Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Taking A Child By The Hand ((Adapted from: Prendre Un Enfant (Yves Duteil) - 1978)) Composer(s): Yves Duteil - J. Wright Performer(s): Nana Mouskouri - 1987
Versions In Other Languages: 1979 - Ode Aan Maastricht (Benny Neyman) 1980 - Neem Eens Een Kind Bij De Hand (Paul Roelandt) 1986 - Gib Einem Kind Deine Hand (Nana Mouskouri)
Taking a child by the hand Teaching him just how to stand So he'll accept what tomorrow may bring Taking a child for a king
Taking a child in your arms And as you feel your heart sing Drying his tears as you're letting him cling Taking a child for a king
Taking a child to your heart Soothing away his distress Softly in silence to soothe and caress Taking a child to your heart
Taking a child in your arms And as you feel your heart sing Tears start to fall as you're letting him cling Taking a child for a king
Taking a child by the hand Singing him nursery rhymes So that he'll sleep at the end of the day Singing his troubles away
Taking a child to your breast Soothing away his unrest And looking on to the future you've planned Taking a child by the hand
Years on your own, now no longer alone Taking a child for your own
Givin' It Up For Your Love Composer(s): Jerry Lyn Williams Performer(s): Delbert McClinton; and various other artists
Givin' it up for your love, everything Givin' it up for your love, right now Givin' it up for your love, I said everything! Givin' it up for your love, right now Right now
My heart is achin' for you I can't stand it I need your lovin' And I so demand it
I'm givin' it up for your love, everything I'm givin' it up for your love, right now I'm givin' it up for your love, everything! I'm givin' it up for your love, right now
Well I thought about it Ah, you know I ain't playin' You better listen to me Every word I been saying Hot is cold and cold is hot I'm a little bit stuck But I give it everything I got Don't want your money, baby Don't need your cars I'm doin' all right Doin' all right so far
I'm givin' it up for your love, everything I'm givin' it up for your love, right now Givin' it up for your love, everything! Givin' it up for your love, somehow
I know you told me, that you'd always love me And I believed it was true So I saved the best, and I'm grateful My love's only just for you Come back here; come back, real quick My heart is aching, but my body's feeling weak I'll be all right, yes, I'll be ok Come on now, baby, listen to what I say Don't want your money, baby Don't need your cars Been doin' all right Doin' all right so far
I'm givin' it up for your love, everything I'm givin' it up for your love, right now I'm givin' it up for your love, I said, everything! Givin' it up for your love, somehow
I''m givin' it up for your love, I said, everything! Im Givin' it up for your love, right now ImGivin' it up for your love, everything! Givin' it up for your love, somehow
I'm givin' it up for your love, everything I'm givin' it up for your love, right now
Ode Aan Maastricht ((aka Neem Eens Een Kind Bij De Hand (Paul Roelandt) - 1980)) ((Adapted from: Prendre Un Enfant (Yves Duteil) - 1978)) Composer(s): Yves Duteil - Benny Neyman Performer(s): Benny Neyman - 1979
Versions In Other Languages: 1986 - Gib Einem Kind Deine Hand (Nana Mouskouri) 1987 - Taking A Child By The Hand (Nana Mouskouri)
Kom met me mee naar Maastricht Voor wie niet weet waar dat ligt Ergens in het uiterste zuiden van het land Parel van het Limburgse land Stad met een eigen gezicht Door de Romeinen gesticht En door de Fransen beinvloed als geen Kom maar, dan gaan we er heen
Kom met me mee en flaneer Proef die Bourgondische sfeer Stad van traditie, van wierrook en bier Altijd het grootste plezier Stad aan de kolkende Maas Weinig bezongen, helaas Stad zoals jij bent, zo is er niet een Kom maar dan gaan we er heen
Hmmmmm, hmmmmmm, hmmmmm, hmmmmmm
Kom met me mee naar Maastricht Stad met het oude gezicht Stokoude straten maar jong nog van hart Altijd een beetje apart Stad aan de kolkende Maas Weinig bezongen helaas Zo'n zachte G als jij heeft er niet een Kom maar dan gaan we er heen Stad als een onuigesproken gedicht Kom met me mee naar Maastricht
Wreck Of The John B. ((aka Sloop John B (The Kingston Trio) - 1958)) ((Adapted from: The John B. Sails (Traditional)) Composer(s): Traditional - Carl Sandburg - Lee Hays Performer(s): The Weavers - 1950 and multiple other artists
Versions In Other Languages: 1966 - Mister John B. (Sylvie Vartan) 1989 - Hallo Ajouw (Normaal)
We come on the sloop John B My grandfather and me 'Round Nassau town we did roam Drinking all night, we got into a fight I feel so breakup, I want to go home
So hoist up the John B sails See how the mains'l's set Send for the captain ashore Let me go home Let me go home Let me go home I feel so breakup I want to go home
The first mate he got drunk Broke up the people's trunk Constable had to come and take him away Sheriff Johnstone, please let me alone I fell so breakup, I want to go home
So hoist up the John B sails See how the mains'l's set Send for the captain ashore Let me go home Let me go home Let me go home I feel so breakup I want to go home
The stewardess she got stewed Ran 'round the poop deck nude Constable had to come and take her away Sheriff Johnstone please let me alone I feel so breakup, I want to to home
So hoist up the John B sails See how the mains'l's set Send for the captain ashore Let me go home Let me go home Let me go home I feel so breakup I want to go home
Give Us Your Blessings Composer(s): Jeff Barry; Ellie Greenwich Performer(s): The Shangri-Las; Ray Peterson
Run, run, run Mary, run, run, run Jimmy, run, run, run Mary, run, run, run
Mary and Jimmy were both very young But as much in love As two people could be And all they wanted Was to share that love eternally
They went to their folks they told them That someday soon they'd be wed Their folks just laughed And called them kids So Mary said
Give us your blessing Please don't make us Run away Give us your blessing Say you'll be there on our wedding day
They wouldn't have laughed at Mary If they could have seen through the door But Jimmy was waiting in the car While Mary begged once more
Give us your blessing Please don't make us Run away Give us your blessing Say you'll be there on our wedding day
Well as they drove off they were crying And nobody knows for sure That, that's why they didn't see the sign That read detour
The next day they found them Mary and Jimmy were dead And as their folks Knelt beside them in the rain They couldn't help but hear The last words that Mary and Jimmy had said
Give us your blessing Please don't make us Run away Give us your blessing Say you'll be there on our wedding day
Run, run, run Mary, run, run, run Jimmy, run, run, run Mary, run, run, run
Taking A Chance On Love Composer(s): Vernon Duke - Ted Fetter - John Latouche First performance by: Ethel Waters - 1940 Covered by multiple other artists
Here I go again I hear those trumpets blow again All aglow again Taking a chance on love
Here I slide again About to take that ride again Starry eyed again Taking a chance on love
I thought that cards were a frame-up I never would try Now I'm taking that game up And the ace of hearts is high
Things are mending now I see a rainbow blending now We'll have a happy ending now Taking a chance on love
Here I slip again About to take that trip again I got that grip again Taking a chance on love
Now I prove again That I can make life move again I'm in a groove again Taking a chance on love
I walk around with a horseshoe In clover I lie And brother rabbit of course you Better kiss your foot good-bye
On that ball again I'm riding for a fall again I'm gonna give my all again Taking a chance on love
Moving Waves Composer(s): Inayat Khan; Thijs Van Leer Performer(s): Focus
Moving waves, the wind has left you And you're still in commotion? Moving waves, the wind has left you And you're still in commotion?
We are still repeating the word it has taught us It moves our whole being into ecstasy
Waves, why do you all become excited And then all calm together? Because behind our individual action There is one impulse working Because behind our individual action There is one impulse working
Rising waves...what motive is behind your impulse? What motive is behind your impulse?
Give Peace A Chance Composer(s): John Lennon; Paul McCartney Performer(s): John Lennon; and various other artists
Everybody is talking about blagism Shagism, dragism and madism Ragism and tagism bob tailing Thisism, thatism, ism, ism, ism George Chisolm, yes
All we are saying Is give peace a chance All we are saying Is give peace a chance
Everybody's talking about ministers Sinisters, banisters, canisters Roger Bannisters, bishops, bishops Bishop Auckland, rabbis, Popeyes, bye-byes Max Bygraves and everybody else
All we are saying Is give peace a chance All we are saying Is give peace a chance
Everybody's talking about revolution Evolution, The Everly Brothers, mastication Euston Station, fladulation, flatulation Regulations, integration, mediation United Nations, congratulations
All we are saying Is give peace a chance All we are saying Is give peace a chance
Everybody in the Soviet Union, unite Go down to the shops and talk about John and Yoko Timothy Leary, Barbara Windsor, Yoko Ono, Madonna Bobby Dylan, Bobby Charlton, Eddie Charlton Tommy Cooper and the Amazing Horseradish Dancers Derek Baker, Norman Mailer, Alan Ginsberg and the Hare Krishna Three
All we are saying Is give peace a chance All we are saying Is give peace a chance
Everybody's talking about gagism, tagism Shagism, dragism, madism Ragism, tagism, botulism, thisism, thatism Listen to this
Everybody's talking about ministers Sinisters, banisters, canisters Bishops, bishops, Bishop's Avenue Why not talk about Bishop's Avenue I've got a lovely house on Bishop's Avenue
Everybody's talking about Popeye, Olive Oyl Everybody, everybody, everybody, Mrs. Jean Schnook Twenty Three Chepstow Villas Because they are the next contestant on "Make a B-Side"
All we are saying Is give peace a chance All we are saying Is give peace a chance
Dit Slag Volk ((aka Dat Soort Volk (Liesbeth List) - 1969)) ((Adapted from: Ces Gens-Là (Jacques Brel) - 1966)) Composer(s): Jacques Brel - Dick Poons Performer(s): Herman van Veen - 1970
Versions In Other Languages: 1971 - Che Bella Gente (Giorgio Gaber) 2001 - People Such As These (The Walkabouts) 2002 - Quelli Là (Duilio Del Prete)
Eerst heb je de oude man een pimpelpaarse neus versleten en poreus die niets onthouden kan Hij, die zich zo bezet en zo gezopen heeft dat hij zichzelf vergat en als een ander leeft Hij, meneer, hij is half gaar, meneer hij denkt koning te zijn maar zuipt elke nacht weer de zelfde slechte wijn, meneer en 's ochtends vindt men hem, paars-kaars wit stijf als een marmeren zerk terwijl hij ronkend pit Daarna, meneer, scheel van de drank hikt hij de Here dank Begrijp me wel, meneer, dat bij dit slag volk, meneer praat men niet men bidt...
En dan de andere man, hij is geen kam gewend heeft klitten in zijn haar maakt graag een ruim gebaar dat voos is als de motten in het weggeschonken hemd Hij, meneer, hij trouwde Liselotte een schatje uit de stad, nou ja, een andere stad en u weet niet waar zij, zij heeft zaakjes daar die doet ze, klein koket, het hoedje scheef gezet in kleine cabriolet ze doet zich duur voor meneer maar als je geen centen hebt, meneer koop dan geen portemonnee, meneer Begrijp me goed, meneer, bij dit slag volk meneer praat men niet, denkt men niet, doet men niet, meneer men nept...
En dan, en dan is er de rest, de moeder die niets zegt althans niets van belang, en dan ontstellend echt de puriteinse smoel van vader op 't behang z'n snor omlijst en koel, hij ziet op 't gehoor z'n soep slikkende troep en dat gaat dan van...
En dan, de hele oude vrouw ze beeft meer dan ze leeft men, meneer, men wacht tot ze 't begeeft omdat ze duiten heeft men luistert niet zo nauw naar wat haar hand vertelt Begrijp me wel, meneer, dat bij dit slag volk meneer praat men niet, doet men niet, denkt men niet, meneer men telt...
En dan, en dan, en dan is er Frieda ze is zo mooi, zo teer, ze houdt van mij, meneer net als ik hou van haar, zelfs zo dat wij elkaar een huis hebben gebouwd dat heel veel ramen maar heel weinig muren heeft, meneer waar 't goed is dat je leeft, meneer en valt 't nog te bezien, meneer dan is het toch misschien...
Maar God meneer, de anderen, meneer de anderen willen niet, meneer, de anderen zeggen ze is te mooi voor jou jij bent een vuile kattenmepper een kattenmepper, meneer...
en ik, meneer, ik wilde nooit een kat, meneer nou ja, niet sinds ik haar ken of, of 't was of 't was zo lang terug al, dat ik 't al lang vergat, meneer of 't was een zieke kat, meneer De anderen ze willen 't niet
Soms als ze mij weer ziet per ongeluk, expres met vochtig, trouwe blik verteld ze weg te gaan met mij van huis vandaan en dan, voor een ogenblik één ogenblik, ach, dan geloof ik haar, meneer dan geloof ik haar maar u weet niet waar, meneer bij dit slag volk bij dit slag volk, gaat men niet weg meneer men gaat niet weg, meneer...
maar 't is al laat, meneer ik moet nu terug naar huis
Moving In Stereo Composer(s): Greg Hawkes; Ric Ocasek Originally performed by: The Cars Covered by various other artists
Life's the same I'm moving in stereo Life's the same except for my shoes Life's the same you're shakin' like tremolo Life's the same it's all inside you
It's so easy to blow up your problems It's so easy to play up your breakdown It's so easy to fly through a window It's so easy to fool with the sound
It's so tough to get up It's so tough It's so tough to live up It's so tough on you
Life's the same I'm moving in stereo Life's the same except for my shoes Life's the same you're shakin' like tremolo Life's the same it's all inside you
Life's the same I'm moving in stereo Life's the same except for my shoes Life's the same you're shakin' like tremolo Life's the same it's all inside you
Takin' My Time
Composer(s): Randy Ran - Danny Williams
Performer(s): After 7
You blow my mind, with the things you do to me girlie
I can't resist your luscious lips caressing my body
How do you keep not from fallin'
fallin' in love, with a girl that can do you
the way you like to be done
You blow my mind with the things you do to me girlie
I can't resist your luscious lips caressing my body
Takin' my time with you girl
never know when we'll do this again
takin' my time with you girl
Touchin' your love stokin' you from within
I hear your voice callin'
(baby please pick up the phone)
But I don't wanna answer
I got too many women
so I'm tellin' you not to fall in love with me
Touchin' your love stokin' you from within
Touchin' your love stokin' you from within
Touchin' your love stokin' you from within
The time is right for you to be close to me indefinitely
they say good things come to those who wait
I need to hold you in my arms
Moving Composer(s): Kate Bush Performer(s): Kate Bush
Moving stranger Does it really matter As long as you're not afraid to feel? Touch me, hold me How my open arms ache! Try to fall for me
How I'm moved How you move me With your beauty's potency You give me life Please don't let me go You crush the lily in my soul
Moving liquid Yes, you are just as water You flow around all that comes in your way Don't think it over It always takes you over And sets your spirit dancing
How I'm moved How you move me With your beauty's potency You give me life Please don't let me go You crush the lily in my soul
Give My Love To Rose Composer(s): John R. Cash Performer(s): Johnny Cash; and various other artists
I found him by the railroad track this morning I could see that he was nearly dead I knelt down beside him and I listened Just to hear the words the dying fellow said
He said they let me out of prison down in Frisco For ten long years I've paid for what I've done I was trying to get back to Louisiana To see my Rose and get to know my son
Chorus: Give my love to Rose please won't you mister Take her all my money, tell her to buy some pretty clothes Tell my boy his daddy's so proud of him And don't forget to give my love to Rose
Tell them I said thanks for waiting for me Tell my boy to help his mom at home Tell my Rose to try to find another For it ain't right that she should live alone
Mister here's a bag with all my money It won't last them long the way it goes God bless you for finding me this morning And don't forget to give my love to Rose
Chorus: Give my love to Rose please won't you mister Take her all my money, tell her to buy some pretty clothes Tell my boy his daddy's so proud of him And don't forget to give my love to Rose
Takin' Care Of Business Composer(s): Randy Bachman - C.F. Turner First release by: Bachman-Turner Overdrive - 1973 Covered by multiple other artists
They get up every morning from the alarm clock's warning Take the eight-fifteen into the city There's a whistle up above and people push and people shove And all the girls, who try to look pretty And if your train's on time you can get to work by nine And start your slaving job to get your pay If you ever get annoyed look at me I'm self-employed I love to work at nothing all day
And I've been takin' care of business everyday Takin' care of business every way I've been takin' care of business it's all mine Takin' care of business and working overtime Workout
If things were easy as fishing you could be a musician If you could make sounds loud or mellow Get a second hand guitar Chances are you'll go far If you get in with the right bunch of fellows People see you having fun just a lying in the sun And tell them that you like it this way It's the work that we avoid and we're all self employed We love to work at nothing all day
And we've been takin' care of business everyday Takin' care of business every way We've been takin' care of business it's all right Takin' care of business and working overtime
Take good care of my business When I'm away Everyday
They get up every morning from the alarm clock's warning Take the eight-fifteen into the city There's a whistle up above and people push and people shove And the girls, who try to look pretty And if your train's on time you can get to work by nine And start your slaving job to get your pay If you ever get annoyed look at me I'm self-employed I love to work at nothing all day
And I've been takin' care of business everyday Takin' care of business every way I've been takin' care of business It's all mine Takin' care of business and working overtime
Takin' care of business Takin' care of business Takin' care of business Takin' care of business Takin' care of business Everyday Takin' care of business Every way Takin' care of business It's all mine Takin' care of business And working overtime Takin' care of business
Movin' Out Composer(s): Steven Tyler; Joe Perry Originally performed by: Aerosmith Covered by: Fireball Ministry
Ha ha ha ha... yea
We all live on the edge of town Where we all live ain't a soul around People start a' comin' all we do is just a' grin Said we gotta move it out 'cause the city's movin' in I said we gotta move it out 'cause the city's movin' in
Tell me who you know and i'll tell ya who to Go see my friend he'll set'cha free Tell me what'cha need and maybe I can go too No one knows the way but maybe me Nobody goes there nobody shows where Nobody knows where you can find me... yeahhhh... heeay...
Good mornin' glory allelujah to ya What is the story And what's been goin' through ya Livin' like a king off the fat of the land Workin' like a dog in a rock and roll band
We're movin' we're gettin' out We're movin' without a doubt We're movin' we're goin' far We're movin' oh yes we are 'Cause nobody goes there nobody shows there Nobody knows where you can find me Nobody knows there nobody shows there Nobody knows where you can find me Noooo... no no no no... it's all comin' down on you... yeah Now now now oh...
Wooa...
Level with God and you're in tune with the universe Talk with yourself and you'll hear what'choo wanna know Gotta rise above 'cause below it's only gettin' worse Life in time will take you where you wanna go
Yeah... where you wanna go Where you wanna go Where you goin' Where you goin' Where you goin' Ah ah ah ah ah ah ahhhh... oua oua...... c'mon
Good mornin' glory allelujah to ya What is the story And what's been goin' through ya Y'all been like a king off the fat of the land Rockin' like a dog in a rock and roll band
We're movin' we're gettin' out We're movin' without a doubt We're movin' we're goin' far We're movin' oh... yes we are... 'cause
Nobody knows where nobody shows where Nobody knows where you can find me Nobody knows where nobody shows there Nobody knows where you can find me
Well down and down round and down and better catch your mama 'Cause you know where i'm goin
We all live on the edge of town Where we all live ain't a soul around People start a' comin' all we do is just a grin Said we gotta move it out 'cause the city's movin' in I said we gotta move it out 'cause the city's movin' in... hey
Give My Love To Nell (Traditional) Performer(s): Chet Atkins; Les Paul; The Sons of the Pioneers
Three years ago since Jack and Joe Set sail across the foam Each vowed a fortune he would gain Before returning home In one short year Jack gained his wealth And started home that day And when the pals shook hands to part Poor Joe could only say
Refrain: Give my love to Nellie, Jack And kiss her once for me The sweetest girl in all this world I'm sure you'll say is she Treat her kindly Jack, old pal And tell her I am well His parting words were don't forget To give my love to Nell
Three years had passed when Joe at last Gained wealth enough for life He started home across the foam To make sweet Nell his wife But when he learned that Jack and Nell One year ago had wed With sobs and threats he now regrets That he had ever ever said.
Refrain
They chanced to meet upon the street Joe said, you selfish "Elf" The very next girl I learn to love I'll kiss her for myself But all is fair in love, they say As you have gone and wed I'll not be angry with you pal So once again he said
Takes Two To Make A Bargain Composer(s): Gordon - Ravel Performer(s): Bing Crosby
You know that Ive got certain plans for A place that you need pots and pans for Takes two to make a bargain Whats the answer, baby?
What do girls wear veils for? And what do men wear suits and tails for? Takes two to make a bargain Whats the verdict, baby?
Sign on that dotted line In as the party of the first part The party of the second part You agree to be mine
With Cupid as our pilot Say, I would like to middle-aisle it Takes two to make a bargain Come lets make vows about it Hows about it, baby?
Whats the bride and groom for? Id like to know Whats a lovely honeymoon for?
Takes two to see Niagara Fetch a parson, baby
Whats the night in June for? What do I sing Love In Bloom for? Takes two to handle a duet Give me the verdict, baby
Sign on that dotted line In as the party of the first part The party of the second part You agree to be mine
Oh, I would like a junior Id bring him up to be a croonyer Takes two to make a bargain Come on, lets make vows about it Hows about it? Just takes two to make a bargain
Movin' On Up Composer(s): Ja'net DuBois Performer(s): Ja'net DuBois
Well we're Movin' on Up! Movin' on Up! To the east side! Movin' on Up! To a dee-luxe apartment in the sky We're movin' on up! Movin' on Up! To the east side! Movin' on Up! We've finally got a piece of the pie!
Fish don't fry in the kitchen Beans don't burn on the grill Took a whole lotta tryin' Just to get up that hill Now we're up in the big leagues Gettin' our turn at bat! As long as we live It's you and me, baby! There ain't nothin' wrong with that! Hooray We're Movin' on Up! Movin' on Up! To the east side! Movin' on Up! To a dee-luxe apartment in the sky! We're Movin' on Up! Movin' on Up! To the east side! Movin' on Up! We've finally got a piece of the pie!
