Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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Donna, La Prima Donna ((Adapted from: Donna The Prima Donna (Dion (Di Muci) - 1963)) Composer(s): Dion DiMucci - Ernie Maresca - Mogol Performer(s): I Nomadi - 1965
Donna, donna La prima donna, donna Donna, donna La prima donna, donna Donna, donna La prima donna, donna Donna, donna La prima donna, donna Per caso l'incontrai un mese fa Sorrisi, le parlai E poi si sa... Dopo un attimo m'innamorai Ma quasi subito Poi la lasciai Mi ricordo parlava di lei perché Non pensava ad altro Che a lei, che a me Non restava che dirle di sì Quante sere ho passato così Con quella donna Donna, donna La prima donna, donna Donna, donna La prima donna, donna Donna, donna La prima donna, donna Donna, donna La prima donna, donna Diamanti e vestiti d'oro e lamé Ma credo li comprasse a rate perché I soldi per il taxi volle da me Quella prima donna Non fa per me Mi ricordo parlava di lei perché Non pensava ad altro Che a lei, che a me Non restava che dirle di sì Quante sere ho passato csì Con quella donna
Comme Au Cinéma Composer(s): J.M. Moreau - R. Musumarra Performer(s): Alain Delon
Blanc et noir Extérieurs xxxxx sur la Jaguar Comme au cinéma Mise au point sur moi
On a raconté plein d'histoires Entre "le Jeune Loup" et "le Guépard" C'était souvent assez banal Mais ça suffit pour faire du mal Y a des gros plans des images floues La vérité c'est juste en dessous Qu'est-ce qu'on peut dire D'un homme comme moi? On dit c'qu'on veut Moi, je changerai pas!
Quelques mots qui pourraient changer le scénario Comme au cinéma Mise au point sur moi
Plans serrés, musique d'ambiance Quelque fois on s'trompe de séquence Ni passé simple ni passé compliqué J'conjugue ma vie à l'imparfait
Sous les projecteurs Manque de chaleur C'est tant pis pour les acteurs
Mais quand je suis tout seul devant le miroir Derrière les mots, derrière l'image Y a plus de star Et tout ce qui se passe à l'intérieur Ça s'appelle aussi la pudeur Le meilleur rôle d'un homme public C'est de ne jamais ressembler à ses critiques Moi, je suis comme tout le monde Je n'suis pas très sûr Mais j'ai des rêves pour le futur
De projecteurs tout en couleurs Pour faire rêver les menteurs Plus de projecteurs Coupez moteur C'est trop dangereux Pour le cur
Je voudrais simplement qu'un jour Tu reviennes enfin me parler d'amour Les caméras resteraient à leur place Et entre nous on briserait la glace
Car si je t'aime du fond de ma nuit Américaine C'est plus du cinéma Mise au point sur toi
Alors pour toi, pour moi On laisserait tomber la comédie Et on s'écrirait un roman Pour toute la vie Allez viens, ferme les yeux Et sur l'écran de mes paupières closes Alors certainement, toi Tu verras quelque chose
Rock The Boat Composer(s): Wally Holmes Performer(s): Hues Corporation
So I'd like to know where, you got the notion said I'd like to know where, you got the notion
to rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby rock the boat, don't tip the boat over rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby rock the boat-t-t-t-t
Ever since our voyage of love began your touch has thrilled me like the rush of the wind and your arms have held me safe from a rolling sea there's always been a quiet place to harbor you and me
Our love is like a ship on the ocean we've been sailing with a cargo full of, love and devotion
So I'd like to know where, you got the notion said I'd like to know where, you got the notion
To rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby rock the boat, don't tip the boat over rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby rock the boat-t-t-t-t
Up to now we sailed through every storm and I've always had your tender lips to keep me warm oh I need to have the strength that flows from you don't let me drift away my dear, when love can see me through
The Virgin Composer(s): Gene Clark Performer(s): Gene Clark
She went off to the city To find what she was looking for To identify, to really try To find herself some hope With the summer sun for laughing And the winter rain did pour She was lovelier from learning And from living, loving more From her dancing love and young soul And the gypsies in her dream To the pulse of stark acceptance When the winds began to freeze With no curfews left to hold her And no walls to shield her pain Finding out that facts were older And that life forms are insane The presence of protection seemed To fade, as did her doubt That she now was no exception Nor was the love who pushed her out
Though the streets cried out Go, homesick Virtues strength of mind would ring In the maladies of meaning The sad song she learned to sing Now, her teachers and philosophers And the poet`s silver throat Are the vessels which on wisdom`s karmic ocean she will float Was this her revolution Just a child in love`s crusade With the question in her innocence Through the lies her eyes betrayed?
Comme À Ostende Composer(s): Jean-Roger Caussimon; Léo Ferré First release: Léo Ferré
On voyait les chevaux d'la mer Qui fonçaient la têt' la première Et qui fracassaient leur crinière Devant le casino désert La barmaid avait dix-huit ans Et moi qui suis vieux comm' l'hiver Au lieu d'me noyer dans un verr' Je m'suis baladé dans l'printemps De ses yeux taillés en amande
Ni gris ni verts, ni gris ni verts Comme à Ostende et comm' partout Quand sur la ville tombe la pluie Et qu'on s'demande si c'est utile Et puis surtout si ça vaut l'coup Si ça vaut l'coup d'vivre sa vie
J'suis parti vers ma destinée Mais voilà qu'une odeur de bière De frites et de moul's marinières M'attir' dans un estaminet Là y avait des typ's qui buvaient Des rigolos des tout rougeauds Qui s'esclaffaient qui parlaient haut Et la bière on vous la servait Bien avant qu'on en redemande
Oui ça pleuvait, oui ça pleuvait Comme à Ostende et comm' partout Quand sur la ville tombe la pluie Et qu'on s'demande si c'est utile Et puis surtout si ça vaut l'coup Si ça vaut l'coup d'vivre sa vie
On est allé, bras d'ssus, bras d'ssous Dans l'quartier où y a des vitrines Remplies de présenc's féminines Qu'on veut s'payer quand on est sôul Mais voilà que tout au bout d'la rue Est arrivé un limonair' Avec un vieil air du tonnerr' À vous fair' chialer tant et plus Si bien que tous les gars d'la bande
Se sont perdus, se sont perdus Comme à Ostende et comm' partout Quand sur la ville tombe la pluie Et qu'on s'demande si c'est utile Et puis surtout si ça vaut l'coup Si ça vaut l'coup d'vivre sa vie
Rock Steady Composer(s): Sting Performer(s): Sting
Saw an ad in the newspaper that caught my eye I said to my baby this sounds like the ticket for you and I It said volunteers wanted for a very special trip To commune with Mother Nature on a big wooden ship We took a taxi to the river in case any places were free There was an old guy with a beard And every kind of creature as far as the eye could see
This old guy was the boss he said "I won't tell you no lie But there's more to this journey than is apparent to the eye" He said he'd heard God's message on the radio It was going to rain forever and he'd told him to go "I'll protect you all don't worry I'll be father to you all I'll save two of every animal, no matter how small But I'll need some assistants to look after the zoo I can't see nobody better so you'll just have to do" I said, "Just tell me something before it's too late and we're gone I mean just how safe is this boat we'll be on?"
"It's Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady"
It rained for forty days and forty long nights I'd never seen rain like it and it looked like our old friend Was being proved right We had no time to worry though there was just too much to do Between the signified monkey and the kangaroo We had to wash all the animals we had to feed them too We were merely human slaves in a big floating zoo She said, "Hey baby I don't mean to be flip But it seems this old man is on some power trip" I said, "No, no sugar you must be wrong I mean look at the size of this boat we're on We're as safe as houses, as safe as mother's milk He's as cool as November and as smooth as China silk He's God's best friend, he's got a seat on the board And life may be tough but we're sailing with the lord"
Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady
Woke up this morning and something had changed Like a room in my house had just been rearranged She said, "It's stopped raining and I know the guy's kind But if we stay here much longer I'm gonna lose my mind" So we said we had a mission for his favorite dove To see if there was any mercy from this great God above So to find dry land, away the white bird flew We didn't need no country just a rock would do When the dove came back to us he threw down a twig It was manna from heaven and meant we could blow this gig "But the rock's too small," he said, "can't you see?" I said, "It's just perfect for her, it's perfect for me"
Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady Rock steady / Rock steady
The Violet The Rose And You Composer(s): Joe Hiller - Geo. F. Olcott
The shades of night were falling and the sun had gone to rest In dreams I seemed to see the one I've always loved the best She stood among the roses where perfume filled the air 'Twas the love light from her eyes so bright that put me in despair
The roses lose their splendor and they droop when you're away The stars don't shine so brightly and I miss you more each day You've made the world a garden of roses filled with love You are all to me in this wide world, you're mine by the stars above
The Violet, the rose and You, dear, that I met in the garden of love The moonlight, the sunshine, all came with you, you brighten the heavens above Each rose seemed to tell a story of your love so fond and true I need you, I want you, I love you forever the Violet, the Rose and You
Comm' De Bien Entendu! Composer(s): Jean Boyer; Georges Van Parys Performer(s): Andrex and various other artists
Voici, contée sur une valse musette L'histoire en quelques mots Du beau roman d'une jeune midinette Et d'un p'tit Parigot Tous les refrains d'amour sont un peu bêtes Celui là l'est aussi Mais si vous r'prenez en chur ma chansonnette Je vous dirai: Merci!
Elle était jeune et belle Comm' de bien entendu! Il eut l'béguin pour elle Comm' de bien entendu! Elle était demoiselle Comm' de bien entendu! Il se débrouilla pour qu'elle ne le soit plus! Comm' de bien entendu!
Ils se mirent en ménage Comm' de bien entendu! Elle avait du courage Comm' de bien entendu! Il était au chômage Comm' de bien entendu! Ça lui f'sait déjà un gentil p'tit rev'nu... Comm' de bien entendu!
Voulant faire un' folie Comm' de bien entendu! Il offrit à sa mie Comm' de bien entendu! Un billet d'la lot'rie Comm' de bien entendu! Ça n'lui fit jamais que cent ball's de perdues ... Comm' de bien entendu!
Mais il se mit à boire Comm' de bien entendu! Ell' ne fit pas d'histoires Comm' de bien entendu! Mais pour n'pas être un' poire Comm' de bien entendu! Ell' se consola en le faisant cocu Comm' de bien entendu!
Il la trouva mauvaise Comm' de bien entendu! Mais elle ram'nait du pèze Comm' de bien entendu! Au lieu de ram'ner sa fraise Comm' de bien entendu! Il se contenta d'lui foutr' son pied au cul Comm' de bien entendu!
Et, depuis, l'on raconte Comm' de bien entendu! Qu'il y trouve son compte Comm' de bien entendu! Et, quand chez lui, on monte Comm' de bien entendu! Il s'en va faire un p'tit tour au P.M.U.... Comm' de bien entendu!
The Village Of St. Bernadette Composer(s): Eula Parker Performer(s): Andy Williams; Jack Jones; Vera Lynn
I've travelled far, the land and the sea Beautiful places I happened to be One little town I'll never forget Is Lourdes, the village of St. Bernadette
Ave, ave, ave Ma-ri-a Ave, ave, ave Ma-ri-i-ia
There, like a dream, this wonderful night I gazed at the grotto aglow in the light A feeling divine swept over me there I fell to my knees as I whispered the prayer
Ave, ave, ave Ma-ri-a Ave, ave, ave Ma-ri-i-ia
Now I am home, I'm happy to be Telling of places I've travelled to see One little town I'll never forget Is Lourdes, the village of St. Bernadette
Coming Up Composer(s): Paul McCartney First release by: Paul McCartney
Want a love to last forever One that will never fade away I want to help you with your problem Stick around, I say
Coming up, coming up, yeah Coming up like a flower Coming up, I say
You want a friend you- can rely on One who will never fade away And if youre searching for an answer Stick around. I say
Its coming up, its coming up Its coming up like a flower Its coming up. yeah
You want some peace and understanding So everybody can be free I know that we can get together We can make it, stick with me
Its coming up, its coming up Its coming up like a flower Its coming up for you and me
Coming up, coming up Its coming up, its coming up, I say Its coming up like a flower Its coming up I feel it in my bones
You want a better kind of future One that everyone can share Youre not alone, we all could use it Stick around were nearly there
Its coming up, its coming up everywhere Its coming up like a flower Its coming up for all to share Its coming up, yeah Its coming up, anyway Its coming up like a flower Coming up
Rock Of Faith Composer(s): Clive Nolan; John Wetton Performer(s): John Wetton
Sanctuary When all hope deserted me This will forever, always be Something so close to me
My Rock of Faith
Pulling me Like the heat of the sun Calling to Mercury Now till eternity Before my eye
Ill never stand alone, for I Have the foundation stone I knew So as my spirits rise anew Then with all speed To the path That will lead Surely back to You
Strangely now How the airs getting cold Shadows appear on the wall The feeling of old Lifting me up again
The Very Thought Of You ((French Version: Obsession (Julien Clerc) - 2003)) Composer(s): Ray Noble First release by: Ray Noble and His Orch. - 1934 Covered by multiple other artists
The very thought of you and I forget to do The little ordinary things that everyone ought to do I'm living in a kind of daydream I'm happy as a king And foolish though it may seem To me that's everything
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you I see your face in every flower Your eyes in stars above It's just the thought of you The very thought of you, my love
The mere idea of you, the longing here for you You'll never know how slow the moments go till I'm near to you I see your face in every flower Your eyes in stars above It's just the thought of you The very thought of you, my love
Coming On Strong Composer(s): David Wilkins Performer(s): Brenda Lee
Coming On Strong Coming On Strong I can feel the heartahces Coming On Strong
I can feel the teardrops The pain and sorrow Ever since you've been gone They've been Coming On Strong
Pain [pain] Come on in [come on in] Hello sorrow, I see you're back again [back again] Teardrops [teardops] glad you dropped by [you dropped by] Cause you can help drown my pride
And since you're here [da da da] The time seems to fly [da da da] To let you know you're gonna be with me Til I lose my mind
But you've been gone [da da da] Much too long [da da da] And I can feel the heartaches Coming On Strong
Only thing you left me Was misery for company Memories of a love gone wrong That keep Coming On Strong [Coming On Strong]
Rock 'N Roller Composer(s): Eric Faulkner; Stuart "Woody" Wood Performer(s): Bay City Rollers; Nixon's Head
I get my kicks from rock and roll A 12 bar boogie gonna bless my soul Wanna dance to that rhythm Get down to that rockin' beat I don't wanna play no heavy jazz With high class music And its stuffed shirt nights 'Cos I wanna be a rock 'n roll star And make my money out of playin' guitar
*'Cos I'm a rock and roller I'm gonna rock it, gonna roll all over I'm gonna shake it to the midnight stroller And rock the night away *repeat
I don't wanna play no Memphis soul I don't want funk - just rock and roll Gonna dance to the rhythm get down to that rockin' beat Make my name in the headline news There I'm busted singin' the blues I must find myself a rock 'n roll band I'll play my music just as fast as I can
*chorus Okay people Get your rockin' shoes on Stroll us with the Rock and roller
Rock and Roller yes I'm a rock and roller Yes I'm a rock and roller
Dolittle: The Day That I Became A Vet'rinarian I Had A Sudden Overwhelming Wish To Be A Pure And Simple Vegetarian And Give Up Eating All That Meat And Fish
Tommy I Think That's Marvellous!
Matthew Meat's Very Unhealthy For You!
Dolittle Yes...
So Now I Live On Healthy Food Instead! Like Apple Cores And Parsnip Juice And Chunks Of Plain Brown Bread!
When I See My Fellow Men Consuming Sirloin Steak And I Find Myself Enjoying Tea And Dundee Cake There Is Really Only One Conclusion I Can Make I'm A Devoted Vegetarian!
No, You Don't, You Little Pig! You've Had Yours! Oh All Right, Then - But Only A Little! You See What I Mean? This Is His Tenth Meal Today!
When My Host At Dinner Offers Succulent Roast Beef Proudly I Refuse It People Stare In Disbelief Lost In Admiration As I Nibble On A Leaf A Very Noted Vegetarian!
I Don't Even Eat Horseradish, In Case I Upset The Horses!
I Stay Away From Devilled Ham On Principle! I Wouldn't Eat Roast Duckling If I Could! Will Power Has Made Me Invincible!... My Word, Those Sausages Do Look Good!
Turnip Pie And Peanuts That's The Sort Of Filth I Eat! Any Sort Of Rubbish That Is Wholesome And Discreet! Why Don't I Admit That My Hypocrisy's Complete? If I Should Live To Be A Centenarian Become Our Most Adored Humanitarian I'll Never Make A Decent Vegetarian! I'm A Cheat! I Love Meat I'm A Cheat Yes, I Am! I Love Red-Blooded Juicy Chunks Of Meat! Legs Of Lamb! Sides Of Beef 'N' Chops 'N' Steak 'N' Veal! And Pork, Of Course! - My Favourite Meal!
And Then I Hear Poor Gub-Gub Squeal! Oh Me! Oh My! A Reluctant But Sincere Vegetarian Am I!
Rock 'N' Roll Susie Composer(s): Pat Travers Performer(s): Pat Travers
Oh-Oh, Look out Here it goes I'm gonna rock Gonna rock and roll tonight I'm gonna free Gonna show my soul the light Well I'm gonna pick up Susie Don't you know it's gonna be all right Well we're gonna shake Shake our heads around Gettin' down To that raunchy sound Yeah PT's playin Rockin' this lazy town Rock and roll!!! Look out We're gonna rock We're gonna rock and roll tonight Well I'm gonna free Yeah yeah yeah! Show my soul the light Well I'm gonna pick up Susie Don't you know it's gonna be all right Well I'm gonna pick up Susie Don't you know it's gonna be all right All right!
The Vegetable Song (The Barnyard Dance) Composer(s): Carl Martin Performer(s): Steve Goodman
It was late one nite by the pale moonlight all the vegetables gave a spree they put out a sign that said the dancing's at nine and all the admission was free there was peas and greens and cabbage and beans it was the biggest crowd you ever did see and when mister cucumber struck up that number you should have heard those vegetables screams Oh little turnip top was doin' the backwards flop the cabbage is doin' the shimmy, she couldn't stop the little red beet shook its feet and the watermelon died of the cockeyed heat little tomato, agitator, shook the shimmy with the sweet potato and old man garlic dropped dead of the colic down at the barnyard dance late this morning down at the barnyard dance
Oh little turnip top was doin' the backwards flop the cabbage is doin' the shimmy, she couldn't stop the little red beet shook its feet and the watermelon died of the cockeyed heat
Little tomato, agitator, shook the shimmy with the sweet potato and old man garlic dropped dead of the colic down at the barnyard dance late this morning down at the barnyard... late this morning down at the barnyard dance
Coming Home
Composer(s): Elmore James
First release by: Elmore James & his Broomdusters - 1957
Covered by multiple other artists
Well now look for me baby 'Cause you know I'm coming home Well now look for me baby 'Cause you know I'm coming home Well I really outn't love you darlin' You know you done me wrong
Well I'm coming home to you baby And I ain't gonna leave no more Well I'm coming home to you baby and I ain't gonna leave no more Well I know I done you wrong darlin' Like I'm a knockin' at your door
I want to tell you baby Just before I leave this town I wanna tell you baby Just before I leave this town Well I'm coming home to you baby And won't stand no pushin' around
