Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Are You From Dixie? ('Cause I'm From Dixie Too) Composer(s): George L. Cobb - Jack Yellen Performer(s): Jerry Reed and multiple other artists
Hello, there, stranger! how do you do? There's something I'd like to say to you Don't be surprised You're recognized! I'm no detective but I've just surmised You're from the place where I long to be Your smiling face seems to say to me You're from my own land My sunny homeland Tell me can it be?
It was a way back in eighty nine I crossed the old Mason Dixon line Gee! but I've yearned Longed to return To all the good old pals I left behind My home is way down in Alabam' On a plantation near Birmingham And one thing's certain I'm surely flirtin' With those southbound trains
Are you from Dixie? I said from Dixie! Where the fields of cotton beckon to me I'm glad to see you Tell me how be you And the friends I'm longing to see If you're from Alabama, Tennessee or Caroline Any place below the Mason Dixon line Then you're from Dixie Hurrary for Dixie! 'Cause I'm from Dixie too!
Drie Zomers Lang Composer(s): Cyril Assous - Gerrit den Braber
First release by: Conny Vandenbos - 1975
Omdat ik wist dit duurt geen leven lang Had ik mezelf bij 't afscheid in bedwang Ik zei "bedankt, geen andere man Geeft ooit wat jij me geven kan Ga nou maar weg en kijk niet om" Zo moest het gaan, vraag niet waarom Duurt dit te lang dan wordt het sleur Verdroogde bloem verliest z'n kleur
Drie zomers lang was jij m'n liefste Drie zomers lang geen uur zonder jou 't Mooiste feest kan nooit lang duren Ik heb geen spijt, verdriet of berouw
Een smalle ring gekregen in Parijs Een gouden band van weer een andere reis Een kaartje met "ik heb je lief" Wat souveniers, een enkele brief Het ging voorbij, zoals zoveel Ik heb geen spijt, ik kreeg m'n deel 't Was te mooi voor lange duur Ons huis staat nu opnieuw te huur
Drie zomers lang was jij m'n liefste Drie zomers lang geen uur zonder jou 't Mooiste feest kan nooit lang duren Ik heb geen spijt, verdriet of berouw
't Mooiste feest kan nooit lang duren Ik heb geen spijt, verdriet of berouw
Yellow Submarine
((Adapted from: Yellow Submarine (by The Beatles) - 1966))
Composer(s): John Lennon - Paul McCartney
Performer(s): Bill Ramsey - 1966
Versions In Other Languages:
1966 - Le Sous-Marin Vert (by Les Compagnons de la Chanson)
1966 - Un Petit Sous Marin Jaune (by Les Baronets)
1966 - En U-Båd Der Er Gul (by Otto Brandenburg, Dario Campeotto, Bjørn)
1969 - Yellow Submarine (Italian Version) (by Nada)
Rot ist Backbord und Steuerbord ist grün Steuerbord ist grün, Steuerbord ist grün Gelb, gelb, gelb ist die Yellow Submarine Yellow Submarine, Yellow Submarine
Nebenan, da wohnt ein Mann Der so allerhand erzählen kann War der Mann auch Kapitän Von der Welt hat er nicht viel geseh'n
Kein Hawaii und kein Schanghai Und an Singapur fuhr er vorbei Weil sein Boot so manches Jahr Immer unter Wasser war
Rot ist Backbord und Steuerbord ist grün Steuerbord ist grün, Steuerbord ist grün Gelb, gelb, gelb ist die Yellow Submarine Yellow Submarine, Yellow Submarine
Jede Nacht ging es hoch her Mit den Meerjungfrau'n tief im Meer Und Musik war auch an Bord
Rot ist Backbord und Steuerbord ist grün Steuerbord ist grün, Steuerbord ist grün Gelb, gelb, gelb ist die Yellow Submarine Yellow Submarine, Yellow Submarine
Oh, wie leicht und wunderbar Auf dem Meeresgrund das Leben war Denn es gab ein Fass voll Gin In der Yellow Submarine
Rot ist Backbord und Steuerbord ist grün Steuerbord ist grün, Steuerbord ist grün Gelb, gelb, gelb ist die Yellow Submarine Yellow Submarine, Yellow Submarine
Rot ist Backbord und Steuerbord ist grün Steuerbord ist grün, Steuerbord ist grün Gelb, gelb, gelb ist die Yellow Submarine Yellow Submarine, Yellow Submarine
Are You Ever Coming Back? Composer(s): Philip Oakey - Jim Russell - A. Wright Performer(s): The Human League
The sun that's shining through the shattered window Is breaking into colours in the car Through the heat the dust blows round the pueblo The sounds of people drift in from afar
Can we really lose everything On a matter of pride? Is this really the end of our love? How am I to decide?
Are you ever coming back? Are you ever coming back? Are you ever coming back? Are you ever coming back?
Another village rises in the distance To mark the passage to the journey's end The droning of the engine is existence It's too far for the mind to comprehend
Can we really lose everything On a matter of pride? Is this really the end of our love? How am I to decide?
Are you ever coming back? Are you ever coming back? Are you ever coming back? Are you ever coming back?
Different Worlds
Composer(s): Charles Fox - Norman Gimbel
Performer(s): Maureen McGovern
Let the time flow Let the love grow Let the rain shower Let the rose flower Love it seeks, love it finds Love it conquers, love it binds
We come to each other from different worlds Drawn to each other by the love inside of us We give to each other our different worlds As long as we can do it Life is gonna breeze right through it
Let the time flow Let the love grow Let the rain shower Let the rose flower Love it seeks, love it finds Love it conquers, love it binds
We reach for each other from different worlds With love for each other that will stand the test of time We're up to the challenge of different worlds With this love inside us There is nothing can divide us
Ive Found My Freedom Composer(s): T.R. Ritchie - D. Spence Performer(s): Mac Kissoon & Katie Kissoon
I'm going down by the riverside Gonna wash away my troubles in the noon day tide The tax man's coming and he wants his dues But the only way to catch me is to wet his shoes
I've found my freedom, a paradise meant for me I've found my freedom, da-de-da-dn de-de-dee I've found my freedom, a paradise meant for me I've found my freedom, da-de-da-dn de-de-dee
Hold my head up and look to the sun I've found me a place where I don't have to run No-one to find me in my restricted zone 'Cause I've left my address as a place unknown
I've found my freedom ....
Remember all you people if you're tired and down You've got to leave the city or you're sure to drown Make a bid for freedom and you're sure to find You've found yourself the good life and your peace of mind
Different Tongues
Composer(s): Dacus - Stephen Stills
Performer(s): Stephen Stills
Do you know me Can you tell me so Do you know how my Motivations grow And it's all right That's something you ought to know about me
Are you into being on the line Facing people one at a time And it's all right That's something you ought to know about me
You ought to know me Well enough by now Watching me growing You are the why and the how Ev'rything you show me Making it so we need each other more and more I'm not exactly altogether sure That I could handle being left here all alone
I got a house honey I need a home Yeah We were speaking in diff'rent tongues Still it mattered We did what then was done It's still all right That's something you ought to know about me
Do you trust me Do you trust yourself Do you know when it's time to ask for help It's all right That's something you ought to know 'Cause it has to do with growing That's something you ought to know about me
Are You Certain? Composer(s): Bennie Benjamin - Sol Marcus Performer(s): Sarah Vaughan; Jean Shepherd; The Collins Kids
Are you certain when you say you care Do you love me with some love to spare I'm gonna ease right out of a one-sided love affair So be certain when you say you care
Are you certain, will your lips be true Do you need me just as I need you Don't wanna lose my heart and wind up all alone and blue So be certain that your lips are true So be certain that your lips are true
Different Drum
Composer(s): Michael Nesmith
First release by: The Greenbriar Boys - 1966
Covered by multiple other artists
Well you and I Travel to the beat of a different drum Can't you tell By the way I run Every time you make eyes at me
Yes, you cry and moan And say it'll work out But honey child I've got my doubts You can't see the forest For the trees
Now don't get me wrong It's not that I knock it It's just that I am not in the market For a girl Who wants to love Only me And I'm not saying that you ain't pretty All's I saying's that I'm not ready For any person place or thing To try and pull the reins In on me
Well I feel pretty sure That you'll find a man Who will take a lot more than I ever could Or can And you'll settle down with him And I know That you'll be happy
So goodbye I'm a-leavin' I see no sense in you cryin And grievin' We'll both live a lot longer If you live without me Babe
"Aw go red"
Well I feel pretty sure That you'll find a man Who will take a lot more than I ever could Or can And you'll settle down with him And I know And you'll be happy
So goodbye I'm a-leavin' I see no sense in you cryin And grievin' We'll both live a lot longer If you live without me Babe
If you live without me woman Woo If you live without me
I'm your little boy, I'm your little boy Every day, whatever I do Even then when I'm bad and so wicked Still my love is forever for you
I'm your little boy, just your little boy When you met my toil pet sweeps my shoes And I love all the games we are playing Even then when you win and I lose
I'm your little boy, just your little boy Every night in my bed I will pray Don't let anything happen to mama 'Cause I can't sleep without her a day
Lalala...
Yes, whatever I do and wherever I go I'll be thinking of you And you can be sure I'll always love you Because you're the best mama in the whole world
I'm your little boy, I'm your little boy All my life I shall sing it and new Even then when your hair will be silvery 'Cause my love is forever for you
Dieu S'il Existe Composer(s): Georges Brassens Performer(s): Georges Brassens
Au ciel de qui se moque-t-on? Était-ce utile qu'un orage Vînt au pays de Jeanneton Mettre à mal son beau pâturage? Pour ses brebis, pour ses moutons Plus une plante fourragère Rien d'épargné que le chardon! Dieu, s'il existe, il exagère Il exagère
Et là-dessus, méchant, glouton Et pas pour un sou bucolique Vers le troupeau de Jeanneton Le loup sortant du bois rapplique Sans laisser même un rogaton Tout il croque, tout il digère Au ciel de qui se moque-t-on? Dieu, s'il existe, il exagère Il exagère
Et là-dessus le Corydon Le promis de la pastourelle Laquelle allait au grand pardon Rêver d'amours intemporelles Au ciel de qui se moque-t-on? Suivit la cuisse plus légère Et plus belle d'une goton Dieu, s'il existe, il exagère Il exagère
Adieu les prairies, les moutons Et les beaux jours de la bergère Au ciel de qui se moque-t-on? Ferait-on de folles enchères? Quand il grêle sur le persil C'est bête et méchant, je suggère Qu'on en parle au prochain concile Dieu, s'il existe, il exagère Il exagère
Are You Being Served, Sir? Performer(s): John Inman
(Grace Brothers - Men's Department) (Mister Humphries - Are you free?) I'm free! (Forward please)
(Mind the doors - Oooopps!) Are you being served, Sir? I'm Humphries and I'm free Are you being served, Sir? What would you like to see?
If you'd like some swimming trunks We've got them plain or spotty We've also got some see-through That really turn your.... (Beachwear!) Oh, these again There's plenty 'round the back And if you'd like a bit of flash Then try a plastic mac (Oooopps!)
(Are you being served, Sir?) I'm Humphries and I'm free (Are you being served, Sir?) What would you like to see?
(Going up!) You'd like a suit, well suit yourself Our three-piece is first class I'll find one with tight trousers That fit well 'round the.... (Kitchenwear!) Oh, these'll do I'll take them off the peg Now hold your breath and brace yourself Here comes the inside leg (Oooopps!)
(Are you being served, Sir?) I'm Humphries and I'm free (Are you being served, Sir?) There's no one here but me
Oh, where's me tape measure I know, I left it in my Fair Isle drawers for safety No one'd dare go in there Not without my permission, anyway Here we are Hasn't it been a funny day for drying.... manners!
Your loose change, left or right I must know for the cut I'll measure you from your ankle Right up to your.... (Menswear!) I've one in tweed Thank heavens, just your size But first I'd like me hand back It's trapped between your thighs (Oooopps!)
(Are you being served, Sir?) I'm Humphries and I'm free (Are you being served, Sir?) There's no one here but me
I'm sorry that this fitting room Is rather dark and chilly Just try these on and mind that zip In case you catch your.... (Sportswear!) Oh, goodness me Look, someone's turned the key And if we're trapped in here all night I'm Humphries and I'm.... (Are you being served, Sir?) (He's Humphries and he's free) Got a kettle somewhere We could have a nice cup of tea (Are you being served, Sir?) (What would you like to see?) I could steam your hat for you Your brim is a bit loose (Are you being served, Sir?) (He's Humphries and he's free) I would shout for help But I've got laryngitis (Are you being served, Sir?) (What would you like to see?) (Are you being served, Sir?) (He's Humphries and he's free) Aren't you the umbrella and shoes That came in last week (Are you being served, Sir?) (What would you like to see?) ...
Dieu Seul
((English Version: Love Me Forever (Marion Ryan))
Composer(s): Gary Lynes - Beverly Guthrie - Pierre Delanoë
Performer(s): Dalida
Dieu seul Pourrait me dire Quand tout, quand tout semble fini Pourquoi il veut détruire Les curs qu'ils a unis Pourquoi Parmi des milles C'est toi Que j'ai trouvé Pourtant dans la grande île Il y en avait tant à aimer
Dieu seul Pourrait me dire Combien D'autres aurores L'amour qui nous déchire Verra chanter nos corps Mais Dieu Sais t-il lui même La haut La haut si loin Pourquoi c'est toi que j'aime Et que j'aimerai Jusqu'à la fin
Breaking In A Brand New Broken Heart Composer(s): Howard Greenfield - Neil Sedaka Performer(s): Connie Francis; The Wilburn Brothers
If my friends should ask for me Here at home is where I'll be There's no one I care to see I'm breakin' in a brand new broken heart Now the heartaches have begun There's a job that must be done I'll have no time for havin' fun I'm breakin' in a brand new broken heart Oh, leave me alone, and let me cry, cry, cry There are tears that must be cried Till there are no more tears inside Let me take a count of ten Then I'll bounce right back again Let me be alone till then I'm breakin' in a brand new broken heart I'm breakin' in a brand new broken heart
Are You A Dream? Composer(s): Peggy Lee Performer(s): Alan Young
Are you a dream, or was it really you? Were we really here, did my dream come true? I cant be happy now, till you belong to me Why did you fade away? Never my love to be
Was I awake, I cant believe its true? But once long ago you were the love I knew Can it be possible youve gone away? Or were you a dream I dreamed one day? You touched me, I felt your touch You must be real, I care so much Come back to me, tell me its true Tell me youre not a dream, tell me its you
Diese Welt Ist Ein Jahrmarkt Performer(s): Salvatore Adamo
Diese Welt ist ein Jahrmarkt, nur ein lärmender Jahrmarkt du darfst ruhig mal weinen, in der Maske stört's keinen Ob es leicht oder schwer ist, Tasche voll oder leer ist muß der Seiltänzer schweben auf dem Jahrmarkt des Lebens
Du bist ins Licht gesprungen mit einem Hoffnungsschrei doch rasch ist er verklungen, die Kindheit schon vorbei Dann heißt es überleben, an Ketten jeden Traum wenn sie den Vorhang heben, verbeugst du dich als Clown
Diese Welt ist ein Jahrmarkt...
Du möchtest selber denken, und mußt doch bald erleben die Dummheit wird dich lenken und dir das Stichwort geben Ein Hampelmann an Fäden, so tanzt du auf und nieder und wiederholst die Reden der andern immer wieder
