My Friend Jack Report post Posted November 1, 2005 We'd go down to the river And into the river we'd dive Oh down to the river we'd ride Then I got Mary pregnant and man that was all she wrote The River - Bruce Springsteen (which I listened to only last night) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starry Report post Posted November 3, 2005 Get me a ticket for an airplane ain't got time to take a fast train lonely days are gone I'm a going home my baby just wrote me a letter The Letter - (can't remember who sang it) And I think this qualifies for the sound effects thread too as I'm sure it starts with the sound of rain and/or a storm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Report post Posted November 3, 2005 Boxtops. I think you're right re sound effects. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Friend Jack Report post Posted November 3, 2005 I'm gonna write a letter A letter, letter, I'm gonna write a letter A Letter To Myself - The Chi-Lites (which reminds me of their The Coldest Day of My Life which included the sounds of waves and seagulls) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starry Report post Posted November 5, 2005 I gave my letter to the postman he put it his sack but early next morning he brought my letter back Return to Sender - Elvis Presley And thanks Bill, that's one of those grew-up-listening-to-it songs, know all the words, but no idea of the artist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obskua Report post Posted November 5, 2005 Please Mister Postman, look and see (Oh yeah) If there's a letter in your bag for me (Please, Please Mister Postman) Why's it takin' such a long time (Oh yeah) For me to hear from that boy of mine There must be some word today From my boyfriend so far away Please Mister Postman, look and see If there's a letter, a letter for me Please Mister Postman - The Marvelettes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Friend Jack Report post Posted November 7, 2005 Mr. Postman look and see If there's a message in your bag for me Could be a bomb or it could be a letter It don't matter it can only get better Mr. Postman look and see If there's a message in your bag for me You know it's been such a long long time Since I could laugh at this world of mine When The Rainbow Comes - World Party Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nospacesallowed Report post Posted November 14, 2005 Postman Pat Postman Pat Postman Pat, and his black and white cat Early in the morning As the day is dawning Postman Pat - Postman Pat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deinonychus Report post Posted November 14, 2005 (Ken Barrie was the guy who sang that - as opposed to 'Postman Pat' himself!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flingo Report post Posted November 14, 2005 Oh yes, wait a minute Mr Postman Hey, hey, hey, hey Mr Postman Just a little bit soul Please Mr Postman - Diana Ross (So didn't Bob the Builder sing Bob the Builder?!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deinonychus Report post Posted November 14, 2005 (Okay, so this now seems to have become a thread about songs featuring postmen? I wish they occurred with such regularity in my neck of the woods...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nospacesallowed Report post Posted November 15, 2005 Just reply, no need to complain Deino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deinonychus Report post Posted November 16, 2005 Not complaining, just observing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Friend Jack Report post Posted November 17, 2005 When you're feeling low and the fish won't bite You need a little bit of soul to put you right Little Bit of Soul - Iron Cross (can't remember who did the original - Music Machine, maybe?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obskua Report post Posted November 19, 2005 Fish heads fish heads roly poly fish heads Fish heads fish heads eat them up yum Roly poly fish heads are never seen drinking cappuccino In Italian restaurants with oriental women yeah Fish Heads - Barnes and Barnes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lulu Report post Posted November 27, 2005 Roly Poly Scrambled eggs for breakfast Bread and jelly Twenty times a day Roly Poly Daddy's little paddy Paddy's gonna be a man someday (Jim Reeves - Roly Poly) This was the song my Dad used to play when I was titchy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nospacesallowed Report post Posted November 29, 2005 Awwwwww... Did your Dad just sing with you or did he do a tune on the guitar ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lulu Report post Posted November 29, 2005 LOL, no he just used to sing along to the record on Sunday mornings! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My Friend Jack Report post Posted December 6, 2005 I'm gonna be a wheel someday I'm gonna be somebody I'm gonna be a wheel someday And then I won't want you I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday - Fats Domino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deinonychus Report post Posted December 7, 2005 (Well, he certainly had a head start with that 'spare tyre'...) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade Report post Posted December 11, 2005 Alabama, you got the weight on your shoulders That's breaking your back. Your Cadillac has got a wheel in the ditch And a wheel on the track. Alabama - Neil Young. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lei-Lei Jayenne Report post Posted December 11, 2005 (Well, he certainly had a head start with that 'spare tyre'...) hehe 'Ello Deino! umm.... My baby rolled up in a brand new Cadillac Yes she did! My baby drove up in a brand new Cadillac She said, "Hey, come here, Daddy!" "I ain't never coming back!" The Clash - Brand New Cadillac. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deinonychus Report post Posted December 11, 2005 LLJ!! (Where ya been, Doris?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Momo Report post Posted February 15, 2007 You got a nice white dress and a party on your confirmation You got a brand new soul And a cross of gold But Virginia they didn't give you quite enough information You didn't count on me When you were counting on your rosary Only the good die young - Billy Joel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuntzy Report post Posted February 15, 2007 Enough is enough Is enough I can't go on now I can't go on on no more now Enough is enough now I wan't him out that door now No More Tears - Steisand/Donna Summer (enough 'enoughs' methinks) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
