Guys, here's the song 'Put your records on' by Corinne Bailey Rae.

Let's listen to it and then answer the questions. This activity is to practice listening and reading comprehension, so the idea is not to cheat so don't look for the lyric on internet!!! You can do it by yourself :) Now listen and enjoy!!!

 

ACTIVITY

(Not necessary to write, just read and answer)

1.Listen to the song and choose the right word between the two options:

PUT YOUR RECORDS ON

By

CORINNE BAILEY RAE

Three little birds/bears, sat on my window. 
And they told me I don´t need to worry. 
Summer/spring came like cinnamon 
So sweet, 
Little girls/boys double-dutch on the concrete. 

Maybe sometimes, we got it wrong, but it´s alright/all fine 
The more things seem to change/chance, the more they stay the same 
Oh, don´t you hesitate. 

Go, put your records on, tell me your favourite song/colour 
You go ahead, let your hair/head down 
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams, 
Just go ahead, let your hair/head down. 

You´re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow. 

Blue as the sky, sombre and lonely/lovely, 
Sipping tea in the bar by the road side, 
(just relax, just relax) 
Don´t you let those other boys fool/cool you, 
Gotta love that afro hairdo. 

Maybe sometimes, we feel afraid, but it´s alright 
The more you stay the same/sane, the more they seem to change. 
Don´t you think it´s strange? 

Go, put your records on, tell me your favourite song 
You go ahead, let your hair/head down 
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams, 
Just go ahead, let your hair/head down. 

You´re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow. 

Just more than I could take/cake, pity for pity´s sake 
Some nights kept me awake, I thought that I was stronger/strong
When you gonna realise, that you don´t even have to try any longer. 
Do what you want to. 

Go, put your records on, tell me your favourite song 
You go ahead, let your hair/head down 
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams, 
Just go ahead, let your hair/head down. 

Go, put your records on, tell me your favourite song 
You go ahead, let your hair/head down 
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams, 
Just go ahead, let your hair/head down. 

2.  Read and complete the info with the verb in the bracket:

FACT FILE

Corinne Bailey Rae was born on 26th February 1979, in Leeds. Her father is from St Kitts and her mother is English.

Corinne and her two younger sisters ___________ (grow up) in Leeds, in the north of England. At school, Corinne ________ (learn)to play the violin. Later, she _____________ (give) a guitar and she formed a rock band with her friends. Her favourite group was Led Zeppelin.

Corinne ______________(study) English Literature at university and she ___________(work) part-time at a jazz club. There, she was inspired by the music that she heard.

3. Answer the questions:

1.       Where did Corinne grow up?

2.       Has she got any brothers or sisters?

3.       Which instrument did she learn at school?

4.       What was her favourite band?

5.       What did she study at university?