NO REGRETS (Billie Holiday) key E 2:35
4 bar intro and vocal in at 5 secs, vocal thru TWICE, at go back to the last verse "no regrets...... because somebody new looks good to you...", and finish.

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F992. NO REGRETS (Billie Holiday)
key - E - range - C# to B
This isn't the Edith Piaf song but a great old swing thing from Billie Holiday, back in the 30's. Here's a cool Quartet arrangement loosely based on her version.

NOBODY DOES IT BETTER key F 3:55
4 bar intro; vocal thru all the way; no solo; ad lib the ending as per original and finish.

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F751. NOBODY DOES IT BETTER
key - F - range - F to Bb (optional C)
Great mellow arrangement of the  Carly Simon hit; from the SPY WHO LOVED ME.
This version is loosely based on the fantastic version by Oleta Adams and David Sanborn; but with a shorter ending.

NOBODY'S FAULT BUT MINE key Am 3:11
4 bar intro, vocal in at 12 secs, continue thru as per the Nina Simone version. Same ending and finish.

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F825. NOBODY'S FAULT BUT MINE
key - Am - range - A to A (optional C)
Great trio arrangement loosely based on the Nina Simone version of this classic blues song.
Have a look on YouTube : Nina Simone - Nobody's fault but mine

NON DIMENTICAR  key C 4:00
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 secs, continue thru, short piano solo at 1:55, vocal in at 2:45 with "please do not forget.....",
continue thru and finish.

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F1143. NON DIMENTICAR - C
key - C - range - F to E - suit lower female range
Very lovely TRIO arrangement of this great old standard!

NON DIMENTICAR key F 3:19
4 bar intro; vocal thru - no solo - vocal back to "please do not forget that our lips have met..."; continue; repeat the last line and finish.

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F766. NON DIMENTICAR - F
key - F - range - Bb to A
Really lovely and moody Trio arrangement of this classic Italian gem.
Covered by all the greats including Nat King Cole, Natalie Cole and Dean Martin.

NOT WHILE I'M AROUND key Db to D 3:10
piano and orchestra intro - track is very rubato and is based on the Streisand version from the Broadway album ; slightly faster. Tip- once you've got the feel into your head it all falls into place.

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F384. NOT WHILE I'M AROUND
key - Db to D - range - Ab to D
A stunning gem from Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd" ; in a truly gorgeous Realtrak orchestra arrangement. Based on The Streisand version from her "Broadway" album ;and well worth taking the time to learn.

NOTHING COMPARES 2 U key Eb 4:12
2 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, continue through as per the original hit version form, piano solo at 2:38, vocal back in at 3:08 with "all the flowers you planted..", continue through and repeat the last line and finish.

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F1395. NOTHING COMPARES 2 U - Eb Pianotrak
key - Eb - range - Bb to Ab (optional Eb falsetto)
Really lovely piano only arrangement of the massive Sinead O'Connor hit, written by Prince.
Same arrangement as F1394 except a full tone lower.

NOTHING COMPARES 2 U key F 3:55
2 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds and continue through the original hit version form, Fender Rhodes electric piano short solo at 2:24, vocal back in at 2:52 with "all the flowers you planted..", continue through, repeat the last line at 3:29 and finish.

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F1392. NOTHING COMPARES 2 U - F
key - F - range - C to Bb (optional F falsetto)
Very cool and fresh arrangement of the Sinead O"Connor hit (written by Prince). Acoustic guitar, Fender Rhodes piano and electric bass, in the original key.

NOTHING COMPARES 2 U key F 4:12
2 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, continue through as per the original hit version form, piano solo at 2:38, vocal back in at 3:08 with "all the flowers you planted..", continue through and repeat the last line and finish.

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F1394. NOTHING COMPARES 2 U - F Pianotrak
key - F - range - C to Bb (optional F falsetto)
Really lovely piano only arrangement of the massive Sinead O'Connor hit, written by Prince.

NOWHERE MAN key - A to Bb 2:37
piano intro ; vocal and piano - easy to follow - tempo kicks in on ----- "making all his nowhere plans......" ; continue ; no solo - key change at " is at your command -------------( semitone change with the track) ; continue ; rall the last line and finish.

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F454. NOWHERE MAN
key - A to Bb - range - (G#)A to Bb
This fairly bland Beatles tune was given the ballad treatment on an old Vicki Carr album (good singer!) and I fell in love with the song then.
Havn't a clue who arranged the album track but did he do a great job! This arrangement is all mine, with a really nice key change.

O MIO BABBINO CARO key Ab 3:34
8 bar intro and vocal in at 15 secs, vocal thru without the end tag section (simply to lengthen it), orchestral instrumental at 1:33, vocal back in at 2:03 with "si, si, ci voglio andare...", continue thru and add the end tag section to finish at 2:50.

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F1280. O MIO BABBINO CARO
key - Ab - range - Eb to Ab
The most haunting of Puccini's arias, beautiful in it's simplicity and melody. Here is my own extended arrangement, perfect as a ballroom modern waltz and always turns heads whenever I play it. Stays in tempo all the way and guaranteed to make an impact. It's really is a gorgeous orchestral arrangement and in the original key, so it's perfect for a soprano voice or a tenor, and it stays in tempo all the way. Some of the youtube recordings available really milk the pauses but it works equally well sticking to the tempo. Reference versions I like are by Montserrat Caballé, beautfiul control, and the wonderful voice of David Phelps, although he doesn't half milk it, but the incredible voice speaks for itself.

O PATO key Bb 4:00
6 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, vocal through twice, piano solo from 1:55, vocal back in at 2:41 with a full reprise, at 3:43 sing "they were dancing to the samba the samba" 3 times and finish.

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F1488. O PATO
key - Bb - range - Eb to A
Loosely based on the Karrin Allyson version, with English lyrics, of the classic Bossa gem, written by Jaime Silva and Neuza Teixeira and first released by João Gilberto in 1960. Very lovely Quartet with latin percussion.

OH LOOK AT ME NOW key Ab 2:44
4 bar intro; vocal thru - no solo - vocal back to "I'm a new girl..in a whirl'; continue and repeat "oh look at me now" four times and finish.

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F767. OH LOOK AT ME NOW - Ab
key - Ab - range - G to Ab
Great song in a lovely Trio arrangement.

OH WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING key Bb 2:42
8 bar intro, vocal in at 6 secs, continue thru the 3 verses and chorus with 4 bars between each verse, piano solo at 1:49, vocal back in at 2:06 with the chorus and include the end tag ("oh what a beautiful day!") and finish.

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OH WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING
key - Bb - range - A to Bb (optional C top note)
Wonderfully jazz tinged TRIO arrangement of this classic from the musical Oklahoma!

OH, YOU CRAZY MOON key C to Db 3:49
4 bar intro, vocal in at 12 secs, piano solo at 1:45, vocal back in at 2:36 with "once you promised me, you know.."... continue, key change at 3:00 for the last verse, tag the last line and finish.

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F837. OH, YOU CRAZY MOON
key - C to Db - range - F to A
Fabulous standard from the pen of Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke.
Lovely TRIO arrangement!

OLD CAPE COD key A to Bb 2:19
8 bar intro; vocal thru - no solo - back to the bridge "winding roads that seem to beckon you"; continue and key change leading into "If you spend an evening you'll want to stay"; continue and finish.

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F757. OLD CAPE COD - Bossa
key - A to Bb - range - F to G
Bright Bossa Nova livetrak arrangement of this massive Patti Paige hit! Covered by Jerry Vale and others.

OLD CAPE COD key A to Bb 3:44
2 bar intro (half time feel); vocal thru - no solo - vocal back to "winding roads that seem to beckon you"; continue and key change leading to "If you spend an evening you'll want to stay..."; continue and finish.

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F758. OLD CAPE COD - groove
key - A to Bb - range - F to G
Fresh take on this Patti Paige hit - a cool groove Livetrak Trio arrangement!

OLD DEVIL MOON keys Ab to A 3:56
8 bar intro and vocal in at 17 seconds, vocal through as per the Rosemary Clooney and Count Basie Orchestra version, band solo at 1:53, vocal back in at 2:24 with "you and your glance...", continue through and key change at 2:42 for the last verse and finish as per the Clooney version.

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F1437. OLD DEVIL MOON - Ab to A
keys - Ab to A - range -Eb to G (optional A)
Big Band arrangement that's loosely based on the Rosemary Clooney and Count Basie Orchestra version of this great old standard, check YOUTUBE!

OLD DEVIL MOON key Bb 3:40
8 bar intro and vocal in at 16 seconds, vocal through the full form twice, 2nd time starting at 1:50 - no solo, ad lib the last 4 bars or let the band finish.

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F1504. OLD DEVIL MOON - Bb TRIO
key - Bb - range - F to Ab
Trio arrangement of this wonderful classic standard from the movie "Finian's Rainbow", at a great tempo!

OLD DEVIL MOON key C 3:20
8 bar intro and vocal in at 10 secs, vocal thru twice, short piano solo at 2:08, vocal back in at 2:26 with "you and your glance.. make this romance...", continue thru to end, from 3:05 ad lib or sing "blinds me with love... blinds me with love...... blinds me with love" and finish.

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F1145. OLD DEVIL MOON - C version 2
key - C - range - G to Bb
Bright TRIO arrangement of this gem from "Finian's Rainbow". This version is very loosely based on the Anita O'Day version, similar in tempo and feel.

OLD DEVIL MOON version 1 key C 3:00
4 bar intro ; vocal thru full song TWICE (include the tag "- just when i think I'm...") - no solo and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F103. OLD DEVIL MOON version 1
key - C - range - G to Bb (optional C top note) Livetrak arrangement.
Classic sung by Carmen McRae, Tony Bennett, Della Reese and all the greats!

 

OLD DEVIL MOON version 3 key C 3:06
8 bar intro and vocal in at 14 secs, vocal thru, piano solo at 1:34, vocal back in at 2:00 with "you and your glance.. make this romance...", continue thru and finish.

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F1164. OLD DEVIL MOON version 3
key - C - range - G to Bb
Big Band-esque Livetrak arrangement with lots of hits, punches and a swinging tempo!

OLD FOLKS key Bb 3:47
4 bar intro and vocal in at 17 secs, vocal thru - no solo - at 2:24 go back to the bridge "every Friday, he'll go fishing..", continue thru, rall the last few lines and finish.

F1211. OLD FOLKS - Bb
key - Bb - range - G to Ab
Wonderful ballad, not heard too often as a vocal but a favourite amongst musicians. Lovely TRIO arrangement.
 

ON A CLEAR DAY key C 2:41
8 bar intro ; vocal thru incl the tag ; solo ; vocal in at " you'll feel part of..." ; continue ; lengthen the tag and last line and finish.

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F239. ON A CLEAR DAY - C
key - C - range - E to A
Great showtune that has become a standard. Sung by all the greats.
Nice Realtrak trio version.

ON A CLEAR DAY key C 3:48
4 bar intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, vocal through and include the correct ending - "you can see....for ever and ever and ever and ever more", electric piano solo at 1:52, vocal back in at 2:14 with "on a clear day.... how it will astound you...", continue and finish with the correct ending from 3:09 - "you can see....for ever and ever and ever and ever.......more".

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F1730. ON A CLEAR DAY - C smooth
key - C - range - E to A
Super funky smoothness is in plentiful supply here with a great arrangement of this wonderful show tune, inspiration came from a version by Mario Biondi and the wonderful Peddlers version! Classic Fender Rhodes piano, funky grooves and congas plus a great bassline.

ON A CLEAR DAY KEY Eb 3:15
piano pickup into 4 bar intro; vocal thru twice  - first time no extended tag at the end and 2 bar break between; last time use the extended ending - "you can see forever.......... and ever............ and ..ever.......... more.........." and finish.

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F702. ON A CLEAR DAY - Eb
key - Eb - range - G to C
Lovely; lightly swinging and mellow; trio arrangement of this great show song.
Covered by all the great singers and musicians.
 

ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA key Eb 2:39
4 bar intro, vocal in at 8 secs, vocal thru twice - 2nd time build with the band pushes, tag the last line and finish.

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F905. SLOW BOAT TO CHINA - Eb
key - Eb - range - G to Ab (optional Bb)
Another cool Livetrak arrangement of this classic standard.

ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA key F 2:31
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short piano solo ; vocal back in at " out on the briny...." ; continue ; tag the last line and finish.

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F310. ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA
key F - range - A to Bb
Realtrak Quartet giving a cool mid tempo arrangement to this great old warhorse.
Forget the terrible Doo-Wop hit version and check out Ella's obscure live version!!

ON DAYS LIKE THESE key Eb 3:20
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 secs, continue thru with 2 verses and choruses, at 2:24 sing "on days like these I wonder what became of you, maybe today you're singing songs with someone new, questi giorni quando vieni il belle sole,la la la la la-la-la-la" rall and finish.

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F846. ON DAYS LIKE THESE - Eb
key - Eb - range - Eb to Ab
Wonderful song that scored a massive hit for Matt Monro (from the original movie "The Italian Job",  in a relaxing Trio Bossa arrangement.

ON MY OWN key D 3:12
4 bar intro (bossa latin feel), vocal in at 7 secs, vocal thru all the way as per the main theme, with slight ralls and rubato sections throughout but easy to latch onto.

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F1147. ON MY OWN - D
key - D - range - A to C
Fresh latin take on the big song (and there are a few) from "Les Miserables". Trio arrangement not normally associated with such a big musical song, but it works great with this feel and has the ralls and slight rubato throughout!

ON THE RADIO key A (Bm) 4:18
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 secs, continue thru verse and chorus twice, piano solo at 2:39, vocal back in at 3:11 with "If you think that love isn't found on the radio..", continue thru and finish.

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F1046. ON THE RADIO
key  - A (Bm) - range - A to F#
Cool Latin arrangement of the classic Donna Summer hit, with some lovely chord substitutions thrown in.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN key Ab 2:46
8 bar intro and vocal in at 9 secs, vocal thru, piano solo at 1:15, vocal back in at 1:47 with "on the road again.. like a band of...", continue thru, 3 time tag and finish.

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F1050. ON THE ROAD AGAIN - Ab
key - Ab - range - Eb to F (optional Ab)
Great old country song from Willie Nelson, but here's a cool TRIO arrangement. Jack Jones did a very classy live version on a UK TV programme many years ago and I've always remembered that particular version.

ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE key F 3:07
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; flute solo ; vocal back in at " and oh.. the towering feeling..." ; continue ; tag the last line and ad lib ending.

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F355. ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE - F
key - F - range - F to Bb
Cool Latin Realtrak version of this hugely popular classic showtune.

ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE key F 3:28
8 bar intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, continue through, short piano solo at 1:55 (over the second A section) and the vocal comes back in at 2"20 with "and oh.... the towering feeling...", continue through, tag the last line at 3:11 and finish.

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F1591. ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE - F swing
key - F - range - F to Bb
Gorgeous Trio arrangement in a mid tempo swing, perfect for a cool vocal!

ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET key F 2:30
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at " I used to walk..in the shade..." ; continue ; tag the last line - last line gets lengthened -" on the sunny ----- side -- of -- the -- street" and finish.

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F246. ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET - F
key - F - range - F to A
Realtrak trio version of this popular standard.

ONCE IN A WHILE  key Ab 2:58
4 bar intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, vocal through - no solo, at 1:48 the vocal goes back in "in love's smouldering ember..", continue through and finish.

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F1691. ONCE IN A WHILE - Ab Trio
key - Ab - range - G to G
Gorgeous trio arrangement of this wonderful old standard.

ONCE IN A WHILE key G 3:42
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at " In loves...smoldering ember..' ; continue ; tag the last line and stay in tempo - no rall and finish.

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F174. ONCE IN A WHILE - G
key - G - range - F# to F#
Great standard sung by Jack Jones, et al. Suitable for lower female ranges. Original Livetrak arrangement.

ONE AT A TIME key Eb 3:44
4 bar intro, vocal thru, short piano solo, vocal back in at "one at a time.....let the leaves fall.....one at a time...", continue, tag the last line and finish.

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F804. ONE AT A TIME
key - Eb - range - Eb to Bb
Great song from Michel Legrand; in a very cool TRIO arrangement.
Checkout Lena Horne and Michel Legrand's version as well as Jack Jones' incredible live version on Youtube!

ONE DAY I'LL FLY AWAY key D 3:52
4 bar intro (although it has a double tempo latin feel), vocal in at 13 secs, vocal thru as per the original Randy Crawford version - same form and solo included. Ad lib the ending and finish.

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F1135. ONE DAY I'LL FLY AWAY - D
key - D - range - A to Bb (optional D as per the Randy Crawford vocal version)
Wonderful latin arrangement of this Randy Crawford classic hit! The feel here is a double tempo latin vibe with a cool Wurlitzer electric piano for a 70's retro sound.

ONE FOR MY BABY key Ab (and C) 4:39
4 bar intro ; vocal thru song ; no solo - back to " you'd never know it... but buddy..." ; continue and end aka Sinatra finish.

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F703. ONE FOR MY BABY - Ab
key - Ab (and C) - range - F to A
Great bluesy shuffle trio arrangement of the classic gem - ends similar to the Sinatra version.

ONE NOTE SAMBA key F 2:00
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short trombone solo ; vocal in at the bridge ; continue ; no tag - and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F201. ONE NOTE SAMBA
key - F - range - Eb to Bb
This is a great arrangement of this wonderful latin standard. Loved by singers and musicians alike!

ONLY ONE ROAD key Ab to Bb 5:36
8 bar intro and vocal in at 16 seconds, vocal continue through as per the original Celine Dion form, short piano break leading to the key change at 3:56, key change at 4:09, continue through the chorus and end tag at 4:56 - "I'm gonna run back... I'm gonna run back... cos i need you right here beside me.." and finish.

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F1656. ONLY ONE ROAD - Ab to Bb
key - Ab to Bb - range - Ab to D
Very classy Trio arrangement of the massive Celine Dion hit, slower in tempo, a more jazz based feel, and a full tone lower than the Celine Dion original key.

ONLY TRUST YOUR HEART key F 4:12
8 bar intro and vocal in at 18 seconds, continue through, Mute Trumpet solo at 1:45, vocal back in at 2:20 with "just wait...for a night...", continue through and repeat "so if you're smart.......really smart......only trust your heart" 3 times and finish with the outro.

MP3 DEMO:
F1516. ONLY TRUST YOUR HEART - F
key - F - range - F to G
Wonderful Benny Carter and Sammy Kahn song with the arrangement very loosely based on the Dianne Reeves vocal version from the Benny Carter album "Songbook". The backing track features wonderful mute trumpet obligatos as the track plays on plus a mute trumpet solo. A NO SOLO version, with the mute trumpet removed, is also available.

ONLY YOU key G 3:24
4 bar intro ; vocal thru - no solo - vocal back in to "only you......can make this change..." ; continue ; rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F405. ONLY YOU
key - G - range - B to B (suitable for higher range voice)
Fabulous new Realtrak arrangement of the huge old Platters hit - nice 'n' bluesy & slow!

ONLY YOU key F 3:44
4 bar intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, continue through, piano solo at 1:47, vocal back in at 2:10 with "only you ..and you alone..", continue through, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1695. ONLY YOU - F smooth
key - F - range  - A to A (optional Bb)
Fabulous groove based arrangement of the Platters classic song! Fresh trio and percussion arrangement.

ORANGE COLOURED (COLORED) SKY key F 2:50
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, vocal through, accordion solo at 1:19, vocal back in at 1:54 with "one look and I yelled timber.. watch out for flying glass...", continue through, at 2:25 add the end section "out of an orange coloured, purple striped, pretty green polka dot sky..., flash....bam... alakazam and good bye" and finish.

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F1856. ORANGE COLOURED SKY - F
key - F - vocal range - A to Bb
The classic Nat King Cole hit in a wonderful Quartet arrangement featuring jazz accordion, acoustic guitar, upright and brushes. Includes the tag section at the end.

ORDINARY FOOL key F 3:47
2 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds, continue through, piano solo at 2:16, vocal back in at 2:48 with "it's a lesson that I've learned...", continue through, at 3:19 repeat "like an ordinary fool.. when his ordinary dreams fall through.." and fnish.

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F1726. ORDINARY FOOL - F Pianotrak
key - F - range - C to A (stays to the upper range)
Wonderful song from the movie "Bugsy Malone", written by Paul Williams, and also covered by the Carpenters amongst others. The Mel Torme version with Phil Woods is a joy! Here's a very lovely piano only arrangement.

OUR DAY WILL COME key D 3:12
8 bar intro; vocal thru; acoustic gtr solo; vocal back in at "our day will come... if we just wait awhile...."; continue; no tag and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F596. OUR DAY WILL COME - D version 1
key - D - range - A to A
Great Latin groove to this great song. Covered by some great artists including Ruby and the Romantics; Jamie Cullum; Johnny Mathis to name a few.

OUR DAY WILL COME version 2 key D 2:57
8 bar intro; vocal thru; piano solo; vocal back in at "our day will come... if we just wait a while..."; continue and finish.

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F597. OUR DAY WILL COME - D version 2
key - D - range - A to A
Fresh swing take on this great tune. Lovely trio arrangement.

OUR DAY WILL COME version 3 key D 2:54
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 secs, continue thru twice - no solo, and finish.

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F861. OUR DAY WILL COME version 3
key - D - range - A to A
Lovely Rhumba arrangement of this great tune. Great for ballroom dancers!

OUR LOVE IS HERE TO STAY - key C 2:23
4 bar intro; vocal thru twice - no solo - tag the ending and finish.

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F34. OUR LOVE IS HERE TO STAY - C 2011
key - C - range - G to B
Gershwin classic! - singers include Jack Jones, Ella, Billie Holiday, etc
2011 Livetrak TRIO arrangement.
 

OUR LOVE IS HERE TO STAY key Bb 3:32
4 bar intro (vocal pick up on bar 4); short solo; vocal back in at "the radio.........and the telephone........ and the movies........"; continue; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F655. OUR LOVE IS HERE TO STAY Bb Pianotrak
key - Bb - range - F to A
I'm loving my Pianotraks! - Lovely intimate take on this great song!

OUT OF NOWHERE key C 3:31
4 bar intro ; vocal thru TWICE ; short mute trumpet solo ; vocal back in at " wonderful schemes ; wonderful dreams.." ; continue ; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F480. OUT OF NOWHERE - C
key - C - range - G to A
Great song in a Realtrak Quartet arrangement.

OVER THE RAINBOW - key A 5:25
4 bar intro; form as per Eva Cassidy version.

MP3 DEMO:
F121. OVER THE RAINBOW
key - A - range -  A to D (optional E) loosely based on the Eva Casssidy version but a semitone higher. Would also suit typical male range.

OVER THE RAINBOW key Ab 4:14
4 bar intro and vocal in at 17 secs, vocal thru, (without the end tag) - no solo, back to "someday I'll wish upon a star....." at 2:26, continue thru, for the end tag ("If happy little bluebirds..) at 3:33 - follow the prompts from the piano - easy to catch and lovely to finish with!

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F1152. OVER THE RAINBOW - Ab ballad
key - Ab - range - F to Bb
Gorgeous TRIO arrangement of the classic song from "The Wizard Of Oz". Every version now gigged and sung seems to be based on the Eva Cassidy version (which of course is beautiful) but the original classic version is equally sublime and is now "fresh" in a world where everyone sings the same version (and sings it the same way..)

OVER THE RAINBOW key Ab 3:50
2 bar intro ; vocal thru (omit the last section tag) - no solo - vocal back to " someday I'll wish upon a star..." ; continue ; add the last section tag - "if happy little..." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F339. OVER THE RAINBOW - Ab Pianotrak
key - Ab - range - F to Bb
Classy 2015 Pianotrak arrangement of this timeless ballad. Pianotraks will be offered at a cheaper price but still contain the kind of professionally arranged freshness and individuality associated with Standardstrax.

OVER THE RAINBOW key Ab 3:16
8 bar intro and vocal in at 12 secs, continue thru omiting the end tag ("If happy little.."), short piano solo at 1:42, vocal back in at 2:04 with "someday I'll wish upon a star...", continue thru - for the end tag section from 2:50 stay in tempo all the way and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1153. OVER THE RAINBOW - Ab swing
key - Ab - range - F to Bb
Wonderfully fresh and swinging TRIO arrangement of the classic tune from "The Wizard of Oz".

OVER THE RAINBOW key Bb 5:05
Orchestral and piano intro, vocal in at 22 seconds with "when all the world... is a hopeless jumble...", at 48 seconds "when all the clouds darken up the skyway...", at 1:03 "from your window pane." , at 1:10 "to a place behind the sun..", at 1:17 "just a step beyond the rain.......",  into tempo at 1:30 with "somewhere.....over the rainbow.....", continue through and omit the end tag (if happy little bluebirds...) - no solo, at 3:20 go back to "someday I'll wish upon a star....", continue through..., at 4:16 sing "if happy little bluebirds fly........beyond the rainbow........why oh why.......can't I........" and finish.

MP3 DEMOS:
DEMO 1 - F1445. OVER THE RAINBOW - Bb (verse demo)
DEMO 2 - F1445. OVER THE RAINBOW - Bb going into the main song..
key - Bb - range - G to C
Gorgeous orchestral arrangement of this timeless gem from "The Wizard Of Oz". The track includes the verse so I've given 2 demos - one of the intro and part of the verse, demo 2 leads into the main song.
Note - This is not 2 separate tracks.
 

OVER THE RAINBOW key G 5:10

Over the rainbow backing track is a wonderfully arranged song and my version starts off as a 2 bar introduction and vocals in at 13 seconds, continue thru, short guitar solo at 2:19, vocals back in at 3:02 with “someday I’ll wish upon a star…”, continue thru, slight rall at “find me… somewhere….”, continue then finish. This is a fresh arrangement of this classic standard, but very loosely based on the form and feel of the Eva Cassidy version. It is in a lower key and a semitone down from the original Eva Cassidy version.

By clicking on the MP3 link below, it will allow you to listen to a short demo of the fantastic song. Once you have listened to the free demo of this all-time classic over the rainbow backing track, click buy now. As Standardstrax is one of the leading providers of unique backing tracks for musicians.

MP3 DEMO:
F1137. OVER THE RAINBOW - G
key - G - range - G to C (optional D falsetto)
 

IT'S ONLY A PAPER MOON key C 3:11
4 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; short solo ; vocal in at " without your love..it's a honky.." ; continue ; tag the last line and end aka Ella - "it wouldn't be make believe ; believe ; if you believed in me!"

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F231. (IT'S ONLY A ) PAPER MOON
key - C - range - G to A
Huge hit for Ella Fitzgerald. Check out this great Realtrak band arrangement!

PART OF YOUR WORLD key F 3:56
8 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds with the verse "look at this stuff, isn't it neat..", continue through, into the main song at 59 seconds, continue through, - no solo - back to the bridge ("what would I give") at 2:35, continue through and finish with the extended last lines, band finishes.

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F1658. PART OF YOUR WORLD - F
Key - F - range - C to C
Superb swing Trio arrangement of this Disney gem from The Little Mermaid, in the original key, with the verse included.

PASSING STRANGERS key Bb 3:10
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 secs, short piano solo at 1:37 over the 2nd "A" section leading to the bridge, vocal back in at the bridge at 1:57, continue thru, repeat the last line and finish.

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F949. PASSING STRANGERS - Bb
key - Bb - range - F to A
Wonderful waltz that scored a huge hit for Sarah Vaughan and Billy Eckstine. Really lovely TRIO arrangement...

PENNIES FROM HEAVEN - key Eb 2:02
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at " trade them for a package of ..." ; continue ; tag the last line and finish.

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F170. PENNIES FROM HEAVEN
key - Eb - range - G to G
Nice swinging standard sung by Sinatra,Tony Bennett, Ella and loads of other great singers. Original Livetrak arrangement.

PEOPLE key F to G 2:45
4 bar intro (latin half time count) ; vocal thru ; short piano solo and KEY CHANGE then vocal back in at " lovers...are very special people..." continue ; and finish.

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F428. PEOPLE
key - F to G - range - F to C
Fab Realtrak bright Latin arrangement of this huge Barbra Streisand hit!

PEOPLE key F 5:02
4 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds, vocal through - as the vocal gets to "luckiest people in the world" (at 2:47) there's a short piano solo that continues directly from that vocal line (it works very nicely), vocal back in at 3:15 with "lovers.. are very special people..", continue through, slow the last line down and finish.

F1740. PEOPLE - F Trio
key - F - vocal range - F to Bb
Gorgeous Trio arrangement of this classic ballad from Funny Girl and synonymous with Barbra Streisand.

PEOPLE WILL SAY WE'RE IN LOVE key F 2:50
8 bar intro and vocal in at 12 secs, vocal thru twice - no solo - at 2:30 repeat "people will say we're in" twice and then at 2:36 repeat the full last line - "people will say we're in love" and finish.

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F1236. PEOPLE WILL SAY WE'RE IN LOVE - F
key - F - range - E to A
Fabulous acoustic guitar, upright bass and accordion arrangement of this classic showtune!

PEOPLE WILL SAY WE'RE IN LOVE key G 2:37
8 bar intro; vocal thru twice - no solo - continue ; end with "people will say we're in, people will say we're in , people will say we're in love---------".

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F59. PEOPLE WILL SAY WE'RE IN LOVE - G
key - G - range - F# to B
New 2011 Livetrak "Big Band" arrangement of this swinger - singers include Nancy Wilson, Jack Jones, Buddy Greco, et al.

PEOPLE WILL SAY WE'RE IN LOVE version 2 key G 2:07
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short solo ;vocal back in at " don't start... collecting things..." ; continue ; tag on "people will say were in" ; then repeat full line and finish.

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F493. PEOPLE WILL SAY WE'RE IN LOVE version 2
key - G - range - F# to B
New Livetrak arrangement of the classic showtune.

PERDIDO key Eb 3:09
8 bar intro and vocal in at 14 secs, vocal thru twice, short piano solo and vocal back in at 2:31 with "high......was the sun when we first came close.."; continue and finish.

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F889. PERDIDO - Eb
key - Eb - range - Eb to A
Popular jazz standard, with a classic vocal version by Sarah Vaughan. Cool TRIO arrangement!

PERFECT key D 4:16
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 secs, vocal thru , same form as the original, piano solo at 2:16, vocal in at 2:46 with "young hearts are foolish..", continue and either finish with the falsettos or do your own thing!

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F936. PERFECT
key - D - range - A to B (optional falsettos to G!)
Massive hit for Fairground Attraction back in the late 80's. Here's a pretty cool reworking of it, in a blues tinged TRIO arrangement, in the original key.

PERHAPS PERHAPS PERHAPS key Am 3:09
4 bar intro, vocal thru, piano solo, vocal back in at "if you can't make your mind up.....", continue; repeat "perhaps perhaps perhaps" three times and finish.

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F771. PERHAPS PERHAPS PERHAPS - Am Pianotrak
key - Am - range - E to A
Cool 2016 Pianotrak arrangement of the massive Doris Day hit!

PERHAPS PERHAPS PERHAPS key Bm 2:46
4 bar intro; vocal thru; short piano solo over the 2nd "A" section only; vocal back in at "if you can't make your mind up...."; continue - no repeat of last line - and finish.

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F772. PERHAPS PERHAPS PERHAPS - Bm
key - Bm - range - F# to B
Lovely laidback Latin feel in this arrangement of the Doris Day hit.

PERHAPS PERHAPS PERHAPS version 2 key Bm 2:23 (edited to 105 bpm)
4 bar intro; vocal thru; short piano solo over the 2nd "A" section only; vocal back in at "if you can't make your mind up...."; continue - no repeat of last line - and finish.

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F795. PERHAPS PERHAPS PERHAPS version 2
key - Bm - range - F# to B
Same track and latin feel as F772 but edited to the tempo of the Doris Day hit version.

PICK YOURSELF UP  key C 2:57
4 bar intro; vocal thru twice; short piano solo ; vocal back in at "work like a soul inspired..." ; continue; tag the last line twice and finish.

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F668. PICK YOURSELF UP - C
key - C - range - G to B
Jerome Kern is my very favourite songwriter and this is a wonderful gem in a mid tempo trio arrangement.

PLEASE BE KIND key Ab 3:54
8 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; short piano solo ; vocal back in at " this is all so grand.." ; tag (or ad lib) " if you love me" 4 times then the full line and finish.

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F473. PLEASE BE KIND - Ab
key - Ab - range - Ab to Bb
Realtrak trio arrangement of this classy tune. Recorded by Sinatra and co and a great version by Jane Monheit.

PLEASE BE KIND key Ab 4:13
Piano intro and vocal in at 19 seconds, vocal continue through, piano solo at 2:02, vocal back in at 2:28 with "this is all so grand....", continue through, tag the last line and finish.

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F1332. PLEASE BE KIND - Ab Pianotrak
key - Ab - range - Ab to Bb
Gorgeous song in a gorgeous piano only arrangement, slow and moody and perfect for a great vocal!

PLEASE DON'T TALK ABOUT ME key G to Ab 2:20
8 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; solo ; vocal back in at " you go your way and I'll go mine ..." ; key change at " makes no difference " ; continue ; tag the last line and finish.

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F158. PLEASE DON'T TALK ABOUT ME
key - G to Ab - range - G to Bb
Wonderful REALTRAK Fender Rhodes trio arrangement!

 PLEASE HELP ME I'M FALLING (IN LOVE WITH YOU) key Bb 3:59
4 bar intro (vocal pick on the 4th bar)..; continue; no solo - vocal thru all three verses then tag the ending and rall  - "please help me I'm falling....... in ...love.... with... you....".

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F625. PLEASE HELP ME I'M FALLING (IN LOVE WITH YOU) - Bb
key - Bb - range - Bb to Bb
This old country song works incredibly well in this very slow; almost gospel feel; version.
I think it's great..... Check out the Gladys Knight version from her new album - more contemporary in the feel but awesome singing!
 

PLEASE SEND ME SOMEONE TO LOVE key C 3:52
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at " I lie awake at night and count the world's troubles.." ; continue ; tag the last line and finish.

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F145. PLEASE SEND ME SOMEONE TO LOVE
key - C - range - G to Bb
Fantastic blues sung by Ella ; Joe Williams et al. Original Livetrak arrangement.

POLKA DOTS AND MOONBEAMS key Bb 3:55
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short vibes solo over the 2nd "A" section then vocal back in at "there were questions...." ; continue ; rall the last line and finish.

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F315. POLKA DOTS AND MOONBEAMS - Bb
key - Bb - range - F to A
Wonderful standard sung by Nat King Cole ; Sarah Vaughan ; Mel Torme ; Nancy Wilson et al. Realtrak quintet arrangement.

POLKA DOTS AND MOONBEAMS version 2 key Bb 2:46
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 secs, continue thru - no solo - at 1:41 go back to "there were questions.....in the eyes of other.....", continue tag the last line and finish.

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F904. POLKA DOTS AND MOONBEAMS version 2
key - Bb - range - F to A
Lightly swinging Livetrak arrangement of this great standard, sung by all the greats.

POOR BUTTERFLY key D 3:05
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at " the moon and I..." ; continue ; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F295. POOR BUTTERFLY
key - D - range - F to A
Wonderful and seldom heard gem .My favourite version is by Sarah Vaughan.
Lovely Realtrak arrangement!

PRELUDE TO A KISS key G 3:53
4 bar intro; vocal thru - no solo - back to the bridge -"though it's just a simple melody..."; continue and rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F58. PRELUDE TO A KISS 2011 Livetrak
key - G - range - G to Bb
Wonderful Duke Ellington ballad in a new 2011 Livetrak trio arrangement.