IF I WERE A RICHMAN by Roger Wittaker

[TEVYE]
"Dear God, you made many, many poor people.
I realize, of course, that it's no shame to be poor.
But it's no great honor either!
So, what would have been so terrible if I had a small fortune?"

If I were a rich man,
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
All day long I'd biddy biddy bum.
If I were a wealthy man.
I wouldn't have to work hard.
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
If I were a biddy biddy rich,
Yidle-diddle-didle-didle man.

I'd build a big tall house with rooms by the dozen,
Right in the middle of the town.
A fine tin roof with real wooden floors below.
There would be one long staircase just going up,
And one even longer coming down,
And one more leading nowhere, just for show.

I'd fill my yard with chicks and turkeys and geese and ducks
For the town to see and hear.
(Insert)Squawking just as noisily as they can. (End Insert)
And each loud "cheep" and "swaqwk" and "honk" and "quack"
Would land like a trumpet on the ear,
As if to say "Here lives a wealthy man."

If I were a rich man,
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
All day long I'd biddy biddy bum.
If I were a wealthy man.
I wouldn't have to work hard.
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
If I were a biddy biddy rich,
Yidle-diddle-didle-didle man.

I see my wife, my Golde, looking like a rich man's wife
With a proper double-chin.
Supervising meals to her heart's delight.
I see her putting on airs and strutting like a peacock.
Oy, what a happy mood she's in.
Screaming at the servants, day and night.

The most important men in town would come to fawn on me!
They would ask me to advise them,
Like a Solomon the Wise.
"If you please, Reb Tevye..."
"Pardon me, Reb Tevye..."
Posing problems that would cross a rabbi's eyes!
And it won't make one bit of difference if i answer right or wrong.
When you're rich, they think you really know!

If I were rich, I'd have the time that I lack
To sit in the synagogue and pray.
And maybe have a seat by the Eastern wall.
And I'd discuss the holy books with the learned men, several hours every day.
That would be the sweetest thing of all.

If I were a rich man,
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
All day long I'd biddy biddy bum.
If I were a wealthy man.
I wouldn't have to work hard.
Ya ha deedle deedle, bubba bubba deedle deedle dum.
(Delete)If I were a biddy biddy rich,
Yidle-diddle-didle-didle man. (End Delete)
(Insert) Lord who mad ethe lion and the lamb,
You decreed I should be what I am.
Would it spoil some vast eternal plan?
If I were a wealthy man. (End Insert, End Song)



This song is a favorite of mines, for a number of reasons.

When I was a child, I looked forward to visiting my third eldest brother, in the southern part of the island here in TRINIDAD W.I... see, he loved music to0,and he worked in the energy sector, he was well off and purchase music albums and singles in bulk,. plus, he had a great and up to date stereo - room, with the latest music/stereo equipments/appliances.. THE BEST PART?... man, I got to stay at home and use all the equipments, play records and everything, wow, I was in heaven....

YOU GUESSED IT!... that’s when I first discover MR R.WHITTAKER....my bother bought the album, can't really remember, if THE LAST FAREWELL... single was in that album, but that’s when I got to know about him and his music... since then I have been hooked!... what a great voice too!

I TOO, promise (hee hee)that one day when I am a richman, I will build a house, just as MR WHITTAKER, describes here, with the same amount of staircases, one going up, and one even longer coming down, and one leading no ware just for show!... haa haa...not quite there yet though.

Well, so much for reason # 3!...I was young then, and really wasn't all that pre-occupy with wealth or riches, heck, didn't even know the meaning yet, but, I knew that I wanted to have a house just like that...............now I am much older and know far better that back then, and what life is all about… we know NOTHING comes easy… even if it may appear so to others, it just don’t.

MR ROGER WHITTAKER, was better known for his most popular and chart busting song entitled: THE LAST FAREWELL… what a beautiful song indeed. if you can find it (of course you can it's 2008 soon....but you have the www web on your side) get a copy of his CD and just listen to one of the best voices in music Dom.....ok?!

PS: BY THE WAY… A WONDERFUL AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERY BODY ON THIS (STILL) BEAUTIFUL PLANET... ALL THE BEST OF THE BEST TO YOU ALL!

SAME OLD LANG ZINE by Dan Fogelberg

Met my old lover in the grocery store
The snow was falling Christmas eve
I stole behind her in the frozen foods
And I touched her on the sleeve

She didn't recognize the face at first
But then her eyes flew open wide
She went to hug me and she spilled her purse
And we laughed until we cried.

We took her groceries to the checkout stand
The food was totalled up and bagged
We stood there lost in our embarrassment
As the conversation dragged.

We went to have ourselves a drink or two
But couldn't find an open bar
We bought a six-pack at the liquor store
And we drank it in her car.

We drank a toast to innocence
We drank a toast to now
And tried to reach beyond the emptiness
But neither one knew how.

She said shed married her an architect
Who kept her warm and safe and dry
She would have liked to say she loved the man
But she didn't like to lie.

I said the years had been a friend to her
And that her eyes were still as blue
But in those eyes I wasn't sure if I saw
Doubt or gratitude.

She said she saw me in the record stores
And that I must be doing well
I said the audience was heavenly
But the traveling was hell.

We drank a toast to innocence
We drank a toast to now
And tried to reach beyond the emptiness
But neither one knew how.

We drank a toast to innocence
We drank a toast to time
Reliving in our eloquence
Another auld lang syne...

The beer was empty and our tongues were tired
And running out of things to say
She gave a kiss to me as I got out
And I watched her drive away.

Just for a moment I was back at school
And felt that old familiar pain
And as I turned to make my way back home
The snow turned into rain --

THE TRUTH IS REALLY that music or in particular, certain songs track of your life, really do make you feel good, cause they actually take you back in time and give you that GOOD OL FEELIN... don't they?....yes sir ree!

This, song has an immense feeling on me. it's "my feel good song" and i love it.....IT was 1980, and my love for cars just took a turn for the better, there was... THE NIGHT RIDER SERIES... SOLID GOLD... THE ROCKFORD-FILES... FALCON-CREST, DARNED... you name it, and, for me and hundred of millions more... was a kinder gentler time... and quite frankly, i missed it terribly!... but, time matches on, and waits for no one.

I was in my late teens (18 yrs.) and just started, to work, with the local FORD-MOTOR co...
and was crazy about cars, and crazy for this girl too... this song just came out too, along with so much more great hits, by the same artist, and others to... but because of the times, and what i was just discovering, how i love this song.

Do you have any feel good song that is your favourite? hee hee, i know, silly question eh?... hee hee... well, i am glad and most happy that there are a huge number of persons like me, who love music, so much... that we do all we can to keep the music playing... no matter what we encounter, because we are nothing without music.....

We know this cause, music has been transformed a lot today... like car companies, there is a lot of CROSSOVER MUSIC... and thats no bad thing at all, we will elaborate on this topic a bit more next time, so, LET THE MUSIC PLAY... SING A HAPPY SONG... LETS THANK THE SOVEREIGN OF THE UNIVERSE... for giving it to us... (sweet sweet music that is).

HOW DO WE KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING by James Ingham

How do you keep the music playing?
How do you make it last?
How do you keep the song from fading too fast?
How do you lose yourself to someone?
And never lose your ways
How do you not run out of new things to say?
And since we're always changing
How can it be the same?
And tell me how year after year
You're sure your heart will fall apart
Each time you hear his name
I know the way I feel for you
It's now or never
The more I love the more that I'm afraid
That in your eyes I may not see forever..
Forever...

If we can be the best of lovers
Yet be the best of friends
If we can try with everyday to make it better as it grows
With any luck, then I suppose
The music never ends

I know the way I feel for you
It's now or never!
(How do you keep the music playing?)
The more I love the more that I'm afraid
(How do you make it last)
That in your eyes I may not see forever
Forever...
(How do you keep the song from fading, keep the song from fading too fast)
If we can be the best of lovers
Yet be the best of friends
If we can try with everyday to make it better as it grows
With any luck, then I suppose
The music never ends

A WONDERFUL AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE....ALL SIX BILLION PLUS....!

I can't remember the movie's title (name), but the stars are BURT REYNOLDS & GOLDIE-HAWN....ROMANCE-COMEDY I BELIEVE..not sure ( i am not good at "movie review") hee hee, but wow!....i loved it.....got me all emotional an all but boy is it ever true, the story line that is.

If we can be the best of lovers, yet be the best of friends.., if we try to make it better with any luck then i suppose, the music will playyyyyy...ain't that, so true!? are, these words, meaning anything for you? ALL YOU LOVERS, CLOSE-FRIENDS, as husbands and wives? Is, your HUSBAND/WIFE really your best friend? REAL HUSBANDS/REAL GOD FEARING MEN DO!..and the same with women too.. REAL GOD-FEARING (HEALTHY FEAR THANK YOU) WOMEN ALSO DO TOO!.. that is, make your spouse your best friend in you life, your confidant...as such.

We allow society and the examples of the world to have a bad and negative stuff all the time, thus making both husband and wives to constantly be in a state of DEFENCE, OR OFFENCE... DO YOU see it? i am sure you agree... i urge you to listen to this song. It will do wonders for your NEW FRIENDSHIP.........after seeing the movie or. . just listening to this song.

I KNOW THAT I AM (for the moment) may be unrealistic, but i wish, wish wish, that all couples and lovers who, just recently met.........can really last forever.. but, i know that, that's just a dream, for now!......but, i have hope still that one fine day...........it would come true.....

So, for all you FRIENDS AND LOVERS OUT THERE.......CHERISH, PLEASE. WHAT YOU HAVE ACHIEVED....DON'T FOR A MOMENT TAKE IT FOR GRANTED, ITS a great achievement.. so just keep it growing..and growing......and never ever stop.......LOVE TO ALL!....

BETTER NOT TELL HER by Carly Simon

Better not tell her, that I was your lover
Better not make her jealous of me
Better convince her there was nothing between us
I'm not those initials in your diary
But if you slip and my name comes up
Don't deny that you knew me
Just leave out the white nights
The moon in your window
The break in your whisper
The promises after

Better not tell her why you love Spanish dancing
Don't bother to say that its hot in the summer in madrid
Let it all go now, like smoke from a candle
Like the trace of a song that you hear in the wind
But if you slip and my name comes up
Don't deny that you knew me
Just leave out the white nights
The moon in your window
The break in your whisper
The promises after
Leave out the tears and the laughter
She wont need to know
That I cried when you left
That I think of you still

But if you slip and my name comes up
Don't deny that you knew me
Just leave out the white nights
The moon in your window
The break in your whisper
The promises after
Leave out the tears and the laughter
She wont need to know
That Id die for your love
That I still...love...you

Happy, happy, holiday to you and all your love ones with you! And, as usually, may you have the best, prosperous and safest New Year for 2008! Realistically, may most of what you plan carefully for, do really come true for you as set by your wise planning.

I do have a GREAT NUMBER of female artist that I extremely love to hear sing/perform their list of title songs endlessly... but, this is a huge but, none of them have my admiration, love passion, and resolute commitment and loyalty as a FAN, and believer towards this wonderful song artist... CARLY SIMON... when talking about putting me in A GREAT MOOD, boy, I tell you, "LADY SIMON" is queen among my other princesses.

Let me tell you what I mean,.....i could be in the worst of sorry moods, or in the meanest of moods, , CARLY SIMON'S, MUSIC, BUT MOSTLY HER MAGNIFICENT VOICE, SOOTHE'S ME immensely. Her music puts me as though I were in a trance, in a completely different world. I, will play anyone of her CD'S... hour after hour after hour... why? All I mean all of her hits are great....no matter which one...THE SPY WHO LOVE ME, YOUR SO VEIN, ANTICIPATION LEGEND THAT'S THE WAY I'VE ALWAYS HEARD IT SHOULD BE MOCKING BIRD....YOU NAME IT.......they are all wonderful to listen too!

You know what one of my wish is to meet this diva in real! Yep, really! Will be one of my greatest dreams to ever materialize and come true! I have seen her in concerts before, but never LIVE IN REAL... yes, I always say " the day that a promoter brings CARLY SIMON to a show (concert) here in TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO......TRUST ME............I AM GOING TO THAT CONCERT!...oh oh.....and would also be there for meeting her in my life personally for the first time in my life. (Wouldn’t miss it for the world).

If ever you would like to get the same good feelings that I get when I listen to this beautiful singer.

YOU CAN'T CHANGED THAT by Ray Parker, JR

Honey, I'll always love you
I promise I'll always love you
'Cause I think the whole world of you
And you can't change that, no, no

There's nothing you can do or say
I thought about this for many a day
And my mind's made up to feel this way
And you can't change that

'Cause you're the only one I love
And you can't change that
You're the only one I need
And you can't change that
(You're the one I love)

You're the only one I love
And you can't change that
You're the only one I need
And you can't change that

Now you can try if you want to, whoa

You can change your telephone number
And you can change your address too
But you can't stop me from loving you
No, you can't change that, no, no

You can change the color of your hair
And you can change the clothes you wear
But you'll never change the way I care
No, you can't change that

'Cause you're the only one I love
And you can't change that
(You're the one I love)
You're the only one I need
And you can't change that

You're the only one I love
And you can't change that
You're the only one I need
And you can't change that
(You're the one I love, girl)

Now you can try if you want to
(Try me, baby, whoa)
No, you can't change that
(You're the one I love)
You can try but you can't change that
(You're the one)

Now you can change your telephone number
You can change your address too
But you can't stop me from loving you
No, you can't change that, mmm

'Cause you're the only one I love
And you can't change that
(You're the one I love)
You're the only one I need
And you can't change that
(I need you, baby)

You're the only one I love
And you can't change that
(You may change a dollar bill)
You're the only one I need
(But let me tell you one thing)
And you can't change that
(You won't change the way I feel)

You're the only one I love
And you can't change that
(I say my heart tells me how I feel)
You're the only one I need
(It lets me know)
And you can't change that
(It lets me know my love is real)

You're the only one I love
(No, you can't change that)
And you can't change that
(You can't, you can't change our love, girl)
You're the only one I need
And you can't change that (oh, baby)

You're the only one I love
(Well, I love, I love)
And you can't change that
(I need you)
You're the only one I need
(I love, I love)
And you can't change that
(I need you)

You're the only one I love
And you can't change that

LOVE… hummm, hee hee, there really is no known definition for it! I am no expert on the TERM/SUBJECT either, but I have an idea, if you bare up with me... to me, LOVE is the opposite of everything, bad and tasteless, that corrupts, rude, undignified and I can go on and on, but on the other-hand: it (love that is) it does not keep account of the injury and it covers a multitude of sins, hee hee.. you get the picture?!

Music, music, music! I really do thank the CREATOR; for it indeed, as ABBA, once sang, "without a song or a dance what are we? "how true..., whatever mood and or feelings you may be experiencing, there is a SONG to convey and translate, by way of music, what you want to say, that you can't say personally, and again, I know that you find that true in your cases many times not so?... I know the answer, you don't have to reply. just nod… in approval.

My new babygirl, in my life... (SHE IS WONDERFUL FROM THE PHILLIPINES) is here, being describe, how I feel by MR. RAY PARKER, JR's lyrics in the title song above, I do love this wonderful and beautiful woman, dearly and heartfelt… I am also crazy about her "language accent"… just hypnotizing... (intoxicating even?)... talk about BRILLIANT… she is it!

So, sometimes, like everyone else out there, in relationship land, sometimes we don't see and agree on everything, but generally, we do great! so, today’s SONG ON THIS BLOG is dedicated to her.....besides, anyone seeing this "publish post" and would like to let their SPECIAL-SOMEONE know just exactly how greatly they are appreciated... then go right on and send this song for them... ok?... great!... MR. PARKER HAS IT DOWN TO A T!

Didn't I say, I LOVE MUSIC?... you bet your last dollar I do!, I don't know how I would make out without music, it calms me, put me in a great mood, builds me up, and makes me able to face any situation or circumstance that may appear, LOVE YOU BABYGIRL!

LIVE IT UP by John Legend

Ha-ha ha-ha ooh...
You know we've been struggling for such a long time
Working here and there just to get by
It's finally time for me to get mine

No more robbing Peter so we can pay Paul (oh no)
Or going to Mama's house to make a phone call (no no)
No we don't have to struggle at all

Cuz now every day is feeling like Friday (Friday)
I'm getting paid and doing it my way (my way)
We're finally on our way
Baby now it's time to celebrate

Oh live it up
We can go crazy
Live it up
You and me baby
Live it up, live it up, live it up
We're flying high
Don't wanna come down
We'll let 'em know
All over town and
Live it up, live it up, live it up

No more putting it in the layaway
Cuz Boo I got the money today
Come on and go to the mall and let's play
Let's go raise a toast to the days ahead
You can't take it with you when you're dead
You might as well enjoy it now instead

Oh now, it's about to be a long evening (yeah yeah)
We'll party through the rest of the weekend (come on)
We're finally on our way
Baby now it's time to celebrate

Oh live it up
We can go crazy
Live it up
You and me baby
Live it up, live it up, live it up
(Oh we're flying high)
We're flying high
Don't wanna come down
We'll let 'em know
All over town and
Live it up, live it up, live it up

We can fly so high
In the moonlit sky
Cuz there's no more cloudy days
It's so beautiful
When you feel the flow
We can dance the night away

Do you remember when times were hard?
Oh so hard
Through it all
We've come so far
Ha-ha ha-ha ooh
So we gotta live it up
So we can just celebrate there's no more pain
Raise your glass and feel no shame
Ha-ha ha-ha ooh
Oh so we gotta live it up

Oh live it up
We can go crazy
Live it up
You and me baby
Live it up, live it up, live it up
(Oh we're flying high)
We're flying high
Don't wanna come down (yeah yeah)
We'll let 'em know
All over town and
Live it up, live it up, live it up

Oh it's time to celebrate baby
Ha-ha ha-ha ooh
We don't have to worry no more
We don't have to struggle no more
Ha-ha ha-ha ooh

So does it feel good to you?
I know it feels good to you
Ha-ha ha-ha ooh
We don't have worry no more
We don't have to struggle no more
Ha-ha ha-ha ooh
It's time to celebrate baby
Yeah we gotta live it up

Well, first A HAPPY HOLIDAY TO EVERYONE ALIVE ON THIS WONDERFUL PLANET!

I know that for billions including myself, life is not easy, tough as nail even, but some are still, worst off than others, so count your blessings!... that’s why I choose this song today, to give some HOPE and ENCOURAGEMENT, to all of US DREAMERS out there... because, with some effort and a bit of perseverance, persistence, stamina, and courage...we can be a JOHN LEGEND someday soon.

Get to a CD player, cassette-recorder, or what ever you can, and listen to this song... tell me if you are not encourage and motivated to just want to be: A SOMEBODY... and end the struggling, and start enjoying life to the fullest, right a that moment?... tell me, if you don't get the urge to learn the lyrics and sing at the top of you lungs, along with MR LEGEND… heck, i always do, and a great feeling of belonging overwhelm me, and just make me feel like fighting on the great fight and battle, to be able to win and survive and come out on top, and to conquer all that is thrown in my part-way.

Well, I do wish the best for everyone living, and really working hard at, making ends meet and burning the candle at both ends, you all need the support and backing and encouragement, that you can get and master. May 2008 be the year that you CAN LIVE IT UP and may all your dreams, well, the majority at least, be able to realized and that you will be able to enjoy life as how it was meant to be enjoyed: (RELATIVELY SPEAKING)… BY STICKING TO YOUR PLAN, that you may have already sketched out for the new year... so remember, take a little time out to listen to this particular track from MR LEGEND... and be inspired, by what he said in this song, and so face the NEW YEAR... with full anticipation and courage!

IF I DIDN'T KNOW BETTER by Luther Vandrous

I think sometimes I can read your mind
When you make things up I can tell you lie
I see the things that your man can’t see
And I wonder what kind of man is he
The one who you say is your lover
Who you insist takes care of you under the covers
And who is there for you and loves you like no other
Then you kiss and tell me that you love me like a brother
[CHORUS]
If I didn’t know better
I’d think that you were mine, you’re with me all the time
If I didn’t know better
I’d swear we’re more than friends, you’re touching me again
If I didn’t know better
I’d think we were in love
Girl, do you wanna tell me something
Oh, oh, oh
I could be wrong about the things you say
But I don’t rub up on my friends that way
You tell me that you’ve always been a flirt
But if it goes wrong, I could get hurt
But no, you insist it’s harmless playin’
It’s just a part of who you are, that it’s just your nature
And that it’s fine
You know I’m a friend, it’s really nothing
You say that I’m just like a…
That I’m just like a brother
[CHORUS]
My idea of a friend is when you
Do a lotta things together and have a lotta fun
But my definition of love is different
You touch and hold each other
And you only want to be alone clinging to each other
Like you and he should be, but like you and I are
Well, I know it sounds crazy but…
[CHORUS]

I must admit, this guy has a masterful way of making and song he sings, lust plain perfect, he is just so good at rendering the lyrics that you can help but want to listen to the that selection and just be overwhelm by the effect his songs will have on you!

Well, I know, like me Mr. VANDROUS, has an enormous fan base, and we all felt the lost of him a few years back... but his music lives on and we are definitely grateful that he shared his talent with us. Take for example, this wonderful song (the above title) this song is plain super... listen to the lyrics, and tell me if you don't agree with me.

Most of us can relate to this situation, not so? Be it a 'girl-friend' or boy friend’s in friend, sometimes the closeness that developed between you and the person, you tell yourself “IF I DIDN'T KNOW BETTER”. You swear you more than friends. you, seem to know more about that friend than do their own partners... husbands/ boyfriends… isn't that so? Yes you know that I am right, don't I? hee hee, well, come to the how it really is among good friends! Sometimes it’s quite difficult to handle situations like this, so my suggestion is to, listen to Mr. Vandrous song and take heed, and maybe just maybe, you be spared the pain, of getting involved, or falling in love with you best friend/friends.......so that all things will be, as it should be… ok?!

For your listening pleasure......please put on the entire CD OF MR. L. VANDROUS. SO YOU WON'T HAVE TO GO THROUGH... this type of heart ache... ok? Go listen now ok?

LOVING YOU IS EASY CAUSE YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL by Minnie Rippleton

Loving you

Is easy because you're beautiful....

Making love with you

Is all I want to do....

Loving you

Is more than just a dream come true....

And everything that I do

Is out of loving you....

No one else can make me feel

The colors that you bring....

Stay with me while we grow old....

And we will live each day in spring time....

Because loving you....

Has made my life so beautiful....

And every day of my life

Is filled with loving you....

Loving you....

I see your soul come shining through....

And every time that we....

Oh I'm more in love with you....

Good afternoon to all, happy holiday by the way folks, this time of the year really do bring a great feeling,with it indeed.

I love positive, so, I will stick with that hee hee hee how i wish i were a child again, cause the great feeling, that, the title song above, had created in me, i wish it could have lasted forever was about 1971 ( please, feel free to correct me here, ok?), God the time was just perfect and right for me... daydreaming and fantasy, about the perfect marriage then was easy... never had a clue it could turn out this way..."whew". (see why i said, i wish i were a child again?).

Alas, this is reality and nothings as it seems. Well, i could have sworn, that this song was done by OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN... (again, correct me if you must!), but until I lost out on a call-in radio competition, on this song, i always believed it was OLIVIA.

Have you ever really listen to the LYRICS/WORDINGS and expression, of this beautiful song?
thank you "LADY RIPPLETON".......AND FOLKS, ...take note: this song is the dream and fantasy of every REAL DOMESTIC/FAMILY MAN ON THIS PLANET...we, yearn, and long for this type of love from our wives,and or,women folks.( would be a DREAM come true!)

LET, me introduce you to the most beautiful and inspiring women in my life!

CARLY SIMON, LINDA RUNSTARDT, KAREN CARPENTER, LULU RITA-COOLAGE, CAROL KING, BARBARA STRIESAND, GLADY'S KNIGHT, ARITA FRANKLYN, CAPT/7 TENNILE, NATALIE COLE, CHER, TINA TURNER, OLIVIA NEWTON, JOHN... can't list all here but TRUST ME these women had/have (still) a great influence in my life... GOD how i love the old days!

If you have never listen to these wonderful women songs at all... well...what can i say? just this: EACH HIS/HER OWN!

For me, i LOVE LIVING THE "DOMESTIC LIFE"! (JUST LET ME HAVE THESE LADIES AROUND ALL THE TIME!

HAVE YOU EVER REALLY LOVED A WOMAN by Brian Adams

To really love a woman
To understand her - you gotta know her deep inside
Hear every thought - see every dream
N’ give her wings - when she wants to fly
Then when you find yourself lyin’ helpless in her arms
Ya know ya really love a woman

When you love a woman you tell her
That she’s really wanted
When you love a woman you tell her that she’s the one
Cuz she needs somebody to tell her
That it’s gonna last forever
So tell me have you ever really
- really really ever loved a woman?

To really love a woman
Let her hold you -
Til ya know how she needs to be touched
You’ve gotta breathe her - really taste her
Til you can feel her in your blood
N’ when you can see your unborn children in her eyes
Ya know ya really love a woman

When you love a woman
You tell her that she’s really wanted
When you love a woman you tell her that she’s the one
Cuz she needs somebody to tell her
That you’ll always be together
So tell me have you ever really -
Really really ever loved a woman?

You got to give her some faith - hold her tight
A little tenderness - gotta treat her right
She will be there for you, takin’ good care of you
Ya really gotta love your woman...

Then when you find yourself lyin’ helpless in her arms
Ya know ya really love a woman
When you love a woman you tell her
That she’s really wanted
When you love a woman you tell her that she’s the one
Cuz she needs somebody to tell her
That it’s gonna last forever
So tell me have you ever really
- really really ever loved a woman?

Just tell me have you ever really,
Really, really, ever loved a woman?
Just tell me have you ever really,
Really, really, ever loved a woman?

When the music start to this song, i get all excited and bottled up inside.

But the lyrics, lord the words are so true, my emotions run high! just perfect! you know the saying, there is every song for every occasion, trust me, this is really true. I wonder how much men in this world, have really ever loved a woman? Check out the wordings the next time you hear this titled song.

If you are not romantic have issues for what ever reason you may have a dislike for (GOD-FORBID) women or just plain indifferent towards them or just plain ignorant (I CAN'T SEE HOW?) about our women folks... then... i can only say... hummmmm....

Brian, is just one out of a hundred, male artist that I do like and enjoy, listening to, he has a great voice, 98%, great tracks to listen too, and really make the song his own, i consider myself, romantic, fun-loving, and quite, receptive to most music, it has a calming effect on me, plus it puts me in the perfect mood, most times.

If i must say so myself, i made a great attempt to love someone, like this (AS THE SONG DESCRIBE) but to no avail i met someone who has the potential to accept this type of love and attention and so i am looking forward to marrying her, loving her the best way possible... THANK YOU MASTER BRIAN ADAMS.

TRADE WINDS OF OUR TIME by Lou Rawls

Here I stand looking, looking around me
While all around me what do I see
Unhappy faces behind a painted smile
Heartache and loneliness dressed up in modern style
Unhappy people living in sin and shame
Reflections of myself, life is no easy game
We're caught in the trade winds
The trade winds of our time

Here I stand looking, looking around me
While all around me what do I see
Young girls who'll soon become
Streetwalkers in the night
Young boys, the restless breed
looking for a fight
Children both rich and poor
They're searching for the truth
If they don't find it
God help tomorrow's youth
We're caught in the trade winds
The trade winds of our time

Trade winds are blowing, blowing around me
While all around me what do I see
Hatred and jealousy
Brotherhood is dying
Love is the answer
But nobody's buying
Good people turning bad
Some don't but they are few
The winds are blowing
The choice is all up to you
We're caught in the trade winds
The trade winds of our time

Yes we're caught up in the trade winds
The trade winds of our time
We are riding on the trade winds
The trade winds of our time

Is this song more than timely or what?....

Haven't heard this wonderful song, in a long time. I find it, most appropriate today where Mr. LOU RAWLS could only be more correct in his description of the total chaos and despair that grips the entire world by its throat and bring it to its knees.


You can't help, but cringe, in disbelief and horror, how true, everything mention in this song, is being fulfil today. Young children in their teens are plain lost as to what, to do with their lives. no morals, discipline, or order is being taught to or administered to these youngsters, that so badly is longing for the guidance that will ultimately change their lives and give them hope that there really,is a bright future.ahead, and that the way they are going... is not the path that leads to misery and pain, and hurt too.

Look around you, you know that i am talking the truth right? North-South-Central/Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, no country in this great world we resides in, escapes nothing. We all are affected with this scourge of violence ans NON LOVE... just pure selfishness where ever you turn good people are turning bad, young and old alike is, restless, and looking for a fight...

So true Mr. Lou Rawls, so true!.. but, all is not lost.. as there are a tonne (hee hee).. of beautiful and wonderful, principled people out there, that have a great deal of respect for other humans, but most importantly; DEEP LOVE AND ABSOLUTE RESPECT for the CREATOR OF THIS UNIVERSE as to what his great love and fondness is for his creation, and i know that you totally agree with me!

Have you ever heard it, before?...then go listen to it, and tell me if what i said above is the truth! great song!

BECAUSE YOU LOVED ME by Celine Dion

For all those times you stood by me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream you made come true
For all the love I found in you
I'll be forever thankful baby
You're the one who held me up
Never let me fall
You're the one who saw me through through it all

You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

You gave me wings and made me fly
You touched my hand I could touch the sky
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me
You said no star was out of reach
You stood by me and I stood tall
I had your love I had it all
I'm grateful for each day you gave me
Maybe I don't know that much
But I know this much is true
I was blessed because I was loved by you

You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

You were always there for me
The tender wind that carried me
A light in the dark shining your love into my life
You've been my inspiration
Through the lies you were the truth
My world is a better place because of you

You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

I wish you can have everything that you wish for, but unfortunately, in this imperfect world we live in, won't afford us this. You are wondering why i said that right?... well, its because in my personal case, i wish was a male artist had song this beautiful song... really. Don't get me wrong, i love this wonderful song by Celine.

IT'S just, that in my case, my new significant other (lady "HOPE") has done so much for me, that's why i said, i wish it had a version song by a male artist. Anyway though, Celine, has done a super job, for me. She said everything in this song, that i couldn't have.

Since getting to know her (HOPE) she has been a blessing to me. She, is just plain - wonderful. Because of her i am able to see and think, out of the "box". She has added so much color to my life, that, i too, is hoping to reciprocate, the same to her.

I felt loved, needed and wanted (even useful) and fulfilled, because of her DEEP LOVE. AND RESPECT... that she has for me. This song is indeed a very moving song. It makes you want to sing along, and loud too, not so?... Well i do, again, listen to the wordings carefully, you will see what i meant... nevertheless... this song is one of the most beautiful, ones as far as i am concern.

ALL WOMAN by Lisa Standsfiled

He's home again from another day

She smiles at him as he walks through the door.

She wonders if it will be Okay

It`s hard for her when he doesn't respond

He says babe you look a mess

You look dowdy in that dress

It's just not like it used to be

Then she says. . .

I may not be a lady

But I'm All Woman From Monday to Sunday

I work harder than you know

I'm no classy lady

But I'm All Woman

And the woman needs a little love to make her strong

You're not the only one

She stands there and lets the tears flow

Tears that she's been holding back so long

She wonders where did all the loving go

The love they used to share when they were strong

She says yes I look a mess

But I don`t love you any less

I thought you always thought enough of me

To always be impressed

I may not be a lady

But I'm All Women From Monday to Sunday

I work my fingers to the bone

I'm no classy lady

But I'm All Woman

This woman needs a little love lo make her strong

You're not the only one

He holds her and hangs his head in shame

He doesn't see her like he used to do

He's too wrapped up

In working for his pay

He hasn't seen the pain he's put her through

Attention that he paid

Just vanished in the haze

He remembers how it used to be

When he used to say

You'll always be a lady

'Cos you're All Woman From Monday to Sunday

I love you much more than you know

You're a classy lady 'Cos you're All Woman

This woman needs a loving men to keep her warm

You're the only one

You're a classy lady 'Cos

you're All Woman

So sweet the love that used to be

So sweet the love that used to be

We can be sweet again. . .

Now, this song is most special to me... the reason? I love my women-folk, for me, this song just plain shows or reveal, the everyday life of emotional pain, and serious neglect and love of so many beautiful and lovely women out there in this great big world out there.

It don't matter where in the world, that women are: North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Caribbean, or Latin America... WOMEN (beautiful creation they are!) yes, ALL of them, suffer, so severely... in relationships, this song highlights, how ungrateful and unkind, and unloving, a great deal of MEN... treat their women/wives/lovers... everyday, just listen to the lyrics for yourself... bet you would agree!. This song gives me goose-bumps, men, i tell you, my throat, gets tight, real tight, i get all choked up.

But, fortunately, at the end of this song, the guy, recognizes, just how valuable,and wonderfully mature,and loving his wife really is, and that, the simple everyday stuff, of, cooking and taking care of HIM, the household, and receiving his love, is what really counts with her!... not the money that he was busy trying to make.

I wish that if not all but at least, MOST husbands and men, in relationships, would recognize, the great, VALUE and WORTH, of a woman... and their WIVES... REALLY ARE!... IT'S THE BEST GIFT a man can get or have, in his possession from the CREATOR!

When i play this song at home... i turn-up the volume up. quite loud.. so that every one close or near by can hear it! TRY FOR YOURSELF listening to it, for yourself... and i know you will tell me the same thing. Guys, if you have a lover/wife, please. don't take her for granted ok? never. ever do it. ONE has a good wife... ONE has found a good thing! and i know, there are a great, great deal of FINE WOMEN AND WIVES out there, just wishing and hoping, that there MEN/HUSBANDS can just love them. GUYS, the shooting star is right there in your arms, just reach out, and hold!

Well, guess what?... i am indeed lucky, cause my girl, HOPE is ALL WOMAN!

HOOKED ON YOU by bread

Baby if you only knew
Everything I need I get from you
I’ll never let you out of sight
I need you through the day and night, baby
Always there to see me through
Darlin’ don’t you know I’m hooked on you

Habits I’ve had before
But never came back so much for more
I need your lovin’ every day
I couldn’t live without it, no way
And everybody knows it’s true
Everybody knows I’m hooked on you

Well I’ve never been dependin’
And never thought I would
Oh but now I find that I don’t mind,
The change is for the good
So don’t be feelin’ sorry,
For the freedom that I lost
’cause I found out what I’m missin’,
And I’m glad to pay the cost

Now that I’ve tasted you
I know nobody else will ever do
I’m glad that I can say you’re mine
I love ya ’cause your sugar’s so fine
And no one else’ll ever do
There’s nothin’ like bein’ hooked on you

Always there to see me through
Baby that’s why I’m hooked on you

I really love music... its my life.

Music have seen me through every adversity in my life... be it sorrow, vexing times, but, mostly through happy periods... example... the title song above, is just perfect for the most wonderful new special person in my life... every word the artist said... he express exactly what i feel and how i feel towards her!

MUSIC... its powerful... it has enormous influence on people... more than you may recognize... my favourite music, is really nearly "ALL" types country, classic rock, pop, soft rock, RnB.

MUSIC... popular/soft-rock... fuel my soul to want to live... make me feel invincible... i can get through most any circumstance, cause THERE IS A SONG WRITTEN AND RECORDED, just for it... AGREED?... all music lovers will unanimously say YES! I am romantic by nature, and God, knows what music do for people like me... awesome... when i am driving ( you must try this, if you havn't done so as yet)... for gridlock, for road-hoggs, for just plain selfish DRIVING, on the highways and freeways... slip in some erick clapton, bread, credence-clear-water, elvis, stevie-wonder... then till me... if you are not happy we have MUSIC?