Dinsdag 20 juli 1999
Almost Paradise
Dit blog (met dank aan seniorennet) is enkel voor NIET-commerciële doeleinden.
Alle songteksten zijn uitsluitend eigendom van hun respectievelijke copyright eigenaars; dus ga de muziek kopen die je mooi vindt, zo steun je de artiest.
NON-profit, non-commercial blog, to help preserve the songs of our youth; hence for entertainment only.
All lyrics are the copyright of their respective owners; you are encouraged to go buy their music.
Almost Paradise
Reageer op dit bericht
Reageer op dit bericht
Dinsdag 20 juli 1999
Witch Doctor
Witch Doctor
Composer(s): Ross Bagdasarian
Performer(s): David Seville;
and various other artists
I told the witch doctor I was in love with you
I told the witch doctor you didn't love me too
And then the witch doctor, he told me what to do
He said that ....
[Chorus:]
Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang
Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang...
Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang
Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang
I told the witch doctor you didn't love me true
I told the witch doctor you didn't love me nice
And then the witch doctor, he game me this advice
He said to ...
[Chorus]
Now, you've been keeping love from me
Just like you were a miser
And I'll admit I wasn't very smart
So I went out and found myself
A guy that's so much wiser
And he taught me the way to win your heart
My friend the witch doctor, he taught me what to say
My friend the witch doctor, he taught me what to do
I know that you'll be mine when I say this to you
Oh, Baby ....
[Chorus]
Dinsdag 20 juli 1999
Wishing Well
Wishing Well
Composer(s): John "Rabbit" Bundrick; Simon Kirke;
Paul Kossoff; Paul Rodgers; Tetsu Yamauchi
Performer(s): Free
Take off your hat
kick off your shoes
I know you ain't going anywhere
Run 'round the town
singing your blues
I know you ain't going anywhere
You have always been
a good friend of mine
but you're always saying farewell
and the only time that you are satisfied
is with your feet in the wishing well
Throw down your gun
you might shoot yourself
or is that what you are tryin' to do
put up a fight
you believe to be right
and someday the sun will shine through
You have always got
something to hide
something you just can't tell
and the only time that you are satisfied
is with your feet in the wishing well
Oh!
But I know what you're wishing for
Love and a peaceful world
Yeah
Love and a peaceful world
Oh! Yeah
Love and a peaceful world
You have always been
a good friend of mine
but you're always saying farewell
and the only time that you are satisfied
is with your feet in the wishing....well
Yes
I wish you well
I wish you well
everybody has a wish
everybody has a dream
I wish you well
Maandag 19 juli 1999
Almost Medieval
Almost Medieval
Composer(s): Ian Craig Marsh - Philip Oakey
Performer(s): The Human League
There's something in your soul that makes me feel so old
In fact I think I've died about six hundred times
There's less of me now and more of me then
I'm moving back to the age of men
Jump off the tarmac there's no stagecoach speed limit
Outside the office hangs the man on the gibbet
Soft lenses
Grow to glasses
Small world
Dimly seen through cataracts
Your program
Newspaper
So they say
Rumour spread by word of mouth
Jump onto the escalator
Press the button on the lift
Raise the dust on old stair carpets
Endless treads like waves of regret
Now it seems I'm going madder
Falling off this rotting ladder
Soft lenses
Grow to glasses
Small world
Dimly seen through cataracts
Jump onto the escalator
Press the button on the lift
Raise the dust on old stair carpets
Endless treads like waves of regret
Now it seems I'm going madder
Falling off this rotting ladder
Your program
Newspaper
So they say
Rumour spread by word of mouth
Jump onto the escalator
Press the button on the lift
Raise the dust on old stair carpets
Endless treads like waves of regret
Now it seems I'm going madder
Falling through this rotting ladder
There's something in your soul that makes me feel so old
In fact I think I've died about six hundred times
There's less of me now and more of me then
I'm moving back to the age of men
Jump off the tarmac there's no stagecoach speed limit
Outside the office hangs the man on the gibbet
Jump off the tarmac there's no stagecoach speed limit
Outside the office swings the man on the gibbet
Maandag 19 juli 1999
Wishing You Were Here
Wishing You Were Here
Composer(s): Peter Cetera
Performer(s): Chicago
Sleepless hours and creepless nights and far aways
Ooo ooo ooo, wishing you were here
Heaven knows and lord it shows when I'm away
Ooo ooo ooo, wishing you were here
Same old show in a different town on another day
Ooo ooo ooo, wishing you were here
Even though you're far away, you're on my mind
Ooo ooo ooo, wishing you were here
And I'd like to change my life, and you know I would
Just to be with you tonight, baby, if I could
But I've got my job to do, and I do it well
Change my life
So I guess that's how it is
Ooo ooo ooo, wishing you were here
Ooo ooo ooo, wishing you were here
On the road it's a heavy load, but I'll be by
Ooo ooo ooo, wishing you were here
Pay the price, make a sacrifice, and still I'll try
Ooo ooo ooo, wishing you were here
Maandag 19 juli 1999
Wishing On The Moon
Wishing On The Moon
Composer(s): Dan Fogelberg
Performer(s): Dan Fogelberg
How many eyes will you sack in sorrow
Seeking to borrow some sight of your own?
How many lies will you have to suffer
Until you discover there's nobody home?
How many roads will you have to wander
How many dead end streets?
How many dreams will you have to squander
Dodging your own defeat?
Chorus:
Wishing on the moon tonight
There's not a lucky star in sight
Just wishing on the moon tonight
How many doors will have to open
Desperately hoping each one's the last?
How many more will you close behind you
Bitter and blind to the shadows you cast?
How many fools will you have to follow
How many wayward winds?
How many sins will you have to swallow
Until the truth sinks in... that you've been
Zondag 18 juli 1999
Almost Lucy
Almost Lucy
Composer(s): Al Stewart
Performer(s): Al Stewart
Lucy works a different club every day
And 'tho she puts her mind to it
Her heart is never in it
She stays around just long enough to get paid
She won't pass the time with you
She can't stay a minute
And all these changing faces never bothered her at all
They just existed like a back-drop or a pattern on the wall
Lucy looks like someone who is waiting for a call
She knows he'll come, but noone else can hear at all
Lucy finds the dressing room and the bar
Hangs her clothes up, hopes tonight
The contract won't be broken
Well, they kick you round so much when you're not a star
Make you play all night just for a pittance or a token
But all these imperfections never bothered her at all
She says it sharpens your perception when your back's against the wall
There's something that enables her to rise above it all
To shrug it off, just when it seems to go too far
Hey, Hey, Hey, I think you almost, feel the pain comin' on inside
Hey, Hey, hey, I think you almost, feel it now and you don't why
You don't know why ooh
The last time that I saw her she had given up the chase
Moved away to California, got a suntan on her face
She said that life was just another time another space
It's over now, she learned a lot, it's not a waste
Hey, Hey, Hey, I think you almost, feel the pain comin' on inside
Hey, Hey, hey, I think you almost, feel it now and you don't why
You don't know why ooh
Hey, Hey, Hey, I think you almost, feel the pain comin' on inside
Hey, Hey, hey, I think you almost, feel it now and you don't why
You don't know why ooh
Zondag 18 juli 1999
Wishing For Your Love
Wishing For Your Love
Composer(s): Horton Sampson
Performer(s): The Voxpoppers; The Clovers
Wishing for your love
Oh, I am wishing
Longing and yearning for your kiss
Wishing and praying
And longing for that heavenly bliss
Yes, I am hoping
Yes, hoping
That one day I'll be blessed
When you say I'm
Your only happiness
Wishing, wishing, wishing is all I do
Waiting, waiting, waiting in vain for you
If you'll say that you'll be mine
And make all my dreams come true
I'll be completely, forever yours
I pray that someday
You'll say what I long to hear
My dear, so I'll keep waiting
And wishing for your love
Wishing, wishing, wishing, wishing
Wishing for your love
Zaterdag 17 juli 1999
Almost Like Being In Love
Almost Like Being In Love
((French Version: C’est Peut-Être L’amour (by Nicole Croisille) - 1961))
Composer(s): Alan Jay Lerner - Frederick Loewe
First performance by: David Brooks & Marion Bell - 1947
Covered by multiple other artists
What a day this has been
What a rare mood I'm in
Why, it's almost like being in love
There's a smile on my face
For the whole human race
Why, it's almost like being in love
All the music of life seems to be
Like a bell that is ringing for me
And from the way that I feel
When that bell starts to peal
I would swear I was falling
I could swear I was falling
It's almost like being in love
Zaterdag 17 juli 1999
Wishin' And Hopin'
Wishin' And Hopin'
Composer(s): Burt Bacharach; Hal David
Performer(s): Dionne Warwick
Wishing and hoping and thinking and praying
Planning and dreaming each night of his charms
That won't get you into his arms
So if you're looking to find love you can share
All you got to do is hold him and kiss him and love him
And show him that you care
Show him that you care just for him
Do the things he likes to do
Wear your hair just for him, 'cause
You won't get him
Thinking and a-praying, wishing and a-hoping
'Cause wishing and hoping and thinking and praying
Planning and dreaming his kisses will start
That won't get you into his heart
So if you're thinking of how great true love is
All you got to do is hold him and kiss him and squeeze him and love him
Yeah, just do it
And after you do, you will be his
You got to show him that you care just for him
Do the things he likes to do
Wear your hair just for him, 'cause
You won't get him
Thinking and a-praying, wishing and a-hoping
'Cause wishing and hoping and thinking and praying
Planning and dreaming his kisses will start
That won't get you into his heart
So if you're thinking of how great true love is
All you got to do is hold him and kiss him and squeeze him and love him
Yeah, just do it
And after you do, you will be his
You will be his
You will be his
Vrijdag 16 juli 1999
Almost In Your Arms
Almost In Your Arms
Composer(s): Ray Evans - Jay Livingston
Performer(s): Sophia Loren
and multiple other artists
You’re near, that moment’s here, I’m almost in your arms
Tonight, the mood is right, I’m almost in your arms
One sigh, one word and I will rush to your embrace
Say that certain word
Sigh that certain sigh
And with all my heart, to your arms I’ll fly
It’s strange how we are changed by things that seemed so small
One look can write a book
One touch can say it all
We’ve known those nights alone
And now we’ve found our way
I’m almost in your arms, almost in your arms
Almost in your arms, almost in your arms
You’re near, that moment’s here, I’m almost in your arms
Tonight, the mood is right, I’m almost in your arms
One sigh, one word and I will rush to your embrace
Say that certain word
Sigh that certain sigh
And with all my heart, to your arms I’ll fly
It’s strange how we are changed by things that seemed so small
One look can write a book
One touch can say it all
We’ve known those nights alone
And now we’ve found our way
I’m almost in your arms, I’m nearly in your arms
Almost in your arms, I’m nearly in your arms
Almost in your arms today
Vrijdag 16 juli 1999
Wishing (Will Make It So)
Wishing (Will Make It So)
Composer(s): Buddy De Sylva
Performer(s): Vera Lynn;
and various other artists
Wishing will make it so
Just keep on wishing and care will go
Dreamers tell us dreams come true
It's no mistake
Wishes are the dreams we dream
When we're awake
The curtain of night will part
If you are certain within your heart
So if you wish long enough, wish strong enough
You will come to know
Wishing will make it so
Just imagine that you are back in childhood days
Wishing on the evening star or a load of hay
It worked wonders for you then who knows why or how
Though you’re older try again it can help you know
Wishing will make it so
Just keep on wishing and care will go
Dreamers tell us dreams come true
It's no mistake
Wishes are the dreams we dream
When we're awake
The curtain of night will part
If you are certain within your heart
So if you wish long enough, wish strong enough
You will come to know
Wishing will make it so
Donderdag 15 juli 1999
Almost In Love
Almost In Love
Composer(s): Luis Bonfa - Randy Starr
Performer(s): Elvis Presley; Ithamara Koorax
Your lips were made for kisses so tender
I'm almost in love tonight
When we are close, my heart says surrender
I'm almost in love tonight
And here under the spell of evening
I long to hold you tight
Heaven is near, why think of tomorrow
I'm almost in love tonight
It may be just the spell of evening
I long to hold you tight
Heaven is near, why think of tomorrow
I'm almost in love tonight
Almost in love
Donderdag 15 juli 1999
Wishing
Wishing
Composer(s): Buddy Holly; Bob Montgomery
Performer(s): Buddy Holly;
and various other artists
Wishing, that I could see you every day
Wishing, that I could steal your heart away
Dreaming, of the time I can hold you tight
Wishing, that the time would come tonight
I’ve been hoping all along
Things would turn out right
If I could find a wishing star
Then I would spend the night
Wishing, that I could see you every day
Wishing, that I could steal your heart away
I’ve been hoping all along
Things would turn out right
If I could find a wishing star
Then I would spend the night
Wishing, that I could see you every day
Wishing, that I could steal your heart away
Woensdag 14 juli 1999
Almost Illegal
Almost Illegal
Composer(s): Rod Stewart - Andy Taylor
Performer(s): Rod Stewart
Yeah, I said yeah
I remember the first time
That I ever seen her face
I was standing by the drug store
Trying to save the human race
Took a raincheck on a blind date
To get her prescription filled
We had a short talk and a long walk
Through the lazy cottonfield
It was hot
She was cool and sultry
We made love
I was broke and lonely
She's wonderful, so beautiful
So delectable, she's mine
She's desirable, so lovable
And it's criminal, almost illegal
Well we woke up in a barnyard
When I heard a farmer shout
Get away, boy, from my daughter
When a shotgun rang out
We took off
She was right behind me
Ran like the wind
What a crazy lady
She's fabulous, so sensuous
She's marvelous, she's mine
I'm delirious, it's serious
Kinda dangerous, almost illegal
Bring it down now
We had a one child by the Springtime
and another on the way
I got a new life and a good wife
Ain't that amazing grace
It was hot
She was cool and sultry
We made love
I was broke and lonely
She's wonderful, she's beautiful
She's desirable, she's mine
I'm delirious, she's serious
It's kinda dangerous, almost illegal
Wonderful, so beautiful
She's not a radical, but she's mine
She's fabulous, so sensuous
And it's marvelous, almost illegal
Beautiful and she's wonderful
So desirable, almost illegal
Woensdag 14 juli 1999
Le Déserteur (Monsieur Le Président)
Le Déserteur (Monsieur Le Président)
Composer(s): H. Berg; Boris Vian
Performer(s): Esther & Abi Ofarim
Monsieur le Président
Je vous fais une lettre
Que vous lirez peut-être
Si vous avez le temps
Je viens de recevoir
Mes papiers militaires
Pour partir à la guerre
Avant mercredi soir
Monsieur le Président
Je ne veux pas la faire
Je ne suis pas sur terre
Pour tuer des pauvres gens
C'est pas pour vous fâcher
Il faut que je vous dise
Ma décision est prise
Je m'en vais déserter
Depuis que je suis né
J'ai vu mourir mon père
J'ai vu partir mes frères
Et pleurer mes enfants
Ma mère a tant souffert
Elle est dedans sa tombe
Et se moque des bombes
Et se moque des vers
Quand j'étais prisonnier
On m'a volé ma femme
On m'a volé mon âme
Et tout mon cher passé
Demain de bon matin
Je fermerai ma porte
Au nez des années mortes
J'irai sur les chemins
Je mendierai ma vie
Sur les routes de France
De Bretagne en Provence
Et je dirai aux gens:
Refusez d'obéir
Refusez de la faire
N'allez pas à la guerre
Refusez de partir
S'il faut donner son sang
Allez donner le vôtre
Vous êtes bon apôtre
Monsieur le Président
Si vous me poursuivez
Prévenez vos gendarmes
Que je n'aurai pas d'armes
Et qu'ils pourront tirer
Dinsdag 13 juli 1999
Almost Human
Almost Human
Composer(s): Ian Gillan - Roger Glover - Jon Lord - Steve Morse - Ian Paice
Performer(s): Deep Purple
Well, I know you're the only one that understands
Afore ye go, before you leave
You always shake my hand
Even when I'm crazy
On fire and naked
Just as Nature intended
No style and easily blended
You always know where I'll be found
I'm hanging somewhere near the ground
Help me up or help me down
Don't want to lose those days
When everything is just a haze
I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming
I believe I could walk before I learned to crawl
And when I look up, the Devil's looking back
From the mirror on the wall
You can open the door
I got my feet stuck to the floor
I may have lost my way
But I didn't get where I am today
You always know where I'll be found
I'm hanging somewhere near the ground
Help me up or help me down
Don't want to lose those days
When everything is just a haze
I'm dreaming
You spin into my empty room
And once again I'm almost human
Almost human
You always know where I'll be found
I'm hanging somewhere near the ground
Help me up or help me down
Don't want to lose those days
When everything is just a haze
I'm dreaming
You spin into my empty room
And once again I'm almost human
Almost human
Dinsdag 13 juli 1999
Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd)
Wish You Were Here
Composer(s): David Gilmour; Roger Waters
Performer(s): Pink Floyd;
and various other artists
So, so you think you can tell?
Heaven from hell?
Blue skies from pain?
Can you tell a green field
from a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?
Did they get you to trade
your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for the cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
Did you exchange
a walk-on part in the war
for a lead role in a cage?
How I wish, how I wish you were here
We´re just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl
year after year
Running over the same old ground
but have we found the same old fears?
Wish you were here
Maandag 12 juli 1999
Almost Hear You Sigh
Almost Hear You Sigh
Composer(s): Mick Jagger - Steve Jordan - Keith Richards
Performer(s): The Rolling Stones
I can almost hear you sigh
I can almost hear you cry
On every crowded street
All the places we would meet
What will I do without you
They say that life goes on
I'm feeling sorry for myself
I can't belive you're gone
You acted much too calm
You turned on all the charm
You had a cold look in your eyes
I can feel your tongue on mine
Silky smooth like wine
I'm living with those memories
That's all that's left of you and me
I can almost hear you sigh
Almost hear you cry
When you made sweet love to me
And you turned on all the charm
Acted much too calm
You had a cold look in your eyes
Did it mean nothng
Was it all in vain
Was I just your fool
Or was the pleasure pain
Have you set me free
Or will I wake up
In the morning
And find out it's been a bad dream
Come on, I beg you
I want to be your main man
I can almost hear you sigh
Almost hear you cry
When you make sweet love to me
Almost see your smile
It stretched half a mile
You had a stone cold look in your eyes
Maandag 12 juli 1999
Wish You Were Here (Eddie Fisher)
