PAST TENSE CHALLENGE - THE ANCIENT EGYPT

Un nuevo reto para usted. Esta vez a través de un texto acerca del antiguo Egipto.

El reto consiste en colocar los verbos entre parentesis, en su forma pasada en los espacios en blanco. Hay verbos regulares y también irregulares.

THE ANCIENT EGYPT

The Egyptians (believe) _ in a soul that (live) _ on after they (die) _. They (believe) _ that providing for the needs of their ancestors (give) _ the living safety and prosperity. They also (believe) _ that life after death (to be) _ very similar to this life. So they (make) _ sure that their possessions (to be) _ (bury) _ with them.

To ensure their immortality after death, Egyptians (embalm) _ the bodies (mummifying process) with oil, (wrap) _ them with hundreds of yards of linen, and (place) _ the mummies in decorated coffins.

ON THE BEACH - CHRIS REA

1.- Historia

El cantante y compositor británico, Chris Rea, nació el 4 de marzo de 1951 en Cleveland, Inglaterra. Fue artista Soft-Rock. Esta es una de las canciones que no obtuvo altas posiciones en las listas, pero que suele estar presente en la programación radial. Según Rea, es de inspiración española pues fue creada a partir de su viaje a la isla de Formentera, junto a su pareja. Sólo llegó a la casilla 57 en la lista oficial británica, pero al 9 en la lista Adult Contemporary de Billboard.

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2025/12/chris-rea.html

2.- Lyrics

Between the eyes of love I call your name

Behind those guarded walls I used to go

Upon a summer wind there's a certain melody

Takes me back to the place that I know

(Chorus)

On the beach, yeah yeah

Down on the beach, yeah yeah

The secrets of the summer I will keep

The sands of time will blow a mystery

No-one but you and I

Underneath that moonlit sky

Take me back to the place that I know

(Repeat Chorus)

Forever in my dreams my heart will be

Hanging on to this sweet memory

A day of strange desire

And a night that burned like fire

Take me back to the place that I know

(Repeat Chorus)

3.- Vocabulary

- Between = Entre

- Behind = Detrás

- Guarded = Guard = Vigilado/a, protegido/a

- Walls = Paredes

- Upon = Encima

- Wind = Viento

- Keep = Mantener, permanecer, conservar

- Sand = Arena

- Blow = Soplar

- Underneath = Debajo de, por debajo

- Moonlit = Iluminado por la luna

- Forever = Por siempre

- Desire = Deseo

- Burned = Burn = Arder

4.- Gramática

a) Present Simple

Ejemplo:

- I call your name

b) Simple Past

Ejemplo.

- A night that burned like fire.

c) Future Will

Ejemplo:

- The secrets of the summer I will keep.

d) Used to

Ejemplo:

- Behind thoseguarded walls I used to go.

e) Phrasal Verb

- Hang on = Aferrarse

Ejemplo:

- Hanging on to this sweet memory.

5.- Videoclip

I WAS MADE FOR LOVIN' YOU - KISS

1.- Historia

El grupo norteamericano Kiss estuvo conformado por los guitarristas Paul Stanley y Ace Frehley, el bajista Gene Simmons y el batería Peter Criss. Se creó en 1973, pero no fue hasta mediados de aquella década cuando empezaron a aparecer en las listas musicales. "I Was Made For Lovin' You" fue el tema más exitoso del grupo a nivel internacional. Esto se debe a su estilo más comercial y con mezcla Pop y el género de la época, Disco. Llegó a los primeros lugares en varios países de América y Europa. Por ejemplo: en USA alcanzó el puesto 11 y en UK el 50.

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2025/10/kiss-top-5.html

2.- Lyrics

Tonight

I wanna give it all to you

In the darkness

There's so much I want to do

And tonight

I wanna lay it at your feet

'Cause, girl, I was made for you

And, girl, you were made for me

(Chorus)

I was made for lovin' you, baby

You were made for lovin' me

And I can't get enough of you, baby

Can you get enough of me?

Tonight

I wanna see it in your eyes

Feel the magic

There's something that drives me wild

And tonight

We're going to make it all come true

'Cause, girl, you were made for me

And, girl, I was made for you

(Repeat Chorus x2)

Can't get enough

I can't get enough

I can't get enough

(Repeat Chorus)

Oh, I was made

You were made

I can't get enough

No, I can't get enough

3.- Vocabulary

- Tonight = Esta noche

- Darkness = Oscuridad

- Lay = Colocar, poner, tender.

- 'Cause = Because = Porque

- Enough = Suficiente

- Feel = Sentir

- True = Verdadero

4.- Grammar

a) Wanna = Want to = Querer, desear.

Ejemplo:

- I wanna give it all to you.

b) Simple Past

Ejemplos:

- I was made... = Yo fuí hecho...

- You were made... = Tú fuiste hecha...

c) Expresión

Ejemplo:

- To drive someone wild/mad = Volver loco/a a alguien.

5.- Videoclip

SHAPE OF YOU - ED SHEERAN

1.- Historia

El británico Ed Sheeran, se consagra a nivel mundial con su segundo álbum. Lideró los rankings de países como Australia, Canadá, Alemania, USA y UK, entre otros. Los temas más exitosos fueron "Shape Of You", "Thinking Out Loud" y "Don't".

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2025/10/best-albums-2010-2019.html

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2.- Lyrics

The club isn't the best place to find a lover

So the bar is where I go

Me and my friends at the table doing shots

Drinking fast and then we talk slow

Come over and start up a conversation with just me

And trust me I'll give it a chance now

Take my hand, stop, put Van the Man on the jukebox

And then we start to dance, and now I'm singing like

(Chorus 1)

Girl, you know I want your love

Your love was handmade for somebody like me

Come on now, follow my lead

I may be crazy, don't mind me

Say, boy, let's not talk too much

Grab on my waist and put that body on me

Come on now, follow my lead

Come, come on now, follow my lead

(Chorus 2)

I'm in love with the shape of you

We push and pull like a magnet do

Although my heart is falling too

I'm in love with your body

And last night you were in my room

And now my bedsheets smell like you

Every day discovering something brand new

I'm in love with your body

(Oh-I-oh-I-oh-I-oh-I)

I'm in love with your body

(Oh-I-oh-I-oh-I-oh-I)

I'm in love with your body

(Oh-I-oh-I-oh-I-oh-I)

I'm in love with your body

Every day discovering something brand new

I'm in love with the shape of you

One week in we let the story begin

We're going out on our first date

You and me are thrifty, so go all you can eat

Fill up your bag and I fill up a plate

We talk for hours and hours about the sweet and the sour

And how your family is doing okay

And leave and get in a taxi, then kiss in the backseat

Tell the driver make the radio play, and I'm singing like

(Repeat Chorus 1)

(Repeat Chorus 2)

Come on, be my baby, come on

(x9)

(Repeat Chorus 2)

3.- Vocabulary

- Lover = Amante, amor

- Shots = Trago corto

- Trust = Confiar

- Chance = Oportunidad

- Jukebox = Rockola

- Handmade = Hecho a mano

- Grab = Tomar

- Waist = Cintura

- Shape = Forma

- Push = Presionar, empujar

- Pull = Tirar, jalar

- Magnet = Imán

- Bedsheets = Sábanas

- Discovering = Descubriendo

- Thrifty = Ahorrativo

- Backseat = Asiento de atrás

4.- Grammar

a) Present Simple

Ejemplo:

- The club isn't the best place to find a lover.

b) Future Will

Ejemplo:

- I'll give it a chance now.

c) Present Continuous

Ejemplo:

- Now I'm singing like.

d) Simple Past Tense

Ejemplo:

- And last night you were in my room.

e) Commands

Ejemplo:

- Grab on my waist.

- Follow my lead.

f) Phrasal Verbs

Ejemplo:

- Start up = Empezar

- Come on = Vamos

- Go out = Salir

- Fill up = Llenar

- Get in = Ingresar. entrar

5.- Videoclip

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THE LOGICAL SONG - SUPERTRAMP

1.- Historia

El grupo británico de Rock, Supertamp, se formó en Londres en 1969. Su nombre proviene de un libro del poeta W.H. Davies de 1938 titulado "The Autobiography Of A Supertramp".

El sexto álbum de la banda, "Breakfast In America", es el más importante de su discografía. Su primer sencillo "The Logical Song", es sólo una muestra de ello. Su letra habla acerca de las preguntas que toda persona hace acerca de su existencia. Fue premiada como Mejor Canción Lírica y Musicalmente por la Academia Británica de Autores y Compositores. En los rankings, fue número 1 en Canadá, 6 en USA y 7 en UK.

2.- Lyrics

When I was young, it seemed that life was so wonderful

A miracle, oh, it was beautiful, magical

And all the birds in the trees, well they'd be singing so happily

Oh, joyfully, oh, playfully watching me

But then they sent me away to teach me how to be sensible

Logical, oh, responsible, practical

And then they showed me a world where I could be so dependable

Oh, clinical, oh, intellectual, cynical

There are times when all the world's asleep

The questions run too deep

For such a simple man

Won't you please, please tell me what we've learned?

I know it sounds absurd

Please tell me who I am

I said, now, watch what you say, they'll be calling you a radical

A liberal, oh, fanatical, criminal

Oh, won't you sign up your name? We'd like to feel you're acceptable

Respectable, oh, presentable, a vegetable

Oh, take, take, take it, yeah

But at night, when all the world's asleep

The questions run so deep

For such a simple man

Won't you please (oh, won't you tell me)

Please tell me what we've learned? (Can you hear me?)

I know it sounds absurd (oh, won't you tell me)

Please tell me who I am

Who I am, who I am, who I am

3.- Vocabulary

- Seemed = Seem = Parecer

- Wonderful = Maravilloso/a

- Miracle = Milagro

- Send away = Enviar algo o alguien con algún propósito

- Dependable = Fiable, digno de confianza

- Cynical = Malpensado, despiadado, egoísta

- Asleep = Dormido/a

- Sign up = Matricularse, hacerse socio/a

4.- Grammar

a) Simple Past Tense

Ejemplo:

- When I was young, it seemed that life was so wonderful.

b) Simple Present Tense

Ejemplo:

- There are times when all the world's asleep.

c) Future Will

Ejemplo:

- Won't you sign up your name?

d) Futuro Continuo

Ejemplo:

- They'll be calling you a radical.

e) Would

Ejemplo:

- We'd like to feel you're acceptable.

f) Sufijo _ly

Ejemplo:

- Happily

- Joyfully

- Playfully

5.- Videoclip

EASTER HOLIDAYS - PAST TENSE TEST TEXT

En esta ocasión, publicamos un texto para practicar los verbos en pasado.

El ejercicio consiste en colocar los verbos que están entre paréntesis, en pasado simple.

NOTA.- Puede solicitar las respuestas mediante un comentario o mensaje vía email.

Last easter holidays Jimmy and Paul ___ (go) camping in the mountain. They ___ (spend) a wonderful time there. They ___ (wake up) early in the morning and then they ___ (go) for a walk. In the village they ___ (buy) everything they ___ (need).

In the afternoon, they ___ (play) football, ___ (watch) the birds and ___ (swim) in the river.

They ___ (not have) a TV set, so after dinner they ___ (talk) for a while and then they ___ (go) to sleep.

One night Jimmy ___ (have) a very strange dream: they ___ (be) by the river watching the moon. Suddenly, they ___ (hear) someone calling "Hello! Hello!". They ___ (turn) around and they ___ (see) a strange creature. It ___ (be) green and very small. He ___ (invite) them to go to his spaceship. There, they ___ (meet) other strange creatures and a beautiful princess.

They ___ (sit) down round a table and they ___ (eat) some strange food. Jimmy ___ (drink) a glass of fruit juice. It ___ (taste) good so he ___ (ask) for another glass of it. After a while, he ___ (feel) a bit strange.

Oh dear! he ___ (turn) green and small like the others. The princess ___ (not be) beautiful anymore and she (look) horrible.

What was happening?

He ___ (open) his eyes and...what a relief!

It ___ (be) only a dream!

BIG IN JAPAN - ALPHAVILLE

1.- Historia

El trío masculino Alphaville, se creó en la ciudad de Berlin, Alemania a inicios de los 80s. Sus dos mayores éxitos fueron: "Big In Japan" y "Forever Young".

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2025/07/germany-austria-part-1.html

2.- Lyrics

Winter's cityside

Crystal bits of snowflakes

All around my head and in the wind

I had no illusions

That I'd ever find a glimpse

Of summer's heatwaves in your eyes

(Chorus 1)

You did what you did to me

Now it's history, I see

Here's my comeback on the road again

Things will happen while they can

I will wait here for my man tonight

It's easy when you're big in Japan

(Chorus 2)

Oh, when you're big in Japan, tonight

Big in Japan, be tight

Big in Japan

Oh, the eastern sea's so blue

(Chorus 3)

Big in Japan, alright

Pay, then I'll sleep by your side

Things are easy when you're big in Japan

Oh, when you're big in Japan

Neon on my naked skin

Passing silhouettes

Of strange illuminated mannequins

Shall I stay here at the zoo?

Or should I go and change my point of view

For other ugly scenes?

(Repeat Chorus 1)

(Repeat Chorus 2)

(Repeat Chorus 3)

Tonight

Big in Japan, be tight

Big in Japan

Oh, the eastern sea's so blue

(Repeat Chorus 2)

(Repeat Chorus 3)

3.- Vocabulary

- Cityside = Lado de la ciudad

- Snowflakes = Copos de nieve

- Glimpse = Visión momentánea

- Heatwave = Ola de calor

- Comeback = Regreso

- Eastern = Referente al este

- Naked = Desnudo(a)

- Silhouettes = Siluetas

4.- Grammar

a) Pasado Simple

Ejemplos:

- I had no illusions.

- You did what you did to me.

b) Futuro Simple (Will)

Ejemplos:

- Things will happen while they can.

- I will wait here for my man tonight.

c) Modal Verbs (Shall - Should)

Ejemplos:

- Shall I stay here at the zoo?

- Or should I go and change my point of view

5.- Videoclip

NAZARETH - LOVE HURTS

1.- Historia

Nazareth es el nombre de una banda de Hard Rock fundada en Escocia en los 60s. Su nombre se origina a partir de una canción de un grupo llamado The Band. En la primera línea ("I pulled into Nazareth, was feeling about half past dead") de su canción "The Weight", aparece el que sería el nombre de batalla de los escoceses. El tema mas famoso de Nazareth es "Love Hurts".

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2022/08/band-names-from-songs.html 

2.- Lyrics

Love hurts, love scars

Love wounds and marks

Any heart

Not tough or strong enough

To take a lot of pain, take a lot of pain

Love is like a cloud

Holds a lot of rain

(Chorus1)

Love hurts

Ooh, ooh, love hurts

I'm young, I know, but even so

I know a thing or two

I learned from you

I really learned a lot, really learned a lot

Love is like a flame

It burns you when it's hot

(Repeat Chorus1)

Some fools think of happiness

Blissfulness, togetherness

Some fools fool themselves, I guess

They're not foolin' me

I know it isn't true

I know it isn't true

Love is just a lie

Made to make you blue

(Chorus2)

Love hurts

Ooh, ooh, love hurts

Ooh, ooh, love hurts

I know it isn't true

I know it isn't true

Love is just a lie

Made to make you blue

(Repeat Chorus2)

3.- Vocabulary

- Hurt = Herir

- Scar = Dejar cicatriz

- Wound = Herir

- Tough = Duro

- Pain = Dolor

- Cloud = Nube

- Flame = Llama, fuego

- Hapiness = Felicidad

- Blissfulness = Dicha

- Togetherness = Unidad, armonía

- Fool = Engañar (Verbo); Tonto (Sustantivo)

- True = Verdad

- Lie = Mentira

- Blue = Entristecer (Verbo); azul (Sustantivo)

4.- Grammar

a) Presente Simple

Ejemplos:

- Love hurts, love wounds and marks.

- I know a thing or two.

b) Pasado Simple

Ejemplo:

- I learned from you.

c) Presente Contínuo

Ejemplo:

- They're not fooling me.

5.- Videoclip

A1 -A2 TEST

En esta ocasión, ponemos a prueba su nivel de inglés con este pequeño test para los niveles A1 y A2.

NOTA.- Puede solicitar las respuestas en un comentario.

Elija la opción correcta.

Ejemplo:

- He is/are my brother. 

= He is my brother.

1.- She don't/doesn't like television.

2.- I am always/always am happy when I see her.

3.- a) What are you doing?

    b) I'm writing/I write a letter.

4.- My brother who/which is 19 is a student.

5.- What did you/did you do last night?

6.- I visit once a month my aunt/my aunt once a month.

7.- I don't mind cooking/to cook dinner.

8.- I got/I've got two brothers and a sister.

9.- We've been here since/for the shop opened.

10.- I worked/I've worked there for two years then I left.

DON'T DREAM IT'S OVER - CROWDED HOUSE

1.- Historia

Este grupo es más conocido por su éxito mundial "Don't Dream It's Over", pero, cuenta con otros trabajos de similar calidad como "Better Be Home Soon", "Fall At Your Feet", "Weather With You" y "Distant Sun".

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2025/02/australian-bands-top-5.html

2.- Lyrics

There is freedom within

There is freedom without

Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup

There's a battle ahead

Many battles are lost

But you'll never see the end of the road

While you're travelling with me

(Chorus)

… Hey now, hey now

Don't dream it's over

Hey now, hey now

When the world comes in

They come, they come

To build a wall between us

We know they won't win

Now I'm towing my car

There's a hole in the roof

My possessions are causing me suspicion

But there's no proof

In the paper today

Tales of war and of waste

But you turn right over to the TV page

(Repeat Chorus)

Now I'm walking again

To the beat of a drum

And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart

Only shadows ahead

Barely clearing the roof

Get to know the feeling of liberation and release

(Repeat Chorus)

Don't let them win

Hey now, hey now

Hey now, hey now

Don't let them win

Don't let them win

Hey now, hey now

3.- Vocabulary

- Freedom = Libertad

- Deluge = Tromba de agua

- Battle = Batalla

- Lost = Lose = Perder

- Build = Construir

- Tow = Remolcar

- Hole = Agujero

- Roof = Techo (exterior)

- Proof = Prueba, comprobación

- Tales = Historias

- War = Guerra

- Waste = Desperdicio, desecho

- Beat = Redoble, ritmo

- Drum = Batería

- Steps = Pasos

- Shadows = Sombras

- Ahead = Más adelante

- Barely = Apenas

- Clear = Despejar, limpiar

- Release = Soltar

4.- Grammar

a) Presente Simple

Hay varias partes en este tiempo verbal.

Ej:

- Many battles are lost.

b) Presente Continuo

Ej:

- While you're travelling with me.

c) Futuro Simple (Will)

Ej:

- But you'll never see the end of the road.

5.- Videoclip

READING COMPREHENSION TEST

El siguiente es un nuevo test con frases incompletas. el ejercicio consiste en colocar la opción correcta de las dos posibles.

NOTA.- Puede solicitar las respuestas mediante un mensaje vía email.

1.- The hotel is there. You ___ miss it.

a) can

b) can't

2.- ___, how do I get to the station?

a) Excuse

b) Excuse me

3.- I ___ to work late last night.

a) have

b) had

4.- The bank is ___ the right in George Street.

a) at

b) on

5.- She ___ to work very hard.

a) hasn't

b) doesn't

6.- My mother is arriving today ___ I'm going to meet her.

a) so

b) because

7.- This is the street ___ I was born.

a) which

b) where

8.- Can you close the car window because it ___ on me.

a) rains

b) is raining

9.- This is a "No Smoking" area. You ___ smoke here.

a) mustn't

b) don't have to

10.- ___ right at the bank into the High Street.

a) Turn

b) Turn to

THE SIMPLE PAST TENSE TEST

Un nuevo test y en esta ocasión dedicado al Pasado Simple.

Se trata de encontrar el verbo principal y de cambiarlo a su forma base u original.

Ejemplo:

- Jim went to work. = Went = Go (ir)

1  She saw your brother.

2  He slept till 10.00.

3  They drank all the wine.

4 She thought about it.

5 The police caught the thief.

6 She found her watch.

7 His nose bled.

8 He lost his wallet.

9 His son wrote a novel.

10 Tom laid the table.

11 She sold the car.

12 Jean rang the bell.

13 He shook the bottle.

14 He forgave her.

15 The sun rose at 6.00.

THE BREAK UP SONG (THEY DON'T WRITE 'EM) - GREG KIHN BAND

1.- Historia

La banda norteamericana conocida como The Greg Kihn Band, fue formada por el músico norteamericano Gregory Stanley Kihn en 1976. Al principio, les costó seis álbumes aparecer en las listas musicales. Este fue su segundo single en Billboard (el primero llegó al casillero 105) y el primero en estar entre los 15 primeros de dicha lista.

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2024/08/the-greg-kihn-band-top-5.html

2.- Lyrics

We had broken up for good

just an hour before

Now I'm staring at the bodies

as there's dancin' cross the floor

And then the band slowed the tempo

and the music gets me down

It was the same old song

with the melancholy sound

(Chorus)

They don't write 'em like that anymore

They just don't write 'em like that anymore

We'd been living together

for a million years

But now I feel so strange

(out of the atmospheres)

And then the jukebox plays

a song I used to know

Now I'm staring at the bodies

as they dancin' so slow

(Chorus) (x1)

Now I wind up

staring at an empty glass

Cause it's so easy to say

that you'll forget your past

(Chorus) (x2)

3.- Vocabulary

- Staring = Stare = Mirar fijamente

- Old song = Canción antigua

- Melancholy = Melancolía

- Strange = Extraño

- Jukebox = Tocadiscos automático

4.- Grammar

a) Past Perfect

Ejemplo:

- We had broken up for good.

b) Present Continuous

Ejemplo:

- I'm staring at the bodies.

c) Presente Simple

Ejemplo:

- They don't write 'em like that anymore.

d) Pasado Simple

Ejemplo:

- It was the same old song.

e) Futuro Simple (Will)

Ejemplo:

- You'll forget your past.

f) Phrasal Verbs

- Break up = Romper una relación amorosa.

- Get down = Deprimir

- Wind up = Acabar, terminar

5.- Videoclip

RASPUTIN - BONEY M

1.- Historia

Un productor alemán llamado Frank Farian fue el responsable de crear un grupo en el cual él no participaba en vivo. Y lo creó en plena época Disco. Integrado por 3 vocalistas femeninas y una voz masculina, la banda obtuvo popularidad sobre todo en Europa. Algunas de sus canciones más importantes son "Rivers Of Babylon", "Daddy Cool", "Ma Baker", "Gotta Go Home", "Rasputin" y "Sunny" (Cover de Bobby Hebb), entre otros.

Uno de los últimos retos de baile de la red Tik Tok, incluye esta canción del grupo Boney M.

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2018/09/strictly-business-boy-and-girl-bands.html

2.- Lyrics

There lived a certain man

in Russia long ago

He was big and strong,

in his eyes a flaming glow

Most people looked at him

with terror and with fear

But to Moscow chicks

he was such a lovely dear

He could preach the Bible

like a preacher

Full of ecstasy and fire

But he also was

the kind of teacher

Women would desire

(Chorus)

Ra-ra-Rasputin

Lover of the Russian queen

There was a cat that

really was gone

Ra-ra-Rasputin

Russia's greatest love machine

It was a shame

how he carried on

He ruled the Russian land

and never mind the Czar

But the kazachok he danced

really wunderbar

In all affairs of state

he was the man to please

But he was real great

when he had a girl to squeeze

For the queen

he was no wheeler dealer

Though she'd heard

the things he'd done

She believed

he was a holy healer

Who would heal her son

(Repeat Chorus)

But when his drinking and lusting

And his hunger for power

Became known to more and more people

The demands to do something

About this outrageous man

Became louder and louder

"This man's just got to go",

declared his enemies

But the ladies begged,

"Don't you try to do it, please"

No doubt this Rasputin had

lots of hidden charms

Though he was a brute,

they just fell into his arms

Then one night some men of higher standing

Set a trap, they're not to blame

"Come to visit us", they kept demanding

And he really came

Ra-ra Rasputin

Lover of the Russian queen

They put some poison into his wine

Ra-ra Rasputin

Russia's greatest love machine

He drank it all and said, "I feel fine"

Ra-ra-Rasputin

Lover of the Russian queen

They didn't quit, they wanted his head

Ra-ra-Rasputin

Russia's greatest love machine

And so they shot him 'til he was dead

Oh, those Russians

3.- Vocabulario

- Certain = Tal, cierto

- Flaming = En llamas, acalorado

- Glow = Brillar, rebosar, estar candente

- Fear = Miedo, temor

- Chicks = Chicas

- Preach = Predicar

- Ecstasy = Éxtasis

- Kind = Tipo, clase

- Desire = Deseo

- Shame = Vergüenza

- Rule = Gobernar (V.); Norma, regla

- Affair = Asunto; Aventura amorosa

- State = Estado

- Squeeze = Apretar, estrujar

- Wheeler Dealer = Trapichero/a

- Holy = Santo, sagrado/a

- Heal = Curar

- Lusting = Deseo intenso

- Demand = Demandar, pedir

- Outrageous = Escandaloso, extravagante

- Declare = Declarar

- Beg = Mendigar, suplicar

- Try = Intentar

- Hidden = Escondido/a

- Charm = Encanto

- Brute = Bruto

- Trap = Trampa

- Poison = Veneno

- Quit = Dejar, abandonar

*** Wunderbar = Maravilloso/a (Alemán)

4.- Gramática

a) Simple Past

Ejemplos:

- There lived a certain man

- He was big and strong

b) Past Participle

Ejemplo:

- Though she'd heard the things he'd done.

c) Phrasal Verbs

Ejemplos:

- Carried on = Carry on = Continuar

- Fell into = Fall into = Caer en algo (trampa)

5.- Videoclip

HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU - OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN

1.- Historia

Nacida en Cambridge, Inglaterra, el 26 de setiembre de 1948, Olivia Newton-John creció en Melbourne, Australia. Empezó su carrera a los 16 años de edad al ganar un concurso de talentos. Sus actuaciones más destacadas las podemos encontrar en películas como "Grease", "Xanadu" y "Two Of A Kind". Falleció el 8 de agosto de este 2022, con 73 años de edad.

Fuente: Music History

2.- Lyrics

Guess mine is not the first heart broken

My eyes are not the first to cry

I'm not the first to know

There's just no getting over you

I know I'm just a fool who's willing

To sit around and wait for you

But baby

Can't you see there's nothing else

for me to do?

I'm hopelessly devoted to you

(Chorus)

But now

There's nowhere to hide

Since you pushed my love aside

I'm out of my head

Hopelessly devoted to you

Hopelessly devoted to you

Hopelessly devoted to you

My head is saying

"Fool forget him"

My heart is saying

"Don't let go"

"Hold on to the end"

That's what I intend to do

Hopelessly devoted to you

*Repeat Chorus

3.- Vocabulario

- Guess = Imaginar, adivinar

- Broken = Roto

- Cry = Llorar

- Fool = Tonto/a

- Will = Desear, querer (algo)

- Wait = Esperar

- Nothing = Nada

- Else = Más

- Hopelessly = Totalmente; desesperadamente

- Devoted = Leal, fiel

- Nowhere = Ningún lugar

- Hide = Esconder(se)

- Forget = Olvidar

- Intend = Tener la intención de hacer algo.

- To be out of your head = No pensar con claridad.

4.- Gramática

a) Presente Simple

Ejemplos:

- My eyes are not the first to cry.

- I'm not the first to know.

b) Pasado Simple

Ejemplo:

- Since you pushed my love aside.

c) Presente Continuo

Ejemplos:

- My head is saying...

- My heart is saying...

d) Phrasal Verbs

- Get over = Recuperarse de algo/alguien (relación)

- Sit around = Sentarse sin hacer nada.

- Push (something/somebody) aside = Apartar (algo/alguien)

- Hold on = Esperar, aguantar

5.- Videoclip

NICK KAMEN - I PROMISED MYSELF

1.- Historia

Nick Kamen fue un modelo y cantante británico que saltó a la fama a mediados de los 80s. Aunque su mayor éxito en UK fue su single debut "Each Time You Break My Heart", en el resto del mundo es más conocido por "I Promised Myself". Nick Kamen falleció el pasado 4 de mayo a la edad de 59 años.

Fuente: https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2021/05/nick-kamen-top-5.html

2.- Lyrics

(Chorus 1)

I promised myself

I promised I'll wait for you

The midnight hour

I know you'll shine on through

I promised myself

I promised the world to you

I gave you flowers

You made my dreams come true

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How many of us out there

Feel the need

To run and look for shelter?

I promised myself

That I'd say a prayer for you

A brand new tomorrow

Where all you wish comes true

I promised myself

That I'd make it up to you

My sister and brother

Know I'm in love with you

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(Chorus 2)

How many of us out there

Feel the pain of losing

what was once theirs?

God I know

what people say about her

No mistake,

who can live without love?

(Repeat Chorus 2)

(Repeat Chorus 1)

(Chorus 3)

In the midnight hour

I will wait for you

I will wait for you

I will wait for you

(Repeat Chorus 3)

3.- Vocabulary

- Myself = A mí mismo.

- Wait = Esperar

- Midnight = Medianoche

- Shine = Brillar

- Through = A través

- World = Mundo

- True = Verdad, cierto

- Need = Necesitar (Verbo), Necesidad (Sustantivo).

- Shelter = Refugio, abrigo.

- Prayer = Oración

- Brand new = Completamente nuevo.

- Wish = Deseo

- Make it up = Hacer las paces.

- Losing = Perder

- Mistake = Equivocación, error.

4.- Grammar

a) Pasado Simple

Ejemplos:

- I promised myself.

- I gave you flowers.

- You made my dreams come true.

b) Futuro Simple (Will)

Ejemplos:

- I'll wait for you.

- You'll shine on through.

c) Contracción con Would

Ejemplos:

- I'd say a prayer for you. (I + would)

- I'd make it up to you. (I + would)

5.- Videoclip

LUCILLE - LITTLE RICHARD

1.- Historia

Richard Wayne Penniman nació el 5 de diciembre de 1932 en Georgia, USA. Este pianista y vocalista de R and B y Rock And Roll, obtuvo su primer contrato discográfico en 1951 con la compañía RCA. Participó en 3 películas de Rock And Roll ("Don't Knock The Rock", "The Girl Can't Help It" y "Mister Rock 'n' Roll") y se hizo ministro religioso tras acabar sus estudios de Teología en 1961. Little Richard Falleció el 9 de mayo de 2020.

2.- Lyrics

1.-

Lucille, you won't do your sisters will?

Oh, Lucille, you won't do your sisters will?

You ran off and married, but I love you still

2.-

Lucille, please, come back where you belong

Lucille, please, come back where you belong

I('ve) been good to you, baby, please, don't leave me alone

3.-

I woke up this morning, Lucille was not in sight

I asked my friends about her but all their lips were tight

Lucille, please, come back where you belong

I('ve) been good to you, baby, please, don't leave me alone

(Repeat)

Lucille, baby, satisfy my heart

Lucille, baby, satisfy my heart

I played for it, baby, and gave you such a wonderful start

3.- Vocabulary

- Still = Aún, todavía.

- Alone = Solo, sola.

- Sight = Vista, visión.

- Lips = Labios

- Tight = Apretado, apretada.

- Wonderful = Maravilloso, maravillosa.

4.- Grammar

a) Futuro Simple (Will)

- You won't do, your sisters will?

b) Presente Simple

- I love you still.

- Come back where you belong.

- Lucille, baby, satisfy my heart.

c) Pasado Simple

- You ran off and married.

- Lucille was not in sight.

- I asked my friends...

- I played for it...

d) Present Perfect

- I(ve) been good to you baby.

Nota.- La contracción entre paréntesis no suele aparecer en la letra original, pero por la fórmula gramatical se deduce que es Presente Perfecto.

Sujeto + Have/Has + Verbo Principal en Participio + Complemento.

e) Phrasal Verbs

- Run off = Salir corriendo

- Come back = Volver

- Wake up = Despertar(se)

5.- Videoclip

LADY - KENNY ROGERS

1.- Historia

Esta canción fue compuesta y producida por el músico y compositor de R and B, Lionel Richie. Se trata de un tema que evoca su éxito "Three Times A Lady" de 1978. Llegó al primer lugar en 4 listas Billboard. En la de Singles, por ejemplo, lo hizo el 15 de noviembre de 1980 y se mantuvo allí durante 6 semanas.

Fuente : https://the-music-history.blogspot.com/2020/03/kenny-rogers.html


2.- Lyrics

Lady

I'm your knight in shining armour

And I love you

You have made me what I am and

I am yours

My love

There's so many ways I want to say

I love you

Let me hold you in my arms

Forever more

You have gone

And made me such a fool

I'm so lost in your love

And girl

We belong together

Won't you believe

In my song

Lady

For so many years I thought

I'd never find you

You have come into my life

And made me whole

Forever

Let me wake to see you

Each and every morning

Let me hear you whisper

Softly in my ear

In my eyes

I see no one else but you

There's no other love like our love

Oh yes girl

I'll always want you near me

I'm waiting for you for so long

Lady

Your love's the only love I need

And beside me

Is where I want you to be

Cause my love

There's something I want you to know

You're the love of my life

You're my lady

3.- Vocabulario

- Knight = Caballero
- Armour = Armadura
- Hold = Coger, agarrar
- Fool = Tonto/a
- Lost = Perdido/a
- Belong = Pertenecer
- Whole = Entero, todo
- Let = Permitir
- Wake = Despertar
- Whisper = Susurrar (Verbo), Susurro (Sustantivo)
- Near = Cerca
- Beside = Al lado
- Cause = Because = Porque

4.- Gramática

a) Presente Simple

Ejemplos:

- I'm your knight.

- I love you.

b) Pasado Simple

Ejemplo:

- I thought.

c) Presente Continuo

Ejemplo:

- I'm waiting for you

d) Futuro Simple (Will)

Ejemplos:

- Won't you believe?

- I'll always want you near me.

e) Presente Perfecto

Ejemplos:

- You have made me.

- You have gone.

- You have come.

f) Would

- I'd (I would) never find you.


5.- Videoclip