BACKPAGE TITLE 1961 by Henry Mancini (instrumental) Written for movie “Hatari” Lyrics added later by Hal David Make believe you’re in a jungle movie. Watch the baby elephants go by. The beat is groovy. It’s a brand new dance you ought to try,...
Berimbau 1963 by Baden Powell and Vinícius de Moraes Named after the berimbau, a single-string percussion instrument The berimbau itself acts as a metaphor for a fragile link between lovers and cultures ‘He who is a good man does not betray The love that wants...
BACKPAGE TITLE The Boxer Paul Simon 1969 When I left my home and my family I was no more than a boy In the company of strangers In the quiet of the railway station Runnin’ scared, laying low Seeking out the poorer quarters, where the ragged people go Looking for...
Bluesette 1962 by Toots Thielemans with lyrics by Norman Gimbel. Poor little, sad little blue Bluesette Don’t you cry, don’t you fret You can bet one lucky day you’ll waken And your blues will be forsaken Some lucky day, lovely love will come your...
BACKPAGE TITLE 1968 Joni Mitchell (first recorded by Judy Collins) Rows and flows of angel hair And ice cream castles in the air And feather canyons everywhere I’ve looked at clouds that way But now they only block the sun They rain and snow on everyone So many...