I wish my life was a non-stop Hollywood movie show.
A fantasy world of celluloid villains and heroes.
Because celluloid heroes never feel any pain.
And celluloid heroes never really die.

Celluloid Heroes
The Kinks (1972), Everybody’s in Show-Biz

You know when times are bad.
And you’re feeling sad.
I want you to always remember.
Yes, there’s a place in the sun.
Where there’s hope for everyone.
Where my poor restless heart’s gotta run.

A Place in the Sun
Stevie Wonder (1966), Down to Earth

She wore blue velvet.
Bluer than velvet was the night.
Softer than satin was the light.
From the stars.

She wore blue velvet.
Bluer than velvet were her eyes.
Warmer than May her tender sighs.
Love was ours.

Blue Velvet
Bobby Vinton (1963), Blue on Blue

I’m leaning on the lamp post at the corner of the street.
In case a certain little lady comes by.
Oh me, oh my.
I hope that little lady comes by.

She’s wonderful, she’s marvellous.
She’s fabulous, she’s beautiful.
And anyone can understand why.
I’m leaning on the lamp post at the corner of the street.
In case a certain little lady comes by.

Leaning on a Lamp Post
Herman’s Hermits (1966), Both Sides of Herman’s Hermits