Woensdag 22 september 1976
Rock The Boat
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Rock The Boat
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Dinsdag 21 september 1976
The Virgin
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?
Dinsdag 21 september 1976
Comme À Ostende
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
Dinsdag 21 september 1976
Rock Steady
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
Maandag 20 september 1976
The Violet The Rose And You
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
Maandag 20 september 1976
Comm' De Bien Entendu!
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 chœur 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!
Maandag 20 september 1976
Rock On
Rock On
Composer(s): David Essex
Performer(s): David Essex
Hey kids rock and roll
Rock on, ooh my soul
Hey kids boogey too, did ya
Hey shout, summertime blues
Jump up and down in my blue suede shoes
Hey kids rock and roll, rock on
And where do we go from here?
Which is the way that's clear
Still looking for that blue jean, baby queen
Prettiest girl I've ever seen
See her shake on the movie screen, Jimmy Dean
James Dean, rock on
Zondag 19 september 1976
The Village Of St. Bernadette
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
Ave, ave, ave Ma-ri-a
Ave, ave, ave Ma-ri-i-ia
Ave, ave, ave Ma-ri-a
Ave, ave, ave Ma-ri-a
Zondag 19 september 1976
Coming Up
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 you’re searching for an answer
Stick around. I say
It’s coming up, it’s coming up
It’s coming up like a flower
It’s 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
It’s coming up, it’s coming up
It’s coming up like a flower
It’s coming up for you and me
Coming up, coming up
It’s coming up, it’s coming up, I say
It’s coming up like a flower
It’s coming up
I feel it in my bones
You want a better kind of future
One that everyone can share
You’re not alone, we all could use it
Stick around we’re nearly there
It’s coming up, it’s coming up everywhere
It’s coming up like a flower
It’s coming up for all to share
It’s coming up, yeah
It’s coming up, anyway
It’s coming up like a flower
Coming up
Zondag 19 september 1976
Rock Of Faith
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
I’ll 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 air’s getting cold
Shadows appear on the wall
The feeling of old
Lifting me up again
My Rock of Faith
And if I start to fall
I fear nothing at all…
Zaterdag 18 september 1976
The Very Thought Of You
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
Zaterdag 18 september 1976
Coming On Strong
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]
Coming On Strong ...
Zaterdag 18 september 1976
Rock 'N Roller
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
*chorus
Vrijdag 17 september 1976
The Vegetarian
The Vegetarian
Composer(s): Leslie Bricusse
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!
Vrijdag 17 september 1976
Coming Home Soldier
Coming Home Soldier
Composer(s): Gene Allan - Bobby Vinton
Performer(s): Bobby Vinton
I'm comin' home, I'm comin'
I'm comin' home, I'm comin' home
Home, I'm comin' home
Comin' home from across the sea
Home, I'm comin' home
No more marchin' and fightin' for me
I am a soldier, a comin' home soldier
No purple heart do I wear on my chest
I'm just a soldier, a comin' home soldier
I know that I, I've done my best
I'm comin' home, I'm comin'
I'm comin' home, I'm comin' home
The girl I left behind
Has been waitin' patiently
She said she didn't mind
'Cause I was helping to keep our land free
I am a soldier, a comin' home soldier
No purple heart do I wear on my chest
I'm just a soldier, a comin' home soldier
I know that I, I've done my best
I'm comin' home, I'm comin'
I'm comin' home, I'm comin' home
Vrijdag 17 september 1976
Rock 'N' Roll Susie
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!
Donderdag 16 september 1976
The Vegetable Song (The Barnyard Dance)
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
Donderdag 16 september 1976
Coming Home (Elmore James & his Broomdusters)
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
Donderdag 16 september 1976
Rock 'N' Roll Suicide
Rock 'N' Roll Suicide
Composer(s): David Bowie
Performer(s): David Bowie;
and various other artists
Time takes a cigarette, puts it in your mouth
You pull on your finger
then another finger, then your cigarette
The wall-to-wall is calling, it lingers, then you forget
Ohhh, you're a rock 'n' roll suicide
You're too old to lose it, too young to choose it
And the clocks waits so patiently on your song
You walk past a cafe but you don't eat when you've lived too long
Oh, no, no, no, you're a rock 'n' roll suciide
Chev brakes are snarling as you stumble across the road
But the day breaks instead so you hurry home
Don't let the sun blast your shadow
Don't let the milk float ride your mind
They're so natural - religiously unkind
Oh no love! you're not alone
You're watching yourself but you're too unfair
You got your head all tangled up but if I could only make you care
Oh no love! you're not alone
No matter what or who you've been
No matter when or where you've seen
All the knives seem to lacerate your brain
I've had my share, I'll help you with the pain
You're not alone
Just turn on with me and you're not alone
Let's turn on with me and you're not alone
Let's turn on and be not alone
Gimme your hands 'cause you're wonderful
Gimme your hands 'cause you're wonderful
Oh gimme your hands
Woensdag 15 september 1976