The Lion sleeps Tonight
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is a popular song sung by The Tokens in 1961. The song originally titled "Mbube" or "The Lion" was written by South African Zuly musician Solomon Popoli Linda and recorded by Solomon and his group The Evening Birds.
In 1951, Peter Seeger and his folk group The Weavers recorded their version of song and retitled it as "Wimoweh", a mishearing of the original song's chorus of 'uyimbube' (meaning "you're a lion"). The Kingston Trio also covered this version in 1959.
New lyrics to the song were written by George David Weiss, Luigi Creatore, and Hugo Peretti, based very loosely upon the meaning of the original song. The Tokens' 1961 cover of this version rose to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 3 weeks (December 1961 to January 1962).
Robert John and Tight Fits are among the many artistes who have done their versions of this song.
Sunday 28 February 2010
Saturday 27 February 2010
1961 - His Latest Flame (Elvis Presley)
(Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame
"(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame" is a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman for Elvis Presley. It is one of 25 songs Pomus and Shuman wrote for Presley.
It reached #4 on the Billboard Top 100. The single (a double A-side with "Little Sister") made #1 in the UK for 3 weeks in November 1961.
Lyrics:
A very old friend came by today
'cause he was telling everyone in town
About the love that he just found
And marie's the name of his latest flame
He talked and talked and i heard him say
That she had the longest blackest hair
The prettiest green eyes anywhere
And marie's the name of his latest flame
Though i smiled the tears inside were a-burning
I wished him luck and then he said goodbye
He was gone but still his words kept returning
What else was there for me to do but cry
Would you believe that yesterday
This girl was in my arms and swore to me
She'd be mine eternally
And marie's the name of his latest flame
"(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame" is a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman for Elvis Presley. It is one of 25 songs Pomus and Shuman wrote for Presley.
It reached #4 on the Billboard Top 100. The single (a double A-side with "Little Sister") made #1 in the UK for 3 weeks in November 1961.
Lyrics:
A very old friend came by today
'cause he was telling everyone in town
About the love that he just found
And marie's the name of his latest flame
He talked and talked and i heard him say
That she had the longest blackest hair
The prettiest green eyes anywhere
And marie's the name of his latest flame
Though i smiled the tears inside were a-burning
I wished him luck and then he said goodbye
He was gone but still his words kept returning
What else was there for me to do but cry
Would you believe that yesterday
This girl was in my arms and swore to me
She'd be mine eternally
And marie's the name of his latest flame
Friday 26 February 2010
1961 - Walkin' Back To Happiness (Helen Shapiro)
Walkin' Back To Happpiness
"Walkin' Back to Happiness", a popular song written by John Schroeder and Michael Edwin Hawker, was recorded by Helen Shapiro in 1961. The song topped the UK charts for 4 weeks (October to November) that year but could managed to reach #100 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
(This is the 2nd UK #1 single for Helen Shapiro who had earlier topped the charts for 3 weeks in August 1961 with her song "You Don't Know".)
Lyrics:
Funny, but it's true
What lonliness can do
Since I've been away
I have loved you more each day
Walking back to happiness, woopah oh yeah yeah
Said goodbye to lonliness, woopah oh yeah yeah
I never knew I'd miss you
Now I know what I must do
Walking back to happiness
I shared with you
(Yay, yay, yay, yay ba dum be do)
Making up for things we said, woopah oh yeah yeah
And mistakes to which they led, woopah oh yeah yeah
I shouldn't have gone away
So I'm coming back today
Walking back to happiness I threw away
(Yay, yay, yay, yay ba dum be do)
Walking back to happiness with you
Said farewell to lonliness I knew
Laid aside foolish pride
Learnt the truth from tears I cried
Spread the news I'm on my way, woopah oh yeah yeah
All my blues have blown away, woopah oh yeah yeah
I'm bringing you love so true
Cuz that's what I owe to you
Walking back to happiness I shared with you
(Yay, yay, yay, yay ba dum be do)
Walking back to happiness with you
Said farewell to lonliness I knew
Laid aside foolish pride
Learnt the truth from tears I cried
Spread the news I'm on my way, woopah oh yeah yeah
All my blues have blown away, woopah oh yeah yeah
I'm bringing you love so true
Cuz that's what I owe to you
Walking back to happiness I shared with you
(Yay, yay, yay, yay ba dum be do)
Walking back to happiness again
Walking back to happiness again
"Walkin' Back to Happiness", a popular song written by John Schroeder and Michael Edwin Hawker, was recorded by Helen Shapiro in 1961. The song topped the UK charts for 4 weeks (October to November) that year but could managed to reach #100 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
(This is the 2nd UK #1 single for Helen Shapiro who had earlier topped the charts for 3 weeks in August 1961 with her song "You Don't Know".)
Lyrics:
Funny, but it's true
What lonliness can do
Since I've been away
I have loved you more each day
Walking back to happiness, woopah oh yeah yeah
Said goodbye to lonliness, woopah oh yeah yeah
I never knew I'd miss you
Now I know what I must do
Walking back to happiness
I shared with you
(Yay, yay, yay, yay ba dum be do)
Making up for things we said, woopah oh yeah yeah
And mistakes to which they led, woopah oh yeah yeah
I shouldn't have gone away
So I'm coming back today
Walking back to happiness I threw away
(Yay, yay, yay, yay ba dum be do)
Walking back to happiness with you
Said farewell to lonliness I knew
Laid aside foolish pride
Learnt the truth from tears I cried
Spread the news I'm on my way, woopah oh yeah yeah
All my blues have blown away, woopah oh yeah yeah
I'm bringing you love so true
Cuz that's what I owe to you
Walking back to happiness I shared with you
(Yay, yay, yay, yay ba dum be do)
Walking back to happiness with you
Said farewell to lonliness I knew
Laid aside foolish pride
Learnt the truth from tears I cried
Spread the news I'm on my way, woopah oh yeah yeah
All my blues have blown away, woopah oh yeah yeah
I'm bringing you love so true
Cuz that's what I owe to you
Walking back to happiness I shared with you
(Yay, yay, yay, yay ba dum be do)
Walking back to happiness again
Walking back to happiness again
Thursday 25 February 2010
1961 - Take Good Care Of My Baby (Bobby Vee)
Take Good Care Of My Baby
"Take Good Care of My Baby" is a song written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin and made famous by Bobby Vee.
It reached the #1 spot on U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for 3 weeks (September - October 1961) and managed to hit the #1 spot in UK chart for a week in December.
The song was covered by The Beatles during their audition at Decca Records on January 1, 1962. Gary Lewis & The Playboys recorded a cover version in 1965. In 1968, it became a hit again with Bobby Vinton's version. It is also covered by Smokie in 1981.
Lyrics:
My tears are fallin'
'Cause you've taken her away
And though it really hurts me so,
There's something that I've got to say
Take good care of my baby
Please don't ever make her blue
Just tell her that you love her
Make sure that you thinking of her
In everything that you say and do
Take good care of my baby
Now don't you ever make her cry
Just let your love surround her
Paint rainbow all around her
Don't let her see you cloud the sky
Once upon a time
That little girl was mine
If I'd been true,
I know she'd never be with you
So, Take good care of my baby
Be just as kind as you can be
And if you should discover
That you don't really love her
Just send my baby back home to me
Well, Take good care of my baby
Be just as kind as you can be
And if you should discover
That you don't really love her
Just send my baby back home to me
Ah, take good care of my baby
Well, take good care of my baby
Just, take good care of my baby
Oh, take good care of my baby
"Take Good Care of My Baby" is a song written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin and made famous by Bobby Vee.
It reached the #1 spot on U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for 3 weeks (September - October 1961) and managed to hit the #1 spot in UK chart for a week in December.
The song was covered by The Beatles during their audition at Decca Records on January 1, 1962. Gary Lewis & The Playboys recorded a cover version in 1965. In 1968, it became a hit again with Bobby Vinton's version. It is also covered by Smokie in 1981.
Lyrics:
My tears are fallin'
'Cause you've taken her away
And though it really hurts me so,
There's something that I've got to say
Take good care of my baby
Please don't ever make her blue
Just tell her that you love her
Make sure that you thinking of her
In everything that you say and do
Take good care of my baby
Now don't you ever make her cry
Just let your love surround her
Paint rainbow all around her
Don't let her see you cloud the sky
Once upon a time
That little girl was mine
If I'd been true,
I know she'd never be with you
So, Take good care of my baby
Be just as kind as you can be
And if you should discover
That you don't really love her
Just send my baby back home to me
Well, Take good care of my baby
Be just as kind as you can be
And if you should discover
That you don't really love her
Just send my baby back home to me
Ah, take good care of my baby
Well, take good care of my baby
Just, take good care of my baby
Oh, take good care of my baby
Tuesday 23 February 2010
1961 - Travellin' Man (Ricky Nelson)
Travellin' Man
"Travellin' Man", a popular song written by Jerry Fuller, was first made popular by pop idol Ricky Nelson in the early 60s.
It topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for 2 weeks in June 1961.
Lyrics:
I'm a travelin' man
I've made a lot of stops all over the world
And in every part I own the heart
Of at least one lovely girl
I've a pretty Senorita waiting for me
Down in old Mexico
If you're ever in Alaska stop and see
My cute little Eskimo
Oh my sweet Fraulien down in Berlin town
Makes my heart start to yearn
And my China doll down in old Hong Kong
Waits for my return
Pretty Polynesian baby over the sea
I remember the night
When we walked in the sands of the Waikiki
And I held you oh so tight
[instrumental break]
Oh my sweet Fraulien down in Berlin town
Makes my heart start to yearn
And my China doll down in old Hong Kong
Waits for my return
Pretty Polynesian baby over the sea
I remember the night
When we walked in the sands of the Waikiki
And I held you oh so tight
Oh, I'm a travelin' man
Yes, I'm a travelin' man
"Travellin' Man", a popular song written by Jerry Fuller, was first made popular by pop idol Ricky Nelson in the early 60s.
It topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for 2 weeks in June 1961.
Lyrics:
I'm a travelin' man
I've made a lot of stops all over the world
And in every part I own the heart
Of at least one lovely girl
I've a pretty Senorita waiting for me
Down in old Mexico
If you're ever in Alaska stop and see
My cute little Eskimo
Oh my sweet Fraulien down in Berlin town
Makes my heart start to yearn
And my China doll down in old Hong Kong
Waits for my return
Pretty Polynesian baby over the sea
I remember the night
When we walked in the sands of the Waikiki
And I held you oh so tight
[instrumental break]
Oh my sweet Fraulien down in Berlin town
Makes my heart start to yearn
And my China doll down in old Hong Kong
Waits for my return
Pretty Polynesian baby over the sea
I remember the night
When we walked in the sands of the Waikiki
And I held you oh so tight
Oh, I'm a travelin' man
Yes, I'm a travelin' man
1961 - Runnaway (Del Shannon)
Runnaway
"Runaway" was Del Shannon and keyboardist Max Crook and became a major international hit for Shannon in 1961.
The song was released in February and immediately became very successful. In April, Shannon appeared on Dick Clark's American Bandstand helping to catapult it to the #1 spot on the Billboard charts where it remained for 4 weeks (April - May 1961). It first top the UK chart briefly in May for 1 week and resurfaced later to reached #1 for 3 weeks (June - July 1961).
The instrumental break in the song is by Max Crook who played a clavioline-based electric keyboard called a Musitron.
Among the artistes who have covered the songs are Lawrence Welk, Small Faces, Bonnie Raitt and Travelling Wilburys.
Lyrics:
As I walk along,
I wonder what went wrong,
With our love, a love that was so strong.
And as I still walk on,
I think of the things we've done
Together, a-while our hearts were young.
I'm a-walkin' in the rain,
Tears are fallin' and I feel the pain,
Wishin' you were here by me,
To end this misery
And I wonder--
I wah-wah-wah-wah-wonder,
Why,
Why, why, why, why, why she ran away,
Yes, and I wonder,
A-where she will stay-ay,
My little runaway,
Run, run, run, run, runaway.
(instrumental break)
I'm a-walkin' in the rain,
Tears are fallin' and I feel the pain,
Wishin' you were here by me,
To end this misery
And I wonder--
I wah-wah-wah-wah-wonder,
Why,
Why, why, why, why, why she ran away,
Yes, and I wonder,
A-where she will stay-ay,
My little runaway,
Run, run, run, run, runaway.
Run, run, run, run, runaway.
Run, run, run, run, runaway.
"Runaway" was Del Shannon and keyboardist Max Crook and became a major international hit for Shannon in 1961.
The song was released in February and immediately became very successful. In April, Shannon appeared on Dick Clark's American Bandstand helping to catapult it to the #1 spot on the Billboard charts where it remained for 4 weeks (April - May 1961). It first top the UK chart briefly in May for 1 week and resurfaced later to reached #1 for 3 weeks (June - July 1961).
The instrumental break in the song is by Max Crook who played a clavioline-based electric keyboard called a Musitron.
Among the artistes who have covered the songs are Lawrence Welk, Small Faces, Bonnie Raitt and Travelling Wilburys.
Lyrics:
As I walk along,
I wonder what went wrong,
With our love, a love that was so strong.
And as I still walk on,
I think of the things we've done
Together, a-while our hearts were young.
I'm a-walkin' in the rain,
Tears are fallin' and I feel the pain,
Wishin' you were here by me,
To end this misery
And I wonder--
I wah-wah-wah-wah-wonder,
Why,
Why, why, why, why, why she ran away,
Yes, and I wonder,
A-where she will stay-ay,
My little runaway,
Run, run, run, run, runaway.
(instrumental break)
I'm a-walkin' in the rain,
Tears are fallin' and I feel the pain,
Wishin' you were here by me,
To end this misery
And I wonder--
I wah-wah-wah-wah-wonder,
Why,
Why, why, why, why, why she ran away,
Yes, and I wonder,
A-where she will stay-ay,
My little runaway,
Run, run, run, run, runaway.
Run, run, run, run, runaway.
Run, run, run, run, runaway.
1961 - Blue Moon (The Marcels)
Blue Moon
"Blue Moon" is a classic, written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934, and has become a standard ballad.
The first crossover recording to rock 'n' roll came from Elvis Presley, but the version that really stirred things up came from The Marcels, a doo-wop group.
The record reached #1 on the US Billboard Pop chart for 3 weeks in April 1961 and also topped the UK charts for 2 weeks one month later. The Marcels' version of "Blue Moon" sold a million copies.
The famous introduction to the song ("bomp-baba-bomp" and "dip-da-dip") was an excerpt of an original song that the group had in its act.
The song has also been recorded by manyartistes and among them are: Bob Dylan, The Marvericks, Louis Armstrong, Sam Cooke, Chris Isaak, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Vinton, The Supreme and Sha Na Na.
Lyrics:
Blue moon, you saw me standing alone,
Without a dream in my heart,
Without a love of my own.
Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for,
You heard me saying a prayer for,
Someone I really could care for.
And then there suddenly appeared before me,
The only one my arms will ever hold,
I heard somebody whisper please adore me,
and when I looked the moon had turned to gold.
Blue moon, now I'm no longer alone,
Without a dream in my heart,
Without a love of my own.
"Blue Moon" is a classic, written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934, and has become a standard ballad.
The first crossover recording to rock 'n' roll came from Elvis Presley, but the version that really stirred things up came from The Marcels, a doo-wop group.
The record reached #1 on the US Billboard Pop chart for 3 weeks in April 1961 and also topped the UK charts for 2 weeks one month later. The Marcels' version of "Blue Moon" sold a million copies.
The famous introduction to the song ("bomp-baba-bomp" and "dip-da-dip") was an excerpt of an original song that the group had in its act.
The song has also been recorded by manyartistes and among them are: Bob Dylan, The Marvericks, Louis Armstrong, Sam Cooke, Chris Isaak, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Vinton, The Supreme and Sha Na Na.
Lyrics:
Blue moon, you saw me standing alone,
Without a dream in my heart,
Without a love of my own.
Blue moon, you knew just what I was there for,
You heard me saying a prayer for,
Someone I really could care for.
And then there suddenly appeared before me,
The only one my arms will ever hold,
I heard somebody whisper please adore me,
and when I looked the moon had turned to gold.
Blue moon, now I'm no longer alone,
Without a dream in my heart,
Without a love of my own.
1961 - Surrender / Wooden Heart (Elvis Presley)
Surrender
"Surrender" is a contemporary re-arrangement by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman of a 1902 Italian ballad by Giambattista and Ernesto de Curtis entitled "Torna a Surriento" ("Come Back to Sorrento").
It first became a US #1 hit for Elvis Presley in 1961 (2 weeks, March-April) and when released in UK, it topped the charts for 3 weeks in June 1961.
Wooden Heart
"Wooden Heart (Muss I Denn)" is a song best known for featuring in the 1960 Elvis Presley film G.I. Blues. The song was a hit for Presley in the UK, topping the charts for 3 weeks (March - April 1961).
"Wooden Heart", created by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman, Kay Twomey and German bandleader Bert Kaempfert, was based on a German folk song, "Muß i' denn zum Städtele hinaus". "Wooden Heart" features several lines from the original folk song.
In the US, Joe Dowell's cover version, made #1 for a week in September 1961.
The song was also covered by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in 1993.
"Surrender" is a contemporary re-arrangement by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman of a 1902 Italian ballad by Giambattista and Ernesto de Curtis entitled "Torna a Surriento" ("Come Back to Sorrento").
It first became a US #1 hit for Elvis Presley in 1961 (2 weeks, March-April) and when released in UK, it topped the charts for 3 weeks in June 1961.
Wooden Heart
"Wooden Heart (Muss I Denn)" is a song best known for featuring in the 1960 Elvis Presley film G.I. Blues. The song was a hit for Presley in the UK, topping the charts for 3 weeks (March - April 1961).
"Wooden Heart", created by Fred Wise, Ben Weisman, Kay Twomey and German bandleader Bert Kaempfert, was based on a German folk song, "Muß i' denn zum Städtele hinaus". "Wooden Heart" features several lines from the original folk song.
In the US, Joe Dowell's cover version, made #1 for a week in September 1961.
The song was also covered by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in 1993.
Saturday 20 February 2010
1961 - Walk Right Back (Everly Brothers)
Walk Right Back
"Walk Right Back" is a song written by Sonny Curtis that was recorded by The Everly Brothers in 1961. It went to #1 in the UK charts for 3 weeks in March and managed a #7 spot in the U.S. Billboard charts.
In 1978, the song was a country hit for Anne Murray, too.
Lyrics:
I want you to tell me why you walked out on me
I'm so lonesome every da-ay
I want you to know that since you walked out on me
Nothing seems to be the same old way
Think about the love that burns within my heart for you
The good times we had before you went away, oh me
Walk right back to me this minute
Bring your love to me, don't send it
I'm so lonesome every day.
REPEAT entire two stanzas
I'm so lonesome every day.
FADE I'm so lonesome every day
"Walk Right Back" is a song written by Sonny Curtis that was recorded by The Everly Brothers in 1961. It went to #1 in the UK charts for 3 weeks in March and managed a #7 spot in the U.S. Billboard charts.
In 1978, the song was a country hit for Anne Murray, too.
Lyrics:
I want you to tell me why you walked out on me
I'm so lonesome every da-ay
I want you to know that since you walked out on me
Nothing seems to be the same old way
Think about the love that burns within my heart for you
The good times we had before you went away, oh me
Walk right back to me this minute
Bring your love to me, don't send it
I'm so lonesome every day.
REPEAT entire two stanzas
I'm so lonesome every day.
FADE I'm so lonesome every day
1961 - Calcutta (Lawrence Welk)
Calcutta
"Calcutta" was written in 1960 by Heino Gaze (music) and Hans Bradtke (lyrics). But an instrumental recording of the tune by Lawrence Welk on the 1961 album "Calcutta! " was a chart hit, possibly the biggest hit of Welk's career.
"Calcutta" hit the top of US Billboard 100 for 2 weeks in February 1961. At the time that "Calcutta" reached #1, Welk, who was then 57, became the oldest artist to have a number one pop single in the U.S. (His record would be broken three years later by Louis Armstrong who, at 62, topped the singles charts with "Hello, Dolly!" in early 1964.)
Dancers Bobby Burgess and Barbara Boylan, cast members on Welk's weekly TV show, worked up a dance routine to go along with "Calcutta", which they would perform to the song numerous times on the Welk show.
"Calcutta" was written in 1960 by Heino Gaze (music) and Hans Bradtke (lyrics). But an instrumental recording of the tune by Lawrence Welk on the 1961 album "Calcutta! " was a chart hit, possibly the biggest hit of Welk's career.
"Calcutta" hit the top of US Billboard 100 for 2 weeks in February 1961. At the time that "Calcutta" reached #1, Welk, who was then 57, became the oldest artist to have a number one pop single in the U.S. (His record would be broken three years later by Louis Armstrong who, at 62, topped the singles charts with "Hello, Dolly!" in early 1964.)
Dancers Bobby Burgess and Barbara Boylan, cast members on Welk's weekly TV show, worked up a dance routine to go along with "Calcutta", which they would perform to the song numerous times on the Welk show.
1961 - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (The Shirelles)
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
"Will You Love Me Tomorrow" is the title of a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It has been recorded by many different artistes and The Shirelles' version was the first to top the US Billboard Hot 100 for 2 weeks in February 1961.
Among the artistes who have recorded this song are: Ben E. King, Dusty Springfield, Cher, The Four Seasons, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King (in her Tapesty album", Roberta Flack, Bryan Ferry, The Bee Gees, Lobo and Amy Winehouse.
Lyrics:
Tonight you're mine completely,
You give your love so sweetly,
Tonight the light of love is in your eyes,
But will you love me tomorrow?
Is this a lasting treasure,
Or just a moment's pleasure,
Can I believe the magic of your sighs,
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Tonight with words unspoken,
You said that I'm the only one,
But will my heart be broken,
When the night (When the night)
Meets the morning sun.
I'd like to know that your love,
Is love I can be sure of,
So tell me now and I won't ask again,
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Will you still love me tomorrow?
"Will You Love Me Tomorrow" is the title of a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. It has been recorded by many different artistes and The Shirelles' version was the first to top the US Billboard Hot 100 for 2 weeks in February 1961.
Among the artistes who have recorded this song are: Ben E. King, Dusty Springfield, Cher, The Four Seasons, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King (in her Tapesty album", Roberta Flack, Bryan Ferry, The Bee Gees, Lobo and Amy Winehouse.
Lyrics:
Tonight you're mine completely,
You give your love so sweetly,
Tonight the light of love is in your eyes,
But will you love me tomorrow?
Is this a lasting treasure,
Or just a moment's pleasure,
Can I believe the magic of your sighs,
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Tonight with words unspoken,
You said that I'm the only one,
But will my heart be broken,
When the night (When the night)
Meets the morning sun.
I'd like to know that your love,
Is love I can be sure of,
So tell me now and I won't ask again,
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Will you still love me tomorrow?
1961 - Poetry In Motion (Johnny Tilltoson)
Poetry In Motion
"Poetry in Motion", a song written by Paul Kaufman and Mike Anthony, is a UK #1 single of 1961 (2 weeks in January), recorded by Johnny Tillotson. In the US Billboard Hot 100, "Poetry in Motion" peaked at # 2 in November 1960.
"Poetry in Motion" was also recorded by Bobby Vee.
Lyrics:
When I see my baby what do I see
Poetry, poetry in motion
Poetry in motion walking by my side
Her lovely locomotion keeps my eyes open wide
Poetry in motion see her gentle sway
A wave out on the ocean could never move that way
I love every movement
There's nothing I would change
She doesn't need improvement
She's much too nice to rearrange
Poetry in motion dancing close to me
A flower of devotion a-swaying gracefuly
[ sax/woo.oo ]
Poetry in motion see her gentle sway
A wave out on the ocean could never move that way
I love every movement
There's nothing I would change
She doesn't need improvement
She's much too nice to rearrange
Poetry in motion all that I adore
No number nine love potion could make me love her more
"Poetry in Motion", a song written by Paul Kaufman and Mike Anthony, is a UK #1 single of 1961 (2 weeks in January), recorded by Johnny Tillotson. In the US Billboard Hot 100, "Poetry in Motion" peaked at # 2 in November 1960.
"Poetry in Motion" was also recorded by Bobby Vee.
Lyrics:
When I see my baby what do I see
Poetry, poetry in motion
Poetry in motion walking by my side
Her lovely locomotion keeps my eyes open wide
Poetry in motion see her gentle sway
A wave out on the ocean could never move that way
I love every movement
There's nothing I would change
She doesn't need improvement
She's much too nice to rearrange
Poetry in motion dancing close to me
A flower of devotion a-swaying gracefuly
[ sax/woo.oo ]
Poetry in motion see her gentle sway
A wave out on the ocean could never move that way
I love every movement
There's nothing I would change
She doesn't need improvement
She's much too nice to rearrange
Poetry in motion all that I adore
No number nine love potion could make me love her more
Wednesday 17 February 2010
1961 - Wonderland By Night (Bert Kaempfert)
Wonderland By Night
"Wonderland by Night" is a popular instrument written and performeed by Bert Kaempfert. It was the first #1 hit (3 weeks in January 1961) for Kaempfert and his orchestra.
[Bert Kaempfert (1923 – 1980) was a German orchestra leader and songwriter. He made easy listening and jazz-oriented records, and wrote the music for a number of well-known songs, such as "Strangers in the Night" and "Spanish Eyes".]
"Wonderland by Night" is a popular instrument written and performeed by Bert Kaempfert. It was the first #1 hit (3 weeks in January 1961) for Kaempfert and his orchestra.
[Bert Kaempfert (1923 – 1980) was a German orchestra leader and songwriter. He made easy listening and jazz-oriented records, and wrote the music for a number of well-known songs, such as "Strangers in the Night" and "Spanish Eyes".]
Tuesday 16 February 2010
60s - Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Elvis Presley)
Are You Lonesome Tonight?
"Are You Lonesome Tonight?" is a popular song with music by Lou Handman and lyrics by Roy Turk. It was first published in 1926, and most notably revived by Elvis Presley in 1960.
The song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for 6 weeks from December 1960 to mid January 1961 and at UK chart for 5 weeks from January to February 1961.
Lyrics
Are you lonesome tonight,
Do you miss me tonight?
Are you sorry we drifted apart?
Does your memory stray to a brighter sunny day
When I kissed you and called you sweetheart?
Do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare?
Do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there?
Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again?
Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?
(spoken)
I wonder if you're lonesome tonight
You know someone said that the worlds a stage
And each must play a part.
Fate had me playing in love you as my sweet heart.
Act one was when we met, I loved you at first glance
You read your line so cleverly and never missed a cue
Then came act two, you seemed to change and you acted strange
And why I'll never know.
Honey, you lied when you said you loved me
And I had no cause to doubt you.
But I'd rather go on hearing your lies
Than go on living without you.
Now the stage is bare and Im standing there
With emptiness all around
And if you wont come back to me
Then make them bring the curtain down.
Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again?
Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?
"Are You Lonesome Tonight?" is a popular song with music by Lou Handman and lyrics by Roy Turk. It was first published in 1926, and most notably revived by Elvis Presley in 1960.
The song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for 6 weeks from December 1960 to mid January 1961 and at UK chart for 5 weeks from January to February 1961.
Lyrics
Are you lonesome tonight,
Do you miss me tonight?
Are you sorry we drifted apart?
Does your memory stray to a brighter sunny day
When I kissed you and called you sweetheart?
Do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare?
Do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there?
Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again?
Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?
(spoken)
I wonder if you're lonesome tonight
You know someone said that the worlds a stage
And each must play a part.
Fate had me playing in love you as my sweet heart.
Act one was when we met, I loved you at first glance
You read your line so cleverly and never missed a cue
Then came act two, you seemed to change and you acted strange
And why I'll never know.
Honey, you lied when you said you loved me
And I had no cause to doubt you.
But I'd rather go on hearing your lies
Than go on living without you.
Now the stage is bare and Im standing there
With emptiness all around
And if you wont come back to me
Then make them bring the curtain down.
Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again?
Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?
Monday 15 February 2010
60s - Save The Last Dance For Me (The Drifters)
Save The Last Dance For Me
"Save the Last Dance for Me" is the title of a popular song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, first recorded in 1960 by Ben E. King with The Drifters.
The Drifters' version of the song spent 3 weeks (in October & November) at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. In the UK, the Drifters' recording reached #2 in December 1960.
Among the many artistes who have recorded this song are Ike & Tina Turner, Harry Nillson and Michael Buble.
Lyrics:
You can dance
Ev'ry dance with the guy
Who gives you the eye
Let him hold you tight
You can smile
Ev'ry smile for the man who held your hand
'Neath the pale moonlight
But don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin', save the last dance for me, mmmm
Oh, I know (oh, I know)
That the music's fine
Like sparkling wine
Go and have your fun
Laugh and sing
But while we're apart
Don't give your heart to anyone
But don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin', save the last dance for me, mmmm
Baby, don't you know
I love you so
Can't you feel it when we touch
I will never, never let you go
I love you oh, so much
You can dance (you can dance)
Go and carry on
'Til the night is gone
And it's time to go
If he asks if you're all alone
Can he walk you home you must tell him no
'Cause don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arm's you're gonna be
So, darlin', save the last dance for me
(Instrumental Interlude)
So don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arm's your gonna be
So, darlin', save the last dance for me, mmmm
Save the last dance for me, mmmm-hummmm
Save the last dance for me, mmmm
"Save the Last Dance for Me" is the title of a popular song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, first recorded in 1960 by Ben E. King with The Drifters.
The Drifters' version of the song spent 3 weeks (in October & November) at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. In the UK, the Drifters' recording reached #2 in December 1960.
Among the many artistes who have recorded this song are Ike & Tina Turner, Harry Nillson and Michael Buble.
Lyrics:
You can dance
Ev'ry dance with the guy
Who gives you the eye
Let him hold you tight
You can smile
Ev'ry smile for the man who held your hand
'Neath the pale moonlight
But don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin', save the last dance for me, mmmm
Oh, I know (oh, I know)
That the music's fine
Like sparkling wine
Go and have your fun
Laugh and sing
But while we're apart
Don't give your heart to anyone
But don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin', save the last dance for me, mmmm
Baby, don't you know
I love you so
Can't you feel it when we touch
I will never, never let you go
I love you oh, so much
You can dance (you can dance)
Go and carry on
'Til the night is gone
And it's time to go
If he asks if you're all alone
Can he walk you home you must tell him no
'Cause don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arm's you're gonna be
So, darlin', save the last dance for me
(Instrumental Interlude)
So don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arm's your gonna be
So, darlin', save the last dance for me, mmmm
Save the last dance for me, mmmm-hummmm
Save the last dance for me, mmmm
60s - Only The Lonely (Roy Orbison)
Only The Lonely
"Only the Lonely" is a 1960 song written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson. Recorded by Orbison, it became his first major hit. "Only The Lonely" went to #2 on the US Billboard pop music charts and to #14, and #1 in the UK for 3 weeks in October 1960. It stayed in the UK charts for over 6 months.
Among the artistes who did cover versions of the song are Chris Issak and Sonny James who took it to #1 in the Billboard Country Chart in 1969.
Lyrics:
Only the lonely, know the way I feel tonight.
Only the lonely, know this feeling ain't right.
There goes my baby, there goes my heart,
They're gone forever, they're so far apart.
But only the lonely, know why.. I cry.
Only the lonely.
Only the lonely, know the heartaches I've been through.
Only the lonely, know I've cried and cried for you.
Maybe tomorrow, a new romance,
no more sorrow, but that's the chance.
You got to take, if you lonely heart breaks.
Only the lonely.
"Only the Lonely" is a 1960 song written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson. Recorded by Orbison, it became his first major hit. "Only The Lonely" went to #2 on the US Billboard pop music charts and to #14, and #1 in the UK for 3 weeks in October 1960. It stayed in the UK charts for over 6 months.
Among the artistes who did cover versions of the song are Chris Issak and Sonny James who took it to #1 in the Billboard Country Chart in 1969.
Lyrics:
Only the lonely, know the way I feel tonight.
Only the lonely, know this feeling ain't right.
There goes my baby, there goes my heart,
They're gone forever, they're so far apart.
But only the lonely, know why.. I cry.
Only the lonely.
Only the lonely, know the heartaches I've been through.
Only the lonely, know I've cried and cried for you.
Maybe tomorrow, a new romance,
no more sorrow, but that's the chance.
You got to take, if you lonely heart breaks.
Only the lonely.
60s - The Twist (Chubby Checker)
The Twist
"The Twist" was written and originally released in 1959 by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters as a B-side (to "Teardrops on Your Letter") but his version was only a moderate 1960 hit, peaking at #28 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song, and the dance the Twist, was popularised in 1960 when the song was covered by Chubby Checker. His single became a smash hit, reaching #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and then resurfaced and topped the chart again for 2 weeks in January, 1962.
Checker re-recorded the song numerous times. An updated 1982 recording was retitled "T-82", and in the 1990s, he recorded a country version. Checker also recorded variations on the theme, such as "Let's Twist Again (Like We Did Last Summer)" to keep the craze alive (although "Let's Twist Again" was and has remained more popular than "The Twist" itself in the UK).
In 1988, the song "The Twist" became popular once again, due to a new recording of the song by The Fat Boys featuring Chubby Checker. This version reached #2 in the UK and #1 in Germany.
Lyrics:
Come on baby let's do the twist
Come on baby let's do the twist
Take me by my little hand and go like this
Ee-oh twist baby baby twist
Oooh-yeah just like this
Come on little miss and do the twist
My daddy is sleepin' and mama ain't around
Yeah daddy's just sleepin' and mama ain't around
We're gonna twisty twisty twisty
'Til we turn the house down
Come on and twist yeah baby twist
Oooh-yeah just like this
Come on little miss and do the twist
Yeah you should see my little Sis
You should see my my little Sis
She really knows how to rock
She knows how to twist
Come on and twist yeah baby twist
Oooh-yeah just like this
Come on little miss and do the twist
Yeah rock on now
Yeah twist on now
Twist
"The Twist" was written and originally released in 1959 by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters as a B-side (to "Teardrops on Your Letter") but his version was only a moderate 1960 hit, peaking at #28 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song, and the dance the Twist, was popularised in 1960 when the song was covered by Chubby Checker. His single became a smash hit, reaching #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and then resurfaced and topped the chart again for 2 weeks in January, 1962.
Checker re-recorded the song numerous times. An updated 1982 recording was retitled "T-82", and in the 1990s, he recorded a country version. Checker also recorded variations on the theme, such as "Let's Twist Again (Like We Did Last Summer)" to keep the craze alive (although "Let's Twist Again" was and has remained more popular than "The Twist" itself in the UK).
In 1988, the song "The Twist" became popular once again, due to a new recording of the song by The Fat Boys featuring Chubby Checker. This version reached #2 in the UK and #1 in Germany.
Lyrics:
Come on baby let's do the twist
Come on baby let's do the twist
Take me by my little hand and go like this
Ee-oh twist baby baby twist
Oooh-yeah just like this
Come on little miss and do the twist
My daddy is sleepin' and mama ain't around
Yeah daddy's just sleepin' and mama ain't around
We're gonna twisty twisty twisty
'Til we turn the house down
Come on and twist yeah baby twist
Oooh-yeah just like this
Come on little miss and do the twist
Yeah you should see my little Sis
You should see my my little Sis
She really knows how to rock
She knows how to twist
Come on and twist yeah baby twist
Oooh-yeah just like this
Come on little miss and do the twist
Yeah rock on now
Yeah twist on now
Twist
60s - Tell Laura I Love Her (Ray Peterson/Ricky Valance)
Tell Laura I Love Her
"Tell Laura I Love Her" was written by Jeff Barry and Ben Raleigh. It was an American Top Ten popular music hit for singer Ray Peterson in 1960, reaching #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Later that same year, the song was recorded and released by Welsh singer Ricky Valance in the UK, where it went all the way to the #1spot in the UK Singles Chart for 3 weeks in October, 1960. The singles has sold over seven million copies.
Lyrics:
Laura and Tommy were lovers
He wanted to give her everything
Flowers, presents,
But most of all, a wedding ring
He saw a sign for a stock car race
A thousand dollar prize it read
He couldn't get Laura on the phone
So to her mother, Tommy said
Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura I may be late
I've something to do, that cannot wait
He drove his car to the racing grounds
He was the youngest driver there
The crowed roared as they started the race
Around the track they drove at a deadly pace
No one knows what happened that day
Or how his car overturned in flames
But as they pulled him from the twisted wreck
With his dying breath, they heard him say
Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura not to cry
My love for her will never die
Now in the chapel where Laura prays
For her poor Tommy, who passed away
It was just for Laura he lived and died
Alone in the chapel she can hear him cry
Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura not to cry
My love for her will never die
Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura not to cry
My love for her will never die
"Tell Laura I Love Her" was written by Jeff Barry and Ben Raleigh. It was an American Top Ten popular music hit for singer Ray Peterson in 1960, reaching #7 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Later that same year, the song was recorded and released by Welsh singer Ricky Valance in the UK, where it went all the way to the #1spot in the UK Singles Chart for 3 weeks in October, 1960. The singles has sold over seven million copies.
Lyrics:
Laura and Tommy were lovers
He wanted to give her everything
Flowers, presents,
But most of all, a wedding ring
He saw a sign for a stock car race
A thousand dollar prize it read
He couldn't get Laura on the phone
So to her mother, Tommy said
Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura I may be late
I've something to do, that cannot wait
He drove his car to the racing grounds
He was the youngest driver there
The crowed roared as they started the race
Around the track they drove at a deadly pace
No one knows what happened that day
Or how his car overturned in flames
But as they pulled him from the twisted wreck
With his dying breath, they heard him say
Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura not to cry
My love for her will never die
Now in the chapel where Laura prays
For her poor Tommy, who passed away
It was just for Laura he lived and died
Alone in the chapel she can hear him cry
Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura not to cry
My love for her will never die
Tell Laura I love her
Tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura not to cry
My love for her will never die
Friday 12 February 2010
60s - It's Now Or Never (Elvis Presley)
It's Now Or Never
"It's Now or Never" is a popular song written by Wally Gold and Aaron Schroeder and recorded by Elvis Presley in 1960. The melody of the song is borrowed from the Italian standard, "'O Sole Mio".
The song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for 5 weeks (August - September 1960) and when released late in UK, it stayed for a record 9 weeks in the Single charts from November 1960 to January 1961. The single sold over 25 million copies worldwide, and became Elvis' biggest international single ever.
In early 2005, the song was re-released along with the other Presley singles in the UK, and again reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart.
Lyrics:
It's now or never,
come hold me tight
Kiss me my darling,
be mine tonight
Tomorrow will be too late,
it's now or never
My love won't wait.
When I first saw you
with your smile so tender
My heart was captured,
my soul surrendered
I'd spend a lifetime
waiting for the right time
Now that your near
the time is here at last.
It's now or never,
come hold me tight
Kiss me my darling,
be mine tonight
Tomorrow will be too late,
it's now or never
My love won't wait.
Just like a willow,
we would cry an ocean
If we lost true love
and sweet devotion
Your lips excite me,
let your arms invite me
For who knows when
we'll meet again this way
It's now or never,
come hold me tight
Kiss me my darling,
be mine tonight
Tomorrow will be too late,
it's now or never
My love won't wait.
"It's Now or Never" is a popular song written by Wally Gold and Aaron Schroeder and recorded by Elvis Presley in 1960. The melody of the song is borrowed from the Italian standard, "'O Sole Mio".
The song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for 5 weeks (August - September 1960) and when released late in UK, it stayed for a record 9 weeks in the Single charts from November 1960 to January 1961. The single sold over 25 million copies worldwide, and became Elvis' biggest international single ever.
In early 2005, the song was re-released along with the other Presley singles in the UK, and again reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart.
Lyrics:
It's now or never,
come hold me tight
Kiss me my darling,
be mine tonight
Tomorrow will be too late,
it's now or never
My love won't wait.
When I first saw you
with your smile so tender
My heart was captured,
my soul surrendered
I'd spend a lifetime
waiting for the right time
Now that your near
the time is here at last.
It's now or never,
come hold me tight
Kiss me my darling,
be mine tonight
Tomorrow will be too late,
it's now or never
My love won't wait.
Just like a willow,
we would cry an ocean
If we lost true love
and sweet devotion
Your lips excite me,
let your arms invite me
For who knows when
we'll meet again this way
It's now or never,
come hold me tight
Kiss me my darling,
be mine tonight
Tomorrow will be too late,
it's now or never
My love won't wait.
60s - Apache (The Shadows)
Apache
"Apache" is an instrumental written by Jerry Lordan. The first released version was recorded by British group The Shadows in June 1960 and the song topped the UK singles chart for six weeks (August - September 1960).
The original studio version featured Hank Marvin playing lead with his Fender Stratocaster, Bruce Welch in rhythm guitar, Jet Harris in bass and Tony Meehan on drums. And (surprise!) Cliff Richard on Chinese drums in the beginning and end of the song.
"Apache" is an instrumental written by Jerry Lordan. The first released version was recorded by British group The Shadows in June 1960 and the song topped the UK singles chart for six weeks (August - September 1960).
The original studio version featured Hank Marvin playing lead with his Fender Stratocaster, Bruce Welch in rhythm guitar, Jet Harris in bass and Tony Meehan on drums. And (surprise!) Cliff Richard on Chinese drums in the beginning and end of the song.
Thursday 11 February 2010
60s - Yellow Polka Dot Bikini (Brian Hyland)
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Dot Bikini
"Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" is a song written by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss and first released in June 1960 by Brian Hyland. It hit the #1 spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 in August 1960. It also made the top 10 in other counries, including #8 on the UK Singles Chart.
It is a novelty song telling the story of a shy girl in a revealing bikini bathing suit who stays immersed in the ocean water to hide from view.
At a time when bikini bathing suits were still seen as too risque to be mainstream, the song prompted a sudden takeoff in bikinis sales. And a series of surf movies and other film and television productions rapidly built on the song's momentum in the early 60s.
Lyrics:
She was afraid to come out of the locker
She was as nervous as she could be
She was afraid to come out of the locker
She was afraid that somebody would see
Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore
It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today
An itsy, bitsy, teentie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the locker she wanted to stay
Two, three, four, stick around we'll tell you more
She was afraid to come out in the open
And so a blanket around she wore
She was afraid to come out in the open
And so she sat bundled up on the shore
Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore
It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today
An itsy, bitsy, teentie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the blanket she wanted to stay
Two, three, four, stick around we'll tell you more
Now she's afraid to come out of the water
And I wonder what she's gonna do
Now she's afraid to come out of the water
And the poor little girl's turning blue
Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore
It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today
An itsy, bitsy, teentie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the water she wanted to stay
(From the locker to the blanket)
(From the blanket to the shore)
(From the shore to the water)
Yes, there isn't any more
"Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" is a song written by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss and first released in June 1960 by Brian Hyland. It hit the #1 spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 in August 1960. It also made the top 10 in other counries, including #8 on the UK Singles Chart.
It is a novelty song telling the story of a shy girl in a revealing bikini bathing suit who stays immersed in the ocean water to hide from view.
At a time when bikini bathing suits were still seen as too risque to be mainstream, the song prompted a sudden takeoff in bikinis sales. And a series of surf movies and other film and television productions rapidly built on the song's momentum in the early 60s.
Lyrics:
She was afraid to come out of the locker
She was as nervous as she could be
She was afraid to come out of the locker
She was afraid that somebody would see
Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore
It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today
An itsy, bitsy, teentie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the locker she wanted to stay
Two, three, four, stick around we'll tell you more
She was afraid to come out in the open
And so a blanket around she wore
She was afraid to come out in the open
And so she sat bundled up on the shore
Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore
It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today
An itsy, bitsy, teentie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the blanket she wanted to stay
Two, three, four, stick around we'll tell you more
Now she's afraid to come out of the water
And I wonder what she's gonna do
Now she's afraid to come out of the water
And the poor little girl's turning blue
Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore
It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today
An itsy, bitsy, teentie, weenie, yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the water she wanted to stay
(From the locker to the blanket)
(From the blanket to the shore)
(From the shore to the water)
Yes, there isn't any more
60s - Please Don't Tease (Cliff Richard)
Please Don't Tease
"Please Don't Tease" is the 3rd UK #1 single by Cliff Richard and The Shadows. The song, written by Bruce Welch and Peter Chester, topped the UK chart for 4 weeks in July and August 1960.
Lyrics:
You tell me that you love me baby
Then you say you don't
You tell me that you'll come on over
Then you say you won't
You love me like a hurricane
Then you start to freeze
I'll give it to you straight right now
Please don't tease
You come right out and tell me
You're out with someone new
You play it oh so doggone cool
I don't know what to do
You never seem to answer me
You just don't hear my pleas
I'll give it to you one more time
Please don't tease
Oh please don't tease me
You know it hurts so much
Come on and squeeze me
You know I need your tender touch
But you tell me that you love me baby
Then you say you don't
You tell me that you'll come on over
Then you say you won't
You love me like a hurricane
Then you start to freeze
I'll give it to you straight right now
Please don't tease
Oh please don't tease me
You know it hurts so much
Come on and squeeze me
You know I need your tender touch
But you tell me that you love me baby
Then you say you don't
You tell me that you'll come on over
Then you say you won't
You love me like a hurricane
Then you start to freeze
I'll give it to you straight right now
Please don't tease
"Please Don't Tease" is the 3rd UK #1 single by Cliff Richard and The Shadows. The song, written by Bruce Welch and Peter Chester, topped the UK chart for 4 weeks in July and August 1960.
Lyrics:
You tell me that you love me baby
Then you say you don't
You tell me that you'll come on over
Then you say you won't
You love me like a hurricane
Then you start to freeze
I'll give it to you straight right now
Please don't tease
You come right out and tell me
You're out with someone new
You play it oh so doggone cool
I don't know what to do
You never seem to answer me
You just don't hear my pleas
I'll give it to you one more time
Please don't tease
Oh please don't tease me
You know it hurts so much
Come on and squeeze me
You know I need your tender touch
But you tell me that you love me baby
Then you say you don't
You tell me that you'll come on over
Then you say you won't
You love me like a hurricane
Then you start to freeze
I'll give it to you straight right now
Please don't tease
Oh please don't tease me
You know it hurts so much
Come on and squeeze me
You know I need your tender touch
But you tell me that you love me baby
Then you say you don't
You tell me that you'll come on over
Then you say you won't
You love me like a hurricane
Then you start to freeze
I'll give it to you straight right now
Please don't tease
60s - I'm Sorry (Brenda Lee)
I'm Sorry
"I'm Sorry" is a 1960 hit song for then-15-year-old American country pop singer Brenda Lee. It peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for 3 weeks from July - August 1960. It was written by Dub Albritton and Ronnie Self.
The song also peaked at #12 at the UK Singles Chart.
Lyrics:
I'm sorry, so sorry
That I was such a fool
I didn't know
Love could be so cruel
Oh, oh, oh, oh, uh-oh
Oh, yes
You tell me mistakes
Are part of being young
But that don't right
The wrong that's been done
[Spoken:]
(I'm sorry) I'm sorry
(So sorry) So sorry
Please accept my apology
But love is blind
And I was to blind to see
Oh, oh, oh, oh, uh-oh
Oh, yes
You tell me mistakes
Are part of being young
But that don't right
The wrong that's been done
Oh, oh, oh, oh, uh-oh
Oh, yes
I'm sorry, so sorry
Please accept my apology
But love was blind
And I was too blind to see
(Sorry)
"I'm Sorry" is a 1960 hit song for then-15-year-old American country pop singer Brenda Lee. It peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for 3 weeks from July - August 1960. It was written by Dub Albritton and Ronnie Self.
The song also peaked at #12 at the UK Singles Chart.
Lyrics:
I'm sorry, so sorry
That I was such a fool
I didn't know
Love could be so cruel
Oh, oh, oh, oh, uh-oh
Oh, yes
You tell me mistakes
Are part of being young
But that don't right
The wrong that's been done
[Spoken:]
(I'm sorry) I'm sorry
(So sorry) So sorry
Please accept my apology
But love is blind
And I was to blind to see
Oh, oh, oh, oh, uh-oh
Oh, yes
You tell me mistakes
Are part of being young
But that don't right
The wrong that's been done
Oh, oh, oh, oh, uh-oh
Oh, yes
I'm sorry, so sorry
Please accept my apology
But love was blind
And I was too blind to see
(Sorry)
60s - Everybody's Somebody's Fool (Connien Francis)
Everybodys Somebody's Fool
"Everybody's Somebody's Fool" is a song written by Jack Keller and Howard Greenfield which was a #1 hit for Connie Francis for two weeks in July of 1960.
The first of Francis' three US #1's, "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" was also ranked on the R&B chart at #2 and was the only one of Francis' major hits to cross over to the C&W charts where it peaked at #24.
A #5 hit in the UK, the song was also #1 in Australia for three weeks in July 1960.
Among the artistes who have recorded this song are Debby Boone, Lynn Anderson, Pat Boone, Marie Osmond & Bobby Vee.
Lyrics:
The tears I've cried for you could fill an ocean
But you don't know how many tears I cry
And though you only leave me on and hurt me
I just couldn't bring myself to say goodbye
(chorus)
Cause everybody's somebody's fool,
Yes everybody's somebody's plaything
And there are all exceptions to the rule,
Yes everybody's somebody's fool
Someday you'll find someone you really care for
And if her love should prove to be untrue
You'll know how much this heart of mine is breaking
You'll cry for her the way I cried for you
"Everybody's Somebody's Fool" is a song written by Jack Keller and Howard Greenfield which was a #1 hit for Connie Francis for two weeks in July of 1960.
The first of Francis' three US #1's, "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" was also ranked on the R&B chart at #2 and was the only one of Francis' major hits to cross over to the C&W charts where it peaked at #24.
A #5 hit in the UK, the song was also #1 in Australia for three weeks in July 1960.
Among the artistes who have recorded this song are Debby Boone, Lynn Anderson, Pat Boone, Marie Osmond & Bobby Vee.
Lyrics:
The tears I've cried for you could fill an ocean
But you don't know how many tears I cry
And though you only leave me on and hurt me
I just couldn't bring myself to say goodbye
(chorus)
Cause everybody's somebody's fool,
Yes everybody's somebody's plaything
And there are all exceptions to the rule,
Yes everybody's somebody's fool
Someday you'll find someone you really care for
And if her love should prove to be untrue
You'll know how much this heart of mine is breaking
You'll cry for her the way I cried for you
Wednesday 10 February 2010
60s - Cathy's Clown (Everly Brothers)
Cathy's Clown
"Cathy's Clown" is a popular song, written and recorded by Don & Phil Everly (The Everly Brothers) in the early 60s. It was their first single for Warner Bros.
"Cathy's Clown" sold 8-million copies worldwide, spending 5 weeks at #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart (May - June 1960). The song spent 9 weeks at the top of the UK chart too in May - June. It would become the Everly Brothers' biggest hit single and their fourth and final #1.
Lyrics:
Don't want your lo-o-o-o-ove anymore
Don't want your ki-i-i-i-isses, that's for sure
I die each time I hear this sound
Here he co-o-o-o-omes, that's Cathys clown
I've gotta stand tall, you know a man can't crawl
But when he knows you tell lies and he hears 'em passin' by
He's not a man at all
CHORUS
When you see me shed a tear, and you know that it's sincere
Don't cha think it's kinda sad that you're treatin' me so bad
Or don't you even care
CHORUS
FADE
That's Cathy's clown
That's Cathy's clown
"Cathy's Clown" is a popular song, written and recorded by Don & Phil Everly (The Everly Brothers) in the early 60s. It was their first single for Warner Bros.
"Cathy's Clown" sold 8-million copies worldwide, spending 5 weeks at #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart (May - June 1960). The song spent 9 weeks at the top of the UK chart too in May - June. It would become the Everly Brothers' biggest hit single and their fourth and final #1.
Lyrics:
Don't want your lo-o-o-o-ove anymore
Don't want your ki-i-i-i-isses, that's for sure
I die each time I hear this sound
Here he co-o-o-o-omes, that's Cathys clown
I've gotta stand tall, you know a man can't crawl
But when he knows you tell lies and he hears 'em passin' by
He's not a man at all
CHORUS
When you see me shed a tear, and you know that it's sincere
Don't cha think it's kinda sad that you're treatin' me so bad
Or don't you even care
CHORUS
FADE
That's Cathy's clown
That's Cathy's clown
60s - Stuck On You (Elvis Presley)
Stuck On You
"Stuck on You", a song written by J. Leslie McFarland and Aaron Schroeder, was Elvis Presley's first hit single after ending his two-year stint in the US Army.
He recorded the song during March 1960, and the single was released within weeks and topped #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 5 weeks in May 1960. It became his first #1 single of the 60s, and thirteenth overall.
"Stuck on You", a song written by J. Leslie McFarland and Aaron Schroeder, was Elvis Presley's first hit single after ending his two-year stint in the US Army.
He recorded the song during March 1960, and the single was released within weeks and topped #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 5 weeks in May 1960. It became his first #1 single of the 60s, and thirteenth overall.
Monday 8 February 2010
60s - Theme From "A Summer Place" (Percy Faith)
Theme From "A Summer Place"
Theme from "A Summer Place" is a song with music by Max Steiner (and lyrics by Mack Discant), written for the 1959 movie, A Summer Place, which starred Sandra Dee and Troy Donahue. It was first recorded for the film by Hugo Winterhalter.
But it was Percy Faith and his orchestra who made it a #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100for 9 weeks (!) from February to April 1960. It remains the longest-running #1instrumental in the history of the chart. It reached number two in the UK.
Percy Faith also won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1961 for his recording. This was the first movie theme and the first instrumental to win a Record of the Year Grammy.
He re-recorded the song twice – first, in 1969, as a female choral version, then, in 1976, as a disco version titled "Summer Place 76".
Other covered versions include Billy Vaughn (1960), The Lettermen (1965), The Ventures (1969), and Andy Williams (1962).
Theme from "A Summer Place" is a song with music by Max Steiner (and lyrics by Mack Discant), written for the 1959 movie, A Summer Place, which starred Sandra Dee and Troy Donahue. It was first recorded for the film by Hugo Winterhalter.
But it was Percy Faith and his orchestra who made it a #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100for 9 weeks (!) from February to April 1960. It remains the longest-running #1instrumental in the history of the chart. It reached number two in the UK.
Percy Faith also won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1961 for his recording. This was the first movie theme and the first instrumental to win a Record of the Year Grammy.
He re-recorded the song twice – first, in 1969, as a female choral version, then, in 1976, as a disco version titled "Summer Place 76".
Other covered versions include Billy Vaughn (1960), The Lettermen (1965), The Ventures (1969), and Andy Williams (1962).
60s - Why (Frankie Avalon; Anthony Newley)
Why
"Why" is a hit song recorded by Frankie Avalon in 1959 and went to number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart for the first week of 1960, making it the first #1 of the 1960s. The song was written by Frankie's manager and record producer Robert "Bob" Marcucci & Peter De Angelis. This was Avalon's second and final #1 hit. (the first #1 was "Venus").
However, Anthony Newley's covered version made it a bigger hit in UK. It topped the UK charts for 4 weeks in February 1960.
Donny Osmond also recorded the song in 1972. It peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Lyrics:
I'll never let you go, Why? Because I love you
I'll always love you so, Why? Because you love me
No broken hearts for us, cause we love each other
And with our faith and trust, there could be no other
Why? 'Cause I love you
Why? 'Cause you love me
I think you're awfully sweet, Why? Because I love you
You say I'm your special treat, Why? Because you love me
We found the perfect love
Yes, a love that's yours and mine
I love you and you love me all the time
(I'll never let you go)
(Why? Because I love you)
Yes, I love you
(I'll always love you so)
(Why? Because you love me)
Because, you love me
We found the perfect love
Yes, a love that's yours and mine
I love you and you love me
I love you and you love me
We'll love each other, dear, forever
"Why" is a hit song recorded by Frankie Avalon in 1959 and went to number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart for the first week of 1960, making it the first #1 of the 1960s. The song was written by Frankie's manager and record producer Robert "Bob" Marcucci & Peter De Angelis. This was Avalon's second and final #1 hit. (the first #1 was "Venus").
However, Anthony Newley's covered version made it a bigger hit in UK. It topped the UK charts for 4 weeks in February 1960.
Donny Osmond also recorded the song in 1972. It peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Lyrics:
I'll never let you go, Why? Because I love you
I'll always love you so, Why? Because you love me
No broken hearts for us, cause we love each other
And with our faith and trust, there could be no other
Why? 'Cause I love you
Why? 'Cause you love me
I think you're awfully sweet, Why? Because I love you
You say I'm your special treat, Why? Because you love me
We found the perfect love
Yes, a love that's yours and mine
I love you and you love me all the time
(I'll never let you go)
(Why? Because I love you)
Yes, I love you
(I'll always love you so)
(Why? Because you love me)
Because, you love me
We found the perfect love
Yes, a love that's yours and mine
I love you and you love me
I love you and you love me
We'll love each other, dear, forever
Sunday 7 February 2010
60s - Running Bear (Johnny Preston)
Running Bear
"Running Bear" is a song written by J.P. Richardson and sung most famously by Johnny Preston in 1959. Preston first sang the song in 1959 with background vocals by Richardson and George Jones, and it reached #1 for 3 weeks (January - February 1960) on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song also peaked at #1 in the UK in March 1960.
"Running Bear" was released in August 1959, seven months after Richardson's death in the plane crash that also killed Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens.
The song tells the story of Running Bear, a "young Indian brave", and Little White Dove, an "Indian maid". The two are in love but are separated by their tribes' hatred of each other.
The two, desiring to be together despite the obstacles, dive into the raging river to unite. After sharing a passionate kiss, they are pulled down by the swift current and drown.
One of the most successful covers is the version by Sonny James released in April 1969. It topped the Hot Country Singles chart in mid-June and spent 3 weeks at #1. The song soon became one of James' most popular recordings of his career.
Lyrics:
On the banks of the river stood Runnin' Bear, young Indian brave
On the other side of the river stood his lovely Indian maid
Little White Dove was-a her name, such a lovely sight to see
But their tribes fought with each other so their love could never be
CHORUS
Runnin' Bear loved Little White Dove with a love big as the sky
Runnin' Bear loved Little White Dove with a love that couldn't die
He couldn't swim the raging river 'cause the river was too wide
He couldn't reach Little White Dove, waiting on the other side
In the moonlight he could see her blowing kisses 'cross the waves
Her little heart was beating faster, waiting there for her brave
CHORUS
Runnin' Bear dove in the water, Little White Dove did the same
And they swam out to each other through the swirling stream they came
As their hands touched and their lips met, the ragin' river pulled them down
Now they'll always be together in that happy hunting ground
CHORUS
(With a love that couldn't die)
"Running Bear" is a song written by J.P. Richardson and sung most famously by Johnny Preston in 1959. Preston first sang the song in 1959 with background vocals by Richardson and George Jones, and it reached #1 for 3 weeks (January - February 1960) on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song also peaked at #1 in the UK in March 1960.
"Running Bear" was released in August 1959, seven months after Richardson's death in the plane crash that also killed Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens.
The song tells the story of Running Bear, a "young Indian brave", and Little White Dove, an "Indian maid". The two are in love but are separated by their tribes' hatred of each other.
The two, desiring to be together despite the obstacles, dive into the raging river to unite. After sharing a passionate kiss, they are pulled down by the swift current and drown.
One of the most successful covers is the version by Sonny James released in April 1969. It topped the Hot Country Singles chart in mid-June and spent 3 weeks at #1. The song soon became one of James' most popular recordings of his career.
Lyrics:
On the banks of the river stood Runnin' Bear, young Indian brave
On the other side of the river stood his lovely Indian maid
Little White Dove was-a her name, such a lovely sight to see
But their tribes fought with each other so their love could never be
CHORUS
Runnin' Bear loved Little White Dove with a love big as the sky
Runnin' Bear loved Little White Dove with a love that couldn't die
He couldn't swim the raging river 'cause the river was too wide
He couldn't reach Little White Dove, waiting on the other side
In the moonlight he could see her blowing kisses 'cross the waves
Her little heart was beating faster, waiting there for her brave
CHORUS
Runnin' Bear dove in the water, Little White Dove did the same
And they swam out to each other through the swirling stream they came
As their hands touched and their lips met, the ragin' river pulled them down
Now they'll always be together in that happy hunting ground
CHORUS
(With a love that couldn't die)
60s - El Paso (Marty Robbins)
El Paso
"El Paso" is a country and western ballad written and originally recorded by Marty Robbins, and first released on his album "Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs" in September 1959. It was released as a single the following month, and became a major hit on both the country and pop music charts, reaching #1 in both at the start of 1960 (2 weeks @ #1 at US Billboard Hot 100 in January). It won the Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording in 1961, and remains Robbins' best-known song.
Lyrics:
Out in the west Texas town of El Paso
I fell in love with a Mexican girl
Night time would find me in Rosa's Cantina
Music would play and Feleena would whirl
Blacker than night were the eyes of Feleena
Wicked and evil while casting a spell
My love was deep for this Mexican maiden
I was in love but in vain I could tell
One night a wild young cowboy came in wild as the west Texas wind
Dashing and daring a drink he was sharing
With wicked Feleena the girl that I loved
So in danger I challenged his right for the love of this maiden
Down went his hand for the gun that he wore
My challenege was answered in less than a heartbeat
The handsome young stranger lay dead on the floor
Just for a moment I stood there in silence
shocked by the foul evil deed I had done
Many thoughts raced through my mind as I stood there
I had but one chance and that was to run
Out to the backdoor of Rosa's I ran out where the horses were tied
I caught a good one it looked like it could
Run up on its back and away I did ride
Just as fast as I could from the west Texas town of El Paso
Out to the badlands of New Mexico
Back in El Paso my life would be worthless
Everything's gone in life nothing is left
It's been so long since I've seen the young maiden
My love is stronger than my fear of death
I saddled up and away I did go riding alone in the dark
Maybe tomorrow a bullet would find me
Tonight nothing's worse than this pain in my heart
And at last here I am on the hill overlooking El Paso
I can see Rosa's Cantina below
My love is strong and it pushes me onward
Down off the hill to Feleena I go
Off to my right I see five mounted cowboys
Off to my left ride a dozen or more
Shouting and shooting I can't let them catch me
I have to make it to Rosa's backdoor
Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel a deep burning pain in my side
Though I am trying to stay in the saddle
I'm gettin' weary unable to ride
But my love for Feleena is strong and I rise where I've fallen
Though I am weary I can't stop to rest
I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle
I feel the bullet go deep in my chest
From out of nowhere Feleena has found me
Kissing my cheeks as she kneels by my side
Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for
One little kiss then Feleena goodbye.
"El Paso" is a country and western ballad written and originally recorded by Marty Robbins, and first released on his album "Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs" in September 1959. It was released as a single the following month, and became a major hit on both the country and pop music charts, reaching #1 in both at the start of 1960 (2 weeks @ #1 at US Billboard Hot 100 in January). It won the Grammy Award for Best Country & Western Recording in 1961, and remains Robbins' best-known song.
Lyrics:
Out in the west Texas town of El Paso
I fell in love with a Mexican girl
Night time would find me in Rosa's Cantina
Music would play and Feleena would whirl
Blacker than night were the eyes of Feleena
Wicked and evil while casting a spell
My love was deep for this Mexican maiden
I was in love but in vain I could tell
One night a wild young cowboy came in wild as the west Texas wind
Dashing and daring a drink he was sharing
With wicked Feleena the girl that I loved
So in danger I challenged his right for the love of this maiden
Down went his hand for the gun that he wore
My challenege was answered in less than a heartbeat
The handsome young stranger lay dead on the floor
Just for a moment I stood there in silence
shocked by the foul evil deed I had done
Many thoughts raced through my mind as I stood there
I had but one chance and that was to run
Out to the backdoor of Rosa's I ran out where the horses were tied
I caught a good one it looked like it could
Run up on its back and away I did ride
Just as fast as I could from the west Texas town of El Paso
Out to the badlands of New Mexico
Back in El Paso my life would be worthless
Everything's gone in life nothing is left
It's been so long since I've seen the young maiden
My love is stronger than my fear of death
I saddled up and away I did go riding alone in the dark
Maybe tomorrow a bullet would find me
Tonight nothing's worse than this pain in my heart
And at last here I am on the hill overlooking El Paso
I can see Rosa's Cantina below
My love is strong and it pushes me onward
Down off the hill to Feleena I go
Off to my right I see five mounted cowboys
Off to my left ride a dozen or more
Shouting and shooting I can't let them catch me
I have to make it to Rosa's backdoor
Something is dreadfully wrong for I feel a deep burning pain in my side
Though I am trying to stay in the saddle
I'm gettin' weary unable to ride
But my love for Feleena is strong and I rise where I've fallen
Though I am weary I can't stop to rest
I see the white puff of smoke from the rifle
I feel the bullet go deep in my chest
From out of nowhere Feleena has found me
Kissing my cheeks as she kneels by my side
Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for
One little kiss then Feleena goodbye.
Friday 5 February 2010
50s - Travellin' Light (Cliff Richard)
Travellin' Light
"Travellin' Light" is the 2nd UK #1 hit song for Cliff Richard (and The Shadows). The single, written by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett, topped the UK charts for 5 weeks in November 1959.
Lyrics:
Got no bags and baggage to slow me down
I'm travelling so fast my feet ain't touching the ground
Travellin' light, Travellin' light,
Well I just can't wait to be with my baby tonight.
No comb and no toothbrush, I've got nothing to haul
I'm carryin' only, a pocket full of dreams, a hand full of love
and they weigh nothing at all
Soon I'm going to see that love look in her eyes
I'm a hoot and a holler away from paradise
Travellin' light, Travellin' light,
I just can't wait to be with my baby tonight.
"Travellin' Light" is the 2nd UK #1 hit song for Cliff Richard (and The Shadows). The single, written by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett, topped the UK charts for 5 weeks in November 1959.
Lyrics:
Got no bags and baggage to slow me down
I'm travelling so fast my feet ain't touching the ground
Travellin' light, Travellin' light,
Well I just can't wait to be with my baby tonight.
No comb and no toothbrush, I've got nothing to haul
I'm carryin' only, a pocket full of dreams, a hand full of love
and they weigh nothing at all
Soon I'm going to see that love look in her eyes
I'm a hoot and a holler away from paradise
Travellin' light, Travellin' light,
I just can't wait to be with my baby tonight.
Thursday 4 February 2010
50s - Mac The Knife (Bobby Darin)
Mac The Knife
"Mac The Knife" is a song composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht for their music drama Die Dreigroschenoper, or, as it is known in English, The Threepenny Opera. The song has become a popular standard.
"Mack the Knife" was introduced to the United States hit parade by Louis Armstrong in 1956, but the song is most closely associated with Bobby Darin, whose version reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for 8 weeks intermittenly from October to December 1959 and topped the UK charts for 2 weeks in October.
It also earned Bobby a Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
Among the many artistes who have covered the songs are Frank Sinatra, Robbie Williams, Kevin Spacey and Michael Buble.
Lyrics:
Oh the shark has pretty teeth dear
And he shows them pearly white
Just a jack-knife has Mac-heath dear
And he keeps it out of sight
When the shark bites with his teeth dear
Scarlet billows start to spread
Fancy gloves though wears Mac-heath dear
So there's not a trace of red
On the sidewalk Sunday morning
Lies a body oozing life
Someone's sneaking 'round the corner
Could the someone be Mack the Knife
From a tugboat by the river
A cement bag's dropping down
The cement's just for the weight dear
Bet you Mackies's back in town
Louis Miller disappeared dear
After drawing out his cash
And Mac-heath spends like a sailor
Did our boy do something rash
Sukey Tawdry, Jenny Diver
Polly Peachum Lucy Brown
O the line forms on the right dear
Now that Mackie's back in town
"Mac The Knife" is a song composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Bertolt Brecht for their music drama Die Dreigroschenoper, or, as it is known in English, The Threepenny Opera. The song has become a popular standard.
"Mack the Knife" was introduced to the United States hit parade by Louis Armstrong in 1956, but the song is most closely associated with Bobby Darin, whose version reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for 8 weeks intermittenly from October to December 1959 and topped the UK charts for 2 weeks in October.
It also earned Bobby a Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
Among the many artistes who have covered the songs are Frank Sinatra, Robbie Williams, Kevin Spacey and Michael Buble.
Lyrics:
Oh the shark has pretty teeth dear
And he shows them pearly white
Just a jack-knife has Mac-heath dear
And he keeps it out of sight
When the shark bites with his teeth dear
Scarlet billows start to spread
Fancy gloves though wears Mac-heath dear
So there's not a trace of red
On the sidewalk Sunday morning
Lies a body oozing life
Someone's sneaking 'round the corner
Could the someone be Mack the Knife
From a tugboat by the river
A cement bag's dropping down
The cement's just for the weight dear
Bet you Mackies's back in town
Louis Miller disappeared dear
After drawing out his cash
And Mac-heath spends like a sailor
Did our boy do something rash
Sukey Tawdry, Jenny Diver
Polly Peachum Lucy Brown
O the line forms on the right dear
Now that Mackie's back in town
Wednesday 3 February 2010
50s - Only Sixteen (Craig Douglas)
Only Sixteen
"Only Sixteen" was originally written and recorded by Sam Cooke but it was made popular by an English pop singer, Craig Douglas, in 1959. The song (which is Craig's only chart topper) peaked at #1 for 4 weeks from September to October 1959.
Dr Hook's cover version also reached #6 in the US Billboard chart in 1976.
Lyrics:
She was only sixteen
Only sixteen but I loved her so
She was too young to fall in love and I was too young to know
We'd laugh and we'd sing
And do funny things and it made our hearts glow
But she was too young to fall in love and I was too young to know
So why did I give my heart so fast
It never will happen again
But I was a mere lad of sixteen
I've aged a year since then
She was only sixteen
Only sixteen
Oh with eyes that would glow
But she was too young to fall in love and I was too young to know
So why did I give my heart so fast
But it never will happen again
But I were a mere lad of sixteen
Oh I've aged a year since then
She was only sixteen
Only sixteen
With eyes that would glow
But she was too young to fall in love and I was too young to know
But she was too young to fall in love and I was too young to know
But she was too young to fall in love and I was too young to know
"Only Sixteen" was originally written and recorded by Sam Cooke but it was made popular by an English pop singer, Craig Douglas, in 1959. The song (which is Craig's only chart topper) peaked at #1 for 4 weeks from September to October 1959.
Dr Hook's cover version also reached #6 in the US Billboard chart in 1976.
Lyrics:
She was only sixteen
Only sixteen but I loved her so
She was too young to fall in love and I was too young to know
We'd laugh and we'd sing
And do funny things and it made our hearts glow
But she was too young to fall in love and I was too young to know
So why did I give my heart so fast
It never will happen again
But I was a mere lad of sixteen
I've aged a year since then
She was only sixteen
Only sixteen
Oh with eyes that would glow
But she was too young to fall in love and I was too young to know
So why did I give my heart so fast
But it never will happen again
But I were a mere lad of sixteen
Oh I've aged a year since then
She was only sixteen
Only sixteen
With eyes that would glow
But she was too young to fall in love and I was too young to know
But she was too young to fall in love and I was too young to know
But she was too young to fall in love and I was too young to know
50s - Living Doll (Cliff Richard)
Living Doll
"Living Doll" is a song written by Lionel Bart and made popular by Cliff Richard and the Shadows (then still The Drifters) in 1959. Cliff had his first #1 hit in the UK chart for 6 weeks (August - September 1959). This is Cliff Richard's first hit in US too, reaching #30 in the Billboard Hot 100.
A new version recorded in 1986 (together with an alternative comic group called The Young Ones) in aid of Comic Relief also peaked at # 1 for 3 weeks in April 1986.
"Living Doll" is a song written by Lionel Bart and made popular by Cliff Richard and the Shadows (then still The Drifters) in 1959. Cliff had his first #1 hit in the UK chart for 6 weeks (August - September 1959). This is Cliff Richard's first hit in US too, reaching #30 in the Billboard Hot 100.
A new version recorded in 1986 (together with an alternative comic group called The Young Ones) in aid of Comic Relief also peaked at # 1 for 3 weeks in April 1986.
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