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(My God...you fly thousands of miles to get some sun, and it's rainin' cats and dogs! Typical tropical -- I go on vacation, and Mother Nature gives up on me. Yeah, what a lady. Thanks for at least sendin' it down pre-heated! Doesn't seem to bother the natives, though. Back home it gets no one laughin', and here they even sing to it. Must be some voodoo rain chant or somethin'. Humph! And it sure sounds familiar...oh well...)
I'm singin' in the rain, just singin' in the rain What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again I'm laughin' at clouds so dark up above The sun's in my heart and I'm ready for love Let the stormy clouds chase, everyone from the place Come on with the rain, got a smile on my face I walk down the lane with a happy refrain I'm singin', just singin' in the rain (Let it rain all day) (Repeat 1st verse) I'm singin' and dancin' in the rain (Let it rain all day) (Repeat 1st verse) I am singin' and dancin' just getting wet in the rain (Let it rain all day) (Buckets of sunshine that bring me your love) (Buckets of sunshine that bring me your love) (Let it rain all day) (I love the rainy day) (We got sunshine, everyday...) |
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| 2. |
| 4:18 |
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He ruled the golden silent screen
He haunted millions in their dreams His mem'ry lives on 'til today Some even say that he was lonely So listen to my story, here's some heavy news (Get a hold of this one) Some men think that they are hot , but they ain't got the charm of Valentino When that man gave you the eye, the masses would just melt and sigh for Tino Each new part he played made him a superstar My favorite pantomime, he never spoke a line People pass away but legends stay Valentino, R.I.P. My favorite sheik of araby You put us all in ecstasy Take any dream or fantasy You made them true not just for me So if I'm not being too cheeky, listen now (And hear this one) Fairbanks, Chaplin, Barry Moore had leading ladies by the score like Tino Sure, they all could latin love, but there was only one like Valentino There were rumors 'bout his personality Well let me tell you dear, don't believe all you hear As Grandpa died he whispered in my ear Tino was his favorite star So if I'm not being too cheeky, listen now (And get a hold of this one) (Repeat 1st verse) (Repeat 2nd verse) |
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| 3. |
| 4:41 |
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If you're blue and you don't know where to go to
Why don't you go where fashion sits? Puttin' on the ritz Different types who wear a day coat, pants with stripes And cutaway coat, perfect fits Puttin' on the ritz Dressed up like a million dollar trooper Tryin' hard to look like Gary Cooper (super duper) Come, let's mix where Rockefellers walk with sticks Or umbrellas in their mitts Puttin' on the ritz Have you seen the well-to-do? Up and down Park Avenue On that famous thoroughfare With their noses in the air High hats and arrow collars White spats and lots of dollars Spending every dime for a wonderful time If you're blue and you don't know where to go to Why don't you go where fashion sits? Puttin' on the ritz Different types who wear a day coat, pants with stripes And cutaway coat, perfect fits Puttin' on the ritz Dressed up like a million dollar trooper Tryin' hard to look like Gary Cooper (super duper) Come, let's mix where Rockefellers walk with sticks Or umbrellas in their mitts Puttin' on the ritz Dressed up like a million dollar trooper Tryin' hard to look like Gary Cooper (super duper) If you're blue and you don't know where to go to Why don't you go where fashion sits? Puttin' on the ritz Puttin' on the ritz Puttin' on the ritz Puttin' on the ritz Downtown Uptown Get your kicks At the ritz Dine and wine, but not till nine The time is right for us tonight We can move Move to the rhythm We can Move Dance to the rhythm Nice and easy I want you to move Puttin' it on, puttin' it on Puttin' it on, puttin' it on The R-I-T-Z How about you and me, says Got to dance Got to dance |
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| 4. |
| 3:44 |
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(some French stuff)
I should care, I should go around weeping I should care, I should go without sleeping Strangely enough, I sleep well Except for a dream or two But then I count my sheep well Funny how sheep can lull you to sleep, so I should care, I should let it upset me I should care, but it just doesn't get me Maybe I won't find someone as lovely as you But I should care, and I do (Repeat 2nd verse) |
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| 3:32 |
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I found her in a dirty little cafe in an obscure part of Reno, sleeping in a corner
Her features suggested further beauty, but the picture she presented just made me shiver I thought of the endless nights just searching with a handful of indications, most of them were useless Now that the journey was over I wondered, was it worth it, what had happened to the girl Carmella, people call you the mystery star You live on as a legend, but I searched for the truth Carmella, you have haunted me ever since when I once featured beside you with a one-sentence line I ordered two double whiskey sodas as I needed all the courage to go and wake her Then suddenly, two eyes burned right through me - I wanted to be certain who sat before me She told me that there were many reasons about her disappearance, the torment she'd been through Surgeons had ruined her sister's face, then they made her take her place, but Conchita couldn't act [Repeat chorus] [Repeat chorus] |
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| 4:52 |
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Hold me close and hold me fast
The magic spell you cast This is la vie en rose When you kiss me heaven sighs And tho I close my eyes I see la vie en rose When you press me to your heart I'm in a world apart A world where roses bloom And when you speak...angels sing from above Everyday words seem...to turn into love songs Give your heart and soul to me And life will always be La vie en rose |
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| 4:50 |
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(Chichi con c-con con chichi chichi con c-con)
(Chichi con c-con con chichi chichi con c-con) Heaven, I'm in heaven And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak And I seem to find the happiness I seek When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek Heaven (cheek to cheek), I'm in heaven (cheek to cheek) And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak And I seem to find the happiness I seek When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek (cheek to cheek) Oh, I love to climb the mountain, and to reach the highest peak But it doesn't thrill me half as much as dancing cheek to cheek Oh, I love to go a-fishin', in a river or a creek But I don't enjoy it half as much as dancing cheek to cheek Dance with me, I want my arms about you The charm about you will carry me through to Heaven (cheek to cheek), I'm in heaven (cheek to cheek) And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak And I seem to find the happiness I seek When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek (cheek to cheek) (Repeat previous verse) I don't wanna climb no mountain, I don't wanna swim no creek All I ever wanna do with you honey is dance cheek to cheek Dance with me, I want you to dance (Cheek to cheek) (Chichi con c-con con chichi chichi con c-con) (Chichi con c-con con chichi chichi con c-con) (Chichi con c-con con chichi chichi con c-con) (Chichi con c-con con chichi chichi con c-con) (Now ain't it sheik to dance cheek to cheek) (Says that a freak won't dance cheek to cheek) (You pull real close to the one that you love) (Slide and glide, side to side, through the night) (Now Freddy took his Ginger, and Judy took her Gene) (Now they will show the world how to dance some steam) (So, come on now and try it, a good time's guaranteed) (Just slide away to the tune today 'cause, man, that's what we need!) |
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| 3:35 |
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After eight, a rendezvous with Kate
She works late, I've had a hard day watching color TV After nine, I plan a tease, then dine Tonight I'll tell her the words she longs to hear Tonight I'll make it clear Kate works each day nine-to-five, serving with true dedication She serves you sodas, and ice creams, and pizzas, and chilis, and burgers - all kinds! - and tacos to (dig) Kate works each day nine-to-five, serving with true dedication She serves you sodas, and ice creams, and pizzas, and chilis, and burgers - all kinds! - and tacos too (yeah) After ten, after dessert, my plan Is to dance the latest steps they do at the local palais After twelve, the atmosphere's just swell Kate pulls a credit card and I grab her coat Tomorrow's another busy day Kate works each day nine-to-five, serving with true dedication She serves you sodas, and ice creams, and pizzas, and chilis, and burgers, and tacos, and French fries (divine) (Eat and feel fine) (My favorite hangout serves extra grow time) ??? (So c'mon Kate, don't stay 'til eight) ('Cause you're my date) (Now tell me whattaya got to eat for me, oh Kate) (Don't make me wait) (Not after nine, I says) (You are my appetite, oh K - A - T - E) (You do to me, why girl) (You stuff me and I can't take no more) (Man, five cheeseburgers are too much) (What more, I can't dance) (Katie baby, why don't we make love instead of food) (I'm ten pounds overweight already and I'm growin' a new roll each day) (Kate) |
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| 3:13 |
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Livin' in my dreamworld, mem'ries of yesteryear
Visions of Garbo, that old piano Those golden years are right here (I love 'em) Livin' in my dreamworld, don't you dare wake me up I'm hooked on Charleston, I sing a long song Don't let 'em disappear Come fly with me, there's room within my fantasy In dreams, there'll be a shooting star for you and me I'm not nuts now honey, so take a chance We'll dance on the Milky Way (you'll love it) Livin' in a dreamworld, moonlight serenade Two lovers spending time, never-ending Honeymoon escapade (you gather) Livin' in my dreamworld, twilight twa nu mua Conquer the dance floor, 'til we can't take more Na per des ear un wah Come fly with me, there's room within my fantasy In dreams, there'll be a shooting star for you and me I'm not nuts so honey, come take your chance Romancing, dancing here (it's magic) Livin' in a dreamworld, programmed on way back then You'll be my Harlow, I'm Valentino Tear up the town like them (they'll love us) Livin' in my dreamworld, destined for the past Don't like the eighties, livin' on maybe's Big brother's watching you (don't trust him) (Living in my dreamworld, where did things go wrong) (Computerizing and analyzing) (Destroying my favorite song) |
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| 4:24 |
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Every evening, eight o'clock
The curtain's up, the band begins to play The mayor's there, his lovely wife's been Squeezed into the fashions of the day You make your entrance on time Decadent, thrilling, divine You're hypnotic, so exotic The audience just sighs and melts away Encore, show us more Sweet Gipsy Rose-a Encore, they shout more Se magnifica Such a pretty face Than of you boding into space So give them more, encore Tre magnifica Twelve o'clock, the stage is bare The curtain's down, the show comes to an end Waiting in the wings, I see the silhouette of him Your current friend Without me, your show wouldn't be Professional right down to a 'T' Yes, I'm the one who pulls the curtain down Yes, I'm the one you'll never see Encore, show them more Sweet Gipsy Rose-a Encore, they shout more Se magnifica Such a pretty face Will send me flying into space So give them more, encore Tre magnifica Without me, your show wouldn't be Professional right down to a 'T' Yes, I'm the one who pulls the curtain down Yes, I'm the one you'll never see Encore, show them more Sweet Gipsy Rose-a Encore, they shout more Se magnifica Such a pretty face Has got me flying up in space So give us more, encore Tre magnifica |
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| 11. |
| 1:57 |
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(Play it again, Wern)
Thanks a million, a million thanks to you For everything that love could bring, you brought me Each tender love word you happened to say Is hidden away In mem'ries, okay Thanks a million, for I remember too The tenderness that your caress has taught me You made a million dreams come true And so I'm saying Thanks a million (Thanks a million to you, Wern) (To Fran for the sound, Elaine for the bass, Lena Frashit here) ??? (And David Parker for making this record possible) (Thanks a million) |
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