SIDE BY SIDE key Ab 2:51
8 bar intro; vocal thru; short vibes solo; vocal back in at "thru all kinds of weather..."; continue; tag the last line and extend last time - "side..........by.......... side......." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F602. SIDE BY SIDE - Ab
key - Ab - range - Ab to Ab
Lovely Livetrak version of this old gem in a slower mellow tempo.
 

SILENT PARTNER key Ebm 5:16
Copy version of the Patricia Barber song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvZGq2jop_w

MP3 DEMO:
F1377. SILENT PARTNER
key - Ebm - range - original key
Copy of a very lovely Patricia Barber song, from her album "Modern Cool". Features a long mute trumpet solo. Also available with the solo removed.

SINCE I FELL FOR YOU key Bb 3:51
1 bar intro then into the verse ; continue ; NO SOLO - vocal back to "well it's too bad.... and it's too sad.." ; continue ; rall the last line and finish - no tag.

MP3 DEMO:
F556. SINCE I FEEL FOR YOU Bb
key - Bb - range - F to Bb (optional)
Wonderful song in a bluesy 12/8 Livetrak version.
note - Includes the verse.

SKYLARK key A 3:06
Orchestra intro and vocal in at 28 seconds, loosely based on the Linda Ronstadt version, same key, same finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1378. SKYLARK - A
key - A - range - F# to B
Stunning orchestra arrangement, loosely based on the Linda Ronstadt version from her album "Lush Life", arranged by Nelson Riddle.

SKYLARK key Ab 3:53
4 bar intro, vocal in at 14 secs, continue thru - no solo - at 2:23 go back to "and in your lonely flight....", continue thru, rall the last line, pausing at " lead" (piano chord) "me" (piano chord) and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1266. SKYLARK - Ab
key - Ab - range - F to Bb
Gorgeously tasteful 2017 TRIO arrangement of this timeless ballad. A beautiful piano, rich upright and dreamy brushes set the mood perfectly. Any Hoagy Carmichael song is a lesson in how to write a standard. Also suitable for low male ranges.
Same arrangement as F77 2017 except a full tone lower.
 

SKYLARK key Bb 3:53
4 bar intro, vocal in at 14 secs, continue thru - no solo - at 2:23 go back to "and in your lonely flight....", continue thru, rall the last line, pausing at " lead" (piano chord) "me" (piano chord) and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F77. SKYLARK - Bb 2017
key - Bb - range - G to C
Gorgeously tasteful 2017 TRIO arrangement of this timeless ballad. A beautiful piano, rich upright and dreamy brushes set the mood perfectly. Any Hoagy Carmichael song is a lesson in how to write a standard. Also suitable for low male ranges.
 

(ON A) SLOW BOAT TO CHINA key Eb 4:26
4 bar intro and vocal in at 20 secs, continue thru, "get you and keep you" at 46 secs, "out on the briney" at 1:15, continue thru, short piano solo at 2:06 over the 1st verse, vocal back in at 2:35 with "get you and keep you...", continue thru, "out on the briney" at 3:03, continue, slow down for the very last section ("I'd love to get you on a slow boat....") and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F960. (ON A) SLOW BOAT TO CHINA - Eb Pianotrak
key - Eb - range - G to Ab (optional Bb)
Gorgeous, almost classical in feel, arrangement of this wonderful old gem. There's no tempo in mind yet easy to follow and the beautiful quality of the "Ivorys 2" piano plug-in!!

SMILE key Bb 4:18
intro and vocal in at 19 secs, continue thru the full song, very short solo at 2:01, vocal back in at 2:15 with "when there are clouds in the sky...", continue, rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1005. SMILE - Bb Pianotrak
key - Bb - range - F to G
One of the loveliest songs, musically and lyrically simple, but totally beautiful and timeless. Perfect for such a gorgeous piano only arrangement!

SMILE key C 3:32
piano pickup & 4 bar intro ; vocal thru 1st time ; short violin solo - vocal back in at " if you smile ....thru your....." ; continue ; no rall - stay in tempo and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F311. SMILE - C
key - C - range - G to A
Wonderfully simple gem from Charlie Chaplin no less! Scored a huge hit for Nat King Cole and sung by countless vocalists. Gorgeous Realtrak arrangement with lush strings!

SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES key Ab 4:00
4 bar intro ; vocal thru - (nice bridge section vamp) ; piano solo over the second "A" section and vocal back in at " so I chaffed......" continue ; no tag and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F424. SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES - Ab
key - Ab - range - Eb to Bb (huge range)
Awesome Jerome Kern song in a lightly swinging trio arrangement.
Favourite version is the Kurt Elling live version from his CD " Live In Chicago".

SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES key G 4:07
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, continue through the song, Wurlitzer electric piano solo at 2:16 over the 2nd verse section and vocal back in at 2:48 with " so I chaffed them and I gaily laughed....", continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1499 SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES - G smooth
key - G - range - D to A
Fabulous reworking of the classic Jerome Kern gem, a pretty cool straight groove over a slightly swung electric piano and synth bass? It works a treat!

SO MANY STARS key Bb 3:51
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 secs, continue thru - no solo, vocal back to the bridge ("along... the countless days..") at 2:34, continue thru and finish or ad lib the ending.

MP3 DEMO:
F887. SO MANY STARS - Bb
key - Bb - range - F to Bb
Wonderful Trio and percussion arrangement of this gem of a song - total musicality and great lyrics.

SO MANY STARS key C 4:00
1 bar pickup then 4 bar intro; vocal thru - no solo - back to "alone.... the countless days.."; continue; repeat the last line "so many stars" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F637. SO MANY STARS - C
key - C - range - G to C
Really wonderful gem from Sergio Mendez and the awesome Bergman's. Particular favourite song of mine.
I love the Sarah Vaughan version from her '80's CBS album "Brazilian Romance".
Check out this more contemporary groove and smooth sounding arrangement.
 

SO NICE key C 3:41
8 bar intro; vocal thru; acoustic guitar solo; vocal back in at "someone to cling to me, stay with me...."; continue; repeat the last line "I could see it would be nice" 3 time tag and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F683. SO NICE - C
key - C - range - D# - Bb (big range!)
Cool Bossa version; loosely based on  Stacey Kent album version.
Available with the Guitar and solo removed.
 

SO NICE version 2 key C 3:35
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 secs, vocal thru twice, electric piano solo and vocal back in at 2:33 with "someone to cling to me stay with me right or wrong...", repeat the last line 3 times and hold the last note and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F996. SO NICE version 2 - C
key - C - range - Eb to Bb (big range!)
Brighter Bossa Nova arrangement of this popular latin gem!

SO TINHA DE SER COM VOCE key G 3:57
same form as the Sergio Mendes version.

MP3 DEMO:
F796. SO TINHA DE SER COM VOCE
key - G - range - cover range
Loosely based on the very cool Sergio Mendes version from the album BON TEMPO on the Concord label.

SOFTLY AS I LEAVE YOU key G 3:18
4 bar intro; vocal thru song; short piano solo; vocal back in at "so I leave you.. softly....long before..."; continue; and end with the standard tag as per Matt Monro.

MP3 DEMO:
F626. SOFTLY AS I LEAVE YOU  - G
key - G - range - G to Bb
Wonderful hit for Matt Monro. Really lovely song in a Livetrak version.
 

SOLITAIRE key Eb 4:36 original key
2 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, continue through the song and at 3:52 sing "and solitaire's the only game in town, and every road that takes him, takes him down, while life goes on around him everywhere............he's playing solitaire....." and finish. Basically the same form as the original Neil Sedaka version.

MP3 DEMO:
F1368. SOLITAIRE - Eb Trio
key - Eb - range - Eb to Ab
Wonderful song from the wonderful Neil Sedaka, in a Trio arrangement. Original key so suitable for a typical female range.

SOLITUDE key G 3:11
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short piano solo ; vocal back in at "I sit in my chair....." - nice stops here!!(sing thru them) ; continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F513. SOLITUDE (in my) - G
key - G - range - G to G
Fabulous Ellington gem in a cool Realtrak trio version.

SOME OF THESE DAYS key Bb 2:47
8 bar intro ; vocal thru twice - NO SOLO - repeat last section - "and If you leave me ......." continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F532. SOME OF THESE DAYS
key - Bb - range - G to G (suit lower range)
Great old standard in a cool and fresh Realtrak arrangement.

SOME OTHER TIME key F 3:44
4 bar intro ; vocal thru -no solo - vocal back to the bridge section - ("Just when the fun is starting, comes the time for parting") ; continue and finish/ad lib ending.

MP3 DEMO:
F533. SOME OTHER TIME
key - F - range - F to A
Gorgeous ballad ; sung by all the quality vocalists - Peggy Lee; Sinatra; Tony Bennett ( with Bill evans - lovely version!) and loads of others.

SOMEBODY LOVES ME key C 2:34
4 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; short trumpet solo ; vocal back in at " for every boy that passes by..." ; continue and tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F393. SOMEBODY LOVES ME
key - C - range - G to A
Awesome Gershwin gem ; in a fab Realtrak trio arrangement!

SOMEDAY MY PRINCE WILL COME key Bb 3:10
8 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; solo thru then repeat vocal again ; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F287. SOMEDAY MY PRINCE WILL COME
key - Bb - range - F to C
Wonderful Disney song that become really popular amongst jazz musicians and singers. Cool Realtrak Hammond trio version.

SOMEONE TO LIGHT UP MY LIFE  key F 3:13
8 bar intro, vocal in at 19 secs, continue thru, short piano solo at 1:36, vocal back in at 1:56 with "someone with strange little ways...", continue thru and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1195. SOMEONE TO LIGHT UP MY LIFE - F
key - F - range - E to G
Very lovely TRIO arrangement, of the main theme only, of this lovely Bossa gem from Antonio Carlos Jobim and others.

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME key A 4:12
4 bar intro: vocal thru - short solo over the 2nd "A" section - vocal back in at "although he may not be the man...."; continue; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F704. SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME - A Pianotrak
key - A - range - A to B
Gershwin classic in an intimate 2015 Pianotrak arrangement - main theme only.

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME key Ab 3:40
string intro leading to piano cue and vocal pickup and into tempo ; continue ; no solo - back to " although HE may not be the man some........." ; continue ; rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F253. SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME - Ab
key - Ab - range - Ab to Bb
Wonderful Gershwin evergreen. Live arrangement.

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME key F 2:52
2 bar intro, vocal through - no solo - back to the bridge ("although he may not be the man some girls think of..."), continue, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F699. SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME - F
key - F - range - F to G (suit lower range female)
Great Trio arrangement of the Gershwin classic in a slightly faster tempo than a ballad. Main theme only.

SOMETHING WONDERFUL key Eb 3:56
Piano and orch intro into tempo and vocal straight in ; short string and piano break ; vocal back in at the bridge section ; continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F576. SOMETHING WONDERFUL
key - Eb - range - G to C (big range!)
Gorgeous song from THE KING AND I.
Lovely Realtrak arrangement.

 SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE key F 2:50
8 bar intro, vocal thru song - no solo - at 1:48 vocal back in with "so I'm gone.. who knows what the fates have in store...", continue, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F823. SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVE - F
key - F - range - F to A
Swinging TRIO arrangement of this classy tune, synonymous with Sinatra.

SOMETIMES I'M HAPPY key Bb 3:14
8 bar intro; vocal thru twice; short piano solo; vocal back in at "I never mind the rain... "; continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F761. SOMETIMES I'M HAPPY - Bb
key - Bb - range - G to Ab
Lightly swinging Livetrak Trio arrangement of this popular standard.

SOMETIMES I'M HAPPY key C 2:32
8 bar intro; vocal thru 3 times - continue; tag the last line -- "I'm happy when I'm with.. (semitone up) so happy when I'm with.......(semitone back down) I'm happy when I'm with you........" & finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F35. SOMETIMES I'M HAPPY - C 2011
key - C - range - A to Bb
Great swinger - easy melody and a good tempo help make this a toe tapper.
Sung by every great vocalist including Ella ; Sarah Vaughan ; Billie Holiday ;etc
New 2011 Livetrak TRIO arrangement.

SOMEWHERE key Bb 3:48
4 bar intro; vocal thru the full song - no solo - back to "someday.......... somewhere........; we'll find a new way of living...."; continue and rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F726. SOMEWHERE - Bb
key - Bb - range - F to C (huge range!)
Wonderful and fresh quartet arrangement of this fantastic song from West Side Story.

SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY key Bb 3:25
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through - no solo - at 2:11 go back to "I should forget....", continue, slow the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F399. SOMEWHERE ALONG THE WAY Bb Pianotrak 2017
key - Bb - range - F to Ab
Really lovely Nat King Cole hit in a 2017 Pianotrak arrangement.

SOON key Ab 3:02
Gtr intro and into tempo and vocal in; vocal thru; trombone solo; vocal back in at "soon... our little ship will come sailing.."; continue; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F564. SOON Ab Bossa version
key - Ab - range - Ab to Bb
Wonderful Gershwin gem in a Livetrak bossa nova version - lovely!

SOON key Ab 3:35
8 bar intro; vocal thru twice; short mute trpt and orchestra; vocal in at "soon...our little ship will come sailing..."; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F565. SOON Ab swing
key - Ab - range - Ab to Bb
Light swing Livetrak arrangement of the classic Gerhswin tune.

SOPHISTICATED LADY key C 5:02
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short flute solo over 1st section ;vocal in at " then ...with disillusion in your eyes..." ; continue ;rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F224. SOPHISTICATED LADY
key - C - range - D# to Bb
Incredible Ellington/Strayhorn tune with an even more incredible range!! Singers include Ella ; Billie Holiday ; and everybody else in between.

SPEAK LOW key Bb 4:29
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at " speak low ; darling speak low ..love is a spark..." ; continue ; repeat last line " will you speak love to me ; speak love to me ..and soon..." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F234. SPEAK LOW - Bb
key - Bb - range - F to Ab
Wonderfully quirky gem from the pen of kurt Weill.
Singers include Vic Damone ; Lena Horne ; Carmen McRae and Diane Schuur.

SPEAK LOW key Bb 3:36
8 bar intro and vocal in at 16 seconds, vocal through - no solo, at 2:21 go back to "time is so old and love so brief....", continue through and at 3:14 repeat "will you speak low to me, speak love to me and soon..." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1501 A. SPEAK LOW - Bb latin Pianotrak
key - Bb - range - F to Ab
A latin piano only arrangement of the classic Kurt Weill standard. Stays in tempo all the way.

SPEAK LOW key Bb 3:59
Piano intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, continue through - no solo, at 2:40 the vocal goes back to "time is so old and love so brief...", continue through, slow the last line down and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1333. SPEAK LOW - Bb Pianotrak
key - Bb - range - F to Ab
Beautifully expressive piano arrangement of this classic Kurt Weill song.

SPRING IS HERE key D 3:12
Orchestral intro; vocal in and thru; short solo; vocal back in at "no desire, no ambition leads me...."; continue; rall (no tag) and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F592. SPRING IS HERE - D
key - D - range - F# to A
Rodgers and Hart classic. Gorgeous Livetrak arrangement!
 

ST LOUIS BLUES key C 3:14
4 bar intro, vocal in at 9 secs, continue thru, clarinet solo at 2:01, vocal back in at 2:27 with "I love my man like a school boy loves his pie...", continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F979. ST LOUIS BLUES
key - C - range - G to G
Very loosely based on the Lena Horne version from 1941, same key, tempo and similar instrumentation.

STARDUST key D 4:16
Intro and vocal in with the verse at 8 secs - easy to catch!, "band" kicks into tempo and vocal in at 1:06, continue thru - no solo - back to "beside a garden wall..." at 2:58, continue thru, rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1006. STARDUST - D
key - D - range - C# to F# (suitable for really low female range or a high male)
Very lovely arrangement that includes the verse and then into a lovely trio arrangement - not to slow in tempo. Check out both demos below:

STARDUST key F 5:22
piano intro and vocal thru the verse ("and now the purple dusk.."); - easy to catch onto! ; continue; band cue for the main theme - again easy to catch!; continue thru main theme; short piano solo; vocal back in at "and each kiss an inspiration......."; continue and rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F680. STARDUST - F
key - F - range - E to A
Classic Hoagy Carmichael song!
NOTE - the demo starts at "you wander down the lane and far away...." and into the tempo".
Really lovely trio arrangement.

STARS FELL ON ALABAMA key F 3:25
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at " I never planned in my imagination " ; continue ; ad lib ending /repeat " last night ".

MP3 DEMO:
F73. STARS FELL ON ALABAMA
key - F - range - F to A
Singers include Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday.
 

STAY AS SWEET AS YOU ARE key Eb 3:27
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, vocal through, short piano solo at 1:42, vocal back in at 2:04 with "don't ever lose... all the......", continue,  slow the last two lines and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1360. STAY AS SWEET AS YOU ARE - Eb Pianotrak
key - Eb - range - D to G
Fabulous Nat King Cole hit in a lovely 2017 Piano arrangement.
Same arrangement as F400 2017 except a full tone lower.

STAY AS SWEET AS YOU ARE key F 3:27
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, vocal through, short piano solo at 1:42, vocal back in at 2:04 with "don't ever lose... all the......", continue,  slow the last two lines and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F400. STAY AS SWEET AS YOU ARE - F Pianotrak 2017
key - F - range - E to A
Fabulous Nat King Cole hit in a lovely 2017 Piano arrangement.

STEPPING OUT WITH MY BABY key Gm to G then Ab to Abm 2:00
4 bar intro; vocal thru song; no solo - key change and back to the bridge section - "there'll be smooth sailing 'cos I'm...."; and finish with the last verse - similar to the Doris Day version.

MP3 DEMO:
F705. STEPPING OUT WITH MY BABY - Gm to Abm
key - Gm to G / Ab then Abm - range - G to Ab
Great Irving Berlin gem. This trio arrangement is loosely based on a Doris Day version.

STOLEN MOMENTS vocal version key C (Dm!!) 4:13
Same form as the LIVE album version by Carmen McRae and Betty Carter on VERVE.

MP3 DEMO:
F633. STOLEN MOMENTS vocal version
key - Dm - range - D to F - cover key of the Carmen McRae and Betty Carter live version.
You're probably saying "how come this JAZZ instrumental classic is here"?
This arrangement is based on the LIVE DUET album version by Carmen McRae and Betty Carter on VERVE. Great lyrics and it works great for a vocalist.

Also available with the piano solo removed.

STOP THIS WORLD key F 4:06
Loosely based on the Diana Krall form. My piano solo included.

MP3 DEMO:
F1024. STOP THIS WORLD
key - F - range - F to F - original key
Loosely based on the Diana Krall version of this Mose Allison song.

STORMY MONDAY  key F 3:16
4 bar intro; vocal thru 3 verses (12 bar blues) ; Hammond solo ; vocal back in for 2 more verses ( of your choice!) and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F629. STORMY MONDAY - F
key - F - range - F to C  - can be used for any 12 bar blues based song - the range will vary.
Really cool arrangement of this wonderful old blues tune. covered by all the great blues and jazz singers ; and more contemporary artists like Eric Clapton.
 

STORMY WEATHER - key C/Db 3:53
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; no solo -back to " since he went away.." ;continue up to the key change at " Can't go on...." ; repeat " keeps raining all the time " 3 times - last time rall and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F118. STORMY WEATHER
key - C to Db - range - F to Ab
This wonderful song was a big hit for Lena Horne ; also sung by Ella & co!!
 

STORMY WEATHER key Eb 3:22
Piano intro and vocal in at 10 secs, into tempo and continue thru - no solo - back to "when he went away.." at 2:05, continue thru and finish or ad lib the last few bars and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1205. STORMY WEATHER - Eb
key - Eb - range - Ab to Bb
Wonderful song in a cool TRIO arrangement, in a great tempo and feel.

STRANGER IN PARADISE key B 4:54
4 bar intro. vocal in at 14 secs and continue thru - no solo, vocal back in at 2:49 to "I saw your face.. and I ascended......", continue thru and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F906. STRANGER IN PARADISE - B
key - B - range - G# to A#
Very lovely Sextet arrangement of this beautiful Tony Bennett hit.

STRANGER ON THE SHORE key Bb 3:22

The stranger on the shore backing track is a fantastic song and this version starts off as a 8 bar introduction, vocals thru the whole song twice (or solo 2nd time), rall the last line and then finish. A big hit for Acker Bilk and always requested. This tune does have lyrics as well and is given a Livetrak arrangement with space to solo ala Acker!

Click on the MP3 link to listen to a preview of this song. If you like the structure and feel of the stranger on the shore backing track, click buy now. As Standardstrax is one of the best providers for backing track demos for female singers.

MP3 DEMO:
F333. STRANGER ON THE SHORE - Bb
key - Bb - range - Eb to Bb

STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT key C to D 3:18
4 bar intro; vocal thru - no solo - back to the bridge section - "strangers in the night...two lonely people we were..."; key change leading to the last verse - "ever since that night..."; continue; repeat the last line then let the "orchestra" finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F638. STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT - C to D
key - C to D - range - A to G
Really lovely ballad arrangement of this classic Sinatra hit; including the key change.

STREET OF DREAMS key G 2:50
Piano intro and vocal in at 27 seconds, continue through twice - no solo, continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1335. STREET OF DREAMS - G Pianotrak
key - G - range - E to A
Gorgeous piano arrangement of this classic standard covered by all the very best singers. Slow, moody and intimate!

SUMMER SUN key Eb (original key) 3:58
8 bar intro and vocal in at 8 secs, continue thru as per the original KOOP form, short 16 bar piano solo at 1:43 then the intro again with the vocal back in at 2:08, continue thru and finish/ ad lib.

MP3 DEMO:
F1237. SUMMER SUN
key - Eb - range - original key
Wonderful jazz dance hit from the early 2000's - great feel and vibe with a quirky vocal. This arrangement is based on the original form , same tempo and feel but in a TRIO arrangement. Check out the original version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9A1JLlwUaM

SUMMERTIME key Cm 2:22
8 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, continue through 3 verses - verse 1 and 2 and then reprise the 1st verse, at 1:58 sing "so hush little baby, don't you cry" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1573. SUMMERTIME - Cm 3/4 Pianotrak
key - Cm - range - G to G
Fresh jazz waltz take on the Gershwin classic! Piano only and perfect for an intimate vocal.

SUMMERTIME key Cm 3:02
4 bar intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, vocal through 3 times - verses 1 and 2 and then reprise the first verse , at 2:32 slow down the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1571. SUMMERTIME - Cm Pianotrak
key - Cm - range - G to G
Classic version of the Gershwins classic for Porgy and Bess. Moody and haunting piano only arrangement.
 

SUMMERTIME key Dm 3:02
8 bar intro and vocal in at 16 secs, vocal thru the full song (so it's twice thru really), piano solo at 1:19, vocal back in at 1:49 with either verse, continue, 3 time last line repeat or ad lib and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1098. SUMMERTIME - Dm Bossa
key - Dm - range - A to A
Cool TRIO plus percussion arrangement of the Gershwin classic!

SUMMERTIME key Dm 3:02
4 bar intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, vocal through 3 times - verses 1 and 2 and then reprise the first verse , at 2:32 slow down the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1572. SUMMERTIME - Dm Pianotrak
key - Dm - range - A to A
Classic version of the Gershwins classic for Porgy and Bess. Moody and haunting piano only arrangement.
Same arrangement as F1571 except a full tone higher.

SUMMERTIME key Dm 2:46
4 bar intro; vocal thru the full song twice - no solo - repeat the last line (so hush little baby...) 3 times; ad lib and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F802. SUMMERTIME - Dm smooth
key - Dm - range - A to A
Groovy SMOOTHJAZZ arrangement of the hugely popular standard.
 

SUMMERTIME key Cm 2:36
8 bar intro ; vocal thru 2 verses ; piano solo ; vocal back in and repeat first verse ; repeat " so hush little baby , don't you cry" and finish.
You can also repeat "Don't you cry"/ add ad libs.

MP3 DEMO:
F494. SUMMERTIME bossa Cm
key - Cm - range - G to G
Nice twist for the Gershwin classic - subtle chord changes and a bossa Livetrak arrangement.

SUMMERTIME key Cm 2:38
4 bar intro ; vocal thru 2 verses ; flute solo ; vocal back in and repeat the 1st verse ; repeat the last line - "so hush little baby, don't you cry" and ad lib to the end.

MP3 DEMO:
F495. SUMMERTIME swing Cm
key - Cm - range - G to G
Fab and groovy swingin' Livetrak arrangement of the Gershwin gem.

SUMMERTIME version 1 - key Em to Fm 4:15
4 bar intro ; vocal for 2 verses ; short solo leading to key change ; vocal back in with verse ; repeat " summertime "/ ad lib and end.

MP3 DEMO:
F15. SUMMERTIME version 1
key - Em to Fm - range - B to C
Suit high female; also suitable for low male.
This Gershwin classic is possibly the most popular and most recorded standard ever!!!

SUMMERTIME key Am to Bbm 3:22
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ;short vibes solo and key change ;vocal and ad lib ending.

MP3 DEMO:
F54. SUMMERTIME version 2
key - Am to Bbm - range - E to F
Mid swing arrangement - gtr and vibes based - key change after solo. Suitable for low female range.

SUNDAY key F 2:08
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at " and then comes Thursday...." ; continue ; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F144. SUNDAY
key - F - range - G to A
Great song sung by all the greats - my favourite version is by Carmen McRae!!!

SUNNY groove version key Gm to Abm to Am to Bbm 4:00
piano intro and vocal in at 13secs - 1st verse colla with the piano and into tempo at 58 secs (4 bars band) then 2nd verse in tempo; key change for the 3rd verse; key change again for the piano solo at 2:22; key change again at 2:59 for the last verse; continue and ad lib or repeat the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F788. SUNNY - groove version
key - Gm to Abm to Am to Bbm - range - G to Db
Really cool GROOVE arrangement of this classic song!!
NOTE - the demo starts into the song - at 6 secs the vocal is in with "oh the dark days are gone... and the bright days are here.." then into tempo to let you check the feel and groove!

SUNNY swing version key Gm to Abm to Am to Bbm 3:59
piano intro and vocal in at 13secs - 1st verse colla with the piano and into tempo at 58 secs (4 bars band) then 2nd verse in tempo; key change for the 3rd verse; key change again for the piano solo at 2:21; key change again at 2:58 for the last verse; continue and ad lib or repeat the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F789. SUNNY - swing version
key - Gm to Abm to Am to Bbm - range - G to Db
Very cool SWING trio arrangement of this classic song!!
NOTE - the demo starts into the song - at 6 secs the vocal is in with "oh the dark days are gone... and the bright days are here.." then into tempo....

SUNNY version 3 keys Am to Bbm to Bm to Cm 2:42
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 secs, continue thru - vocal all the way - no solo, key changes for each verse, except at 1:51 with the reprise of the first verse, rall and repeat the last line at 2:16 and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F930. SUNNY version 3
key - Am to Bbm to Bm to Cm - range - A to Eb (huge range)
Fantastic arrangement of this great song ,covered by all the very best singers. This arrangement is based on the Blossom Dearie version, same key changes.

SWAY key Am 2:15
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short solo ; vocal back in at " other dancers may be on the floor" ; continue ; brass run then repeat the last line - "sway me now" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F306. SWAY - Am
key - Am - range - A to A (optional C top note).
Popular song ; recorded by Dean Martin and recently by Michael Buble ; given a cool Realtrak arrangement!!!

SWAY version 2 key Am 3:10
4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 secs, continue thru, acoustic guitar solo at 1:27, vocal back in at 2:06 with "other dancers may be on the floor...", continue thru, at 2:42 repeat "sway me now" 3 times and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F908. SWAY - Am version 2
key - Am - range - A to A
Laidback Livetrak Bossa Nova arrangement of the classic song.

SWAY  key Gm 2:25
4 bar intro and vocal in at 5 secs, vocal thru twice - no solo - at 2:10 repeat "make me thrill as only you know how...sway me smooth sway me now!" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F907. SWAY - Gm
key - Gm - range - G to G
Brighter tempo for this Latin version of the popular Dean Martin hit, with a cool Sextet arrangement to boot!

SWEET DREAMS key G to Ab 3:14
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 secs, continue thru - vocal all the way and a key change for the last verse, tag the last verse at 2:46, rall and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F950. SWEET DREAMS
key - G to Ab - range - E to Bb
Blues-tinged TRIO arrangement of the huge Patsy Cline hit.

SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THIS key Cm 3:30
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, same form as the original Eurythmics version, original key.

MP3 DEMO:
F1431. SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THIS - Cm
key - Cm - range - original key
Very cool Trio plus Latin percussion arrangement of the Eurythmics song, original key.

SWEET GEORGIA BROWN key Ab 2:22
4 bar intro ; vocal thru 3 times in total - no solo at all. Dead stop at the end.

MP3 DEMO:
F630. SWEET GEORGIA BROWN - Ab
key - Ab - range - Eb to F (optional Ab top note). Suit lower range female voice. Cool new version of this great old swinger!
 

SWEET GEORGIA BROWN key Bb 3:12
8 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds, vocal thru twice (2nd time at 1:08), piano solo at 2:04, vocal back in at 2:31 with "it's been said she knocks 'em dead...", continue and repeat the last line twice and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F60. SWEET GEORGIA BROWN - Bb 2018
key - Bb - range - F to G ( optional Bb last note)
2018 Trio arrangement of this great jazz classic, hugely popluar with singers and musicians alike. Slower in tempo than what is normally expected and it works a treat!

SWEET GEORGIA BROWN key Bb 2:34
4 bar intro and vocal in at 6 seconds, vocal through twice, piano solo at 1:39, vocal back in at 2:02 with "it's been said she knocks em dead...", continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1480. SWEET GEORGIA BROWN - Bb Funky
key - Bb - range - F to G ( optional Bb last note)
A really dirty groove to this one, and I love it! That 60's vibe but with the bluesy piano licks and trio feel, that really cry out for a great vocal to tell it like it is!
 

SWEET GEORGIA BROWN key C 3:12
8 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds, vocal thru twice (2nd time at 1:08), piano solo at 2:04, vocal back in at 2:31 with "it's been said she knocks 'em dead...", continue and repeat the last line twice and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1479. SWEET GEORGIA BROWN - C
key - C - range - G to A ( optional C last note)
2018 Trio arrangement of this great jazz classic, hugely popluar with singers and musicians alike. Slower in tempo than what is normally expected and it works a treat! Same arrangement as F60 2018 except a full tone higher.

SWEET GEORGIA BROWN key C 2:34
4 bar intro and vocal in at 6 seconds, vocal through twice, piano solo at 1:39, vocal back in at 2:02 with "it's been said she knocks em dead...", continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1481. SWEET GEORGIA BROWN - C Funky
key - C - range - G to A ( optional C last note)
A really dirty groove to this one, and I love it! That 60's vibe but with the bluesy piano licks and trio feel, that really cry out for a great vocal to tell it like it is! Same arrangement as F1480 except a full tone higher.

SWEET GEORGIA BROWN version 2 2011 key Bb 2:32
8 bar intro; vocal thru twice; solo ; vocal back in at " it's been said she knocks them dead..." ;continue; repeat the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F111. SWEET GEORGIA BROWN version 2 2011
key - Bb - range - F to G
2011 Livetrak trio arrangement of this old gem.
 

SWEET HOME CHICAGO key F 2:19
4 bar intro ; vocal thru as per ; hammond solo ; vocal back in at the stops ; continue ; no verse repeat - tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F443. SWEET HOME CHICAGO - F
key - F - range - F to Ab ( suitable for lower female range)
Livetrak big band arrangement of this cookin' blues from the Blues Brothers movie.

TAINTED LOVE key Am 3:34
8 bar intro, vocal in at 14 seconds, vocal through the song - no solo, at 2:00 go back to the first verse, continue through, at 2:53 sing the coda section "don't touch me please.. I cannot stand the way you tease..." etc , continue through, vocal ad libs and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1447. TAINTED LOVE - Am
key - Am - range - A to B
Straight 8's Latin arrangement of this massive 80's synth hit, first done by Gloria Jones back in the 60's.
Same arrangement as F1446 except a full tone higher.

TAINTED LOVE key Gm 3:34
8 bar intro, vocal in at 14 seconds, vocal through the song - no solo, at 2:00 go back to the first verse, continue through, at 2:53 sing the coda section "don't touch me please.. I cannot stand the way you tease..." etc , continue through, vocal ad libs and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1446. TAINTED LOVE - Gm
key - Gm - range - G to A
Straight 8's Latin arrangement of this massive 80's synth hit, first done by Gloria Jones back in the 60's.

 

TAKE THESE CHAINS FROM MY HEART key Bb 2:28
4 bar intro ; vocal thru two verses; Hammond solo ; vocal back to verse ; continue ; tag the last line twice (nice stops!) and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F514. TAKE THESE CHAINS FROM MY HEART - Bb
key - Bb - range - A to A (optional Bb last note)
Fab and fresh Gospel tinged arrangement - trio + Hammond (hallelujah!)of the old country hit. Takes on a new life after you hear Ray Charles singing it!

TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE 2014 key G 2:31
8 bar intro and vocal in at 15 secs, continue thru, piano solo at 1:13, vocal back in at the bridge (using the alternate lyrics?) at 1:42, continue and tag the last line and extend the last time - "tak...ing... a chance....on love....." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F80. TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE - 2014
key - G - range - F# to A
Great mid tempo arrangement, sung by every major vocalist. New 2014 Livetrak arrangement.

TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE key F 2:37
8 bar intro and vocal in at 16 secs, vocal thru twice - no solo, tag the last line at 2:15 but extend the last line -----
"tak---ing.....a......chance......on.....love" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F877. TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE - F
key - F - range - E to A
Lovely new Livetrak Bossa Nova arrangement of this wonderful old standard.

TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE key F 3:06
4 bar intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, vocal through, at 1:36 short piano solo over the 2nd "A" section, vocal back in at 1:58 with "I thought the cards were a frame up....", continue, tag the last line and extend the last line - "tak............ing..... ..a.... chance........ on...... ..love..........." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1361. TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE - F Pianotrak
key - F - range - E to A
Lovely and intimate 2017 Pianotrak arrangement of this great old song.
Tip - the intro starts on the first beat!
Same arrangement as F468 2017 except a full tone lower.

TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE key G 3:06
4 bar intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, vocal through, at 1:36 short piano solo over the 2nd "A" section, vocal back in at 1:58 with "I thought the cards were a frame up....", continue, tag the last line and extend the last line - "tak............ing..... ..a.... chance........ on...... ..love..........." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F468. TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE - G Pianotrak 2017
key - G - range - F# to B
Lovely and intimate 2017 Pianotrak arrangement of this great old song.
Tip - the intro starts on the first beat!
 

TALK TO ME BABY key C 2:45
4 bar intro ; vocal thru first time without the tag; then back to the bridge section - no solo - and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F498. TALK TO ME BABY
key - C - range - G to A
Fab Peggy Lee hit, in a cool Livetrak arrangement.

TAMMY key Ab 2:40
4 bar intro; vocal thru; short piano solo and vocal back in at "the old hooty-owl.. hooty-hoos to the dove"; continue and rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F690. TAMMY - Ab
key - Ab - range - F to A
Lovely song from the movie "Tammy and the Bachelor" starring Debbie Reynolds.
Lovely Livetrak arrangement.