my favorite songs

Easy Listening Music

http://smarturl.it/TTitsalbumtime

Bryan Ferry sings and plays Suzuki Omnichord and ES4 piano
Oliver Thompson plays guitar
Cherisse Ofuso-Osei plays drums
Hanne Hukkelberg sings too

TODD TERJE - Johnny And Mary (feat Bryan Ferry)

Bekijk ook de videoclip "For The Love OF MONEY" op TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corliekens1/video/7537621309161737504?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7543523755746772512

Some people got to have it, the sweet taste of green,
Walking through the city, chasing that dream.
Late nights and bright lights, hustling hard,
Just to get a piece of that credit card.
People doing bad things, just to get by,
Willing to sell their soul for a piece of that pie.
Talking dollar bills, baby, it’s a dirty game,
Cash rules everything, but who’s to blame?

For the love of money,
Some will steal from their mother,
Rob their own brother,
Ain't no love, just the hunger,
For the love of money,
Can't even walk the street,
When you never know who you’re gonna meet.
For the love of money, oh, it’s so divine,
But it can make you lose your mind.

Mean green, almighty dollar, can’t be denied,
People will betray, if it keeps them alive.
On the corner, my friend, you see the hustle,
A man working hard, but he’s living in struggle.
Life is tough, but dreams are real sweet,
$100 bills can’t buy back the street.
From the corner store to the high-rise,
Put your game face on, it’s all about the prize.

For the love of money,
Some will lie, cheat, and deceive,
People don’t care, they just wanna achieve.
For the love of money,
It can tear you apart,
People lose their way when they follow their heart.
For the love of money, it’s a double edge sword,
Once you’re hooked, baby, can’t be ignored.

Women through the night, selling dreams so cheap,
For a small piece of paper, their promises seep.
Don't let it consume you, don't let it define,
Find the light in the darkness, let love intertwine.
While you’re chasing that paper, don't lose your soul,
$5 or $100, you ain’t got control.

So tell me what’s worth it, what’s love got to do?
When it all comes down, it’s just me and you.
Gold isn’t glamorous when your soul’s gone cold,
Let’s rise above it, break the mold.
Celebrate the highs without counting the cost,
For the love of money, so much is lost.
But together we can shine, make the world feel right,
For the love of money, let’s find the light.

So let’s take a stand, rise above the pain,
Find a better way, let love reign.
For the love of money, it’s a hard road,
But together we can lighten the load.

For the Love of Money

Let It Whip Tonight is een Groovy en Funky R&B muziekproductie. Het nummer gaat over een man die graag een avond zou wil doorbrengen met een mooie en aantrekkelijke vrouw.  

Bekijk de video "Let It Whip" op TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corliekens1/video/7542442521947917600?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7543523755746772512

Lyrics: 

Oh, oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, uh
We're here for a good time, baby, you know how we do

Wanna see you with it, girl, you lookin' fine,
Sho' could treat you right, give you all my time.
Just a minute of your precious shine tonight,
We both here to vibe, let’s ignite the night.
Feeling that groove, the bass thumping low,
Body language speaks, let the rhythm flow.
You've got me anxious, yeah, the way you sway,
So let it whip, come on, let’s play.

So let it whip, let’s whip it, baby,
Child, let’s whip it right, oh, don’t be lazy.
Get a grip, feel the groove, let’s turn it up loud,
Work it all night, we can own this crowd.
C'mon, what's your trip?
Child, let’s let it whip,
Just let it whip!

I see we’re vibing, hearts in sync,
Dance floor’s electric, what do you think?
The night is young, let’s chase the stars,
Lose ourselves in the rhythm, baby, no bars.
You catch my eye, I can't play it cool,
This chemistry’s strong, baby, you’re my jewel.
With every move you make, I’m falling deeper still,
Underneath this moonlight, we’ve got time to kill.

So let it whip, let’s whip it, baby,
Child, let’s whip it right, oh, don’t be lazy.
Get a grip, feel the groove, let’s turn it up loud,
Work it all night, we can own this crowd.
C'mon, what's your trip?
Child, let’s let it whip,
Just let it whip!

We have that natural feeling, obviously revealing,
Let me be your paper man, love, I’m believing.
I’d love to be your joker man, make you smile bright,
We both are here to have good fun tonight.
With every beat dropping, I want more of you,
Let it whip, let your feelings come through.

Now that you can see how we groove in time,
What else can I do to get closer? It’ll be fine.
Every twist and turn feels like pure delight,
With you by my side, everything’s alright.
Let the rhythm guide us, we’re lost in this space,
With a funky groove puttin’ smiles on every face.

So let it whip, let’s whip it, baby,
Child, let’s whip it right, oh, don’t be lazy.
Get a grip, feel the groove, let’s turn it up loud,
Work it all night, we can own this crowd.
C'mon, what’s your trip?
Child, let’s let it whip,
Just let it whip!

So pull me in close, don’t let go tonight,
Let’s feel the magic, let’s dance in the light.
With every heartbeat, take me for a ride,
Let it whip, let it whip, with you by my side.

Let It Whip Tonight

Ik liep al lange tijd rond met de gedachten om een nummer en video te gaan maken voor Oekraïne. Ik heb mij hierbij laten inspireren door de betekenisvolle teksten van Gilbert O’Sullivan “Nothing Rhymed” uit 1971. 

Ik hoop dat jullie mijn muziek en video mooi zullen vinden, maar vooral zou ik wensen dat deze gewelddadige zinloze oorlog door Rusland zal moeten stoppen. Geef Oekraïne haar land en vrijheid terug!

Bekijk de video NOTHING RHYMED op TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@corliekens1/video/7542832903290490144?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7543521659693581841

Lyrics:

If I give up the seat I've been saving,
To some elderly lady or man,
Am I being a good boy?
Am I your pride and joy?
Mother, please, if you think, say I am.
And if, while in the course of my duty,
I perform an unfortunate take,
Would you punish me so,
Unbelievably so?
Never again will I make that mistake.

This feeling inside me could never deny me,
The right to be wrong if I choose,
And this pleasure I get,
From say winning a bet,
Is to lose.

When I'm drinking my Bonaparte Shandy,
Eating more than enough apple pies,
Will I glance at my screen
And see real human beings,
Starve to death right in front of my eyes?
It's a struggle, a fight,
As we dance through the night,
While I sit here, indulging my shame,
In a world full of hurt,
What a burden to flirt,
Can we rise above all this pain?

This feeling inside me could never deny me,
The right to be wrong if I choose,
And this pleasure I get,
From say winning a bet,
Is to lose.

Nothing old, nothing new, nothing ventured,
Nothing gained, nothing still-born or lost,
Nothing further than proof, nothing wilder than youth,
Nothing older than time, nothing sweeter than wine.
It’s a paradox deep, where my conscience may weep,
In the silence that stirs as I cross.

Nothing physically recklessly, hopelessly blind,
Nothing I couldn't say,
Nothing why 'cos today,
Nothing rhymed in this lyric of life,
When I look in the mirror, do I see your light?
Should I bow down with grace and face
The reality that echoes in plight?

This feeling inside me could never deny me,
The right to be wrong if I choose,
And this pleasure I get,
From say winning a bet,
Is to lose, oh to lose.

So I'll raise a glass to the struggle we know,
To the kindness we share when we feel low,
Mother, your voice is my guiding light,
In a world that's uncertain, I choose to be right.
Reflecting on choices, I yearn to be free,
For this life is a canvas, and I’ll paint it for me.

Nothing Rhymed

Girls are Everywhere - R&B Song by Cor Liekens

Lyrics:

Rolling through the city, feeling the vibe,
Got my eyes on the girls, yeah they light up the sky.
Love the way they move, every step so bold,
Pretty girls, shining bright, like gold.
With sunshine in their hair, and that perfume they wear,
Their laughter's the melody that dances through the air.
Everywhere I look, they bring that flair,
Got to be where they go, there's magic everywhere.

Girls love the things they know,
Love the way they groove and glow,
Feeling that rhythm, ready to flow,
Pretty girls, ignite the show.
Sunshine in their hair, oh the love that they share,
Girls are everywhere, yeah, girls are everywhere.

I wish I was on an island, soaking in the sun,
With five or six of those fine ones, oh what fun!
Even the ones that might not fit the mold,
They're the best in the kitchen, cooking stories untold.
Give me one with a bank, saving up that cash,
Two with the honey that makes my heart bash,
Three that know the ways to keep it fresh and fly,
Four big mamas swinging as we dance under the sky.

Girls love the things they know,
Love the way they groove and glow,
Feeling that rhythm, ready to flow,
Pretty girls, ignite the show.
Sunshine in their hair, oh the love that they share,
Girls are everywhere, yeah, girls are everywhere.

Oh, they got the style, oh, they got the grace,
Girls bring the fire, it's a magical place.
From the club to the beach, they’re setting the scene,
Living life like a dream, if you know what I mean.

If I was a magician, wishin' I could fly,
I'd wave my wand, poof, let the good times multiply.
Just like Houdini, I'd capture the night,
Before you count to three, we'd be outta sight.
Twenty girls beside me, all ready to roll,
Groovin' to the rhythm, yeah, that's how we stroll.

Girls love the things they know,
Love the way they groove and glow,
Feeling that rhythm, ready to flow,
Pretty girls, ignite the show.
Sunshine in their hair, oh the love that they share,
Girls are everywhere, yeah, girls are everywhere.

So here’s to the girls, the stars of the night,
With love in their hearts, everything feels right.
We’re dancing together, let the music play,
Girls are everywhere, living life our way.
Pretty girls, sunshine, oh how they shine,
With every step they take, they make the world divine. 

Girls are Everywhere

Old & Wise is een productie welke is geïnspireerd op een single van The Alan Parsons Project uit 1982. De betekenisvolle teksten vertellen het verhaal van een man die de dood nadert. Hij denkt dat hij alles zal begrijpen als hij oud en wijs is, en laat zich niet meer raken door de ellende om hem heen.

Bekijk de video op TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@corliekens1/video/7548528314705595681?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7547444549929993761

Bekijk de video op Youtube: https://youtu.be/JvqpIV83U3k?si=hwKvinWuv4gI0NKe

Old & Wise

Have You Seen Her? Is een beeldschoon Soul en R&B nummer over een geliefde. Oh ik mis haar warmte, haar zachte, lieve omhelzing, deze momenten voelen leeg zonder haar. Heb je haar gezien? In het gefluister van de wind en in elke hartslag thuis. Ik zoek haar schaduw, overal waar ik ga.

Lyrics:
Oh, one month ago today, I was flying high,
A heart full of joy, a smile in my eye.
But now it’s a journey I take every day,
To the movies, to the park, where laughter used to stay.

Walking through the memories, I can’t escape,
On that same old bench where we used to create,
Watching little ones play, their laughter fills the air,
But tomorrow’s bright futures only amplify despair.
Oh, I miss her warmth, her soft, sweet embrace,
These moments feel empty without her in this place.

Have you seen her? Tell me, where does she roam?
In the whispers of the wind, in every heartbeat home.
I search for her shadow, everywhere I go,
Have you seen her? Oh, I need to know.

Gathered with the children, they call me by name,
We share some laughter and jokes, but it’s never the same.
They try to lift me up, with innocent delight,
But deep down inside, it’s a lonely night.
I thought that I’d be fine, thought I’d find a way,
But I keep lying to myself as I face another day.

Oh, the echoes of her laughter linger in my mind,
Every familiar song is another tie that binds.
I wish I could tell her, how it tears me apart,
But the memories are shadows, and they hold my heart.

Have you seen her? Tell me, where does she roam?
In the whispers of the wind, in every heartbeat home.
I search for her shadow, everywhere I go,
Have you seen her? Oh, I need to know.

Days turn into nights, and the nights stretch on,
Chasing fading dreams, holding on till they’re gone.
But every glance in the crowd, every face I see,
Leads me back to hopes and all that used to be.

Oh, I feel her presence in the chill of the breeze,
And I hear her sweet voice in the songs of the trees.
But the harder I try to forget and move on,
The deeper her memory hovers like the dawn.

Have you seen her? Tell me, where does she roam?
In the whispers of the wind, in every heartbeat home.
I search for her shadow, everywhere I go,
Have you seen her? Oh, I need to know.

So one month ago today, I was happy as can be,
But now I walk alone with the love that used to be.
Have you seen her? Oh, my heart longs in vain,
Tell me if you see her, and ease this aching pain.



Have You Seen Her?

As I walk along the road, past your faded door,
Memories swirling, echoing like never before.
The streetlights flicker, casting shadows in my mind,
Recalling whispers of sweet dreams we left behind.

Every step I take, I can feel you near,
You said, 'In time, love, we’ll conquer all fear.'
But time, oh time, it can be so cruel,
Left searching for answers, feeling like a fool.

But I don’t believe in miracles,
And I don’t believe in miracles,
Yet I thought you might show your face,
Or have the grace to tell me where you are (Tell me where you are).

I played your game, I was your ball,
When you threw me out, I took the fall.
You won again, you break them all,
Still, I’d run to you if you should call.
The memories linger like a soulful song,
A melody that keeps me holding on.

But I don’t believe in miracles,
And I don’t believe in miracles,
Still, I thought you might show your face,
Or have the grace to tell me where you are (Tell me where you are).

And I believe that somewhere there’s someone wise,
Who’s gonna light the way when darkness fills the skies.
With every heartbeat, I feel your flame,
Your love was the spark, now it’s a haunting game.

The bullet that shot me down was from your gun,
The words that turned me ‘round were from your song.
I thought we could be more than just a memory,
But here I am, lost in reverie.

But I don’t believe in miracles,
And I don’t believe in miracles,
Yet I thought you might show your face,
Or have the grace to tell me where you are (Tell me where you are).

I walk along the road, it’s a lonely fight,
Hoping for the day you might step back into my life.
A soulful rhythm playing in my heart,
In this dance of love, will we ever restart?
But I don’t believe in miracles,
No, I don’t believe in miracles,
But I still remember all the things you said,
In the echoes of the night, 'come back,' I plead, 'instead.'

I don’t believe in miracles

I see the crystal raindrops fall,
Like diamonds gracing autumn’s call,
The beauty of it all, spreads so wide,
When the sun breaks through, it's a joy inside.
Rainbows dance across my mind,
Every memory of you, so perfectly designed,
Whispers of your laughter linger near,
I wanna spend this time with you, my dear.

Just the two of us, let’s elevate the sky,
We can make it if we try, oh, you and I,
Just the two of us, building dreams that fly,
Just the two of us, you and I.

We look for love, no time for tears,
Wasted water’s all that’s clear,
It don’t help the flowers grow,
So let’s take a chance and let our true selves show.
Good things come to those who dare,
Not for those who wait and scare,
We gotta grasp the moment, seize the light,
We write our story, together it feels right.

Just the two of us, let’s elevate the sky,
We can make it if we try, oh, you and I,
Just the two of us, crafting joy that’s nigh,
Just the two of us, you and I.

As evening falls, the raindrops play,
On the window, the world fades away,
Becoming morning dew with each embrace,
Darling, when the dawn comes, I see your grace.
I wanna be with you, from dusk till dawn,
With every beat of my heart, our love goes on.

When I hear the rain, it calls to me,
A symphony of dreams, a melody that’s free,
I want to hold you closer, feel your soul ignite,
Together we light the night, everything feels right.
With every raindrop falling, hope fills the air,
You’re my forever love, in this world so rare.

Just the two of us, let’s elevate the sky,
We can make it if we try, oh, you and I,
Just the two of us, weaving dreams that fly,
Just the two of us, you and I.

Let the crystal raindrops fall, let them play their song,
With you by my side, I feel where we belong,
Just the two of us, in love’s sweet lullaby,
Together living moments that never say goodbye.

Just The Two Of Us, We can make it if we try


I'll never find the words, my love,
To tell you how I feel, my love,
Mere words could not explain the way you shine above.
In a world filled with shadows, you light the way,
You hold my heart in your hands, guiding me each day.

Precious love, you shaped my soul with care,
Created everything I am, showing me you’re always there.
In your embrace, I found warmth and peace,
You taught me how to live again, brought my heart to ease.

Only you came when I needed a friend,
Believed in me through thick and thin, our love will never end.
Through storms and sunny days, you stayed right by my side,
This song is for you, filled with gratitude and pride.

God bless you, you make me feel brand new,
For God blessed me with you, your love is tried and true.
You are my muse, my heart, and my light,
I sing this song just for you, in the still of the night.

My love, whenever I was insecure,
You built me up and made me sure, so pure.
With every word, you gave my pride back to me,
In your arms, I finally learned how to be free.

Precious friend, with you I'll always stand,
You're the one I can depend on, forever hand in hand.
To walk a path that sometimes bends,
You’re the melody to my soul, you’re my sweetest friend.

Without you, life has no meaning, no rhyme,
Like notes to a song that’s lost in time.
How can I repay you for having faith in me?
My heart sings praises for your love, endlessly.

God bless you, you make me feel brand new,
For God blessed me with you, it’s a dream that came true.
I sing this song for you, with every breath I take,
You make me feel brand new; for your love, my heart aches.
With every word, I cherish you, my love, my light,
Forever in this moment, you make everything right.

Make Me Feel Brand New

11 - [the dining rooms] - ink (live at teatro i)

True love will never fade
True love will never fade
True love will never fade
True love will never fade
  

I wonder if there's no forever
No walking hand in hand
Down a yellow brick road
To never never land
These days I get to where I'm going
Make it there eventually
Follow the trail of breadcrumbs
To where I'm meant to be
To where I'm meant to be

I don't know what brought you to me
That was up to you
There's so many come to see me
Who want their own tattoo
I fixed a needle in a holder
Laid my hand upon your spine
And there upon your shoulder
I drew the picture as your sign

When I think about us
I see the picture that we made
The picture to remind us

True love will never fade
True love will never fade
True love will never fade
True love will never fade

I worked the rowdies and daytrippers
Now and then I think of you
Any which way we're all shufflin'
Forward in the queue
They like to move my operation
They like to get me off the pier
And I dream I'm on a steamer
Pullin' out of here

When I think about us
I see a picture that we made
The picture to remind us

True love will never fade
True love will never fade
True love will never fade
True love will never fade
True love will never fade
True love will never fade

Alphaville - Forever Young

Full name of track:
Moloko vs Doctor Rockit - Forever More at Café del Flore (Charles Webster's Latin Lovers Mix)

Date of mash-up:
January 22, 2012

My mash-up of Moloko's Forever More vocals (acapella) and Doctor Rockit's Café de Flore (Charles Webster's Latin Lovers Mix). Both songs are a good combination so I decided mashing these 2 songs, therefore coming up with this outcome.

Credentials:
Forever More (Island Diy Acapella)

Forever More at Café del Flore

Mijn naam is Cor Liekens, geboren en getogen in Rotterdam in Nederland. Ik ben een  bevlogen creatieve en energieke producer met een sterke focus op het eind resultaat en kwaliteit van mijn muziek en videoclips. 

Ik heb zelf gespeeld in diverse funkbands als gitarist, bassist en zanger en gewerkt als Club DJ en Radiomaker. Ik ben een ervaren audio/visueel vormgever,  videomaker, regisseur en theaterproductieleider. 

Ik heb jarenlang samengewerkt met mijn levenspartner Patricia Buijtendijk, welke helaas is overleden ten gevolge van de ernstige ziekte ALS. Ik heb met Patty veel theatervoorstellingen op de planken gebracht. 

Ik maak ook online programma's en videopodcasting voor mijn radiostation "Jukebox Hits Radio". In mijn penthouse studio heb ik de beschikking over professionele high-end audio- en video apparatuur met meerdere 4k camera's, 4k beeldschermen en beeldmixers, audiomixers, licht- en geluidsapparatuur. 

Jullie kunnen bij mij terecht voor het laten maken van Ai video's en videoclips, videoproducties, het maken van een song op mijn eigen label, een bedrijfspitch, video podcasting, artwork en het maken van een een videolevensverhaal "The Soundtrack Of Your Life". Ook maak ik orkestbanden voor muzikanten. 

Momenteel ben ik bezig met de afronding voor mijn One Man Show bezig de "Jukebox Hits Revue". In deze theaterachtige show speel ik de grootste en lekkerste hits uit de jaren 60, 70 en 80. 

De One Man Show is gericht op ouderen welke verblijven in instellingen, waarmee ik hun een dag bijzonder wil maken met muzikale herinneringen uit hun jongeren jaren. 

Ik maak muziek en video's puur vanuit mijn hart en passie voor muziek. Mijn eigen songs zijn veelal biografisch en hebben deels betrekking op mijn leven in wie ik ben en waar ik voor staat. 

Word graag abonnee van mijn YouTube, SoundCloud, Mixcloud en TikTok kanalen. Ik heb ook een eigen Facebookpagina met 3.8k bekende en minder bekende muzikanten.

Old & Wise

Cor Liekens Video & Audio producties