Old school music is cool!

[pmbguy]

I was caught
In the middle of a railroad track(Thunder)
And I knew there was no turning back (Thunder)
My mind raced
And I thought what could I do (Thunder)
And I knew
And I knew there was no help,no help from you (Thunder)


Sound of the drums
Beatin' in my heart
The thunder of guns
Tore me apart

You've been-thunderstruck


Went down the highway
Broke the limit, we hit the town
Went through to Texas, yeah Texas
And we had some fun
We met some girls
Some dancers who gave a good time
Broke all the rules, played all the fools
Yeah, yeah, they, they, they blew our minds


I was shakin' at the knees
Could I come again please?
Yeah the ladies were too kind
You've been - thunderstruck,thunderstruck
Yeah yeah yeah, thunderstruck
Oh, thunderstruck
Yeah


Now we're shaking at the knees
Could I come again please?


Thunderstruck, thunderstruck
Yeah yeah yeah, thunderstruck
Thunderstruck yeah, yeah, yeah thunderstruck


Said yeah, it's alright
We're doing fine
Yeah it's alright
We're doing fine
So fine


Thunderstruck, yeah, yeah, yeah,
Thunderstruck, thunderstruck, thunderstruck
Whoa baby, baby, thunderstruck
You've been thunderstruck, thunderstruck
Thunderstruck, thunderstruck
You've been thunderstuck

[Citizen X]

Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder: Ebony and Ivory: 1982: Lyrics and Video

“Ebony And Ivory Live Together In Perfect Harmony
Side By Side On My Piano Keyboard, Oh Lord, Why Don't We?
We All Know That People Are The Same Where Ever We Go
There Is Good And Bad In Everyone,
We Learn To Live, We Learn To Give
Each Other What We Need To Survive Together Alive.

Ebony And Ivory Live Together In Perfect Harmony
Side By Side On My Piano Keyboard, Oh Lord Why Don't We?

Ebony, Ivory Living In Perfect Harmony
Ebony, Ivory, Ooh

We All Know That People Are The Same Where Ever We Go
There Is Good And Bad In Everyone,
We Learn To Live, We Learn To Give
Each Other What We Need To Survive Together Alive.

Ebony And Ivory Live Together In Perfect Harmony
Side By Side On My Piano Keyboard, Oh Lord Why Don't We?

Ebony, Ivory Living In Perfect Harmony.”

Album cover[1]

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[1] Wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebony_and_Ivory. Accessed 27 July 2013

[pmbguy]

Led Zeppelin

"Stairway To Heaven"

There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold
And she's buying a stairway to heaven.
When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closed
With a word she cant get what she came for.
Ooh, ooh, and she's buying a stairway to heaven.

There's a sign on the wall but she wants to be sure
'Cause you know sometimes words have two meanings.
In a tree by the brook, there's a songbird who sings,
Sometimes all of our thoughts are misgiven.

Ooh, it makes me wonder,
Ooh, it makes me wonder.

There's a feeling I get when I look to the west,
And my spirit is crying for leaving.
In my thoughts I have seen rings of smoke through the trees,
And the voices of those who stand looking.

Ooh, it makes me wonder,
Ooh, it really makes me wonder.

And it's whispered that soon, if we all call the tune,
Then the piper will lead us to reason.
And a new day will dawn for those who stand long,
And the forests will echo with laughter.

If there's a bustle in your hedgerow, don't be alarmed now,
It's just a spring clean for the May queen.
Yes, there are two paths you can go by, but in the long run
There's still time to change the road you're on.
And it makes me wonder.

Your head is humming and it won't go, in case you don't know,
The piper's calling you to join him,

Dear lady, can you hear the wind blow, and did you know
Your stairway lies on the whispering wind?

And as we wind on down the road
Our shadows taller than our soul.
There walks a lady we all know
Who shines white light and wants to show
How everything still turns to gold.
And if you listen very hard
The tune will come to you at last.
When we all are one and one is all
To be a rock and not to roll.

And she's buying the stairway to heaven

[Citizen X]

Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville: Don’t know much: 1989: Lyrics and video




Body grow old, heart remain young and strong..

“Look at this face
I know the years are showing
Look at this life
I still don't know where it's going

I don't know much
But I know I love you
And that may be all I need to know

Look at these eyes
They never see what matters
Look at these dreams
So beaten and so battered...

I don't know much
But I know I love you
That may be all I need to know

So many questions
Still left unanswered
So much I've never broken through

And when I feel you near me
Sometimes I see so clearly
The only truth I'll ever know
Is me and you...

Look at this man
So blessed with inspiration
Look at this soul
Still searching for salvation

I don't know much
But I know I love you
And that may be all I need to know

I don't know much
But I know I love you
That may be all I need to know

I don't know much
But I know I love you
That may be all there is
To know.”






Album cover[1]

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[1] Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don't_Know_Much. Accessed 27 July 2013

[Citizen X]

Olivia Newton John: Xanadu: 1980: Lyrics and Video

“A place where nobody dared to go
The love that we came to know
They call it Xanadu
(It takes your breath and it'll leave you blind)

And now, open your eyes and see
What we have made is real
We are in Xanadu
(A dream of it, we offer you)

A million lights are dancing
And there you are, a shooting star
An everlasting world
And you're here with me eternally

Xanadu, Xanadu
(Now we are here)
In Xanadu
(Xanadu)

Xanadu, Xanadu
(Now we are here)
In Xanadu

Xanadu, your neon lights will shine
For you Xanadu

The love, the echoes of long ago
You needed the world to know
They are in Xanadu
(With every breath, you drift away)

The dream that came through a million years
That lived on through all the tears
It came to Xanadu
(The dream you dream, well it will happen for you)

A million lights are dancing
And there you are, a shooting star
An everlasting world
And you're here with me eternally

Xanadu, Xanadu
(Now we are here)
In Xanadu
(Xanadu)

Xanadu, Xanadu
(Now we are here)
In Xanadu
(Xanadu, Xanadu)

Now that I'm here
Now that you're near
In Xanadu

Now that I'm here
Now that you're near
In Xanadu, Xanadu.”



Album cover[1]

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[1] Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanadu_(Olivia_Newton-John_and_Electric_Light_Orchestra_song). Accessed 27 July 2013

[Blurock]

Yes, that is a real whip he's cracking on stage - no sound effects!

[Blurock]

This was before disco came to spoil live music.

[Citizen X]

Diana Coupland: Underneath the Mango Tree: 1962: Lyrics and Video

Confession: I have a thing for a lady in a bikini!!!

“Underneath the Mango Tree
Me honey and me can watch for the moon
Underneath the Mango Tree
Me honey and me make boolooloop soon

Underneath the moonlit sky
Me honey and I can sit hand in hand
Underneath the moonlit sky
Me honey and I can make fairyland

Mango, banana and tangerine
Sugar and ackee and cocoa bean
When we get marry we make them grow
And nine little chil´ in a row

Underneath the Mango Tree
Me honey and me can watch for the moon
Underneath the Mango Tree
Me honey and me we plan marry soon

Mango, banana and tangerine
Sugar and ackee and cocoa bean
When we get marry we make them grow
And nine little chil´ in a row

Underneath the Mango Tree
Me honey and me can watch for the moon
Underneath the Mango Tree
Me honey and me we plan marry soon

Underneath the Mango Tree
Underneath the Mango Tree
Underneath the Mango Tree
Underneath the Mango Tree.”

[Citizen X]

Bob Marley: Africa Unite: 1979: Lyrics and Video(Live version)

Although Bob Marley had his own specific meaning of this song, I derive the best that I can possibly take from this masterpiece. Put simply: It will be both good and pleasant before mankind and God if man unites and that we are all the children of God! All South Africans are Africans by virtue of the fact that we live on the African continent and South Africa in particular We stand a better chance of survival economically and otherwise if we are truly united. “United we stand, divide we fall.”

"Africa unite:
'Cause we're moving right out of Babylon,
And we're going to our Father's land, yea-ea.

How good and how pleasant it would be before God and man, yea-eah! -
To see the unification of all Africans, yeah! -
As it's been said a'ready, let it be done, yeah!
We are the children of the Rastaman;
We are the children of the Iyaman.

So-o, Africa unite:
'Cause the children (Africa unite) wanna come home.
Africa unite:
'Cause we're moving right out of Babylon, yea,
And we're grooving to our Father's land, yea-ea.
How good and how pleasant it would be before God and man
To see the unification of all Rastaman, yeah.
As it's been said a'ready, let it be done!
I tell you who we are under the sun:
We are the children of the Rastaman;
We are the children of the Iyaman.

So-o: Africa unite,
Afri - Africa unite, yeah!
Unite for the benefit (Africa unite) for the benefit of your people!
Unite for it's later (Africa unite) than you think!
Unite for the benefit (Africa unite) of my children!
Unite for it's later (Africa uniting) than you think!
Africa awaits (Africa unite) its creators!
Africa awaiting (Africa uniting) its Creator!
Africa, you're my (Africa unite) forefather cornerstone!
Unite for the Africans (Africa uniting) abroad!
Unite for the Africans (Africa unite) a yard!”

[Citizen X]

Olivia Newton John: Xanadu: 1980: Lyrics and Video

“A place where nobody dared to go
The love that we came to know
They call it Xanadu
(It takes your breath and it'll leave you blind)

And now, open your eyes and see
What we have made is real
We are in Xanadu
(A dream of it, we offer you)

A million lights are dancing
And there you are, a shooting star
An everlasting world
And you're here with me eternally

Xanadu, Xanadu
(Now we are here)
In Xanadu
(Xanadu)

Xanadu, Xanadu
(Now we are here)
In Xanadu

Xanadu, your neon lights will shine
For you Xanadu

The love, the echoes of long ago
You needed the world to know
They are in Xanadu
(With every breath, you drift away)

The dream that came through a million years
That lived on through all the tears
It came to Xanadu
(The dream you dream, well it will happen for you)

A million lights are dancing
And there you are, a shooting star
An everlasting world
And you're here with me eternally

Xanadu, Xanadu
(Now we are here)
In Xanadu
(Xanadu)

Xanadu, Xanadu
(Now we are here)
In Xanadu
(Xanadu, Xanadu)

Now that I'm here
Now that you're near
In Xanadu

Now that I'm here
Now that you're near
In Xanadu, Xanadu.”



Album cover[1]
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[1] Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanadu_(Olivia_Newton-John_and_Electric_Light_Orchestra_song). Accessed 27 July 2013

[Citizen X]

Peabo Bryson: If ever you’re in my arms again: 1984: Lyrics and Video




A second once in a lifetime?

"If Ever You're in My Arms Again" is a 1984 popular song recorded by the AmericanR&B singer Peabo Bryson. Released as a single from his album Straight from the Heart, the single peaked at #6 on the R&B chart and was Bryson's first Top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it peaked at #10 during the summer of 1984. It also, and it spent four weeks at #1 on the adult contemporary chart^[2]. The song was used as a love theme for the Kelly Capwell and Joe Perkins characters on the daytime serial Santa Barbara. Bryson would later have two more chart-topping singles on the adult contemporary chart: "A Whole New World", a duet with Regina Belle that was the theme to the film Aladdin; and "By the Time This Night Is Over", a song by saxophone player Kenny G on which Bryson was the featured vocalist.”[1]

“It all came so easy
All the loving' you gave me
The feelings we shared
And I still can remember
How your touch was so tender
It told me you cared

We had a once in a lifetime
But I just couldn't see
Until' it was gone
A second once in a lifetime
May be too much to ask
But I swear from now on

If ever you're in my arms again
This time I'll love you much better
If ever you're in my arms again
This time I'll hold you forever
This time we'll never end

Now I'm seen clearly
How I still need you near me
I still love you so
There's something between us
That won't ever leave us
There's no letting go
(No letting go)

We had a once in a lifetime
But I just didn't know it
'Til my life fell apart
A second once in a lifetime
Isn't too much to ask
'Cause I swear from the heart

If ever you're in my arms again
This time I'll love you much better
If ever you're in my arms again
This time I'll hold you forever
This time we'll never end, never end

The best of romances
Deserve second chances
I'll get to you somehow
'Cause I promise now

If ever you're in my arms again
This time I'll love you much better
If ever you're in my arms again
This time I'll hold you forever
This time we'll never end

If ever you're in my arms again
This time I'll love you much better
If ever you're in my arms again
This time I'll hold you forever
This time we'll never end

If ever you're in my arms again
This time I'll love you much better
If ever you're in my arms again
This time I'll hold you forever
This time we'll never end
If ever you're in my arms again.”


Album cover[2]

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[1] Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/If_Ever_You're_in_My_Arms_Again. Accessed 28 July 2013

[2] Supra n 1

[Citizen X]

Bob Marley: Africa Unite: 1979: Lyrics and Video(Live version)

Although Bob Marley had his own specific meaning of this song, I derive the best that I can possibly take from this masterpiece. Put simply: It will be both good and pleasant before mankind and God if man unites and that we are all the children of God! All South Africans are Africans by virtue of the fact that we live on the African continent and South Africa in particular We stand a better chance of survival economically and otherwise if we are truly united. “United we stand, divide we fall.”

"Africa unite:
'Cause we're moving right out of Babylon,
And we're going to our Father's land, yea-ea.

How good and how pleasant it would be before God and man, yea-eah! -
To see the unification of all Africans, yeah! -
As it's been said a'ready, let it be done, yeah!
We are the children of the Rastaman;
We are the children of the Iyaman.

So-o, Africa unite:
'Cause the children (Africa unite) wanna come home.
Africa unite:
'Cause we're moving right out of Babylon, yea,
And we're grooving to our Father's land, yea-ea.
How good and how pleasant it would be before God and man
To see the unification of all Rastaman, yeah.
As it's been said a'ready, let it be done!
I tell you who we are under the sun:
We are the children of the Rastaman;
We are the children of the Iyaman.

So-o: Africa unite,
Afri - Africa unite, yeah!
Unite for the benefit (Africa unite) for the benefit of your people!
Unite for it's later (Africa unite) than you think!
Unite for the benefit (Africa unite) of my children!
Unite for it's later (Africa uniting) than you think!
Africa awaits (Africa unite) its creators!
Africa awaiting (Africa uniting) its Creator!
Africa, you're my (Africa unite) forefather cornerstone!
Unite for the Africans (Africa uniting) abroad!
Unite for the Africans (Africa unite) a yard!”

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[Citizen X]

Bob Marley: The Heathen: 1977: Lyrics and Video



God of your own understanding? A higher power? The metaphysical philosophical view?
You’ve got your holy book and I’ve got mine, nothing wrong there. My Holy Book is the Holy Bible, so whenever I come across a song, or a poem that praises God, I have the God of my own understanding in mind namely: Jesus Christ. The same applies to this song…
“Exodus is the ninth studio album released by JamaicanReggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers. On 3 December 1976 an assassination attempt was made on Bob Marley’s life in which his chest was grazed and his arm was struck, he survived. Following the attempt Marley left Jamaica and was exiled to London where Exodus was recorded. It was on 3 June 1977 that Exodus was released on Island Records. Exodus is widely considered to be the album that propelled Marley to international stardom. In 2007 Exodus was remastered and re-released for its 30th anniversary. The re-release sparked new interest in the album which many argue is one of Marley’s best works. Exodus has more tracks on Marley’s greatest hits album, Legend which is the highest selling reggae album of all time, than any of his other record.”[1]

"Rise up fallen fighters;
Rise and take your stance again.
'Tis he who fight and run away
Live to fight another day.
With de heathen back dey 'pon de wall!
De heathen back, yeah, 'pon de wall!
De heathen back dey 'pon de wall!
De heathen back, yeah, 'pon de wall!

As a man sow, shall he reap
And I know that talk is cheap.
But the hotter the battle
A the sweeter Jah victory.
With de heathen back dey 'pon de wall!
De heathen back, yeah, 'pon de wall!
De heathen back dey 'pon de wall!
De heathen back, yeah, 'pon de wall!

De heathen back dey 'pon de wall!
De heathen back, yeah, 'pon de wall!
De heathen back dey 'pon de wall!
De heathen back, yeah, 'pon de wall!

Rise up, fallen fighters:
Rise and take your stance again.
'Tis he who fight and run away
Live to fight another day.
De heathen back dey 'pon de wall!
De heathen back, yeah, 'pon de wall!
De heathen back dey 'pon de wall!
De heathen back, yeah, 'pon de wall!
De heathen back dey 'pon de wall!
De heathen back, yeah, 'pon de wall!
De heathen back dey 'pon de wall!
De heathen back, yeah, 'pon de wall!
De heathen back dey 'pon de wall!”
Album cover[2]

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[1]Wikipedia:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exodus_(Bob_Marley_%26_the_Wailers_album). Accessed 28 July 2013

[2] Supra n1

[Citizen X]

John Travolta and Olivia Newton John: Summer Nights: 1978: Lyrics and Video


I think that this scene was just too cool for its time, remember this was 1978

“[Danny]
Summer lovin' had me a blast

[Sandy]
Summer lovin' happened so fast

[Danny]
I met a girl crazy for me

[Sandy]
Met a boy cute as can be

[Both]
Summer days driftin' away, to uh-oh those summer nights

[Everyone]
Uh Well-a well-a well-a huh

[Thunderbirds]
Tell me more, tell me more

[Doody]
Did you get very far?

[Pink Ladies]
Tell me more, tell me more

[Marty]
Like does he have a car?

[Everyone]
Uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh uh-huh

[Danny]
She swam by me, she got a cramp

[Sandy]
He ran by me, got my suit damp

[Danny]
I saved her life, she nearly drowned

[Sandy]
He showed off, splashing around

[Both]
Summer sun, something's begun, but uh-oh those summer nights

[Everyone]
Uh well-a well-a well-a huh

[Pink Ladies]
Tell me more, tell me more

[Frenchy]
Was it love at first sight?

[Thunderbirds]
Tell me more, tell me more

[Kenickie]
Did she put up a fight?

[Everyone]
Uh-huh-uh-huh-uh-huh-uh-huh

[Danny]
Took her bowling in the arcade

[Sandy]
We went strolling, drank lemonade

[Danny]
We made out under the dock

[Sandy]
We stayed out 'till ten o'clock

[Both]
Summer fling, don't mean a thing, but uh-oh those summer nights

[Everyone]
Uh well-a well-a well-a huh

[Thunderbirds]
Tell me more, tell me more

[Putzie]
But you don't gotta brag

[Pink Ladies]
Tell me more, tell me more

[Rizzo]
Cause he sounds like a drag..


[Everyone]
shoo-bop bop, shoo-bop bop, shoo-bop bop,shoo-bop bop, shoo-bop bop, shoo-bop bop, shoo-bop bop, YEH

[Sandy]
He got friendly, holding my hand

[Danny]
While she got friendly down in the sand

[Sandy]
He was sweet, just turned eighteen

[Danny]
Well she was good you know what I mean

[Everyone]
Woah!

[Both]
Summer heat, boy and girl meet, but uh-oh those summer nights

[Everyone]
woo, woo, woo

[Pink Ladies]
Tell me more, tell me more

[ Jan]
How much dough did he spend?

[Thunderbirds]
Tell me more, tell me more

[Sonny]
Could she get me a friend?

[Sandy]
It turned colder - that's where it ends

[Danny]
So I told her we'd still be friends

[Sandy]
Then we made our true love vow

[Danny]
Wonder what she's doing now

[Both]
Summer dreams ripped at the seams,
bu-ut oh, those su-ummer nights.”

[Everyone]
Tell me more, tell me more!”
Album cover[1]

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[1] Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grease_(film). Accessed 28 July 2013

[pmbguy]