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i'm probably gonna shoot myself for this later, but sing, post stories, whatever. but no barney i say! courtesy of artemis for your lyrics pleasure:

 

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KITCH

f you go down to the woods today

You're sure of a big surprise.

If you go down to the woods today

You'd better go in disguise.

For ev'ry bear that ever there was

Will gather there for certain, because

Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.

Ev'ry teddy bear who's been good

Is sure of a treat today.

There's lots of marvelous things to eat

And wonderful games to play.

Beneath the trees where nobody sees

They'll hide and seek as long as they please

Cause that's the way the teddy bears have their picnic.

If you go down to the woods today

You'd better not go alone.

It's lovely down in the woods today

But safer to stay at home.

For ev'ry bear that ever there was

Will gather there for certain, because

Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic.

Picnic time for teddy bears

The little teddy bears are having a lovely time today

Watch them, catch them unawares

And see them picnic on their holiday.

See them gaily gad about

They love to play and shout;

They never have any care;

At six o'clock their mummies and daddies,

Will take them home to bed,

Because they're tired little teddy bears.
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 10:43 AM Permalink
KITCH

Song: More Than I Can Bear

Album: God'S Property

[B u y " God'S Property " CD]

I've gone through the fire

And I've been through the flood

I've been broken into pieces

Seen lightnin' flashin' from above

But through it all I remember

That He loves me

And He cares

And He'll never put more on me

Than I can bear

(repeat)

I said

Never put more on me

No no

Never put more on me

Unh unh

Never put more on me

Never said twice

His word said He won't

I believe it

I recieve it

yes i claim it

It's mine

My delivarance

my healing

my joy

yes yes my

give it back to me yeah

you can't have

no he'll never put more on me then i can bear

ya'll said he was a propht

but look towards the field

then i can bear ohhhhhh

yeah yeah
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 10:43 AM Permalink
Redbear

You're all horrible.

Lyle Lovett, "Bears"

Some folks say there ain't no bears in Arkansas

Some folks never seen a bear at all

Some folks say that bears go around eating babies raw

Some folks got a bear across the hall

Some folks say that bears go around smelling bad

Others say that a bear is honey sweet

Some folks say this bear's the best I ever had

Some folks got a bear beneath their feet

Some folks drive the bears out of the wilderness

Some to see a bear would pay a fee

Me I just bear up to bewildered best

And some folks even see the bear in me

So meet a bear and take him out to lunch with you

And even though your friends may stop and stare

Just remember that's a bear there in the bunch with you

And they just don't come no better than a bear
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 10:44 AM Permalink
KITCH

Author/Artist/Singer: Ted Nugent

Music Title/Track: Fred Bear

Theme ID: 4499

Album: N/A

There I was, back in the wild again

And I felt right at home where I belong

I had that feelin' comin' over me again

Just like it happened so many times before

The spirit of the woods is like an old good friend

It makes me feel warm and good inside

I knew his name and it was good to see him again

'Cuz in the wind he's still alive

Oh, Fred Bear, walk with me down the trails again

Take me back, back where I belong

Oh, Fred Bear, I'm glad to have you at my side, my friend

And I'll join you in the big hunt before too long

Before too long

It was kinda dark, another misty dusk

And it came from a tangle down below

I tried to remember everything he taught me so well

I had to decide which way to go

Was I alone or in a hunter's dream?

'Cuz the moment of truth was here and now

I felt his touch, I felt his guiding hand

The buck was mine, forevermore

Because of Fred Bear

I'll walk down these trails again

Take me back where I belong

Oh, Fred Bear, I'm glad to have you at my side my friend

And I'll join you in the big hunt before too long

We're not alone when we're in the great outdoors

We got his spirit, we've got his soul

He will guide our steps, he'll guide our arrows home

The restless spirit forever roams

Fred Bear, walk with me down the trails again

Take me back, back where I belong

Oh, Fred Bear, I'm glad to have you at my side, my friend

And I'll join you on the big hunt before too long

Oh, Fred Bear, walk with me down the trails again

Take me back, back where I belong

Oh, Fred Bear, I'm glad to have you at my side, my friend

And I'll join you in the big hunt before too long

In the wind he's still alive

In the wind he's still alive

In the wind he's still alive

In the wind he's still alive

In the wind, I hear, I hear Fred Bear

(I hear ya Fred,

Talk to me,

yea ,

its all right

lets go hunting baby

Say Fred, you go up on that ridge

And I'll go down in the swamp

We'll get that buck)

(Fred)

(If some of our teenage thrill seeker really want to go out and get a thrill.

Let them go up into the north west and let them tangle with a Grizzly bear

or Polar bear or brown bear and get that effect that will cleanse the soul
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 10:44 AM Permalink
KITCH

Oh I'm a gummy bear

Yes I'm a gummy bear

Oh I'm a yummy, tummy, funny, lucky gummy bear

I'm a jelly bear

Yes, I'm a gummy bear

Oh I'm a moving, grooving, jamming, singing gummy bear.

Oh Yeah

Gummy, gummy, gummy, gummy, gummy bear(x2)

(Repeat Verso 1)

(Chorus 2)

Oh yeah!

Ba ba be do be do be yum yum (x3)

Three times you can bite me

(Repeat Chorus 2)

Gummy, gummy, gummy, gummy, gummy bear
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 10:45 AM Permalink
KITCH

The Polar Bear

The polar bear by being white

gives up his camouflage at night,

And, yet without a thought or care,

he wanders here, meanders there,

and gaily treads the ice floes

completely unconcerned with foes.

For after dark nobody dares

to set out after polar bears.
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 10:49 AM Permalink
KITCH

Polar Bear

(to the tune of "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean")

The polar bear lives in Alaska,

He never gets cold in a storm,

He swims in cold icy water,

His heavy coat keeps him warm.

Warm, warm, warm, warm,

His heavy coat keeps him warm.

Warm, warm, warm, warm,

His heavy coat keeps him warm.
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 10:49 AM Permalink
KITCH

The Black Bear

In the summer, fall, and spring

the black bear sports and has his fling,

but winter sends him straight indoors and there he

snores... and snores... and snores.
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 10:49 AM Permalink
KITCH

Grizzly Bear

If you ever, ever, ever

meet a grizzly bear,

You must never, never, never

ask him where

He is going,

Or what he is doing;

For if you ever, ever dare

To stop a grizzly bear,

You will never

Meet another grizzly bear.
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 10:49 AM Permalink
KITCH

Five Little Bears

One little bear

Wondering what to do

Along came another

Then there were two!

Two little bears

Climbing up a tree

Along came another

Then there were three!

Three little bears

Ate an apple core

Along came another

Then there were four!

Four little honey bears

Found honey in a hive

Along came another

Then there were five!

Five Little Bears

Five little bears

Heard a loud roar

One ran away

Then there were four!

Four little bears

Climbing up a tree

One slid down

Then there were three!

Three little bears

Deciding what to do

One fell asleep

Then there were two!

Two little bears

Having lots of fun

One went home

Then there was one!

One little bear

Feeling all alone

Ran to his mother

Then there were none!
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 10:49 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Look for the bare necessities

The simple bare necessities

Forget about your worries and your strife

I mean the bare necessities

Old Mother Nature's recipes

That brings the bare necessities of life

Wherever I wander, wherever I roam

I couldn't be fonder of my big home

The bees are buzzin' in the tree

To make some honey just for me

When you look under the rocks and plants

And take a glance at the fancy ants

Then maybe try a few

The bare necessities of life will come to you

They'll come to you!

Look for the bare necessities

The simple bare necessities

Forget about your worries and your strife

I mean the bare necessities

That's why a bear can rest at ease

With just the bare necessities of life

Now when you pick a pawpaw

Or a prickly pear

And you prick a raw paw

Next time beware

Don't pick the prickly pear by the paw

When you pick a pear

Try to use the claw

But you don't need to use the claw

When you pick a pear of the big pawpaw

Have I given you a clue ?

The bare necessities of life will come to you

They'll come to you!

So just try and relax, yeah cool it

Fall apart in my backyard

'Cause let me tell you something little britches

If you act like that bee acts, uh uh

You're working too hard

And don't spend your time lookin' around

For something you want that can't be found

When you find out you can live without it

And go along not thinkin' about it

I'll tell you something true

The bare necessities of life will come to you
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 10:50 AM Permalink
KITCH

Bear

(can be sun to the tune of Row, Row, Row Your Boat)

Big bear, big bear,

Hunting near the trees.

Feasting on the honeycomb

Made by busy bees.

(bzzz, bzzz, bzzz)

Big bear, big bear,

Wading in the lake.

Fish is your favourite dish:

Which one will you take?

(swish, swish, swish)

Big bear, big bear,

Resting in your den.

Sleeping through the winter

Before you're out again.

(zzz, zzz, zzz)
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 10:50 AM Permalink
KITCH

The Bear Went Over the Mountain

The bear went over the mountain,

The bear went over the mountain,

The bear went over the mountain,

To see what he could see.

And what do you think he saw?

And what do you think he saw?

The other side of the mountain,

The other side of the mountain,

The other side of the mountain,

Was all that he could see.
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 10:51 AM Permalink
KITCH

Little Bear

(to the tune of frere jacques)

Are you sleepy, Are you sleepy

Little bear, little bear?

Wintertime is coming,

Wintertime is coming,

Very soon, very soon.

Find a cave, Find a cave,

Little bear, little bear

Wintertime is here,

Wintertime is here,

Go to sleep, go to sleep.

Are you sleepy, Are you sleepy

Little bear, little bear?

You will wake in springtime

In the warm, warm springtime

Little bear, little bear

Time to wake up, Time to wake up

Little bear, little bear

Springtime is here, springtime is here

Wake up now, wake up now!

Big paws,

Big black nose,

Stubby tail,

And growl he goes.

What is he?

Well, who knows?

He sleeps all winter

When it snows.
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 10:51 AM Permalink
KITCH

and my all time fav....

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear

Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair

Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn't fuzzy, was he?

Was he bare?
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 10:52 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Nice
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 10:54 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I was waiting for that one. I was gonna post it if you didn't. :sillygrin:
Wed, 06/04/2008 - 1:49 PM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

RUNNING BEAR

by Johnny Preston

On the bank of the river

Stood Running Bear

Young Indian brave

On the other side of the river

Stood his lovely Indian maid

Little White Dove was her name

Such a lovely sight to see

But their tribes fought with each other

So their love could never be

Running Bear loved Little White Dove

With a love big as the sky

Running 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 the Little White Dove

Waiting on the other side

In the moonlight he could see her

Throwing kisses 'cross the waves

Her little heart was beating faster

Waiting for her Indian brave

Running Bear loved Little White Dove

With a love big as the sky

Running Bear loved Little White Dove

With a love that couldn't die

Running 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 raging river pulled them down

Now they'll always be together

In their happy hunting ground

Running Bear loved Little White Dove

With a love big as the sky

Running Bear loved Little White Dove

With a love that couldn't die
Sun, 06/08/2008 - 5:25 PM Permalink
me2

I know its kinda a slow one

but it's Monday and I'm on my first cup of coffee

I like the feel of your name on my lips

And I like the sound of your sweet gentle kiss

The way that your fingers run through my hair

And how your scent lingers even when your not there

And I like the way your eyes dance when you laugh

And how you enjoy your two hour bath

And how you convinced me to dance in the rain

With everyone watching like we were insane

But I love the way you love me

Strong and wild

Slow and easy

Heart and soul

So completely

I love the way you love me

I like to imitate old Jerry Lee

And watch you roll your eyes when I'm slightly off key

And I like the innocent way that you cry

At sappy old movies you've seen hundreds of times

But I love the way you love me

Strong and wild

Slow and easy

Heart and soul

So completely

I love the way you love me

And I could list a million things

I love to like about you

But they all come down to one reason

I could never live without you

I love the way you love me

Strong and wild

Slow and easy

Heart and soul

So completely

I love the way you love me

Oh baby I love the way you love me
Mon, 06/09/2008 - 6:28 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Attention Offspring Fans,

Get ready for two big premieres from The Offspring this Monday, June 9...

Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace:

Listen to the entire new album this Monday, June 9 at 11:00 AM EST

exclusively on the band's new iMeem site: http://www.imeem.com/theoffspring

"Hammerhead" Music Video:

The music video for The Offspring's new single "Hammerhead" will premiere

exclusively on IGN. com this Monday, June 9 at 4:00 PM PST (approx.).

The

video was directed by Teqtonik and features the creative team's unique

animation and style.

"Hammerhead" will also be featured on the upcoming Madden 09 soundtrack.

Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace available June 17.

Thanks,

Offspring. com
Mon, 06/09/2008 - 7:22 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Pretty good so far :cool:
Mon, 06/09/2008 - 7:49 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

a couple wimpy songs, but pretty good for the most part.
Mon, 06/09/2008 - 7:52 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I like that you can listen to ALL their music on that site.
Mon, 06/09/2008 - 7:54 AM Permalink
Clue Master

This one is stuck in my head today for some reason

rod stewart)

I didn't know what day it was

When you walked into the room

I said hello unnoticed

You said goodbye too soon

Breezing through the clientele

Spinning yarns that were so lyrical

I really must confess right here

The attraction was purely physical

I took all those habits of yours

That in the beginning were hard to accept

Your fashion sense, beardsly prints

I put down to experience

The big bosomed lady with the dutch accent

Who tried to change my point of view

Her ad lib lines were well rehearsed

But my heart cried out for you

Chorus:

You're in my heart, you're in my soul

You'll be my breath should i grow old

You are my lover, you're my best friend

You're in my soul

My love for you is immeasurable

My respect for you immense

You're ageless, timeless, lace and fineness

You're beauty and elegance

You're a rhapsody, a comedy

You're a symphony and a play

You're every love song ever written

But honey what do you see in me

(chorus)

You're an essay in glamour

Please pardon the grammar

But you're every schoolboy's dream

You're celtic, united, but baby i've decided

You're the best team i've ever seen

And there have been many affairs

Many times i've thought to leave

But i bite my lip and turn around

'cause you're the warmest thing i've ever found
Mon, 06/09/2008 - 8:07 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Gopher Guts

Great green globs of greasy grimy gopher guts,

Mutilated monkey meat,

Little birdies dirty feet,

Great green globs of greasy grimy gopher guts,

And I forgot my spoon!

Great green gobs of greasy grimy gopher guts,

Multilated monkey meat,

Itsy bitsy birdie feet,

French fried eye-balls,

Rolling down a muddy street,

And I forgot my spoon.

(pause)

But I got my straw!

Great green gobs of greasy grimey gopher guts,

Mutilated monkey meat,

Saturated birdy feet,

All wrapped up in

All purpose porpoise pus.

And me without a spoon!

Gee whiz! (but I''ve got a straw)

Great green gobs of greasy grimy gopher guts

Mutilated monkey meat

Chopped up dirty birdy feet.

A one pound jar of all purpose porpoise pus

Swimming in pink lemonade.

Scab sandwich, spit on top

Monkey vomit, camel snot

Eagle eye and cookie goo

Made a sandwich just for you.
Tue, 06/10/2008 - 3:01 PM Permalink
Clue Master

That kicked ass! Tons of pop references in that video. I can see why it has over 8 million hits.
Mon, 06/23/2008 - 6:52 AM Permalink
me2

go ahead boys- gag all yah want

Watching every motion in my foolish lover's game

On this endless ocean finally lovers know no shame

Turning and returning to some secret place inside

Watching in slow motion as you turn around and say

Take my breath away

Take my breath away

Watching I keep waiting still anticipating love

Never hesitating to become the fated ones

Turning and returning to some secret place to hide

Watching in slow motion as you turn to me and say

Take my breath away

Through the hourglass I saw you, in time you slipped away

When the mirror crashed I called you, and turned to hear you say

If only for today I am unafraid

Take my breath away

Take my breath away

Watching every motion in this foolish lover's game

Haunted by the notion somewhere there's a love in flames

Turning and returning to some secret place inside

Watching in slow motion as you turn to me and say ....

u take my breath away
Wed, 06/25/2008 - 11:21 AM Permalink
Redbear

I got married on Saturday. And still: :frown: :chagrin: :neutral: :confused: :ooh: :lipsealed: :barf:
Wed, 06/25/2008 - 11:31 AM Permalink
me2

yah youre right-

I changed it -
Wed, 06/25/2008 - 11:37 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Oh come on Bear. I'd think you'd like lyrics like those more than most of us. That poor poor wife of yours. :wink:

I for one think it's beautiful J. :sheepish:

chalking up points as you other guys read this :wink: :cool:
Wed, 06/25/2008 - 11:39 AM Permalink
Clue Master

FWIW - I liked the other one better
Wed, 06/25/2008 - 11:41 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

I may have posted this before, but I like it!

CHEVELLE LYRICS

"I Get It"

So you say you're ignored

As it is,

Well, give us your sad, sad trip

You're right, I get it

It all makes sense, you're the perfect person

So right, so wrong

Let's all live in your imaginary life

Assumed it's whether

We're right or wrong

We're doomed, and there's plenty for all

How dare you catch me counting?

How dare you call at all?

How dare you call it suffering?

How dare you call at all?

You're right, I get it

It all makes sense, you're the perfect person

So right, so wrong

Let's all live in your imaginary life

Press on these tannins

They double in time

The touch of life, once failed to mention so far

Of course the law is fountains

Or face to face remorse

A fast and restless blackmail

Like pent-up fetish force

You're right, I get it

It all makes sense, you're the perfect person

So right, so wrong

Let's all live in your imaginary life

Do you want enough?

Do you want it all?

Should you need it at all?

Takes a minute to see

Do you want enough?

Do you want it all?

Should you need it at all?

Do you want it or not?

You're right, I get it

It all makes sense, you're the perfect person

So right, so wrong

Let's all live in your imaginary life

Life, life, life.
Sun, 07/13/2008 - 7:07 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

TOP OF THE WORLD - The Carpenters Words & Music by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis

http://www.vex.net/~paulmac/carpenter/lyrics/top_of_the_world.html

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Such a feelin's comin' over me

There is wonder in most everything I see

Not a cloud in the sky

Got the sun in my eyes

And I won't be surprised if it's a dream

Everything I want the world to be

Is now coming true especially for me

And the reason is clear

It's because you are here

You're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen

I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation

And the only explanation I can find

Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around

Your love's put me at the top of the world

Something in the wind has learned my name

And it's tellin' me that things are not the same

In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze

There's a pleasin' sense of happiness for me

There is only one wish on my mind

When this day is through I hope that I will find

That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me

All I need will be mine if you are here

I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation

And the only explanation I can find

Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around

Your love's put me at the top of the world

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Liner notes

from The Singles 1969-1973 written by Digby Diehl

As this album is being released, Top Of The World appears to be on the verge of bieing the Carpenters' ninth gold single. Although this song was originally written by Richard and John as an album selection, response at concerts and encouragement from fans led Richard and Karen to consider a single release. Meanwhile, A&M Records in Australia and Japan released Top Of The World as a single to meet public demand; in both countries it became No. 1. After deciding to re-record this song for single release and make a few changes from the album cut, Richard -- who admits he must have underrated it -- has been watching this word-of-mouth hit move up the American charts toward the magic million mark.

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Other Notes

In the notes to the Carpenters: The Compact Disc Collection, Richard Carpenter wrote:

Top Of The World - I have to admit we miscalled this one. After completing the song we felt it was a nice "album cut". It didn't take long, however, to learn otherwise. The response to it in concert was overwhelming. It was culled from the album in Japan and "went gold". Lynn Anderson covered it and it went to number one on the country charts. Certain Top 40 stations in the U.S. were charting it based on requests alone. Not being "born yesterday" we released the record with a few revisions in late 1973.
Sun, 07/13/2008 - 7:08 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Carpenters - Superstar

Words and Music: Leon Russell & Bonnie Bramlett

http://www.vex.net/~paulmac/carpenter/lyrics/superstar.html

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Long ago, and, oh, so far away

I fell in love with you before the second show.

Your guitar, it sounds so sweet and clear, but you're not really here.

It's just the radio.

Don't you remember you told me you loved me baby?

You said you'd be coming back this way again baby.

Baby, baby, baby, baby, oh, baby.

I love you, I really do.

Loneliness is such a sad affair, and I can hardly wait to be with you again.

What to say, to make you come again?

Come back to me again, and play your sad guitar.

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Liner notes

from The Singles 1969-1973 written by Digby Diehl

Occasionally, the Carpenters return home early enough from the recording studio or concert dates to catch Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show. One evening as Richard was watching the show, a female singer with a Mae West strut was going to perform a love song of today about a groupie. It was Bette Midler singing Superstar. Again, Richard heard the song as a totally different musical conception in his mind and was excited by its potential.

Ironically, although it was first recorded by Rita Coolidge on the Joe Cocker Mad Dogs And Englishmen album, Superstar is a song almost tailored to Karen's voice. Heavy on the most singable vowel sounds and perfect for her vocal range, it is a natural. The vocal track that you hear on this album is the first time that Karen ever sang Superstar, reading the lyrics written on a napkin. Her interpretation was so perfect, they decided to utilize this "first take luck." Even though the album with that song on it had already sold a million copies by the time that Superstar was released, it became the fifth gold single for the Carpenters within eight weeks.

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Other Notes

In the notes to the Carpenters: The Compact Disc Collection, Richard Carpenter wrote:

Superstar - I came home from the studio one nightand heard a then relattively unknown Bette Midler performing this song on the "Tonight Show". I could barely wait to arrange and record it. (It remains one of my favorites).
Sun, 07/13/2008 - 7:09 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Carpenters - We've Only Just Begun Paul Williams and Roger Nichols

http://www.vex.net/~paulmac/carpenter/lyrics/weve_only_just_begun.html

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We've only just begun to live,

White lace and promises

A kiss for luck and we're on our way.

And yes, We've just begun.

Before the rising sun we fly,

So many roads to choose

We start our walking and learn to run.

And yes, We've just begun.

Sharing horizons that are new to us,

Watching the signs along the way,

Talking it over just the two of us,

Working together day to day

Together.

And when the evening comes we smile,

So much of life ahead

We'll find a place where there's room to grow,

And yes, We've just begun.

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Liner notes

from The Singles 1969-1973 written by Digby Diehl

The televison commercial for a Californian bank caught Richard's attention one day when he recognized the voice of Paul Williams singing in the background. The Paul Williams / Roger Nichols songwriting team, at this time virtually unknown, had written We've Only Just Begun as background for a scene in which a newlywed couple had only just begun. The Carpenters released their own interpretation of this song in September of 1970, and it followed Close To You into the No. 1 spot, and into the gold record category.

In terms of recognition, this is probably the most important song the Carpenters have recorded. Letters from all over the world, written by people who are nelyweds or -- tragically -- potential suicides have celebrated this song's uplifting feeling of hope. Richard says, "Taking everything into consideration, song, lyric, arrangement, orchestration and vocal performance, this is probably our best single. If I had to pick a favorite out of all our songs, this is it."

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Other Notes

In the notes to the Carpenters: The Compact Disc Collection, Richard Carpenter wrote:

The Close To You album also contains We've Only Just Begun. Written by Roger Nichols and Paul Williams for a "soft sell" TV bank commercial, Begun caught my ear after seeing the commercial a few times. It became our third single and ultimately our signature song.
Sun, 07/13/2008 - 7:10 AM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Carpenters - (They Long To Be) Close To You Words & Music: Burt Bacharach & Hal David

http://www.vex.net/~paulmac/carpenter/lyrics/close_to_you.html

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Why do birds suddenly appear

Every time you are near?

Just like me, they long to be

Close to you.

Why do stars fall down from the sky

Every time you walk by?

Just like me, they long to be

Close to you.

On the day that you were born

The angels got together

And decided to create a dream come true

So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold

And starlight in your eyes of blue.

That is why all the girls in town

Follow you all around.

Just like me, they long to be

Close to you.

On the day that you were born

The angels got together

And decided to create a dream come true

So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold

And starlight in your eyes of blue.

That is why all the girls in town

Follow you all around.

Just like me, they long to be

Close to you.

Just like me (Just like me)

They long to be

Close to you.

Wahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.

Wahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.

Hahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.

Lahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you.

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Liner notes

from The Singles 1969-1973 written by Digby Diehl

In the months between the release of Ticket and the release of Close To You, the Carpenters were asked by Burt Bacharach to perform with him at a benefit performance for the Reiss-Davis Clinic. For the occasion, Burt asked Richard to arrange a medley of Bacharach songs. It was while Richard was selecting material for the medley that Herb Alpert suggested they include Close to You (at that time a little-known song). Upon hearing it Karen and Richard decided that although not right for the medley, the song would make a strong single. As fate would have it, they were playing the Westbury Music Fair in Long Island with Burt Bacharach on Memorial Day in 1970, two days after the single was released. In six weeks Close To You was No. 1 in the nation and in two months it became the Carpenters' first gold single. This single sold 1.8 million copies domestically making it their biggest seller.

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Other Notes

In the notes to the Carpenters: The Compact Disc Collection, Richard Carpenter wrote:

Our debut single Ticket To Ride stayed on the charts for several months and ultimately peaked at 54. This showed some promise for us but did not move many Offering albums. Nevertheless, Herb continued to "keep the faith" and we started recording a second album. In late 1969 Burt Bacharach heard our version of Ticket To Ride. This led to our being asked by Burt to open a benefit show he would be doing in February of 1970 and performing a medley of his songs. Herb brought an obscure Bacharach/David song to my attention during this time entitled They Long To Be Close To You. It didn't quite fit the medley but Herb felt we should include it in the new album. Close To You was released in late May of 1970 and within six weeks was Number one.
Sun, 07/13/2008 - 7:11 AM Permalink
Clue Master

I love the Carpenters. Weird that you would post them. I feel all of their songs this morning. One of my most emotional parts of any song ever is:

Wahhhhhhhhhhh, close to you. FF to 3 minutes

That's part brings goose bumps to my skin every time I hear it.

I know I know - girlymon :sheepish:

But I still say Karen Carpenter had the best female voice of any singer living or dead - I think I'd have to go with either Sinead O'Connor or Sarah McLachlan for females who are still with us.

Thanks for posting 3M - Why the interest in the Carpenters today anyway?

Rainy Days & Mondays
Mon, 07/14/2008 - 6:44 AM Permalink
Clue Master

one, two, one, two, three er four

Well I take whatever I want

And baby I want you

You give me something I need

Now tell me I got something for you

Come on come on come on and do it

Come on n..er do what you do

I can't get enough of your love er huh

I can't get enough of your love

I can't get enough of your love

Well it's late and I want love

Love that's gonna break me in two

Don't hang me up in your doorway

Don't hang me up like you do yea

Come on come on come on and do it

Come on and do what you do woooo

I can't get enough of your love er

I can't get enough of your love er huh

I can't get enough of your love

What I say now
Mon, 07/14/2008 - 8:45 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Your lights are on, but youre not home

Your mind is not your own

Your heart sweats, your body shakes

Another kiss is what it takes

You cant sleep, you cant eat

Theres no doubt, youre in deep

Your throat is tight, you cant breathe

Another kiss is all you need

Whoa, you like to think that youre immune to the stuff, oh

Yeah

Its closer to the truth to say you cant get enough, you

Know youre

Gonna have to face it, youre addicted to love

You see the signs, but you cant read

Youre runnin at a different speed

You heart beats in double time

Another kiss and youll be mine, a one track mind

You cant be saved

Oblivion is all you crave

If theres some left for you

You dont mind if you do

Whoa, you like to think that youre immune to the stuff, oh

Yeah

Its closer to the truth to say you cant get enough, you

Know youre

Gonna have to face it, youre addicted to love

Might as well face it, youre addicted to love

Might as well face it, youre addicted to love

Might as well face it, youre addicted to love

Might as well face it, youre addicted to love

Might as well face it, youre addicted to love

Guitar solo (once around)

Your lights are on, but youre not home

Your will is not your own

Youre heart sweats and teeth grind

Another kiss and youll be mine

Whoa, you like to think that youre immune to the stuff, oh

Yeah

Its closer to the truth to say you cant get enough, you

Know youre

Gonna have to face it, youre addicted to love

Might as well face it, youre addicted to love

Might as well face it, youre addicted to love

Might as well face it, youre addicted to love

Might as well face it, youre addicted to love

Might as well face it, youre addicted to love
Mon, 07/14/2008 - 8:50 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Even though it's Monday and I've had tons of work added to my already overfull plate, I'm feeling OK today just because of my attitude. Not sure why I'm able to do it today of all days but I wish I could have this positive take on things all the time. And with that.....

Katrina And The Waves

Walking On Sunshine lyrics

I used to think maybe you loved me, now baby I'm sure

And I just can't wait till the day when you knock on my door

Now everytime I go for the mailbox, gotta hold myself down

Cause I just can't wait till you write me you're comin' around

Now I'm walking on sunshine (whoa oh)

I'm walking on sunshine (whoa oh)

I'm walking on sunshine (whoa oh)

And don't it feel good

All right now

And don't it feel good

Oh yeah

I used to think maybe you loved me, now I know that it's true

And I don't wanna spend my whole life just a waitin' for you

Now I don't want you back for the weekend, not back for a day (no no no)

I said baby I just want you back and I want you to stay

I'm walking on sunshine (whoa oh)

I'm walking on sunshine (whoa oh)

I'm walking on sunshine (whoa oh)

And don't it feel good

All right now

And don't it feel good

All right now

Walkin' On Sunshine Walkin' On Sunshine

I feel alive, I feel a love

I feel a love that's really real

I feel alive, I feel a love

I feel a love that's really real

I'm on sunshine baby (whoa, oh yeah)

I'm on sunshine baby (whoa)

I'm walking on sunshine (whoa oh)

I'm walking on sunshine (whoa oh)

I'm walking on sunshine (whoa oh)

And don't it feel good

(All Right Now)

And don't it feel good

(I say it, I say it, I say it again, now)

And don't it feel good

(All Right Now)

And don't it feel good...
Mon, 07/14/2008 - 1:10 PM Permalink
Wicked Nick

She went away for the holiday

she said she's going to L.A.

but she never got there

she never got there

she never got there

they say

she went away for the holiday

she said she's going to L.A.

but she never got there

she never got there

she never got there

they say

the KKK took my baby away

they took her away

away from me

the KKK took my baby away

they took her away

away from me

hey!

ho!

hey!

ho!

I dont know where my baby can be

they took her from me

they took her from me

I dont know where my baby can be

they took her from me

they took her from me

ring me, ring me, ring me

the president

find out where my baby went

ring me, ring me, ring me

the FBI

and find out if my baby's alive

yeah, yeah, yeah

oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

she went away for the holiday

said she's going to L.A.

but she never got there

she never got there

she never got there

they say

she went away for the holiday

said she's going to L.A.

but she never got there

she never got there

she never got there

they say

the KKK took my baby away

they took her away

away from me

the KKK took my baby away

they took her away

away from me

they took my girl

they took my baby away

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-Gj72Mdn34
Mon, 07/14/2008 - 1:16 PM Permalink
Clue Master

This song reminded me of someone special.

who could it be? :wink:

Delirious Love

Pretty soon we were takin' it serious,

Me and and you underneath a mysterious spell,

Nothin' I could do

And it suddenly felt like a bolt outta hell,

I'm tellin' you.

To the sound of the beat I was hangin' on

Like a powerful truth it was bangin' on me,

Wouldn't lemme go, like a shot in the dark

She was hot like a spark,

I only know,

Neither one of us tryin' to hold it down,

Neither one of us takin' the middle ground,

Wasn't how to make sense we were thinkin' of,

Just the two of us bent on delirious love.

Me and you bein' spent on delirious love.

Like a ride on a rocket it took us up,

Didn't want it to stop and it shook us up good.

We were movin' fast just ahead of the law,

We were beggin' for more,

And what a blast.

Comin' round to a new kind of view of it,

Never did it before we were doin' it now,

And I gotta say it was easy to give,

Was a reason to live another day.

Neither one of us stoppin' to figure out,

What the roll and the rockin' was all about.

All we knew was that we couldn't get enough,

You and me in the heat of delirious love.

I can feet it, I can feel it, we can feel it.

Comin' down had a new kind of view of it,

Wouldn't do it before we were doin' it now,

And I gotta say it was easy to give was a reason to live another day.

Neither one of us stoppin' to figure out,

what the roll and the rockin' was all about,

All we knew is that we couldn't get enough,

You and me and the heat of delirious love,

Makin' time to the beat of delirious love,

You and me gettin' sweet on delirious love......
Mon, 07/14/2008 - 1:43 PM Permalink