Dream Lover
"Dream Lover" is a song written and recorded by Bobby Darin in 1959. The song became a multi-million seller, reaching #2 in US charts and shot to #1 in the UK charts for 4 weeks in July 1959.
Among the many artistes who cover this song are: Glen Campbell & Tanya Tucker, Ricky Nelson, Jason Donovan and Lobo.
Lyrics:
Every night I hope and pray
A dream lover will come my way
A girl to hold in my arms
And know the magic of her charms
'cause I want (yeah-yeah yeah)
a girl (yeah-yeah yeah)
to call (yeah-yeah yeah)
my own (yeah-yeah)
I want a dream lover so I don't have to dream alone
Dream lover, where are you
With a love, oh, so true?
And I hand that can hold,
To feel you near as I grow old?
'cause I want (yeah-yeah yeah)
A girl (yeah-yeah yeah)
To call (yeah-yeah yeah)
My own (yeah-yeah)
I want a dream lover so I don't have to dream alone
Someday, I don't know how,
I hope she'll hear my plea
Some way, I don't know how,
She'll bring her love to me
Dream lover, until then,
I'll go to sleep and dream again
That's the only thing to do,
Till all my lover's dreams come true
'Cause I want (yeah-yeah yeah)
A girl (yeah-yeah yeah)
To call (yeah-yeah yeah)
My own (yeah-yeah)
I want a dream lover so I don't have to dream alone
Dream lover, until then,
I'll go to sleep and dream again
That's the only thing to do,
'till all my lover's dreams come true
'cause I want (yeah-yeah yeah)
A girl (yeah-yeah yeah)
To call (yeah-yeah yeah)
My own (yeah-yeah)
I want a dream lover so I don't have to dream alone
Please don't make me dream alone
I beg you don't make me dream alone
No, I don't wanna dream alone
Sunday, 31 January 2010
50s - Lonely Boy (Paul Anka)
Lonely Boy
"Lonely Boy" is a song written and recorded by Paul Anka in 1959. Anka sang this song in the movie "Girls Town" (which Paul appeared in his first acting role).
The single topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for 6 weeks from April - May 1959.
The most notable cover came from Donny Osmond in 1972.
Lyrics:
I'm just a lonely boy
lonely and blue
I'm all alone
With nothin' to do
I've got everything
You could think of
But all I want
Is someone to love
Someone, yes someone to love
Someone to kiss
Someone to hold
At a moment like this
I'd like to hear
Somebody say
I'll give you my love
Each night and day
(Repeat 1st and 2nd verses)
Somebody, somebody, somebody, please
Send her to me
I'll make her happy
Just wait and see
I've prayed so hard
To the heavens above
That I might find
Someone to love
(Repeat 1st and part of 2nd verses)
"Lonely Boy" is a song written and recorded by Paul Anka in 1959. Anka sang this song in the movie "Girls Town" (which Paul appeared in his first acting role).
The single topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for 6 weeks from April - May 1959.
The most notable cover came from Donny Osmond in 1972.
Lyrics:
I'm just a lonely boy
lonely and blue
I'm all alone
With nothin' to do
I've got everything
You could think of
But all I want
Is someone to love
Someone, yes someone to love
Someone to kiss
Someone to hold
At a moment like this
I'd like to hear
Somebody say
I'll give you my love
Each night and day
(Repeat 1st and 2nd verses)
Somebody, somebody, somebody, please
Send her to me
I'll make her happy
Just wait and see
I've prayed so hard
To the heavens above
That I might find
Someone to love
(Repeat 1st and part of 2nd verses)
50s - The Battle Of New Orleans (Johnny Horton)
The Battle Of New Orleans
"The Battle of New Orleans" is a song written by Jimmie Driftwood. It has been recorded by many artistes, but the one most often associated with this song is Johnny Horton. His version topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for 6 weeks from May to June 1959.
Among the artistes who have covered the song are Johnny Cash in 1974 and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1974.
Lyrics:
In 1814 we took a little trip
Along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty Mississip
We took a little bacon and we took a little beans
And we caught the bloody British in the town of New Orleans
We fired our guns and the British kept a'comin'
There wasn't nigh as many as there was a while ago
We fired once more and they began to runnin'
On down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico
We looked down the river and we seed the British come
And there must have been a hundred of 'em beatin' on the drum
They stepped so high and they made their bugles ring
We stood behind our cotton bales and didn't say a thing
We fired our guns and the British kept a'comin'
There wasn't nigh as many as there was a while ago
We fired once more and they began to runnin'
On down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico
Old Hickory said we could take 'em by surprise
If we didn't fire our muskets till we looked 'em in the eyes
We held our fire till we seed their faces well
Then we opened up our squirrel guns and gave 'em ..Well....we...
fired our guns and the British kept a'comin'
There wasn't nigh as many as there was a while ago
We fired once more and they began to runnin'
On down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico
Yeah they ran through the briars and they ran through the brambles
And they ran through the bushes where a rabbit couldn't go
They ran so fast that the hounds couldn't catch 'em
On down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico
We fired our cannon till the barrel melted down
So we grabbed an alligator and we fought another round
We filled his head with cannonballs 'n' powdered his behind
And when we touched the powder off, the gator lost his mind
We fired our guns and the British kept a'comin'
There wasn't nigh as many as there was a while ago
We fired once more and they began to runnin'
On down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico
Yeah they ran through the briars and they ran through the brambles
And they ran through the bushes where a rabbit couldn't go
They ran so fast that the hounds couldn't catch 'em
On down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico
SPOKEN TAG
Hut, hut, three, four
Sound off, three, four
Hut, hut, three, four
Sound off, three, four
Hut, hut, three, four
"The Battle of New Orleans" is a song written by Jimmie Driftwood. It has been recorded by many artistes, but the one most often associated with this song is Johnny Horton. His version topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for 6 weeks from May to June 1959.
Among the artistes who have covered the song are Johnny Cash in 1974 and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1974.
Lyrics:
In 1814 we took a little trip
Along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty Mississip
We took a little bacon and we took a little beans
And we caught the bloody British in the town of New Orleans
We fired our guns and the British kept a'comin'
There wasn't nigh as many as there was a while ago
We fired once more and they began to runnin'
On down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico
We looked down the river and we seed the British come
And there must have been a hundred of 'em beatin' on the drum
They stepped so high and they made their bugles ring
We stood behind our cotton bales and didn't say a thing
We fired our guns and the British kept a'comin'
There wasn't nigh as many as there was a while ago
We fired once more and they began to runnin'
On down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico
Old Hickory said we could take 'em by surprise
If we didn't fire our muskets till we looked 'em in the eyes
We held our fire till we seed their faces well
Then we opened up our squirrel guns and gave 'em ..Well....we...
fired our guns and the British kept a'comin'
There wasn't nigh as many as there was a while ago
We fired once more and they began to runnin'
On down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico
Yeah they ran through the briars and they ran through the brambles
And they ran through the bushes where a rabbit couldn't go
They ran so fast that the hounds couldn't catch 'em
On down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico
We fired our cannon till the barrel melted down
So we grabbed an alligator and we fought another round
We filled his head with cannonballs 'n' powdered his behind
And when we touched the powder off, the gator lost his mind
We fired our guns and the British kept a'comin'
There wasn't nigh as many as there was a while ago
We fired once more and they began to runnin'
On down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico
Yeah they ran through the briars and they ran through the brambles
And they ran through the bushes where a rabbit couldn't go
They ran so fast that the hounds couldn't catch 'em
On down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico
SPOKEN TAG
Hut, hut, three, four
Sound off, three, four
Hut, hut, three, four
Sound off, three, four
Hut, hut, three, four
50s - A Fool Such As I (Elvis Presley)
A Fool Such As I
"A Fool Such As I" was a song written by Bill Trader in 1952; it was first performed by Hank Snow who peaked it at #4 on the US country charts early in 1953.
But Elvis Presley made it a bigger hit (a single together with "I Need Your Love Tonight") topping the UK charts for 5 weeks from May to June 1959.
"I Need Your Love Tonight" was written by Sid Wayne and Bix Reichner. Fans of Hongkong canto-pop would have heard of this song sung in Cantonese by Sam Hui.
"A Fool Such As I" was a song written by Bill Trader in 1952; it was first performed by Hank Snow who peaked it at #4 on the US country charts early in 1953.
But Elvis Presley made it a bigger hit (a single together with "I Need Your Love Tonight") topping the UK charts for 5 weeks from May to June 1959.
"I Need Your Love Tonight" was written by Sid Wayne and Bix Reichner. Fans of Hongkong canto-pop would have heard of this song sung in Cantonese by Sam Hui.
Thursday, 28 January 2010
50s - Come Softly To Me (The Fleetwoods)
Come Softly To Me
"Come Softly to Me" is a popular song originally written as "Come Softly" by Gretchen Christopher. Released in 1959, the single performed by The Fleetwoods, consisting Christopher, Gary Troxel and Barbara Ellis, became a # 1 hit on the US Billboard for 5 weeks (end-March to April). It Is also a top ten hit in UK too.
Among the artistes who covered this dreamy intricely woven ballad are Frankie Vaughan with The Kaye Sisters and The Seekers.
Lyrics:
Mm dooby do, dahm dahm, dahm do dahm ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm ooh dahm
Mm dooby do
(Come softly, darling)
(Come softly, darling)
(Come softly, darling)
(Come softly, darling)
(Come softly, darling)
(Come to me, sta-ay)
(You're my ob-session)
(For ever and a da-ay)
I want, want you to kno-o-ow
I love, I love you so
Please hold, hold me so tight
All through, all through the night..
(Speak softly, darling)
(Hear what I sa-ay)
(I love you always)
(Always, always)
I've waited, waited so long
For your kisses and your love
Please come, come to me
From up, from up above
(Come softly, darling)
(Come softly, darling)
I need, need you so much
Wanna feel your wa-arm touch
Mm dooby do, dahm dahm, dahm do dahm ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm ooh dahm
"Come Softly to Me" is a popular song originally written as "Come Softly" by Gretchen Christopher. Released in 1959, the single performed by The Fleetwoods, consisting Christopher, Gary Troxel and Barbara Ellis, became a # 1 hit on the US Billboard for 5 weeks (end-March to April). It Is also a top ten hit in UK too.
Among the artistes who covered this dreamy intricely woven ballad are Frankie Vaughan with The Kaye Sisters and The Seekers.
Lyrics:
Mm dooby do, dahm dahm, dahm do dahm ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm ooh dahm
Mm dooby do
(Come softly, darling)
(Come softly, darling)
(Come softly, darling)
(Come softly, darling)
(Come softly, darling)
(Come to me, sta-ay)
(You're my ob-session)
(For ever and a da-ay)
I want, want you to kno-o-ow
I love, I love you so
Please hold, hold me so tight
All through, all through the night..
(Speak softly, darling)
(Hear what I sa-ay)
(I love you always)
(Always, always)
I've waited, waited so long
For your kisses and your love
Please come, come to me
From up, from up above
(Come softly, darling)
(Come softly, darling)
I need, need you so much
Wanna feel your wa-arm touch
Mm dooby do, dahm dahm, dahm do dahm ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm do dahm, ooby do
Dahm dahm, dahm ooh dahm
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
50s - Venus (Frankie Avalon)
Venus
"Venus" is a song written by Ed Marshall and Peter DeAngelis. The most successful and well-known recording of it was done by Frankie Avalon and released in 1959. It became Avalon's first #1 when it topped the US Billboard chart for 5 weeks (February - March 1959).
The song was covered in the UK by Dickie Valentine who had a mild success in the singles chart in May 1959, the week before Frankie Avalon reached the Top 20 with his original version.
In 1976, Avalon released a new disco version of "Venus". The re-recording of "Venus" was Avalon's last Hot 100 hit, peaking at #46. It did, however, reach #1 on the adult contemporary chart.
Other artistes who have covered the song are Johnny Mathis (1968) and Barry Manilow (2006).
The song's lyrics detail a man's plea to Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, to send him a girl to love.
Lyrics:
Hey Venus, oh Venus
Venus if you will
Please send a little girl for me to thrill
A girl who wants my kisses and my arms
A girl with all the charms of you
Venus make her fair
A lovely girl with sunlight in her hair
And take the brightest stars up in the sky
And place them in her eyes for me
Venus, goddess of love that you are
Surely the things I ask
Can't be too great a task
Venus, if you do
I promise that I always will be true
I'll give her all the love I have to give
As long as we both shall live.
Venus, goddess of love that you are
Surely the things I ask
Can't be too great a task
Venus, if you do
I promise that I always will be true
I'll give her all the love I have to give
As long as we both shall live.
Hey Venus oh Venus Make my wish come true
"Venus" is a song written by Ed Marshall and Peter DeAngelis. The most successful and well-known recording of it was done by Frankie Avalon and released in 1959. It became Avalon's first #1 when it topped the US Billboard chart for 5 weeks (February - March 1959).
The song was covered in the UK by Dickie Valentine who had a mild success in the singles chart in May 1959, the week before Frankie Avalon reached the Top 20 with his original version.
In 1976, Avalon released a new disco version of "Venus". The re-recording of "Venus" was Avalon's last Hot 100 hit, peaking at #46. It did, however, reach #1 on the adult contemporary chart.
Other artistes who have covered the song are Johnny Mathis (1968) and Barry Manilow (2006).
The song's lyrics detail a man's plea to Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, to send him a girl to love.
Lyrics:
Hey Venus, oh Venus
Venus if you will
Please send a little girl for me to thrill
A girl who wants my kisses and my arms
A girl with all the charms of you
Venus make her fair
A lovely girl with sunlight in her hair
And take the brightest stars up in the sky
And place them in her eyes for me
Venus, goddess of love that you are
Surely the things I ask
Can't be too great a task
Venus, if you do
I promise that I always will be true
I'll give her all the love I have to give
As long as we both shall live.
Venus, goddess of love that you are
Surely the things I ask
Can't be too great a task
Venus, if you do
I promise that I always will be true
I'll give her all the love I have to give
As long as we both shall live.
Hey Venus oh Venus Make my wish come true
50s - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (The Platters)
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
"Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" is a tune written by American composer Jerome Kern and lyricist Otto Harbach for their 1933 stage musical Roberta.
The song has been recorded by many artistes since, and possibly the most famous version was recorded in 1958 by the doo wop group The Platters, which became a number one hit on the U.S. Billboard chart for 3 weeks (January 1959) and later it top the UK chart for a week, too, in March the same year.
Among the many artistes who have recorded the song are: Nat King Cole (who first recorded it in 1946), Vic Damone (1956), saxophonist Boots Randolph (1974) and Jason Donovan (2008).
Lyrics:
They asked me how I knew
My true love was true
I of course replied
"Something here inside
Cannot be denied"
They said someday you'll find
All who love are blind
When your heart's on fire
You don't realise
Smoke gets in your eyes
So I chaffed and I gaily laughed
To think they would doubt my love
Yet today, my love has flown away
I am without my love
Now laughing friends deride
Tears I cannot hide
So I smile and say
"When a lovely flame dies,
Smoke gets in your eyes."
"Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" is a tune written by American composer Jerome Kern and lyricist Otto Harbach for their 1933 stage musical Roberta.
The song has been recorded by many artistes since, and possibly the most famous version was recorded in 1958 by the doo wop group The Platters, which became a number one hit on the U.S. Billboard chart for 3 weeks (January 1959) and later it top the UK chart for a week, too, in March the same year.
Among the many artistes who have recorded the song are: Nat King Cole (who first recorded it in 1946), Vic Damone (1956), saxophonist Boots Randolph (1974) and Jason Donovan (2008).
Lyrics:
They asked me how I knew
My true love was true
I of course replied
"Something here inside
Cannot be denied"
They said someday you'll find
All who love are blind
When your heart's on fire
You don't realise
Smoke gets in your eyes
So I chaffed and I gaily laughed
To think they would doubt my love
Yet today, my love has flown away
I am without my love
Now laughing friends deride
Tears I cannot hide
So I smile and say
"When a lovely flame dies,
Smoke gets in your eyes."
Monday, 25 January 2010
50s - The Chipmunk Song (Chipmunks)
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)
"The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" is a song written by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. (better known as David Seville) in 1958.
Although it was written and sung by David Seville (in the form of a high-pitched speed-up voices), the singing credits were given to The Chipmunks, a fictional singing group consisting of three chipmunks by the names of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore.
This christmas song topped the US Billboard charts for 4 weeks (December 1958 - January 1959). And in matter of weeks after the single's release, the song has sold over 4.5 million copies!
The song won three Grammy Awards in 1959: Best comedy performance, Best children's recording, and Best engineered record (non-classical).
A remixed version of the song re-appears on the Chipmunks' 2007 album,Alvin and the Chipmunks: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
Lyrics:
(All right you Chipmunks! Ready to sing your song?
-I'll say we are!
-Yeah!
-Let's sing it now!
Okay, Simon?
-Okay!
Okay, Theodore?
-Okay!
Okay, Alvin? Alvin? ALVIN!
-OKAY!!!)
Christmas, Christmas time is near
Time for toys and time for cheer
We've been good, but we can't last
Hurry Christmas, hurry fast
Want a plane that loops the loop
Me, I want a hula hoop
We can hardly stand the wait
Please Christmas, don't be late.
(Okay fellas get ready.
That was very good, Simon.
-Naturally.
Very good Theodore.
-Ahhh.
Ah, Alvin, you were a little flat, watch it.
Ah, Alvin. Alvin. ALVIN!
-OKAY.)
Want a plane that loops the loop
I still want a hula hoop
We can hardly stand the wait
Please Christmas, don't be late.
We can hardly stand the wait
Please Christmas, don't be late.
(Very good, boys
-Lets sing it again! Yeah, lets sing it again!
No, That's enough, lets not overdo it
-What do you mean overdo it?
-We want to sing it again!
Now wait a minute, boys
-Why can't we sing it again?
-[chipmunk chatter]
Alvin, cut that out..Theodore, just a minute.
Simon will you cut that out? Boys...)
"The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" is a song written by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. (better known as David Seville) in 1958.
Although it was written and sung by David Seville (in the form of a high-pitched speed-up voices), the singing credits were given to The Chipmunks, a fictional singing group consisting of three chipmunks by the names of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore.
This christmas song topped the US Billboard charts for 4 weeks (December 1958 - January 1959). And in matter of weeks after the single's release, the song has sold over 4.5 million copies!
The song won three Grammy Awards in 1959: Best comedy performance, Best children's recording, and Best engineered record (non-classical).
A remixed version of the song re-appears on the Chipmunks' 2007 album,Alvin and the Chipmunks: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.
Lyrics:
(All right you Chipmunks! Ready to sing your song?
-I'll say we are!
-Yeah!
-Let's sing it now!
Okay, Simon?
-Okay!
Okay, Theodore?
-Okay!
Okay, Alvin? Alvin? ALVIN!
-OKAY!!!)
Christmas, Christmas time is near
Time for toys and time for cheer
We've been good, but we can't last
Hurry Christmas, hurry fast
Want a plane that loops the loop
Me, I want a hula hoop
We can hardly stand the wait
Please Christmas, don't be late.
(Okay fellas get ready.
That was very good, Simon.
-Naturally.
Very good Theodore.
-Ahhh.
Ah, Alvin, you were a little flat, watch it.
Ah, Alvin. Alvin. ALVIN!
-OKAY.)
Want a plane that loops the loop
I still want a hula hoop
We can hardly stand the wait
Please Christmas, don't be late.
We can hardly stand the wait
Please Christmas, don't be late.
(Very good, boys
-Lets sing it again! Yeah, lets sing it again!
No, That's enough, lets not overdo it
-What do you mean overdo it?
-We want to sing it again!
Now wait a minute, boys
-Why can't we sing it again?
-[chipmunk chatter]
Alvin, cut that out..Theodore, just a minute.
Simon will you cut that out? Boys...)
Friday, 22 January 2010
50s - To Know Him Is To Love Him (Teddy Bears)
To Know Him Is To Love Him
"To Know Him Is To Love Him" was writen by Phil Spector when he was only an 18-year old student of the Los Angeles high school. Together with his friends, Annette Kleinbard (16) and Marshall Leib (19), they formed Teddy Bears and the song, which was their first recording, went to #1 on the US Billboard chart for 3 weeks (November - December 1958).
In Malaysia, the song (renamed as To Know You Is To Love You) was made popular by the UK duo, Peter and Gordon, in the 60s.
In 1987, the song was resurrected by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, who took the song to the top of the U.S. country singles charts.
Lyrics:
To know know know him
Is to love love love him
Just to see him smile
Makes my life worthwhile
To know know know him
Is to love love love him
And I do
I'll be good to him
I'll bring love to him
Everyone says there'll come a day
When I'll walk alongside of him
Yes just to know him
Is to love love love him
And I do
Why can't he see
How blind can he be
Someday he will see
That he was meant for me
To know know know him
Is to love love love him
Just to see him smile
Makes my life worthwhile
To know know know him
Is to love love love him
And I do
"To Know Him Is To Love Him" was writen by Phil Spector when he was only an 18-year old student of the Los Angeles high school. Together with his friends, Annette Kleinbard (16) and Marshall Leib (19), they formed Teddy Bears and the song, which was their first recording, went to #1 on the US Billboard chart for 3 weeks (November - December 1958).
In Malaysia, the song (renamed as To Know You Is To Love You) was made popular by the UK duo, Peter and Gordon, in the 60s.
In 1987, the song was resurrected by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, who took the song to the top of the U.S. country singles charts.
Lyrics:
To know know know him
Is to love love love him
Just to see him smile
Makes my life worthwhile
To know know know him
Is to love love love him
And I do
I'll be good to him
I'll bring love to him
Everyone says there'll come a day
When I'll walk alongside of him
Yes just to know him
Is to love love love him
And I do
Why can't he see
How blind can he be
Someday he will see
That he was meant for me
To know know know him
Is to love love love him
Just to see him smile
Makes my life worthwhile
To know know know him
Is to love love love him
And I do
50s - It's Only Make Believe (Conway Twitty)
It's Only Make Believe
"It's Only Make Believe" is a song written by Conway Twitty and Jack Nance in 1958. The single, recorded by Conway Twitty, topped both US and UK charts, and was Twitty's only number-one single on the pop charts of either country. In US it managed to top the chart for two weeks in November 1958 but in UK it stayed on the #1spot continuously for 5 weeks (mid December 1958 to January 1959).
The most notable covers of the song include Billy Fury (1964) and Glen Campbell (1970).
Lyrics:
People see us everywhere.
They think you really care.
But myself, I can't deceive,
I know it's only make believe.
My one and only prayer, is that some day, you'll care.
My hopes, my dreams come true, my one and only you.
No one will ever know, how much I love you so.
My only prayer will be, some day you'll care for me,
But it's only make believe.
My hopes, my dreams come true, my life, I'd give for you.
My heart, a wedding ring, my all, my everything.
My heart I can't control; you rule my very soul.
My only prayer will be, some day you'll care for me,
But it's only make believe.
My one and only prayer, is that some day, you'll care.
My hopes, my dreams come true, my one and only you.
No one will ever know, how much I love you so.
My only prayer will be, some day you'll care for me,
But it's only make believe.
"It's Only Make Believe" is a song written by Conway Twitty and Jack Nance in 1958. The single, recorded by Conway Twitty, topped both US and UK charts, and was Twitty's only number-one single on the pop charts of either country. In US it managed to top the chart for two weeks in November 1958 but in UK it stayed on the #1spot continuously for 5 weeks (mid December 1958 to January 1959).
The most notable covers of the song include Billy Fury (1964) and Glen Campbell (1970).
Lyrics:
People see us everywhere.
They think you really care.
But myself, I can't deceive,
I know it's only make believe.
My one and only prayer, is that some day, you'll care.
My hopes, my dreams come true, my one and only you.
No one will ever know, how much I love you so.
My only prayer will be, some day you'll care for me,
But it's only make believe.
My hopes, my dreams come true, my life, I'd give for you.
My heart, a wedding ring, my all, my everything.
My heart I can't control; you rule my very soul.
My only prayer will be, some day you'll care for me,
But it's only make believe.
My one and only prayer, is that some day, you'll care.
My hopes, my dreams come true, my one and only you.
No one will ever know, how much I love you so.
My only prayer will be, some day you'll care for me,
But it's only make believe.
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
50s - Stupid Cupid (Connie Francis)
Stupid Cupid
"Stupid Cupid" was written by Neil Sedaka (who was only 19 when he penned this) and Howard Greenfield in 1958.
With "Carolina Moon", a cover of the 1920s Gene Austin number, "Stupid Cupid" sung by Connie Francis became a top "double-A sides" hit in UK chart for 6 weeks (September - November 1958).
Notable covers include Patsy Cline and Mandy Moore.
Lyrics:
Stupid Cupid, you're a real mean guy
I'd like to clip your wings, so you can't fly
I'm in love and it's a crying shame
And I know that you're the one to blame
Hey hey, set me free
Stupid Cupid, stop picking on me
I can't do my homework and I can't think straight
I meet him every morning at 'bout half-past eight
I'm acting like a lovesick fool
You've even got me carrying his books to school
Hey hey set me free
Stupid Cupid stop picking on me
You mixed me up for good
Right from the very start
Hey, go play Robin Hood
With somebody else's heart
You got me jumping like a crazy clown
And I don't feature what your puttin' down
Well since I kissed his loving lips of wine
The thing that bothers me is that I like it fine
Hey hey set me free
Stupid Cupid stop picking on me
"Stupid Cupid" was written by Neil Sedaka (who was only 19 when he penned this) and Howard Greenfield in 1958.
With "Carolina Moon", a cover of the 1920s Gene Austin number, "Stupid Cupid" sung by Connie Francis became a top "double-A sides" hit in UK chart for 6 weeks (September - November 1958).
Notable covers include Patsy Cline and Mandy Moore.
Lyrics:
Stupid Cupid, you're a real mean guy
I'd like to clip your wings, so you can't fly
I'm in love and it's a crying shame
And I know that you're the one to blame
Hey hey, set me free
Stupid Cupid, stop picking on me
I can't do my homework and I can't think straight
I meet him every morning at 'bout half-past eight
I'm acting like a lovesick fool
You've even got me carrying his books to school
Hey hey set me free
Stupid Cupid stop picking on me
You mixed me up for good
Right from the very start
Hey, go play Robin Hood
With somebody else's heart
You got me jumping like a crazy clown
And I don't feature what your puttin' down
Well since I kissed his loving lips of wine
The thing that bothers me is that I like it fine
Hey hey set me free
Stupid Cupid stop picking on me
50s - It's All In The Game (Tommy Edward)
It's All In The Game
The lyrics of "It's All in the Game" was composed by Carl Sigman in 1951 to a wordless 1911 composition entitled "Melody in A Major" written by Charles Dawes (who later became the Vice President of the USA under Calvin Coolidge).
(It is therefore considered the only #1 pop single to have been co-written by a U.S. Vice President!)
In 1951, Tommy Edwards did a mono version of this song and could only manage a minor success. In 1958, Tommy decided to cut a stereo version of the song and it topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 6 weeks from mid-September to October 1958 and hit the #1 spot in the UK charts for 3 weeks in November the same year.
Notable versions of the songs were recorded by Andy Williams, Cliff Richard (#2 in UK 1963), The Four Tops, Merle Haggard and Engelbert Humperdinck.
Lyrics:
Many a tear has to fall
But it's all in the game
All in the wonderful game
That we know as love
You have words with him
And your future's looking dim
But these things
Your hearts can rise above
Once in a while he won't call
But it's all in the game
Soon he'll be there at your side
With a sweet bouquet
And he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your hearts will fly away
Soon he'll be there at your side
With a sweet bouquet
Then he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your hearts will fly away
The lyrics of "It's All in the Game" was composed by Carl Sigman in 1951 to a wordless 1911 composition entitled "Melody in A Major" written by Charles Dawes (who later became the Vice President of the USA under Calvin Coolidge).
(It is therefore considered the only #1 pop single to have been co-written by a U.S. Vice President!)
In 1951, Tommy Edwards did a mono version of this song and could only manage a minor success. In 1958, Tommy decided to cut a stereo version of the song and it topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 6 weeks from mid-September to October 1958 and hit the #1 spot in the UK charts for 3 weeks in November the same year.
Notable versions of the songs were recorded by Andy Williams, Cliff Richard (#2 in UK 1963), The Four Tops, Merle Haggard and Engelbert Humperdinck.
Lyrics:
Many a tear has to fall
But it's all in the game
All in the wonderful game
That we know as love
You have words with him
And your future's looking dim
But these things
Your hearts can rise above
Once in a while he won't call
But it's all in the game
Soon he'll be there at your side
With a sweet bouquet
And he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your hearts will fly away
Soon he'll be there at your side
With a sweet bouquet
Then he'll kiss your lips
And caress your waiting fingertips
And your hearts will fly away
50s - Volare (Domenico Modugno)
Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu)
"Volare" or "Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu" ("In The Blue Painted Blue") is written by Domenico Modugno (music and lyrics) and Franco Migliacci (lyrics). This is Domenico's signautre song and it is the only song that originated in Italy to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 5 weeks (August - September 1958).
Domenico's recording became the first Grammy winner for the inaugural Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1959. It is the only foreign-language recording to achieve this honor.
The song (some partly in English andn partly in Italian) has been covered by many artistes including McGuire Sisters, Dean Martin, Bobby Rydell (1960) and The Gypsy Kings (1989).
"Volare" or "Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu" ("In The Blue Painted Blue") is written by Domenico Modugno (music and lyrics) and Franco Migliacci (lyrics). This is Domenico's signautre song and it is the only song that originated in Italy to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 5 weeks (August - September 1958).
Domenico's recording became the first Grammy winner for the inaugural Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1959. It is the only foreign-language recording to achieve this honor.
The song (some partly in English andn partly in Italian) has been covered by many artistes including McGuire Sisters, Dean Martin, Bobby Rydell (1960) and The Gypsy Kings (1989).
Sunday, 17 January 2010
50s - Poor Little Fool (Ricky Nelson)
Poor Little Fool
"Poor Little Fool" is a song written by Sharon Sheeley (who was only 18 when she wrote her first - autobiographical - song for Ricky Nelson). It was based on her disappointment following a short-lived relationship with a member of a popular singing duo(reported to be Don Everly of the Everly Brothers).
Ricky Nelson's version spent two week (July - August 1958) at the #1 on Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Lyrics:
I used to play around with hearts that hastened at my call,
But when I met that little girl I knew that I would fall.
(chorus)
Poor little fool, oh yeah, I was a fool, uh huh..
She played around and teased me with her carefree devil eyes,
She'd hold me close and kiss me but her heart was full of lies.
(chorus)
She told me how she cared for me and that we'd never part,
And so for the very first time I gave away my heart.
(chorus)
The next day she was gone and I knew she'd lied to me,
She left me with a broken heart and won her victory.
(chorus)
I'd played this game with other hearts but I never thought I'd see,
The day that someone else would play love's foolish game with me.
(chorus)
"Poor Little Fool" is a song written by Sharon Sheeley (who was only 18 when she wrote her first - autobiographical - song for Ricky Nelson). It was based on her disappointment following a short-lived relationship with a member of a popular singing duo(reported to be Don Everly of the Everly Brothers).
Ricky Nelson's version spent two week (July - August 1958) at the #1 on Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Lyrics:
I used to play around with hearts that hastened at my call,
But when I met that little girl I knew that I would fall.
(chorus)
Poor little fool, oh yeah, I was a fool, uh huh..
She played around and teased me with her carefree devil eyes,
She'd hold me close and kiss me but her heart was full of lies.
(chorus)
She told me how she cared for me and that we'd never part,
And so for the very first time I gave away my heart.
(chorus)
The next day she was gone and I knew she'd lied to me,
She left me with a broken heart and won her victory.
(chorus)
I'd played this game with other hearts but I never thought I'd see,
The day that someone else would play love's foolish game with me.
(chorus)
Saturday, 16 January 2010
50s - Who's Sorry Now (Connie Francis)
Who's Sorry Now
"Who's Sorry Now?" is a popular song with music written by Ted Snyder and lyrics by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby in 1923.
But it was only made popular by American songstress Connie Francis in 1958. It reached #4 in the US Billboard charts and did much better in UK at #1 for six weeks (May - June 1958).
Among the artistes who covered the song are Ella Fitzgerald (1960), Marie Osmond (1975) and Harry Connick, Jr (2009).
Lyrics:
Who's sorry now?
Who's sorry now?
Whose heart is aching for breaking each vow?
Who's sad and blue?
Who's crying too?
Just like I cried over you?
Right to the end
Just like a friend
I tried to warn you somehow
You had your way,
Now you must pay
I'm glad that you're sorry now.
"Who's Sorry Now?" is a popular song with music written by Ted Snyder and lyrics by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby in 1923.
But it was only made popular by American songstress Connie Francis in 1958. It reached #4 in the US Billboard charts and did much better in UK at #1 for six weeks (May - June 1958).
Among the artistes who covered the song are Ella Fitzgerald (1960), Marie Osmond (1975) and Harry Connick, Jr (2009).
Lyrics:
Who's sorry now?
Who's sorry now?
Whose heart is aching for breaking each vow?
Who's sad and blue?
Who's crying too?
Just like I cried over you?
Right to the end
Just like a friend
I tried to warn you somehow
You had your way,
Now you must pay
I'm glad that you're sorry now.
50s - All I Have To Do Is Dream (Everly Brothers)
All I Have To Do Is Dream
"All I Have to Do Is Dream" is a popular song made famous by the Everly Brothers, written by the husband and wife songwriting team of Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, whose songs were tailor-made for the brothers' distinctive style.
It stayed at #1 spot in the US Billboard charts for 4 weeks in May 1958 and then topped the UK charts (for the first time) for 7 weeks (July - August 1958).
The single sold well over a million copies and it said that it took only 15 minutes to write. Incidentally, the b-side of this single, "Claudette", was penned by Roy Orbison.
Other hit versions of the song include Richard Chamberlain (1963) and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (1975). The duets by Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell in 1969 and by Andy Gibb and actress Victoria Principal in 1981 are popular too. Cliff Richard, singing with Phil Everly, took the song to #14 on the U.K. singles chart again in 1994.
"All I Have to Do Is Dream" is a popular song made famous by the Everly Brothers, written by the husband and wife songwriting team of Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, whose songs were tailor-made for the brothers' distinctive style.
It stayed at #1 spot in the US Billboard charts for 4 weeks in May 1958 and then topped the UK charts (for the first time) for 7 weeks (July - August 1958).
The single sold well over a million copies and it said that it took only 15 minutes to write. Incidentally, the b-side of this single, "Claudette", was penned by Roy Orbison.
Other hit versions of the song include Richard Chamberlain (1963) and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (1975). The duets by Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell in 1969 and by Andy Gibb and actress Victoria Principal in 1981 are popular too. Cliff Richard, singing with Phil Everly, took the song to #14 on the U.K. singles chart again in 1994.
Friday, 8 January 2010
50s - Magic Moments (Perry Como)
Magic Moments
"Magic Moments" is a popular song composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, one of the earliest compositions by the famous duo. The song was published in 1957.
The biggest hit version of the song was recorded by Perry Como in 1957, and became a hit in early 1958. It was a top ten hit in the US Billboard charts. The song was a bigger hit in the United Kingdom where it topped the Single Chart for 8 wees (!) from March to April 1958.
Among the more popular artistes who covered this song were Ronnie Hilton (1958)and the synthpop duo Erasure (1997).
"Magic Moments" is a popular song composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, one of the earliest compositions by the famous duo. The song was published in 1957.
The biggest hit version of the song was recorded by Perry Como in 1957, and became a hit in early 1958. It was a top ten hit in the US Billboard charts. The song was a bigger hit in the United Kingdom where it topped the Single Chart for 8 wees (!) from March to April 1958.
Among the more popular artistes who covered this song were Ronnie Hilton (1958)and the synthpop duo Erasure (1997).
Monday, 4 January 2010
50s - Tequila (The Champs)
Tequila
Named after a potent Mexican drink, "Tequila" had won overnight acclaim for one-hit wonder band, The Champs.
The instrumental, written by sax player Chuck Rio (real name: Danile Flores), was only recorded to use up left-over time on a session by singer-guitarist Dave Burgess. The resultant track was so appealing that the owners of the label decided to release it... under the name of The Champs
As the record began its meteoric rise to the top of US charts for 4 weeks (March - April 1958), Chuck and Dave roped in three musicians and took to the road under their new prophetically chosen name.
The song was covered by The Ventures twice. Other musicians who had recorded this song included Eddie Platt, and jazz guitarists Larry Carlton and Wes Montgomery.
Named after a potent Mexican drink, "Tequila" had won overnight acclaim for one-hit wonder band, The Champs.
The instrumental, written by sax player Chuck Rio (real name: Danile Flores), was only recorded to use up left-over time on a session by singer-guitarist Dave Burgess. The resultant track was so appealing that the owners of the label decided to release it... under the name of The Champs
As the record began its meteoric rise to the top of US charts for 4 weeks (March - April 1958), Chuck and Dave roped in three musicians and took to the road under their new prophetically chosen name.
The song was covered by The Ventures twice. Other musicians who had recorded this song included Eddie Platt, and jazz guitarists Larry Carlton and Wes Montgomery.
Sunday, 3 January 2010
50s - The Story Of My Life (Michael Holliday)
The Story Of My Life
"The Story of My Life" is a popular song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1957. The song first became a 1957 hit for US country singer Marty Robbins, reaching #1 on the country chart for four weeks.
British crooner, Michale Holliday, who also made it big with his version. The song topped the UK single chart for 2 weeks in February 1958.
Lyrics:
Someday I'm gonna write,
The story of my life.
I'll tell about the night we met,
And how my heart can't forget
The way you smiled at me.
I like the world to know,
The story of my life.
The moment when your lips met mine,
And that first exciting time I held you close to me.
Chorus:
The sorrow when our love was breaking up.
The memory of a broken heart.
Then later on the joy of making up,
Never never more to part.
There's a one thing left to do,
Before my story's through.
I've got to take you for my wife,
So the story of my life can start and end with you.
"The Story of My Life" is a popular song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1957. The song first became a 1957 hit for US country singer Marty Robbins, reaching #1 on the country chart for four weeks.
British crooner, Michale Holliday, who also made it big with his version. The song topped the UK single chart for 2 weeks in February 1958.
Lyrics:
Someday I'm gonna write,
The story of my life.
I'll tell about the night we met,
And how my heart can't forget
The way you smiled at me.
I like the world to know,
The story of my life.
The moment when your lips met mine,
And that first exciting time I held you close to me.
Chorus:
The sorrow when our love was breaking up.
The memory of a broken heart.
Then later on the joy of making up,
Never never more to part.
There's a one thing left to do,
Before my story's through.
I've got to take you for my wife,
So the story of my life can start and end with you.
50s - Great Balls Of Fire (Jerry Lee Lewis)
Great Balls Of Fire
"Great Balls of Fire" is a 1957 song written by Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer. The best known version was by Jerry Lee Lewis who took the song to #2 US Billboard pop chart and topped the #1 spot in UK charts for 2 weeks in January 1958.
Among the many artistes who had recorded the song were: Dolly Parton (1979), Electric Light Orchestra (1974)and Fleetwood Mac (1999).
Lyrics:
You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain
Too much love drives a man insane
You broke my will
But what a thrill
Goodness gracious great balls of fire!
I laughed at love cause I thought it was funny
but you came along and moooooved me honey
I've changed my mind
This love is fine
Goodness gracious great balls of fire!
Kiss me baby
Mmmm feels good
Hold me baby
Welll I want to love you like a lover should
You're fine, so kind
Got to tell this world that you're mine mine mine mine
I chew my nails and I twiddle my thumbs
I'm real nervous but it sure is fun
C'mon baby, you drive me crazy
Goodness gracious great balls of fire!
(piano solo)
Welll kiss me baby
Mmmm feels good
Hold me baby
Welll I want to love you like a lover should
You're fine, so kind
Got to tell this world that you're mine mine mine mine
I chew my nails and I twiddle my thumbs
I'm real nervous but it sure is fun
C'mon baby, drive me crazy
Goodness gracious great balls of fire!
"Great Balls of Fire" is a 1957 song written by Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer. The best known version was by Jerry Lee Lewis who took the song to #2 US Billboard pop chart and topped the #1 spot in UK charts for 2 weeks in January 1958.
Among the many artistes who had recorded the song were: Dolly Parton (1979), Electric Light Orchestra (1974)and Fleetwood Mac (1999).
Lyrics:
You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain
Too much love drives a man insane
You broke my will
But what a thrill
Goodness gracious great balls of fire!
I laughed at love cause I thought it was funny
but you came along and moooooved me honey
I've changed my mind
This love is fine
Goodness gracious great balls of fire!
Kiss me baby
Mmmm feels good
Hold me baby
Welll I want to love you like a lover should
You're fine, so kind
Got to tell this world that you're mine mine mine mine
I chew my nails and I twiddle my thumbs
I'm real nervous but it sure is fun
C'mon baby, you drive me crazy
Goodness gracious great balls of fire!
(piano solo)
Welll kiss me baby
Mmmm feels good
Hold me baby
Welll I want to love you like a lover should
You're fine, so kind
Got to tell this world that you're mine mine mine mine
I chew my nails and I twiddle my thumbs
I'm real nervous but it sure is fun
C'mon baby, drive me crazy
Goodness gracious great balls of fire!
50s - At The Hop (Danny & The Juniors)
At The Hop
"At the Hop" is a rock 'n' roll song written by Arthur Singer, John Medora and David White and originally released by Philadelphian foursome,Danny & the Juniors. It topped the #1 spot on the US Billboard charts for 7 weeks from end December 1957 to mid February 1958.
The song became more prominent after it was performed by rock 'n" roll revival act Sha Na Na at the August1969 Woodstock Festival.
Lyrics:
Bah-bah-bah-bah, bah-bah-bah-bah
Bah-bah-bah-bah. bah-bah-bah-bah, at the hop!
Well, you can rock it you can roll it
You can stop and you can stroll it at the hop
When the record starts spinnin'
You chalypso when you chicken at the hop
Do the dance sensation that is sweepin' the nation at the hop
Ah, let's go to the hop
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop
Come on, let's go to the hop
Well, you can swing it you can groove it
You can really start to move it at the hop
Where the jockey is the smoothest
And the music is the coolest at the hop
All the cats and chicks can get their kicks at the hop
Let's go!
Let's go to the hop
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop
Come on, let's go to the hop
Let's go!
Well, you can rock it you can roll it
You can stop and you can stroll it at the hop
When the record starts spinnin'
You chalypso when you chicken at the hop
Do the dance sensation that is sweepin' the nation at the hop
You can swing it you can groove it
You can really start to move it at the hop
Where the jockey is the smoothest
And the music is the coolest at the hop.
All the cats and chicks can get their kicks at the hop.
Let's go!
Let's go to the hop
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop
Come on, let's go to the hop
Bah-bah-bah-bah, bah-bah-bah-bah
Bah-bah-bah-bah. bah-bah-bah-bah, at the hop!
"At the Hop" is a rock 'n' roll song written by Arthur Singer, John Medora and David White and originally released by Philadelphian foursome,Danny & the Juniors. It topped the #1 spot on the US Billboard charts for 7 weeks from end December 1957 to mid February 1958.
The song became more prominent after it was performed by rock 'n" roll revival act Sha Na Na at the August1969 Woodstock Festival.
Lyrics:
Bah-bah-bah-bah, bah-bah-bah-bah
Bah-bah-bah-bah. bah-bah-bah-bah, at the hop!
Well, you can rock it you can roll it
You can stop and you can stroll it at the hop
When the record starts spinnin'
You chalypso when you chicken at the hop
Do the dance sensation that is sweepin' the nation at the hop
Ah, let's go to the hop
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop
Come on, let's go to the hop
Well, you can swing it you can groove it
You can really start to move it at the hop
Where the jockey is the smoothest
And the music is the coolest at the hop
All the cats and chicks can get their kicks at the hop
Let's go!
Let's go to the hop
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop
Come on, let's go to the hop
Let's go!
Well, you can rock it you can roll it
You can stop and you can stroll it at the hop
When the record starts spinnin'
You chalypso when you chicken at the hop
Do the dance sensation that is sweepin' the nation at the hop
You can swing it you can groove it
You can really start to move it at the hop
Where the jockey is the smoothest
And the music is the coolest at the hop.
All the cats and chicks can get their kicks at the hop.
Let's go!
Let's go to the hop
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop
Come on, let's go to the hop
Bah-bah-bah-bah, bah-bah-bah-bah
Bah-bah-bah-bah. bah-bah-bah-bah, at the hop!
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