Retro-Songteksten: Evergreens, Classics, Old-Time Favourites, Hits Uit Onze Jeugd
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I Got You Babe Composer(s): Sonny Bono First release by: Sonny & Cher - 1965 Covered by multiple other artists
Titles In Other Languages: 1965 - Je T'aime Trop, Toi Sei Contento (aka Sei Contenta)
They say we're young and we don't know We won't find out until we grow Well I don't know if all that's true 'Cause you got me, and baby I got you
Babe I got you babe I got you babe
They say our love won't pay the rent Before it's earned, our money's all been spent I guess that's so, we don't have a pot But at least I'm sure of all the things we got
Babe I got you babe I got you babe
I got flowers in the spring I got you to wear my ring And when I'm sad, you're a clown And if I get scared, you're always around
Don't let them say your hair's too long 'Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong Then put your little hand in mine There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb
Babe I got you babe I got you babe
I got you to hold my hand I got you to understand I got you to walk with me I got you to talk with me I got you to kiss goodnight I got you to hold me tight I got you, I won't let go I got you to love me so
I got you babe I got you babe I got you babe I got you babe I got you babe
Johnny The Fox Meets Jimmy The Weed Composer(s): Brian Downey; Scott Gorham; Phil Lynott Performer(s): Thin Lizzy; Mordred
Johnny the Fox he called to Jimmy the Weed He said "Hey man, I know your name" I seen you cruising with the low riders Hanging out down on First street and Main
Tuned into and listen to the Hoodoo Rhythm Devils Around the Bay They've got some crazy DJs Send you right out to heaven
Jimmy the Weed for greed was taken aback Johnny the Fox you old sly cat Cleverly the Fox concealed his stash Crisp dollar bills leave no tracks
In the back of a black cadillac The voodoo music travels Down Skid Row only black men can go The shady deal unravels
Johnny the Fox, hot to hustle Jimmy the Weed won't use no muscle that cat's so sly, slick and subtle Johnny the Fox breaks out the bottle
Tuned into and listening to The voodoo music travels The beating drum for the lonely one Sends you out to heaven
Tomorrow Mountain Composer(s): Duke Ellington - John Latouche Performer(s): Lena Horne and multiple other artists
Just across Tomorrow Mountain Theres a happy city, they say Where the people are grand and time is planned So its Christmas every day
Neath the scotch and soda fountain Theres a treat in store for us guys Under cigarette trees, well take our ease While the cops fan off the flies
There you will be a lucky sinner With no conscience for your guide Each horse you pick will be a winner And the doors of every bank are open wide
For across Tomorrow Mountain Theres a life thats fancy and free On a platinum street well plant our feet Its the land thats fair to see Wont you hurry there with me?
Just across Tomorrow Mountain Every girl is Queen of the May And the kitchens, Im told Are lined with gold And there aint no bills to pay
Cant you cross that distant mountain Where it rains Chanel No.5? And the gutters, I think, are paved with mink And the diamond bushes thrive
Pigs trot around already roasted Wont you have a slice of ham? Marshmallows bloom, already toasted And the clouds are made of marmalade and jam
Cant you see Tomorrow Mountain? Cant you watch it glimmer and glow? Its a wonderful town thats upside-down And its full of easy dough Wont you pack your bag and go?Just across Tomorrow Mountain Theres a happy city, they say Where the people are grand and time is planned So its Christmas every day
Neath the scotch and soda fountain Theres a treat in store for us guys Under cigarette trees, well take our ease While the cops fan off the flies
There you will be a lucky sinner With no conscience for your guide Each horse you pick will be a winner And the doors of every bank are open wide
For across Tomorrow Mountain Theres a life thats fancy and free On a platinum street well plant our feet Its the land thats fair to see Wont you hurry there with me?
Just across Tomorrow Mountain Every girl is Queen of the May And the kitchens, Im told Are lined with gold And there aint no bills to pay
Cant you cross that distant mountain Where it rains Chanel No.5? And the gutters, I think, are paved with mink And the diamond bushes thrive
Pigs trot around already roasted Wont you have a slice of ham? Marshmallows bloom, already toasted And the clouds are made of marmalade and jam
Cant you see Tomorrow Mountain? Cant you watch it glimmer and glow? Its a wonderful town thats upside-down And its full of easy dough Wont you pack your bag and go?
I Got You (I Feel Good) Composer(s): James Brown First release by: James Brown - 1965 Covered by multiple other artists
Whoa-oa-oa! I feel good, I knew that I would, now I feel good, I knew that I would, now So good, so good, I got you
Whoa! I feel nice, like sugar and spice I feel nice, like sugar and spice So nice, so nice, I got you
When I hold you in my arms I know that I can't do no wrong and when I hold you in my arms My love won't do you no harm
and I feel nice, like sugar and spice I feel nice, like sugar and spice So nice, so nice, I got you
When I hold you in my arms I know that I can't do no wrong and when I hold you in my arms My love can't do me no harm
and I feel nice, like sugar and spice I feel nice, like sugar and spice So nice, so nice, well I got you
Whoa! I feel good, I knew that I would, now I feel good, I knew that I would So good, so good, 'cause I got you So good, so good, 'cause I got you So good, so good, 'cause I got you
Johnny Strikes Up The Band Composer(s): Warren Zevon Performer(s): Warren Zevon
Dry your eyes, my little friend Let me take you by the hand Freddie get ready Rock steady When Johnny strikes up the band
They'll be rocking in the projects Walking down along the strand Freddie get ready Rock steady When Johnny strikes up the band When Johnny strikes up the... When Johnny strikes up the... When Johnny strikes up the band
And Johnny is my main man He's the keeper of the keys He'll put your mind at ease He's guaranteed to please Back by popular demand
Look around, my little friend Jubilation in the land Freddie get ready Rock steady When Johnny strikes up the band When Johnny strikes up the... When Johnny strikes up the... When Johnny strikes up the band
Tomorrow Morning Composer(s): Mitchell Parish - Eleanor Young - Harry D. Squires
Won't you take a look at me I'm as nervous as can be Can't you see that I'm waiting so impatiently For the morning to appear Every minute seems a year till I place the band upon the hand of my little sweetie dear
How the hours seem to crawl Haven't slept a wink at all Can't you see that I'm waiting for the rooster's call In a little while or so, 'Round the corner I will go where I'll place the band upon the hand of the sweetest girl I know
Tomorrow morning, I'll be wearing a smile Tomorrow morning, as I march down the aisle I'll have the cutest bunch of charm hanging on my arm You just wait'll you see my sweetie and me, what a happy pair we'll be when it's all over, hand in hand we will roam thru' fields of clover, to Home Sweet Home I just can't wait until the sunrise begins to rise tomorrow morning, I'll be in paradise
I Got You Composer(s): Jan Hammer; Colin Hodgkinson Performer(s): Jan Hammer
I got you In the darkest night, when you touch me its light I see you In the strangest place, like when Im shaving my face You got me In the palm of your hand, but you know, Im a man You take me Into the future and into the past And no one Would dare to say that we dont have it all today
But I wanna make it Longer-wider-stronger-louder Deeper-higher-and burning-like fire
You got it Never run with the crowd, never say it out loud You see it In the darkest night, when I touch you its light And no one Would dare to say that we dont have it all today
But I wanna make it Longer-wider-stronger-louder Deeper-higher-and burning, like fire
Johnny Rider Composer(s): S. Bernet; J.M. Deuterre; M. Mallory Performer(s): Johnny Hallyday
Des motos et des hommes Et la Californie Je roule en tête Et la bande me suit
Vers les villes fantômes La vallée de la mort Et le désert de l'or
Des shériffs de campagne Nous regardent passer On dirait des montagnes Aux nerfs d'acier
Et leurs mains les démangent De se faire un carton Ou de me mettre en prison
Et d'attraper Johnny Rider Et de boucler Johnny Rider Oui mais voilà, Johnny Rider, c'est moi Comme un ange venu de l'enfer Un fou chevauchant dans un bruit De tonnerre
Ils ont peur de Johnny Rider Ils voudraient bien Johnny Rider Oui mais voilà, Johnny Rider, c'est moi Comme un ange venu de l'enfer Un fou chevauchant dans un bruit De tonnerre
Buvant des bières en boîte Mangeant des hamburgers Le soir on s'endort à même la terre
Les indiens nous insultent Et nous jettent des pierres Pour mieux cacher leur misère
Des paysans hostiles A nos cheveux trop longs Nous tiraient dessus en criant mon nom
Car une de leurs filles A voulu s'évader Et avec moi s'en est allé Car elle voulait Johnny Rider Oui, elle aimait Johnny Rider Oui mais voilà, Johnny Rider, c'est moi Comme un ange venu de l'enfer Un fou chevauchant dans un bruit De tonnerre
Huiswaarts ((Adapted from: Tomorrow Is A Long Time (Bob Dylan) - 1962)) ((Finnish Version: Men Bara Om Min Älskade Väntar (Nationalteatern - 1978)) Composer(s): Bob Dylan - Ernst Jansz Performer(s): Ernst Jansz - 2010
Als vandaag niet een eindeloze weg was en vannacht een zee van maneschijn als morgen niet eindeloos ver weg was zou de eenzaamheid wellicht te dragen zijn
en alleen maar als mijn lief op mij zou wachten en ik weer zacht haar hart kon horen slaan zoals zij naast mij neerlag in de nachten alleen dan zou ik huiswaarts gaan
een vreemd gezicht weerspiegelt in het water waar een vreemde stem geen woord spreekt van verdriet herken ik evenmin de echo van mijn voetstap en herinner mij de klank van mijn naam niet
en alleen maar als mijn lief op mij zou wachten en ik weer zacht haar hart kon horen slaan zoals zij naast mij neerlag in de nachten alleen dan zou ik huiswaarts gaan
er is schoonheid in het zilverstromend water in de gouden stralen van de morgenstond maar niets ter wereld heeft mij ooit meer bewogen dan de schoonheid die ik in haar ogen vond
en alleen maar als mijn lief op mij zou wachten en ik weer zacht haar hart kon horen slaan zoals zij naast mij neerlag in de nachten alleen dan zou ik huiswaarts gaan
ja alleen maar als zij daar op mij zou wachten en ik weer zacht haar hart kon horen slaan zoals zij naast mij neerlag in de nachten alleen dan zou ik weer huiswaarts gaan
Tomorrow Is A Long Time Composer(s): Bob Dylan First recording: Bob Dylan - 1962 Covered by multiple other artists
Versions In Other Languages: 1978 - Men Bara Om Min Älskade Väntar (Nationalteatern) 2010 - Huiswaarts (Ernst Jansz)
If today was not an endless highway If tonight was not a crooked trail If tomorrow wasn't such a long time Then lonesome would mean nothing to you at all Yes, and only if my own true love was waitin' Yes, and if I could hear her heart a-softly poundin' Only if she was lyin' by me Then I'd lie in my bed once again
I can't see my reflection in the waters I can't speak the sounds that show no pain I can't hear the echo of my footsteps Or can't remember the sound of my own name Yes, and only if my own true love was waitin' Yes, and if I could hear her heart a-softly poundin' Only if she was lyin' by me Then I'd lie in my bed once again
There's beauty in the silver, singin' river There's beauty in the sunrise in the sky But none of these and nothing else can touch the beauty That I remember in my true love's eyes Yes, and only if my own true love was waitin' Yes, and if I could hear her heart a-softly poundin' Only if she was lyin' by me Then I'd lie in my bed once again
Gotta Find My Baby (aka I Got To Find My Baby) Composer(s): Doctor Clayton First release by: Peter J. Clayton - 1941 Covered by multiple other artists
I'm gonna search this town from door to door The love I crave I can't find no more
I got to find my baby I declare there ain't no lie I ain't had no real good loving since that woman said goodbye You know I hate to see the sun sinking to the west 'cause I know my whole life's gonna be one solid mess
I got to find my baby I declare there ain't no lie I ain't had no real good loving since that woman said goodbye
Well ever since the day that she said we were through I've been nervous and shook up too
I got to find my baby I declare there ain't no lie I had no real good loving since that woman said goodbye
Well I don't care if the last thing I ever do in my life is to find that little woman make her my wife
I got to find my baby I declare there ain't no lie I had no real good loving since that woman said goodbye
Johnny Remember Me Composer(s): Geoff Goddard Performer(s): John Leyton; The Meteors; The Spell
When the mist's a rising And the rain is falling And the wind is blowing cold across the moor I hear the voice of my darling The girl I loved and lost a year ago
(Johnny remember me)
Well it's hard to believe I know But I hear her singing in the sighing of the wind Blowin' in the tree tops way above me
(Johnny remember me)
Yes I'll always remember Till the day I die I'll hear her cry Johnny remember me
Well some day I guess I'll find myself another little girl To take the place of my true love But as long as I live I know I'll hear her singing in the sighing of the wind Blowin' in the tree tops way above me
(Johnny remember me)
Yes I'll always remember Till the day I die I'll hear her cry Johnny remember me
Men Bara Om Min Älskade Väntar ((Adapted from: Tomorrow Is A Long Time (Bob Dylan) - 1962))
((Dutch Version: Huiswaarts (Ernst Jansz) - 2010))
Composer(s): Bob Dylan - Nationalteatern
Performer(s): Nationalteatern - 1978
Om idag inte var en ändlös landsväg
och i natt en vild och krokig stig
om i morgon inte kändes så oändlig
Då är ensamhet ett ord som inte finns
Men bara om min älskade väntar
och om jag hör hennes hjärta sakta slå...
Bara om hon låg här tätt intill mig
kan jag bli den jag var igår
Jag kan inte se min spegelbild i vattnet
Jag kan inte säga sorgelösa ord
Jag hör inte mitt eko slå mot gatan
Kan inte minnas vem jag var igår
Men bara om min älskade väntar...
Det finns skönhet i flodens silversånger
Det finns skönhet i gryningssolens sken
Men då ser jag i min älskades ögö
en skönhet större än allting som jag vet!
Och bara om jag vet att hon väntar
och om jag hör hennes hjärta sakta slå
Bara om hon låg tätt intill mig
kan jag bli den jag var igår
Tomorrow And Tomorrow Composer(s): Fripp - McDonald - Lake - Giles - Sinfield Performer(s): King Crimson
The wall on which the prophets wrote Is cracking at the seams Upon the instruments of death The sunlight brightly gleams When every man is torn apart With nightmares and with dreams Will no one lay the laurel wreath As silence drowns the screams
Between the iron gates of fate The seeds of time were sown And watered by the deeds of those Who know and who are known Knowledge is a deadly friend When no one sets the rules The fate of all mankind I see Is in the hands of fools
Confusion will be my epitaph As I crawl a cracked and broken path If we make it we can all sit back and laugh But I fear tomorrow I'll be crying Yes I fear tomorrow I'll be crying
I Got The Sun In The Morning Composer(s): Irving Berlin Performer(s): Doris Day and multiple other artists
Taking stock of what I have and what I havent What do I find? The things I got will keep me satisfied Checking up on what I have and what I havent What do I find? A healthy balance on the credit side
Got no diamonds, got no pearls Still I think Im a lucky girl Ive got the sun in the morning and the moon at night Got no mansion, got no yacht Still Im happy with what Ive got Ive got the sun in the morning and the moon at night
Sunshine gives me a lovely day Moonlight gives me the Milky Way Got no cheque books, got no banks Still Id like to express my thanks Ive got the sun in the morning and the moon at night And with the sun in the morning and the moon in the evening Im all right
De-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
De-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Sunshine gives me a lovely day Moonlight gives me the Milky Way Got no cheque books, got no banks Still Id like to express my thanks Ive got the sun in the morning and the moon at night And with the sun in the morning, moon in the evening Im doing all right Doing all right Doing all right Im doing all right
Johnny Reb Composer(s): Merle Kilgore Performer(s): Johnny Horton; and various other artists
Chorus: You fought all the way Johnny Reb, Johnny Reb You fought all the way, Johnny Reb
Saw you a-marchin' with Robert E. Lee You held your head high tryin' to win the victory You fought for your folks, but you didn't die in vain Even tho' you lost they speak highly of your name, 'cause
(Chorus)
I heard your teeth chatter from the cold outside Saw the bullets open up the wounds in your side I saw the young boys as they began to fall You had tears in your eyes 'cause you couldn't help at all, but
(Chorus)
I saw Gen'ral Lee raise a sabre in his hand Heard the cannons roar as you made your last stand You marched in the battle of the Grey and the Red When the cannon smoke cleared, took days to count the dead, 'cause
(Chorus)
When Honest Abe heard the news about your fall The folks thought he'd call a great vict'ry ball But he asked the band to play the song Dixie For you, Johnny Reb, and all that you believe
You fought all the way Johnny Reb, Johnny Reb Yeah, you fought all the way, Johnny Reb
Tomorrow Composer(s): Rudolf Friml - Brian Hooker Performer(s): Dennis King & Carolyn Thomson and multiple other artists
Lanza: When you say "Not today", I would ask you then Will your beauty ever be quite so fair again When you frown and look down, let me ask of you Can I ever love you more than today I do
Tomorrow is too far away Tomorrow is long to delay Tomorrow today will be only a memory Tomorrow we may learn that each Tomorrow is still out of reach So borrow tomorrow with me
Raskin: When you sigh love is nigh, I would have you know Love is not a passerby, lovers come and go When you smile, wait a while, I would understand Will you care to keep my heart when you have my hand
Lanza: Tomorrow is too far away Raskin: Tomorrow will you stay Lanza: Tomorrow is long to delay Raskin: Tomorrow will you, Dear Lanza: Tomorrow today will be Raskin: Tomorrow will you want to be Lanza: Only a memory Raskin: A tender little memory Lanza: Tomorrow we may learn that each Raskin: Tomorrow I may reach Lanza: Tomorrow is still out of reach Raskin: The sun is still up high Lanza: So borrow Raskin: To spend a day Both: Tomorrow with me
I Got The Same Old Blues Composer(s): J.J. Cale First release by: J.J. Cale - 1974 Covered by multiple other artists
Have you heard that rumour that's going around You got it made, way across town It's the same old story, tell me where does it end Yes, I heard the news, it's the same old blues again When I wrote you a letter, you must have read it wrong I stood at your doorway, but you was gone I took a lot of courage and let the telephone ring It's the same old blues, same old blues again When you give me the business, you know I get a mind 'Cause I've got a lot of patience and I've got a lot of time It's the same old story, tell me where does it end It's the same old blues, same old blues again I'm gonna find me a mountain, I'm gonna hide out I ain't talking to you and I ain't coming out Yeah, I heard that rumour, tell me where does it end It's the same old blues, same old blues again
Johnny One Time Composer(s): A.L. Owens; Dallas Frazier Performer(s): Brenda Lee; Henson Cargill; Loretta Lynn; Jody Miller; Willie Nelson
So he told you that you're the dream
that he's been searching for And he told you that he'd never met anyone like you before And I can hear him telling you your lips taste just like sherry wine But did he tell you that he's known as Johnny One Time
Did he tell you that your heart would soon become Another trinket on his bracelets of broken hearts Did he tell you that the morning sun will find you Patching up your shattered pride and searching for the missing parts Did he tell you that the special love you're saving Will disappear in flames of shame like mine Did he tell you that he's known as Johnny One Time
So he told you that he'd never lead your heart astray And he told you that he'd love you forever and a day And I can hear him telling you that he's the shy and bashful kind But did he tell you that he's known as Johnny one time
Oh, did he tell you that your heart will soon become Another trinket on his bracelets of broken hearts And did he tell you that the morning sun will find you Patching up your shattered pride and searching for the missing parts Did he tell you that the special love you're saving Will disappear in flames of shame like mine Oh, did he tell you that he's known as Johnny One Time.
Did he tell you that your heart will soon become Another trinket on his bracelets of broken hearts Did he tell you that the morning sun will find you Patching up your shattered pride and searching for the missing parts Oh, did he tell you that the special love you're saving Will disappear in flames of shame like mine Did he tell you that he's known as Johnny One Time