Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Long Live Love Composer(s): Chris Andrews First release by: Sandie Shaw - 1965 Covered by multiple other artists
Venus must have heard my plea She has sent someone along for me
I have waited a long, long time For someone to call mine And at last he's come along Baby, oh, nothing can go wrong We meet every night at eight And I don't get home till late I say to myself each day Baby, oh long, long live love
True love must be the greatest thing I know now why singers sing Of the moon and stars above How I love to be in love We meet every night at eight And I don't get home till late I say to myself each day Baby, oh long, long live love
Now of one thing I'm more than sure Since love come I don't want more Than to kiss him every night Makes everything all right We meet every night at eight And I don'' get home till late I say to myself each day Baby, oh long, long live love
We meet every night at eight And I don't get home till late I say to myself each day Baby, oh long, long live love Long, long live love
In The Baggage Coach Ahead Composer(s): Gussie L. Davis; Stephen Dankner
On a dark stormy night as the train rattled on all the passengers had gone to bed Except one young man with a babe in his arms who sat there with a bowed down head
The innocent one began crying just then as though its poor heart would break
One angry man said "Make that child stop its noise for it's keeping all of us awake"
"Put it out" said another "don't keep it in here we've paid for our berths and want rest"
But never a word said the man with the child as he fondled it close to his breast
"Where is it's mother go take it to her" this a lady then softly said
"I wish that I could" was the man's sad reply "but she's dead in the coach ahead"
While the train rolled onward a husband sat in tears thinking of the happiness of just a few short years
For baby's face brings pictures of a cherished hope that's dead
But baby's cries can't waken her in the baggage coach ahead
Every eye filled with tears when his story he told of a wife who was faithful and true
He told how he'd saved all his earnings for years just to build up a home for two
How when heaven had sent them this sweet little babe their young happy lives were blessed
His heart seemed to break when he mentioned her name and in tears tried to tell them the rest
Every woman arose to assist with the child There were mothers and wives on that train
And soon was the little one sleeping in peace with no thought of sorrow or pain
Next morn' at a station he bade all "Goodbye" "God Bless You" he softly said
Each one had a story to tell in their home of the baggage coach ahead
While the train rolled onward a husband sat in tears thinking of the happiness of just a few short years for baby's face brings pictures of a cherished hope that's dead
But, baby's cries can't waken her in the baggage coach ahead
Long Legged Woman Dressed In Black Composer(s): Ray Dorset Performer(s): Mungo Jerry
She's a long legged woman dressed in black Dressed in black, dressed in black, dressed in black black black She's a long legged woman dressed in black Dressed in black, dressed in black, dressed in black black black
Everytime I make a move she tells me no Everytime I make a move she tells me no Everytime I make a move she tells me no Everytime I make a move she tells me no
Yes, she knows how to move, how to rock How to rock, how to rock, how to rock rock rock Yes, she knows how to move, how to rock How to rock, how to rock, how to rock rock rock
Everytime I make a move she tells me no .... - whoo
Yeah, she's gone like a flash in the night In the night, in the night, in the moon night night Yeah, she's gone like a flash in the night In the night, in the night, in the moon night night
Everytime I make a move she tells me no Everytime I make a move she tells me no Everytime I make a move she tells me no Everytime, everytime, everytime, everytime, everytime, everytime - wow
She's a long legged woman dressed in black Dressed in black, dressed in black, dressed in black black black She's a long legged woman dressed in black Dressed in black, dressed in black, dressed in black black black
In The Autumn Of My Madness Composer(s): Keith Reid Performer(s): Procol Harum
In the autumn of my madness when my hair is turning grey for the milk has finally curdled and I've nothing left to say When all my thoughts are spoken (save my last departing birds) bring all my friends unto me and I'll strangle them with words
In the autumn of my madness which in coming won't be long for the nights are now much darker and the daylight's not so strong and the things which I believed in are no longer quite enough for the knowing is much harder and the going's getting rough
Long John Blues Composer(s): Dinah Washington - Tommy George Performer(s): Dinah Washington and multiple other artists
I've got a dentist who's over seven feet tall Yes, I've got a dentist who's over seven feet tall Long John they call him, and he answers every call
Well, I went to Long Johns office and told him the pain was killin' Yes, I went to Long Johns office and told him the pain was killin' He told me not to worry, that my cavity just needed fillin'
He said, "When I start drillin', I'll have to give you novocaine" He said, "Yes, when I start drillin', I'll have to give you novocaine" Cause ev'ry woman just can't stand the pain"
He took out his trusted drill and he told me to open wide He said he wouldn't hurt me but he'd fill that hole inside Long John, Long John, you've got that golden touch You thrill me when you drill me, and I need you very much
When he got through, he said "Baby, that will cost you ten" Yes when he got through, he said "Baby, that will cost you ten Six months from now, come back and see me again"
Say you're supposed to see your dentist 'bout twice a year, that's right But I think I feel it throbbin', yes, I'll go back there tonight Long John, Long John, don't ever move away Say, I hope I keep on achin' so I can see you every day
In The Arms Of Love Composer(s): Ray Evans; Jay Livingston; Henry Mancini Performer(s): Andy Williams and multiple other artists
If I could hold you in the arms of love tonight I'd never let you go As the hours go by I'd show you why we've waited for this As two lovers whisper low If I could feel that magic kiss your lips invite Imagine the joys I'd know The day has died away, let's find a hideaway And share the promise of a new tomorrow In the arms of love tonight The day has died away, let's find a hideaway And share the promise of a new tomorrow In the arms of love tonight Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm
Long Grey Mare Composer(s): Peter Green Performer(s): Fleetwood Mac and multiple other artists
I've got a long grey mare, she won't let me ride I got a long grey mare, she won't let me ride She makes me brush her in the morning And put her to bed every night
Long grey mare, why can't we be just like before Long grey mare, why can't we be just like before We used to ride so hard Until we just couldn't ride no more
Look at me grey mare, don't I feed you everyday Look at me grey mare, don't I feed you everyday But when I dig you with my spurs You turn around the other way
In The Army Now (French Version: Ici Les Enfoirés - 2009) Composer(s): Rob Bolland; Ferdi Bolland First release by: Bolland & Bolland - 1981 Covered by multiple other artists
A vacation in a foreign land Uncle Sam does the best he can You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now
Now you remember what the draftman said Nothing to do all day but stay in bed You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now
You be the hero of thw neibourhood Nobody knows that you left for good You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now
Smiling faces as you wait to land But once you get there no one gives a damn You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now
Hand grenades flying over your head Missiles flying over your head If you want to survive get out of bed You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now
Shots ring out in the dad of night The sergant calls "Stand up and fight" You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now
You've got your orders better shoot on sight Your finger's on the trigger But it don't seem right You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now
Night is falling and you just can't see Is this illusion or reality You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now You're in the army now Oh, oh, you're in the army now
Long Gone Composer(s): Burton Cummings - Domenic Troiano Performer(s): The Guess Who
Who in the Hell are you to criticize Every day and every night youre just a drag Youve been long gone, long gone ...
You are working from a point of depression Isnt it amazing when you find youre slipping Youve been long gone, long gone ...
I guess youve always been a power-hungry specimen You were raised with rank in mind Id gladly give away everything Ive ever owned For the chance to stab you from behind Cause Im tired of what youre saying Its not worth the paper its printed on It just doesnt cut it anymore
Each time the sun greets the new dawning Ill try to kick you while youre down Welcome to the Kingdom of Hatred Youll find out soon that I wear the crown Im tired of what you been sayin Its not worth the time to discuss it You just dont cut it anymore
Who in the Hell are you to criticize Youre still learning how to form an opinion Youve been long gone, long gone ...
Ici Les Enfoirés (Adapted from: In The Army Now - 1981) Composer(s): Rob Bolland; Ferdi Bolland; Jean-Jacques Goldman Performer(s): Les Enfoirés - 2009
On nous avait dit "c'est pour un soir" On est encore là vingt ans plus tard Ici les Enfoirés Oh oh oh rejoins notre armée
Les saltimbanques c'est pas sérieux Mais les ministères n'ont pas fait mieux Ici les enfoirés Oh oh oh rejoins notre armée
Faut-il chanter contre les misères Ou bien se taire, passer, ne rien faire Ici les Enfoirés Oh oh oh rejoins notre armée
Chaque année plus de gens secourus Mais chaque année plus encore à la rue Ici les Enfoirés Oh oh oh rejoins notre armée
Chanter, chanter même à en pleurer Entre un rêve et la réalité Ici les Enfoirés Oh oh oh rejoins notre armée
Parfois je me demande à quoi ça sert Espèce d'Enfoiré, chante et espère Ici les Enfoirés Oh oh oh rejoins notre armée
Et si tu trouves un jour la solution On fêtera tous notre dissolution Ici les Enfoirés Oh oh oh rejoins notre armée
On nous avait dit "c'est pour un soir" On est encore là vingt ans plus tard Ici les Enfoirés Oh oh oh rejoins notre armée
In The Air Tonight Composer(s): Phil Collins First release by: Phil Collins - 1981 Covered by multiple other artists
I can feel it coming in the air tonight, Oh Lord I've been waiting for this moment, all my life, Oh Lord Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, Oh Lord, Oh Lord
Well, if you told me you were drowning I would not lend a hand I've seen your face before my friend But I don't know if you know who I am Well, I was there and I saw what you did I saw it with my own two eyes So you can wipe off the grin, I know where you've been It's all been a pack of lies
And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, Oh Lord I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, Oh Lord I can feel it in the air tonight, Oh Lord, Oh Lord And I've been waiting for this moment all my life, Oh Lord, Oh Lord
Well I remember, I remember don't worry How could I ever forget, it's the first time, the last time we ever met But I know the reason why you keep your silence up, no you don't fool me The hurt doesn't show; but the pain still grows It's no stranger to you or me
And I can feel it coming in the air tonight, Oh Lord...
Long Dark Road Composer(s): Tony Hicks - Kenny Lynch Performer(s): The Hollies
It's over, well over In my mind and in my heart It's over, well over But then again, it didn't have a good start You'd tell me, try to sell me It could have been all I asked It's over, well over Yes, there it flows away a distant past Now it's a long, dark road Yes, it's a long, dark road And you know I loved you Yes, you know I loved you Now it's a long, dark road Yes, it's a long, dark road And you know I loved you Yes, you know I loved you It's over, well over And we can't revive what's passed It's gone now, moved on now, But then again, it didn't have a chance to last (No, no, no, a chance to last) Now it's a long, dark road Yes, it's a long, dark road Now it's a long, dark road Yes, it's a long, dark road Now it's a long, dark road Yes, it's a long, dark road Now it's a long, dark road Yes, it's a long, dark road Now it's a long, dark road Yes, it's a long, dark road
In The Afterglow Composer(s): David Gates Performer(s): Bread
Here in the afterglow of what we've done What remains here in the after show Of what we've seen. Is it strange to be falling away now Or would you say we should have known It would end this way and both of us turn to dust We went deeper deeper in debt to games and lies We got over our head and never realized How, when or why But now as I sit reflecting on your face In my hand Now I can see your picture helps retrace All the steps we took, places we went to Thoughts that we tried, tripping along On a love we never understood with no guide Many things were taken for granted all along Firm foundations never were planted All went wrong. We fell down, and broke in a million pieces We couldn't put it all together We couldn't put it all together again
Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress) Composer(s): Roger Greenaway - Roger Cook - Allan Clarke First release by: The Hollies - 1971 Covered by multiple other artists
Saturday night I was downtown Working for the FBI Sitting in a nest of bad men Whiskey bottles piling high
Bootlegging boozer on the west side Full of people who are doing wrong Just about to call up the DA man When I heard this woman singing a song
A pair of 45's made me open my eyes My temperature started to rise She was a long cool woman in a black dress Just a 5-9 beautiful tall With just one look I was a bad mess 'Cause that long cool woman had it all
I saw her heading to the table Well a tall walking big black cat When Charlie said I hope that you're able, boy Well I'm telling you she knows where it's at Well then suddenly we heard the sirens And everybody started to run Jumping under doors and tables Well I heard somebody shooting a gun
Well the DA was pumping my left hand And she was holding my right Well I told her, "Don't get scared 'Cause you're gonna be spared" Well I'm gonna be forgiven If I wanna spend my living With a long cool woman in a black dress Just a 5-9 beautiful tall With just one look I was a bad mess 'Cause that long cool woman had it all Had it all, had it all, had it all ...
When I get tired and feelin blue I think of all the things I can do In summer (In summer) In summer (In summer) I swim, or fish, or go for a drive The whole wide world will come alive In summer (In summer) In summer (In summer) Walkin with the boys Talkin with the girls Laughin with the boys and Kissin all the girls In summer
Every girl and every guy Has that certain look in their eye In summer (In summer) In summer (In summer) A true love or a summer affair No one knows and nobody cares In summer (In summer) In summer (In summer) Walkin with the boys Talkin with the girls Laughin with the boys and Kissin all the girls In summer
Walkin with the boys Talkin with the girls Laughin with the boys and Kissin all the girls In summer
So if youre a lad like me Things will change most definitely In summer (In summer) In summer (In summer) All your blues will disappear Doin things youve planned all year In summer, (In summer) Ooh, In summer, (In summer) Walkin with the boys Talkin with the girls Laughin with the boys and Kissin all the girls In summer In summer Roll on summer Come on summer ...
The Long Black Veil Composer(s): Danny Dill - Marijohn Wilkin First release by: Lefty Frizzell - 1959 Covered by multiple other artists
Ten years ago on a cool dark night There was someone killed 'neath the town hall light There were few at the scene and they all did agree That the man who ran looked a lot like me
The judge said ``Son, what is your alibi? If you were somewhere else then you won't have to die'' I spoke not a word although it meant my life I had been in the arms of my best friend's wife
She walks these hills in a long black veil She visits my grave where the night winds wail Nobody knows, no, and nobody sees Nobody knows but me
The sky froze high and eternity neared She stood in the crowd and shed not a tear But sometimes at night when the cold wind moans In a long black veil she cries over my bones
In Spite Of Ourselves Composer(s): John Prine Performer(s): John Prine
She don't like her eggs all runny She thinks crossin' her legs is funny She looks down her nose at money She gets it on like the Easter Bunny She's my baby I'm her honey I'm never gonna let her go
He ain't got laid in a month of Sundays I caught him once and he was sniffin' my undies He ain't too sharp but he gets things done Drinks his beer like it's oxygen He's my baby And I'm his honey Never gonna let him go
In spite of ourselves We'll end up a'sittin' on a rainbow Against all odds Honey, we're the big door prize We're gonna spite our noses Right off of our faces There won't be nothin' but big old hearts Dancin' in our eyes
She thinks all my jokes are corny Convict movies make her horny She likes ketchup on her scrambled eggs Swears like a sailor when shaves her legs She takes a lickin' And keeps on tickin' I'm never gonna let her go
He's got more balls than a big brass monkey He's a wacked out werido and a lovebug junkie Sly as a fox and crazy as a loon Payday comes and he's howlin' at the moon He's my baby I don't mean maybe Never gonna let him go
In spite of ourselves We'll end up a'sittin' on a rainbow Against all odds Honey, we're the big door prize We're gonna spite our noses Right off of our faces There won't be nothin' but big old hearts Dancin' in our eyes There won't be nothin' but big old hearts Dancin' in our eyes
Long Before I Knew You Composer(s): Jule Styne - Betty Comden - Adolph Green Performer(s): Judy Holliday & Sydney Chaplin - 1956 and multiple other artists
Long before I knew you Long before I met you I was sure I'd find you someday, somehow
I pictured someone who'd walk and talk And smile as you do And make me feel as you do right now
All that was long before I held you Long before I kissed you Long before I touched you and felt this glow
But now you really are here And now at last I know That long before I knew you I loved you so
In Spite Of All The Danger Composer(s): George Harrison; Paul McCartney Performer(s): The Quarrymen
In spite of all the danger In spite of all that may be I'll do anything for you Anything you want me to If you'll be true to me
In spite of all the heartache That you may cause me I'll do anything for you Anything you want me to If you'll be true to me
I'll look after you Like I've never done before I'll keep all the others From knocking at your door
In spite of all the danger In spite of all that may be I'll do anything for you Anything you want me to If you'll be true to me
Yeah!
In spite of all the heartache That you may cause me I'll do anything for you Anything you want me to If you'll be true to me I'll do anything for you Anything you want me to If you'll be true to me