WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY - “WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD”

 

https://www.un.org/en/observances/environment-day#:~:text=Led%20by%20the%20United%20Nations,of%20people%20across%20the%20world.

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY (WED) is celebrated annually on 5 June and is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. First held in 1973, it has been a platform for raising awareness on environmental issues such as marine pollution, Alien overpopulation, global warming, sustainable consumption and wildlife crime. World Environment Day is a global platform for public outreach, with participation from over 143 countries annually. Each year, the program has provided a theme and forum for businesses, non government organizations, communities, governments and celebrities to advocate environmental causes. (WED) is celebrated annually on 5 June and is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. First held in 1973, it has been a platform for raising awareness on environmental issues such as marine pollution, Alien overpopulation, global warming, sustainable consumption and wildlife crime. World Environment Day is a global platform for public outreach, with participation from over 143 countries annually. Each year, the program has provided a theme and forum for businesses, non government organizations, communities, governments and celebrities to advocate environmental causes.

Con motivo de la celebración del “Día del Medio Ambiente” el día 5 de junio, presentamos esta canción sensacional. Os animo a cantarla mil veces, aunque nadie lo hace como Louis Armstrong. Esto queda demostrado escuchando las versiones incluidas en los links. No se incluye la traducción, basta un link con subtítulos en inglés y español. 

ABOUT THE SONG. Información obtenida en:

https://www.smoothradio.com/features/louis-armstrong-what-a-wonderful-world-facts/#:~:text=In%20the%20song%2C%20Louis%20sings,I'll%20never%20know%22.

THE STORY OF... 'WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD' BY LOUIS ARMSTRONG

Louis Armstrong's 'What a Wonderful World' is one of the most timeless songs of all time.

Released in 1968, it remains one of the most relaxing and beautiful pop songs ever made, but what is it's backstory? Who wrote it and how did Louis get involved?

Here are all the big and most interesting facts behind the classic song...

       1.            Who wrote 'What a Wonderful World'?

The song was written by Bob Thiele and George Weiss.

Thiele was a producer for ABC Records, while Weiss was a songwriter who helped create the hit version of 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' among others.

       2.            What is the song about?

'What a Wonderful World' is simply about appreciating the beauty of your surroundings.

In the song, Louis sings of seeing various events and natural wonders that make him smile, while also perhaps lamenting the passage of time, noting: "I hear babies crying, I watch them grow, they'll learn much more than I'll never know".

Weiss was also said to be inspired by Armstrong's ability to bring people of different races together.

       3.            Louis Armstrong wasn't offered it first

Although Weiss says he wrote the tune specifically for Armstrong, it was offered to Tony Bennett first, who turned it down.

However, Bennett went on to cover the song several times, including a 2003 duet with k.d. lang.

Although it became the song most associated with Louis Armstrong, it wasn't indicative of his music, as he didn't play his famous saxophone, and it wasn't in his usual jazz style.

       4.            It wasn't a hit in the US at all

The song was not initially a hit in America, where it sold less than 1,000 copies because ABC Records head Larry Newton did not like the song and chose not to promote it.

However, it was a huge success in the UK, reaching number one and becoming the biggest-selling single of 1968. The song made Louis Armstrong the oldest male to top the UK Singles Chart. Tom Jones later broke this record in 2009.

In 1988, Armstrong's recording appeared in the film Good Morning, Vietnam (despite the film being set in 1965 — two years before it was recorded) and was re-released as a single. This time, it reached a new peak of number 32.

       5.            Who else has recorded it?

Many artists over the years have recorded the song. Including:

ü  Eva Cassidy and Katie Melua (a UK number 1 hit in 2007) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPAGH0AT-os

ü  Nick Cave and Shane McGowan.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtsXjHk2ZsI

ü  Celine Dion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_8hekotQDY

ü  Rod Stewart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76x2pVGsaME

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBhnkJ6sVrM

ü  Cliff Richard  Somewhere Over The Rainbow , What A Wonderful World

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyxsD-wD08U

ü  Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (a medley with 'Over the Rainbow', see above)

 También versionada por José Mercé

LINKS

Louis Armstrong - What a Wonderful World (Attenboroughs - Wonderful World BBC Video). Genial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRONFXoXsJ0

 

What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong - with Lyrics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-T6aaRV9HY

 

Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World (Lyrics)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3yCcXgbKrE

 

Louis Armstrong What A Wonderful World Subtitulada Español Inglés

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMqerz3X-v8

 

What a Wonderful World | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddLd0QRf7Vg

 

YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND. CAROLE KING

 

Not to be confused with Randy Newman’s “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from the 1995 animated film Toy Story, “You’ve Got a Friend” is a song written by Carole King for her 1971 album, Tapestry.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You%27ve_Got_a_Friend

"You've Got a Friend" is a 1971 song written by American singer-songwriter Carole King. It was first recorded by King and included on her second studio album, Tapestry (1971)

Another well-known version is by James Taylor from his album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon. His was released as a single in 1971, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the UK Singles Chart.

LYRICS.  Fill in the gaps

You've Got A Friend by Carole King

When you're down and troubled and you need some love and care,
and nothing, nothing is going right,
close your eyes and think of me and soon I will be there
to brighten up even your darkest night.

You (1)________ call out my name, and you know wherever I am,
I'll (2)________ running to see you again.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you (3)________ to do is call
and I'll be there
You've got a friend.

If the sky above you grows dark and (4)________ of clouds,
And that old north wind  begins to blow,
Keep your (5)________ together and call my name out loud.
Soon you'll hear me knockin' at your door.

You just call out my name, and you (6)________ wherever I am,
I'll come running to see you again.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you (7)________ to do is call
and I'll be there, yes, I will.
Now ain't it (8)________ to know that you've got a friend
when people can be so cold. They'll hurt you, yes, and (9)____________ you.
And, take your soul if you let them.
Oh, but don't you let them.

You just call out my name, and you know wherever I am,
I'll come running to see you again.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you have to do is call
and I'll be there, yes, I will.

You've got a friend.
You've got a friend.
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend

Puedes ver la letra en el siguiente video

Aquí abajo tienes las palabras que faltaban

Answers:

(1) just  (2)come (3)have  (4) full  (5)head  (6)know  (7)have  (8)good  (9)desert

VOCABULARY.  

Slang is vocabulary (words, phrases, and linguistic usages) of an informal register, common in spoken conversation but avoided in formal writing.

ain't (very informal/slang)  = am not,  = is not = are not,  = has not = have not

ain't contraction	slang or nonstandard, abbreviation (am not)	no ser adv + v cop
		no estar adv + v cop
	I ain't a liar; I'm telling you the truth!
	No soy un mentiroso, te estoy diciendo la verdad.
ain't contraction	slang or nonstandard, abbreviation (is not)	no ser adv + v cop
		no estar adv + v cop
	Working two jobs ain't easy but I've got to pay the rent.
ain't contraction	slang or nonstandard, abbreviation (are not)	no ser adv + v cop
		no estar adv + v cop
	You ain't my dad; you can't tell me what to do!
	¡No eres mi padre, no puedes decirme lo que tengo que hacer!
ain't contraction	slang or nonstandard, abbreviation (have not)	no adv
Note: El adverbio negativo se coloca antes de cualquier verbo conjugado.
	I ain't got any money.
	¡Yo no tengo dinero!
ain't contraction	slang or nonstandard, abbreviation (has not) (con participio)	no haber adv + v aux
	The teacher ain't told us what to do yet.
	La maestra aún no ha dicho lo que debemos hacer.

Algunos comentarios sobre la canción y su autora e interpretes obtenidos de la página:.

https://americansongwriter.com/youve-got-a-friend-carole-king-james-taylor-behind-song-lyrics/

Behind The Song Lyrics: “You’ve Got a Friend,” Carole King, James Taylor

BY JACOB UITTI

Not to be confused with Randy Newman’s “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from the 1995 animated film Toy Story, “You’ve Got a Friend” is a song written by Carole King for her 1971 album, Tapestry.

King’s version is rooted in piano, whereas the version by her longtime close friend James Taylor is recorded with the guitar up front. Taylor recorded it for his 1971 album, Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon. Taylor’s version hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart.

The two versions, which are now inseparable, like best friends, were recorded simultaneously and share the same musicians, including the legendary Joni Mitchell, who sings background vocals on both versions.

The song, which has since been covered by artists like Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion, and Donny Hathaway earned Grammy Awards for Taylor and King, who won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and Song of the Year, respectively.

In terms of the writing, King has said that was the easy part. It almost felt like it was written by an entity outside herself, she says.

“The song was as close to pure inspiration as I’ve ever experienced,” she explained to Mojo Magazine. “The song wrote itself. It was written by something outside myself, through me.”

And Taylor told Rolling Stone that King told him the song came after hearing his song, “Fire and Rain.” That line is: I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friend.

King has also said she didn’t write it with Taylor or anyone else in mind. It’s just that when he heard it, he knew he wanted to record it, too.

The song lyrics are about platonic devotion. The love for someone else that’s so strong you’d do anything for them. But while this type of love is often expressed in romantic ways about amorous relationships, the song instead highlights friendship above all else.

 

To open the song, King wrote:

When you’re down and troubled

And you need some lovin’ care

And nothin’, nothin’ is goin’ right

Close your eyes and think of me

And soon I will be there

To brighten up even your darkest night

 

In today’s age of online vitriol and divisions across seemingly all fronts, it’s delightful to hear a song about enduring friendship and selfless behavior.

 

You just call out my name

And you know, wherever I am

I’ll come runnin’

To see you again

Winter, spring, summer or fall

All you have to do is call

And I’ll be there

You’ve got a friend

 

What makes the whole thing even more special is that Taylor (73), and King (79), remain great friends today. The two just premiered their new documentary on CNN, Just Call Out My Name, which showcased their friendship and deep admiration, both as people and as artists.

COVER

LYRICS

You’ve got a friend

When you're down and troubled
And you need some love and care
And nothing, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running, to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend

If the sky above you
Grows dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind begins to blow
Keep your head together
And call my name out loud
Soon you'll hear me knocking at your door

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running, running, yeah, yeah, to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will

 Now, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend

When people can be so cold?
They'll hurt you, yes, and desert you
And take your soul if you let them,

oh, but don't you let them

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running, running, yeah, yeah, to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will
You've got a friend
You've got a friend

Ain't it good to know you've got a friend?
Ain't it good to know, ain't it good to know, ain't it good to know
You've got a friend?
Oh yeah now, you've got a friend
Yeah baby, you've got a friend
Oh yeah, you've got a friend

Carole King

SPANISH EYES Engelbert Humperdinck

 

SPANISH EYES    Engelbert Humperdinck

Blue Spanish eyes
Teardrops are falling from your Spanish eyes
Please, please don't cry
This is just adios and not goodbye
Soon I'll return
Bringing you all the love your heart can hold
Please say, "Sí, sí"
Say you and your Spanish eyes will wait for me

Blue Spanish eyes
Prettiest eyes in all of Mexico
True Spanish eyes
Please smile for me once more before I go
Soon I will return
Bringing you all the love your heart can hold
Please say, "Sí, sí"
Say you and your Spanish eyes will wait for me
Say you and your Spanish eyes will wait for me

 

Spanish Eyes - Engelbert Humperdinck (lyrics)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7nzMliqqmE