je rentrerai chez nous dans un "chez nous" désert Je rentrerai chez nous où tu ne seras pas
Toi tu ne verras rien des choses de mon cur Tes yeux seront crevés de joie et de bonheur Et j'aurai un rictus que tu ne connais pas Qui semble être un sourire ému mais ne l'est pas En taisant ma douleur à ton bras fièrement Je guiderai tes pas quoique j'en pense ou dise Dans le recueillement d'une paisible église Pour aller te donner à l'homme de ton choix Qui te dévêtira du nom qui est le nôtre Pour t'en donner un autre que je ne connais pas
Je sais qu'un jour viendra tu atteindras cet âge Où l'on force les cages ayant trouvé sa voie Je sais qu'un jour viendra, l'âge t'aura fleurie Et l'aube de ta vie ailleurs se lèvera Et seul avec ta mère le jour comme la nuit L'été comme l'hiver nous aurons un peu froid
Et lui qui ne sait rien du mal qu'on s'est donné Lui qui n'aura rien fait pour mûrir tes années Lui qui viendra voler ce dont j'ai le plus peur Notre part de passé, notre part de bonheur Cet étranger sans nom, sans visage Oh! combien je le hais Et pourtant s'il doit te rendre heureuse Je n'aurai envers lui nulle pensée haineuse Mais je lui offrirai mon cur avec ta main Je ferai tout cela en sachant que tu l'aimes Simplement car Je T'aime Le jour, où il viendra
