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SM1. ALL NIGHT LONG Shorter version of the huge Lionel Richie hit.
Key - Ab - cover key. BV's included.
SM2. ALWAYS AND FOREVERSlower arrangement on this smooth love song. Sung by Heatwave and Luther Vandross.
Key - D - cover key - BV's included
SM3. EASYKey - Ab - range - Eb - Ab (optional)
Fabulous Commodores song. BV's included.
SM4. FOR YOUR LOVEWonderful; obscure Stevie Wonder gem in a lower key.
Key - Eb/E/F - range - Eb - F
SM6. MY GIRLGroovy version of classic Temptations song.
Key -Bb/C - range - F - (G optional).
SM8. LATELYKey -Db - range - F - E
Groove ; trio arrangement of this Stevie wonder classic - no key change.
SM10. NEVER TOO MUCHKEY -Bm - range - A - F# (optional falseto!!)
great Luther Vandross hit. BV's included.
SM13. ANGELkey - A - range - D - F#
Lionel Richie dance tune
SM16. WHAT'S GOING ONkey -E - range - E - G# (suit high male range)
super cool version of Marvin Gaye classic.
2007 version remixed.
SM17. IT MIGHT BE YOUkey - Eb - range - Bb - F
theme from the film "Tootsie". The arrangement is based on the version by Roberta Flack.
18. I FEEL GOODkey - C - range - high male key / easy female key
James Brown classic reworked.
SM20. ON BROADWAYkey - G - Bb
Starts with a groovin' verse ; then tempo kicks up!!!! Nice dance/funky version. Suit High male voice/ low female.
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key - F/F# - range - D - Gb ( optional Bb ad lib).
Awesome big ballad from Peabo Bryson 's debut album for Columbia records.
The key is a semitone lower than original. Suitable for high male range / low female.
Updated 2011 version.
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SM23. NOBODY KNOWS (IT BUT ME)key - F - range - F - F(only on ad libs)
Lovely song by The Tony Rich Project -reworked slightly with different chords/sounds ; faster tempo and different feel.
SM24. I WISHkey - Am - range - G - E
The genius of Stevie Wonder!!!! in a more general key but with a different ; more "live" feel.
SM25. IN YOUR EYESkey - C/D - range - G - F
nice arrangement of the George Benson ballad in a lower key.
SM27. PLEASE STAYkey - G - range - D - D
Really nice ; different version of this terrible old 'classic'.
SM28. DANCE WITH MY FATHERkey - Bb/C - range - F - G
Lovely ballad from Luther Vandross's last album.
suitable for high male or low female ranges.
G30. COPACABANAkey - Eb - range - cover key
Nice and fresh ; reworked '07 version of the Barry Manilow hit.
G33. IN THIS LIFEkey - A - range - E - F#
Lovely country ballad . Singers include Vince Gill and Ronan Keating.
G34. LADYkey - Cm - range - C - Eb
Great ballad which scored a huge hit for Kenny Rodgers.
G35. MISSING YOUkey - F - cover key - high male key/low female key.
Great worldwide hit for John Waite.
G36. NEVER BE THE SAMEkey - G/Ab - range - G - Eb
Great song by Christopher Cross ; given a fresh arrangement but still keeping to the same song format.
G39. THE MIRACLE SONGkey - F - range - Bb - F (optional A top note)
Neil Sedaka hit ; given a slightly different feel and arrangement.
G40. TO WHERE YOU AREkey - Bb - cover key
Awesome ballad from Josh Groban. Check out the original at www.joshgroban.com
G41. WE'VE GOT TONIGHTkey - A - cover key. High male key ; also suitable for low female range
Wonderful Bob Seger hit ballad.
G43. WITH ONE LOOK / I DREAMED A DREAMkey - B - range - B - D# (With One Look)
key - Ab/Bb - range - B - F
Two great show songs (Sunset Boulevard & Les Miserables).
This arrangement is based on the Michael Ball version.
G44. YOUR SONG / THE WAY WE WEREkey - Eb (cover key) & C/Db - range - C - Gb
Two classic pop songs together. 2 verses of Elton John's Your Song leading to a key change and into the bridge of The Way We Were. Nice arrangement!!!
GM45. TOO SHY TO SAYkey - E - (chorus in D plus key change for last chorus) -
range - E - Eb.
Wonderful Stevie Wonder ballad ; given a really cool groove and stripped back piano/bass and keys. Lovely! Also sung by Hue and Cry.
GM46 . WHAT YOU WON'T DO FOR LOVEkey - Em - range - E - G.
Great Bobby Caldwell song ; given a cool "live" feel. Also sung by Peter Cox ( Go West - great singer!). check out the demo!!!
GM47. I BELIEVE I CAN FLYkey - Bb/B - range - D - F# (optional ad libs).
Nice Dance version of the R Kelly hit. First verse slow then tempo kicks in @ the chorus.
GM48. I'LL BE THEREkey - G - range - (G optional low note) - G.
Really cool version of the Jackson's hit. Also suitable as a male/female duet.
GM49. I MADE IT THRU THE RAINkey - Bb - C - range - Eb - F.
Great Gerard Kenny song which scored a massive hit for Barry Manilow. Live arrangement.
GM51. ENDLESS LOVE key - D - range - duet - top male note - G
Lovely song which proved a massive hit for Lionel Richie & Diana Ross. This version has a different feel and arrangement ; although the form stays the same.
GM53. WHERE IS THE LOVE?key - Eb - range - Eb - F (optional G on the ad lib ending).
This format is based on the version covered by Will Downing and Mica Paris ; but the arrangement is all mine! Wonderful smooth jazz dance version!
GM55. WOULD I LIE TO YOU? - Ebkey - Eb - range - G - Eb.
Great , memorable song from one hit wonders Charles and Eddie. I've taken the key down to a more "general" male key.Groovy Realtrak arrangement based on the "single" version.
GM56. LIES - Abkey - Ab - range - Eb - F.
Awesome Jonathan Butler hit ; in a more general male key. Cool Realtrak sounds!!
GM57. IF - Ebkey - Eb - range - Bb - Eb.
Wonderful song by the marvellous David Gates and given a totally fresh and original REALTRAK groove arrangement that really updates the song.
GM58. A RAINY NIGHT IN GEORGIA - Gbkey - Gb - range - Db - F.
Fabulous song which scored a huge hit for Brook Benton and also covered by Randy Crawford.
Nice Livetrak arrangement!
GM59. ZOOM!key - F - range - A - G.
This one hit wonder with the corny lyrics is an instantly likeable tune. Scored a massive hit for Fat Larry's Band! Given a twist in a Realtrak arrangement with some classy changes added. I lowered the key to a more managable range!
GM60. SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORDkey - Gm - range - Bb - Bb (falsetto).
Really cool take on the Elton John classic - the format is based on the recent BLUE boyband version but the arrangement is all mine.
Note - high Male key and also suitable for lower Female ranges.
GM61. DRIVEkey - Bb -range - D - F.
Classic pop ballad from the 80's ; from the CARS. Fabulous cover version!!!
GM63. THE LOVE I LOSTkey - G - range - G(below mid C) - E. Big range ; but suitable for average male range.
Nice piano intro to this great 70's hit , leading to a cool and live sounding track!
This version is based on the early 90's version.
GM64. TOM JONES MEDLEY - demo 1IT'S NOT UNUSUAL (key - A)/ HELP YOURSELF (key - Eb/E) - range - original keys.
A medley of two of Tom Jones's biggest hits. Suitable for high Male ranges.
Download the HELP YOURSELF demo below.
GM66. KNOCKS ME OFF MY FEETkey - C - range - E - G
One of my favourite Stevie Wonder songs. This is a cool arrangement with an easy groove!
Checkout the Jeffrey Osborne version from his latest CD.
GM67. IF YOU REALLY LOVE MEkey - C to Db - range - C - F(optional G) suit higher male ranges.
Absolutely wonderful Stevie Wonder gem in a fab new uptempo arrangement - stays in tempo all the way and works so well!Check this out!!!!!!!!
GM69. HOW LONGkey - Bm/D - range - D to F#
Fabulous old hit from ACE ( with the awesome Paul Carrick on vocals). Reworked and re-grooved slightly.
GM72. DON'T CHANGEkey - as per original but without BV's
Cover version of the MUSIQ SOULCHILD song from the album "Juslisen".
Really nice groove love ballad.
GM73. THIS IS THE MOMENTkey - Eb to E - range - Bb to G ( big range - suit high male range).
Hugely popular show tune . Every cabaret and solo act does it ; you've heard it a hundred times ; but check out this fabulously cool and different version - new feel ; subtle, tasty chord changes and quality samples used - it does pay to be different!
GM74. EVERYTHINGkey - D to E ( original key) - range - D to F#
Fab arrangement ; loosely based on the original (with a live feel) ; of this huge hit for Michael Buble. My version has a Hammond solo - (well; I am a keyboard player!!)
GM75. ORDINARY PEOPLE (John Legend)key - F - range - F to G ( optional Bb!!) suitable for higher male range.
Great song from John Legend - the guy writes some good tunes and plays great as well. Here's a fab ; fresh and funky take on it.
GM76. HAVING A PARTY key - F - range - D to D
Fresh arrangement of the old Sam Cooke hit ; in a much lower key.
GM77. HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY Eb 2008Key - Eb - range - C to Eb
Same feel and form as the Van Morrison hit version but in a lower key!
Different arrangement than GM52 - it's not simply a key changed track.
GM78. HAZARD - Fm key - Fm - range - Bb to Ab2 (masive range!!)
Great song from Richard Marx but with a huge range. I've done it in a more manageable key but even still!! This is a GREAT pumpin' arrangement and would be a superb opener for any set - if you've got the chops for it!
GM79. I WONDER WHY key - Bb to C - range - D to F (optional G)
Curtis Stigers' breakthru hit. Awesome song in a great fresh arrangement but sticking to the form of the original and a definite ending.
GM80. MUSTANG SALLY - G key - G - range - B to D (suit lower range male)
Fresh and funky arrangement of this cool blues based hit!
GM81. IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR - G to Abkey - G to Ab - range - F to Eb (optional ad libs)
suit lower male ranges
Fresh and groovy arrangement of the huge Wilson Pickett hit (with a key change) , and covered by everybody!!
GM82. KNOCK ON WOOD - Akey - A - range - F# to C# (optional falsettos for the brass riff)
Great old classic in a key suitable for lower male ranges.Cool arrangement..
GM83. ANOTHER SATURDAY NIGHTkey - E - range - E to C#
Loosely based on the Jimmy Buffett version, but in a lower key - suitable for lower ranges.
GM86. LET'S DO THE TWISTkey - A - range - F# to D
New arrangement of the "other" Chubby Checker hit, in a key suitable for lower male ranges.
GM87. LET'S TWIST AGAIN key - G - range - G to D
The big Chubby Checker hit in a new arrangement , suitable for lower male ranges.
note - doesn't have the cheesy question and answer section!!
GM89. PROUD MARY - Gkey - G - range - E to B - suit lower range male /higher range female
Fresh take on the Creedence Clearwater Revival hit.
GM91. JOHNNY B GOOD - Fkey - F - range - F to C (suit lower male range)
The Chuck Berry song in a cool Realtrak arrangement.
GM92. PRETTY WOMAN - Ekey - E - range - B to C# - (suit lower male ranges)
Same format as the original Roy Orbison version ; in a lower key.
GM93. ALL MY LOVING - C key - C - range - C to C (optional E)
Suit lower male ranges.
Fresh arrangement of the Beatles classic.
GM95. CAN'T BUY ME LOVE - Fkey - F - range - C to C (suit lower male ranges)
Great new take on the Beatles hit, and sticks to the same format.
GM96. COULD IT BE MAGIC Pianotrakkey - C/Cm - range - E to Eb (optional G top note)
Here's a slow Piano arrangement of the Manilow classic.
One or two plays will get your head around the feel and stuff and it builds in tempo and intensity for the last chorus. Really lovely!
GM97. EIGHT DAYS A WEEKkey - G - range - E to C (suit lower range male)
Same format as the Beatles version - no solo.
GM99. YOU SEND MEkey - Eb - range - C - Eb
Great old Sam Cooke gem in a nice fresh arrangement.
GM100. LET'S STAY TOGETHERkey - F - range - C to A (suit high male range or lower female)
Great Al Green song in a cool Livetrak arrangement with some nice subtle substitutions thrown in!
GM101. TICKET TO RIDE - Eb key - Eb - range - Bb to Db (optional Ab falsetto ending!)
Fresh arrangement of the Beatles hit; in an easy key.
GM102. IT'S NOT UNUSUAL - Eb key - Eb - range - Bb to Eb
The Tom Jones smash hit in a lower key. Suitable for lower range male or high female range.
GM103. SHE LOVES YOUkey - Db - range - Bb to Db (optional Ab falsetto)
Nice arrangement of the Beatles classic. Suit lower male ranges.
GM106. VENUS key - C - range - C to E
Frankie Avalon hit with a cool melody.
GM107. MY CHERIE AMOUR - G TO Abkey - G to Ab - range - D to Eb (optional F)
Classic Stevie Wonder gem in a really cool fresh arrangement, and in a manageable male key!
GM108. BLUE SUEDE SHOES - F key - F - range - C to Eb (suit lower range male)
Cool arrangement of the Elvis hit.
Available with the gtr solo removed.
GM109. THIS OLD HOUSE - Eb key - Eb - range - C to Eb
This version is loosely based on the Boxcar Willie version - very "country" and pretty bright in tempo - but it works!
GM113. SHE'S LIKE THE WIND key - F (Dminor) - range - F to D (optional A at the very end(female BV takes this)
Really cool arrangement of the Patrick Swayze hit from "Dirty Dancing".
A tone lower than than the original.
GM114. FLYING WITHOUT WINGS Ab key - Ab - range - Eb to Ab (optional B falsetto!) Higher range male or female comfortable range.
Really cool groove version of the massive Westlife hit; covered by the awesome Ruben Studdard former Pop Idol winner.
GM115. BROWN EYED GIRL - Ekey - E - range - E to E
The hugely popular Van Morrison song in a fresh arrangement and lower key - same form and a definite ending.
GM116. BROWN EYED GIRL - G key - G - range - G to G
Van Morrison song in the original key - fresh arrangement; same form and definite ending.
GM117. LOVE BALLADkey - Gm - range - D to A (big range)
Wonderful George Benson hit in a really cool new arrangement.
Also available with the solo section removed.
GM118. REDkey - E - range - E to G#
Wonderful song from Daniel Merriweather in a cool trio version.
Original key.
GM122. JOHNNY B GOOD - G key - G - range - G to D
same arrangement as GM91 - just in a higher key.
Also available without the lead gtrs and solos.
GM124. BAD MOON RISING - G key - G - range - G to C (suit lower ranges)
Massive hit for Creedence Clearwater Revival. Cool and fresh arrangement.
GM125. GROW OLD WITH ME - C key - C - range - C to C
Really lovely John Lennon song; perfect for a wedding. Really lovely version on YouTube by Mary Chapin Carpenter or Craig Skene...... I'd forget the Lennon version...
GM127. NEITHER ONE OF US - Bbkey - Bb - range - Bb to G (big range!)
Wonderful song that was a massive hit for Gladys Knight. I love the Jennifer Hudson version......
GM128. STAGGER LEE - Bbkey - Bb - range - F to D
Huge r'n'b hit back in the 50's for Lloyd Price; in a lower male key.
GM129. AMAZING GRACE - F to Gkey - F to G - range - C to D
WONDERFUL smooth arrangement of this classic song - worship or otherwise.
Arranged with a 12/8 feel; smooth sounds and cool musicality this really is a great track!
Key change for the very last verse.
GM130. HOW GREAT THOU ART - C to Dbkey - C to Db - range - D to Gb (big range!)
Another wonderful smooth take on a classic worship song - musicality; groove and feel are there only to enhance an already lovely song! Have a listen! -
NOTE - the demo starts as the full band kicks in! Up until then it's just piano and some keyboard pads.
GM131. JESUS LOVES MEkey - C - (key change to Eb for another verse or possible solo?); back to C and then a key change to Db for the last chorus - range - C to Eb
Fabulously fresh arrangement of the worship song - I first heard a smooth version in the movie The Bodyguard sung by Whitney Houston but was more gobsmacked by the wonderful arrangement. Mine has an r'n'b swing groove and works great..... and a classy ending!
GM134. LEAVING ON A JET PLANE - Ekey - E - range - B to C#
This version is loosely based on the Sinatra version - the same key and the same form - and with a definite ending.
GM135. THE OLD RUGGED CROSSkey - Ab to A to Bb - range - C to Eb
Really smooth arrangement of this well known worship song; with 2 key changes.
GM136. WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS - A key - A - range - E to F#
Wonderfully fresh arrangement of the cool worship song - any time I've heard this it's been such a dirge!
Here's something more Bossa based with cool chord changes and a Hammond solo in F - classy yet tasteful.
GM137. DANIEL - Ab key - Ab - range - Db to Eb (optional falsetto Ab highest note!)
Fresh version of the Elton John classic hit; in a lower key.
GM138. OH LONESOME ME - Dkey - D - range - D to D
The old country classic in a cool arrangement. Available with the solo removed.
GM140. SHOUT - C key - C - range - G to G (optional top C falsetto!!)
I know what you're thinking........... it works for the guys!! honest!
The old Lulu classic in a cool arrangement.........and a male key!!!!
EASY TIP - once the tempo track starts then vocal could come in after the 2nd beat - "you make me wanna shout!".
GM142. ALL THE WAY (Journey)key - C - range - G to A (optional C's) - suit higher range male vocal!
Cover version of the classic Journey song; in the original key.
Also available with the guitar solo removed.
key - F - range - D to D
Wonderful Carole King song; in a cool arrangement.
The same form as the original version.
key - Eb - range - Eb to Eb
The classic Ben E King hit in a cool fresh arrangement.
key - Db to D to Eb - range - Bb to D
A typically 60's song; originally sung by Elvis but this version is very loosely based on the Cliff Richard version.
key - Am - range - D to F (suit higher range male)
Wonderful latin ballad; covered by Julios Iglesias and others.
An intimate piano only arrangement.
key - Gb - range - Eb to Gb (Ab optional top note).
New Pianotrak arrangement of this wonderful Marilyn and Alan Bergman song.
key - Eb - range - Eb to F
New version; in the Beatles key and the same form.
Key - Eb - range - Ab to Db ( suit lower male range)
Cool fresh arrangement of the BJ Thomas hit.
Key - E to F - range - B to D (suit lower range male)
Fresh arrangement of the Huey Lewis and The News hit.
key - F - range - C to F
Wonderful David Gates song in a Livetrak arrangement.
key - Eb to E - range - C to E
Hugely popular in the UK clubs and bars; here's a nice Livetrak arrangement of this Brendan Shine hit.
Covered by loads of easy listening and MOR acts.
key - C - range - E to G (higher male range)
Livetrak arrangement of this popular song.
key - E - range - B to G# (optional A)
Great song from Luther Vandross - this key is a semitone down from his version.
key - Bb - range - D to D
Corny typical 50's tune; a masive hit for Danny and the Juniors.
New version in a lower key than the original.
key - C to Db - range - B to Eb
Huge hit for the Classics IV - note - this version is a full tone down from the original.
key - Gb - range - Db to Db
Cool new arrangement of the Stevie Wonder song; in a much lower key for lower male ranges.
key - Eb - range - Bb to Eb
New version of this hugely popular song; in a lower key.
key - Eb - range - Bb to G
Pianotrak based on the Julio Iglesias song; in a higher key (the original key is C).
key - Dm - range - C to D
Neil Diamond song; fresh arrangement with a double chorus at the end and definite ending.
A tone lower than the original.
key - F - range - C to D
Wonderful version based on GM136 but in a lower key and shorter - no solo at all.
key - C to Db - range - A to F
Great "feel good" song from Bobby Rydell; very typical of the period.
Original key.
key - Bb to B - range - G to E
Same track as GM165; but lower key.
key - E - range - as per the original Keb Mo version.
Really lovely song; written and performed by the great American blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter.
Lovely arrangement!
key - F - range - original recorded key.
Great song from Keb Mo; the American blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter.
key - Bbm - range - top note F (optional Gb)
Pianotrak based on the Lara Fabian song that scored a big French hit!
In a male range!
key - E - range - G# to A (B falsetto), suit female range as well.
Livetrak version of the massive Bruno Mars song; a semitone lower.
key - Gb - range - Gb to Gb
Elton John hit in the cover key. Livetrak arrangement.
key - Eb - range - D to Eb
Lovely Livetrak arrangement of the great Bob Dylan song.
key - Ab (female) to (male)Db to D - cover key
I'm asked about this song a lot actually...
This is the updated duet version between Paul Anka and his daughter Anthea and loosely based on the same arrangement.
key - A - range - E to E
French hit for Julio Iglesias. Arranged for piano only and in a higher key; the original is in F.
key - A - range - E to E
Piano only arrangement of this song by Michelle Torr, in a male key.
key - Dm - range - (optional A) C# to F
Cool arrangement of this massive hit for Gene Pitney. In a much lower key; but still a big range!
key - Gm to Abm - range - G to E (optional G)
Huge hit way back; written and performed by a young Paul Anka. Nice big arrangement here, with all the drama included!
key - Db to Eb - range - Db to G
The massive Michael Buble hit; same keys and loosely based on the same arrangement.
key - C - range - E to F (optional G)
New, shorter arrangement of the massive Bruno Mars hit ; in a much more manageable key and without the very high falsetto section at the end. It would be basically a double chorus at the end and finish.
key - F - range - F to D
Massive John Denver hit; in a lower key; in a fresh arrangement with the long pauses at the end (in tempo) and a definite ending.
key - A - range - E to E
Gorgeous song covered by Julio Iglesias; Ioana Sandu and others, in an intimate Pianotrak arrangement.
key - Bb - range - C to Eb
A hit for Gene Pitney back in 1966. This arrangement is a full tone lower than the original key,
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