ALL THESE THINGS key Db 4:45
8 bar intro and vocal in at 33 seconds, vocal through as per the Harry Connick Jnr form, Flugel horn solo at 3:05, vocal back in at 3:39 with "your lips...so warm and tender....", continue and finish.

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M1929. ALL THESE THINGS - Db
key - Db - vocal range - Bb to Db (optional F)
Wonderful song from the wonderful Harry Connick Jnr album "Only You". The original version is by the Uniques but the incredibly talented Connick makes it his own. Here's a similar arrangement with a gorgeous flugel horn solo instead of the baritone sax solo. Same key as Harry Connick Jnr.

ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE key Ab to A 2:02
8 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds, vocal through as per the Sinatra version, big band solo at 1:00, vocal in at 1:22 with "all the music of life seems to be..", continue and key change at 1:33, continue and finish as per the Sinatra version, same keys.

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M1737. ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE - Ab to A
key - Ab to A - vocal range - Eb to D
Based on the classic Billy May arrangement for the Sinatra album "Come Swing With Me", same key and key change included.
 

ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE key Bb 1:56
4 bar intro ; vocal thru incl the tag ; solo ; vocal back in at " all the music of life..." ; continue ; repeat the last line 3 times and finish.

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M222. ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - F to E
Great REALTRAK arrangement of this swinging standard.

ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE key Bb to B 2:02
8 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds, vocal through as per the Sinatra version, big band solo at 1:00, vocal in at 1:22 with "all the music of life seems to be..", continue and key change at 1:33, continue and finish as per the Sinatra version, same keys.

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M1738. ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE - Bb to B
key - Bb to B - vocal range - F to E
Based on the classic Billy May arrangement for the Sinatra album "Come Swing With Me", key change included.
Same arrangement as M1737 except a full tone higher.

ALMOST THERE key Ab 3:11
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, vocal continue through - no solo - at 1:56 go back to "love has waited..such a long time...", continue through and finish.

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M1916. ALMOST THERE - Ab Trio
key - Ab - vocal range - Ab to Db
Lovely Trio arrangement of the Andy Williams classic. Same arrangement as M1915 except a full tone lower.

ALMOST THERE key Bb 3:11
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, vocal continue through - no solo - at 1:56 go back to "love has waited..such a long time...", continue through and finish.

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M1915. ALMOST THERE - Bb Trio
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to Eb
Lovely Trio arrangement of the Andy Williams classic.
 

ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY key Eb 3:39
8 bar intro and vocal in at 14 secs, vocal all the way - no solo. So, after the bridge section at 2:03 you're right into the last version at 2:23, continue thru, repeat the last line and finish.

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M1241. ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to D
The wonderfully talented Gilbert O'Sullivan wrote some really great songs, and this is one of them. Here's a very fresh Bossa take on it in a very lovely TRIO arrangement. Same arrangement as M1240 except a full tone lower.

ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY key F 3:39
8 bar intro and vocal in at 14 secs, vocal all the way - no solo. So, after the bridge section at 2:03 you're right into the last version at 2:23, continue thru, repeat the last line and finish.

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M1240. ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY - F
key - F - vocal range - C to E
The wonderfully talented Gilbert O'Sullivan wrote some really great songs, and this is one of them. Here's a very fresh Bossa take on it in a very lovely TRIO arrangement.

ALONE AGAIN (NATURALLY) key Eb 4:03
8 bar intro, vocal thru the full song - no solo, 3 time repeat of last line and finish.

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M481. ALONE AGAIN (NATURALLY) Pianotrak
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to D
Great song from the pen of Gilbert O'Sullivan that's great as Pianotrak. 2016 Latin arrangement.

ALRIGHT OK YOU WIN key F 3:05
4 bar intro ; vocal thru including the stops ;etc ; hammond solo ; vocal back in at " all that I am asking.. all I want.." ; continue ; repeat 1st verse ; then sing " alright, ok, you win............" -as per Joe Williams big finish.

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M533. ALRIGHT, OK, YOU WIN
key - F - vocal range - C to D (optional F)
Fabulously groovy and cookin' take on the Joe Williams & Count Basie hit.

ALWAYS key Eb to F 2:32
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; no solo - key change to F and sing whole song again ; ending - " not just for an hour ; not just a day ; not just for a year ;not just for a year ; not just for a year....but always.." and finish.

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M169. ALWAYS
key - Eb to F - vocal range - Bb to Eb
Superbly swinging Trio arrangment of this Irving Berlin chestnut featuring the incredible sounds of the Native Instruments B4 11 Hammond plugin.

ALWAYS key Eb 2:40
4 bar intro, vocal thru, short piano solo, vocal back in at 1:42 with "the days may not be fair....", continue thru to the end and then at 2:14 repeat "not for just an hour, not for just a day, not for just a year.... but always.." and finish.

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M976. ALWAYS - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to Db
Lightly swinging TRIO arrangement of the Irving Berlin classic.

ALWAYS key Eb 3:04
8 bar intro, vocal in at 18 secs, piano solo at 1:27, vocal back in at 2:01 with "days may not be fair...", continue thru and finish.

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M1197. ALWAYS - Eb waltz
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to Db
Beautiful orchestral arrangement of this Irving Berlin classic, in 3/4 time.

ALWAYS ON MY MIND key F 4:02
4 bar intro and vocal in at 16 seconds, continue through - short piano solo at 2:35, vocal back in at 3:02 with "little things I could have said and done..", continue and at 3:29 repeat "you were always on mind... ....you were always .......on my.....mind" and finish.

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M1931. ALWAYS ON MY MIND - F
key - F - vocal range - D to D
Stunning orchestral arrangement of the well loved song that scored big hits for Elvis, Willie Nelson and Michael Buble.
A fresh arrangement with a few subtle chord changes added.

AMANDA trio version key Eb to E 3:44
4 bar intro and continue thru as per the original form - just a different feel and slower tempo.

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M861. AMANDA - Trio version
key - Eb to E - vocal range - Bb to E
Wonderful song that scored a UK hit for Stuart Gillies in the 70's.
Here is a very lovely trio version and I also have a version; loosely based on the orginal; in the Gigsville Male section..

AMAPOLA key Bb 3:24
8 bar intro; vocal thru twice - no solo - no tag and finish.

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M710. AMAPOLA - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - D to Eb 
Lovely latin-esque arrangement of this cool old gem.

AMAZING GRACE key F 3:10
8 bar intro and vocal in at 18 secs, vocal thru 4 verses of your choice - no solo, tag the last line and finish.

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M1198. AMAZING GRACE - F
key - F - vocal range - C to C
Beautiful Orchestral arrangement of the classic worship song.

AMAZING GRACE key F 3:31
4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, continue through the 4 verses (no breaks in between) and then repeat the first verse and finish.

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M2172. AMAZING GRACE - F Trio
key - F - vocal range - C to C
Trio arrangement of the classic worship song.

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL key Bb 4:10
4 bar intro ; vocal thru 4 verses and choruses ; repeat the chorus and rall the last line and finish.

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M534. AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
key - Bb - vocal range - C to D
I'm always asked for new takes on patriotic songs. Here's the classic USA one ; in a Livetrak arrangement. It works well at this tempo and the form includes all 4 verses.

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL key Ab 3:27
4 bar intro; vocal thru 2 verses ONLY; hammond organ solo; vocal back in at "America, America, God shed His grace on thee".... ; continue and repeat "God shed His grace on thee, and crown thy good with brotherhood, from sea to shining sea!" and finish.

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M697. AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL - Ab
key - Ab - vocal range - Bb to C (suit lower male range)
Nice 12/8 blues arrangement of the iconic american tune. Check out the Ray Charles version - wonderful!
Also available with the hammond solo removed.

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL orchestral key Bb 3:58
6 bar intro and vocal in at 17 secs, next verse in at 1:06, french horn solo at 1:53, vocal back in with a verse at 2:42, from 3:24 extend each word - "from... sea....... to....... shin.....ing.... sea........." and finish.

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M1272. AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL orchestral
key - B - vocal range - C to D
Fabulous new orchestral arrangement of this iconic American patriotic anthem!

AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER key F 3:12
8 bar intro and vocal in at 17 seconds, vocal through, short electric piano solo from 1:34, vocal back in at 1:51 with "our love was born with our first embrace...", continue through and finish.

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M2470. AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER - F Electric Piano
key - F - vocal range - C to D
A fresh alternative 3/4 waltz arrangement of this wonderful theme song from the movie "An Affair To Remember". The electric piano is the stunning OrangeTree Samples Fender Rhodes plugin.

AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER key F 3:07
8 bar intro and vocal in at 16 seconds, vocal through, 8 bar horns and strings solo at 1:31, vocal back in at 1:48 with "our love was born with our first embrace....", continue through and finish.

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M2216. AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER - F orchestral
key - F - vocal range - C to D
Gorgeous orchestral arrangement of this wonderful theme song from the 1957 movie "AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER".

AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER key F 3:13
8 bar intro and vocal in at 18 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:35, vocal back in at 2:09 with "our love affair, will it always be....", continue through and finish.

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M2468. AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER - F Piano
key - F - vocal range - C to D
Beautiful piano only arrangement , in 3/4 waltz tempo, of this stunning song from the 1957 movie "An Affair To Remember".

AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER key F 3:38
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at at " our love affair ; will it always be..... " ; continue ; repeat the line" that we may live .. and we may share " twice and finish.

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M104. AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER version 1
key - F - vocal range - C to D
Wonderful song sung by Vic Damone and others and used in the movie "Sleepless In Seattle". Original Livetrak arrangement with a slower half time feel.

AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER version 2 2:56
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at " our love affair ; will it always be .. " ; continue ; repeat " that we may ..and we may share" then complete the last line and finish.

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M105. AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER version 2
key - F - vocal range - C to D
Different feel than version 1 - mid tempo niceness! Original Livetrak arrangement.

AND I LOVE HER - key Eb 4:12
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; hammond solo ; vocal back in at " a love like ours...." ; continue ; repeat last line 4 times.

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M67. AND I LOVE HER
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to Eb
Great Beatles song in a different arrangement. Also sung by Carmen McRae et al. Original Livetrak arrangement.

AND I LOVE HER key C to Db 2:36
4 bar intro; vocal thru; key change and acoustic guitar solo; vocal back in at "bright are the stars that shine.."; continue and finish - similar form as the original Beatles version.

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M759. AND I LOVE HER - C to Db
key - C to Db - vocal range - G to Db
Loosely based on the original Beatles version, but in a lower key.

AND I LOVE YOU SO - key Ab 4:17
8 bar intro, vocal through the full song - no solo, rall the last line and finish.

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M3. AND I LOVE YOU SO_Ab
key - Ab - range - Ab to C
Original Livetrak arrangement of this wonderful song that became a huge hit for Perry Como.

AND I LOVE YOU SO key A to Bb 4:54
5 bar intro, vocal in at 13 secs - double tempo bossa feel, vocal thru verse and chorus, into the 2nd verse at 1:53, continue thru to chorus, key change to Bb at 3:27 and strings and orchestra added, continue thru and tag the last line and finish.

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M1161. AND I LOVE YOU SO - A to Bb
key - A to Bb - vocal range - A to D
Wonderful new Latin arrangement of this huge Perry Como classic, with a key change to Bb. Arranged for TRIO plus orchestra and strings....

ANEMA E CORE (HOW WONDERFUL TO KNOW)
key Gm and G 4:24
Piano intro and vocal pickup for the verse ; into the main song ; strings solo ; vocal back in ; continue ; tag the last line and finish.

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M476. ANEMA E CORE ( How Wonderful To Know)
key - intro - Gm - main theme - G - vocal range - C - D 
Lovely Realtrak arrangement based on the Perry Como version, which includes the verse.

ANEMA E CORE (HOW WONDERFUL TO KNOW) key F 3:02
4 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds, vocal through, short Acoustic Guitar solo at 1:21, vocal back in at 1:39 with "I have but one desire and it's to love you", continue through and at 2:33 repeat the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1933. ANEMA E CORE (HOW WONDERFUL TO KNOW) - F
key - F - vocal range - C to C
Lovely orchestral arrangement of the popular Italian gem and also an alternate HOW WONDERFUL TO KNOW lyric option.

ANGEL EYES key Dm 3:27
Piano pickup and 4 bar introduction (half time feel), vocals through, solo, vocals back in at “so drink up….”, continue, watch after “and why my angel eyes ain’t here” short ad libs “SHE AIN’T HERE..” repeat 3 times, slow the last line and finish.

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M93. ANGEL EYES
key - Dm - vocal range - D to E
A live recorded funky keyboards arrangement of this classic standard. Original Livetrak arrangement.

ANGEL EYES key Cm 4:18
Piano intro and vocal in at 3 seconds with "so drink up..all you people...." - carry on through to "the drinks and the laughs are on me..." then back to the beginning of the song at  36 seconds and repeat full song, no solo - at 2:45 go back to "so drink up....." then continue from last verse ("pardon me.. but I've got to run..") at 3:17 and finish.
Loosely based on the Sinatra version - NOTE - at 3:46 there's a 2 bar break just after "why my angel eyes ain't here..." ; then back in with " excuse me.................... while I ......... disappear...." and finish.

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M409. ANGEL EYES - Cm Pianotrak 2017
key - Cm - vocal range - C to D
Really lovely 2017 Piano only arrangement that starts with the bridge - "so drink up all you people..". Easy to latch onto and into a light tempo. Loosely based on the Sinatra version and perfect for any quality vocalist.

 

ANGEL EYES key Dm 4:18
Piano intro and vocal in at 3 seconds with "so drink up..all you people...." - carry on through to "the drinks and the laughs are on me..." then back to the beginning of the song at  36 seconds and repeat full song, no solo - at 2:45 go back to "so drink up....." then continue from last verse ("pardon me.. but I've got to run..") at 3:17 and finish.
Loosely based on the Sinatra version - NOTE - at 3:46 there's a 2 bar break just after "why my angel eyes ain't here..." ; then back in with " excuse me.................... while I ......... disappear...." and finish.

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M1424. ANGEL EYES - Dm Pianotrak
key - Dm - vocal range - D to E
Really lovely 2017 Piano only arrangement that starts with the bridge - "so drink up all you people..". Easy to latch onto and into a light tempo. Loosely based on the Sinatra version and perfect for any quality vocalist.
Same arrangement as M409 2017 except a full tone higher.

ANGELINA keys Bb to B to C 2:43
8 bar intro and vocal in at 11 secs, continue thru as per the Jimmy Roselli version.

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M1021. ANGELINA (Jimmy Roselli)
key - Bb to B to C - vocal range - F to G
A lesser known Jimmy Roselli song, same key and with a similar arrangement and feel.

ANGELINA & ZOOMA ZOOMA  keys - Bb(Angelina) and Db 3:07
2 bar intro and vocal in at 3 secs, continue thru as per the live Louis Prima version, into Zooma Zooma at 1:27 and continue, 4 bar vocal break at 2:00 (changes to swing) and continue thru - no soloing, repeat chorus at 2:42 - repeat the last line and finish.

ANGELINA & ZOOMA ZOOMA  keys - G(Angelina) and Bb 3:07
2 bar intro and vocal in at 3 secs, continue thru as per the live Louis Prima version, into Zooma Zooma at 1:27 and continue, 4 bar vocal break at 2:00 (changes to swing) and continue thru - no soloing, repeat chorus at 2:42 - repeat the last line and finish.

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M953. ANGELINA & ZOOMA ZOOMA - G and Bb
key - G and Bb - vocal range - C to E
The incredible Louis Prima scored a big hit with this mash-up of two songs, back in the 50's.There are various versions but this arrangement is loosely based on the live take from Louis Prima Collectors Series. - without the long soloing sections. Just watching the YouTube live clips let's you see what a wonderful act Louis, Keely Smith and the band were - effortless, yet polished and professional! Same arrangement as M952 except 3 semitones lower.

ANNIE'S SONG  key D 2:38
7 bar intro and vocal pick up on the 8th bar at 9 secs, vocal thru all the way - no solo.

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M1259. ANNIE'S SONG - D Pianotrak
key - D - vocal range - F# to E
Really lovely piano only arrangement of the John Denver worldwide hit.

ANSWER ME key Eb to E 2:39
4 bar intro; vocal thru; short piano solo; vocal back in at "if you're happier without me..."; continue and key change for the last verse; continue and finish.

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M795. ANSWER ME
key - Eb to E - vocal range - Bb to D
Lovely 3/4 arrangement of the Nat King Cole hit.

ANYTHING GOES version 1 key G 2:28
8 bar bass intro ; vocal thru twice ; same ending as Sinatra version -
" let me say before this dance comes to its close..." ; I want you to know-- anything goes" and finish.

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M5. ANYTHING GOES version 1
key - G - vocal range - B to B
A great old chestnut; sung by Sinatra et al in an Original Livetrak arrangement
Suitable for low male ranges and high female ranges.

ANYTHING GOES version 2 key G 2:21
4 bar bass intro ; vocal thru twice ; same ending as M5.

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M6. ANYTHING GOES - version 2
key - G - vocal range - B to B
An alternate take of this great Irving Berlin gem. Original Livetrak arrangement.

ANYTIME key Eb 2:40
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 secs, continue thru, short solo at 1:11 and vocal back in at "anytime.. you feel downhearted...", continue, for the ending sing - (2:08)"that's the time......(2:11)that's the time........(2:15)that's the time I'll come back home to you" and finish.

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M1023. ANYTIME
key - Eb - vocal range - Db to D
Cool arrangement of the old country hit, loosely based on a Dean Martin country take.

ANYTIME key F 3:12
8 bar intro and vocal in at 18 seconds, vocal through twice - no solo, at 2:38 repeat "so any time you say, you want me back again..." continue and finish.

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M2809. ANYTIME - F
key - F - vocal range - Eb to E
Superb blues based Trio arrangement of the old country song that's been covered by Eddie Arnold, Eddie Fisher, Dean Martin and many others.

APPLE BLOSSOM TIME (I'll be with you in) key Bb 2:33
4 bar intro; vocal thru; short band solo; vocal back in at "one day in May..."; continue;tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M639. APPLE BLOSSOM TIME (I'll be with you)
key - Bb - vocal range - D to D
Great old standard in a cool swinging arrangement. 
Singers include The Andrews Sisters, Jo Stafford and; recently; Barry Manilow!

APRIL IN PARIS key C 3:09
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at " I never knew the charm of spring..." ; continue ; and finish.

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M106. APRIL IN PARIS
key - C - vocal range - B to E
Huge Big band hit for Count Basie, but also a great song for vocalists. Sung by Keely Smith; Sarah Vaughan; and a totally original and awesome version by Kurt Elling!! Here is an Original Livetrak arrangement.

APRIL IN PARIS key Bb 3:30
Intro and vocal in at 18 secs, vocal thru - no solo, back to "I never knew the charm of spring..." at 2:09, continue thru, rall the last line and finish. (notice the nod to "Under Paris Skies...")

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M1104. APRIL IN PARIS - Bb Pianotrak
key - Bb - vocal range - A to D
Another gem of a piano arrangement, moody chords to set things up and then a lovely intimate vocal to tell the story!
Same piano arrangement as M1103, except a full tone down.

APRIL IN PARIS key C 3:30
Intro and vocal in at 18 secs, vocal thru - no solo, back to "I never knew the charm of spring..." at 2:09, continue thru, rall the last line and finish. (notice the nod to "Under Paris Skies...")

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M1103. APRIL IN PARIS - C Pianotrak
key - C - vocal range - B to E
Another gem of a piano arrangement, moody chords to set things up and then a lovely intimate vocal to tell the story!

APRIL SHOWERS key Eb 3:15
Orchestra intro and vocal in with the verse at 10 seconds, into the main theme at 38 seconds, continue through, orchestra solo at 1:44, vocal back in at 2:17 with "and when you see clouds upon a hill...", continue through as per this later Al Jolson version, in his original key.

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M2896. APRIL SHOWERS - Al Jolson
key - Eb - vocal range - A to C
Lovely arrangement based on the Al Jolson version from the 40's and includes the seldom heard verse.

ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT key Bb 2:52
4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, vocal through twice - no solo, and finish.

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M2264. ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT - Bb Trio
key - Bb - vocal range - C to D
Trio arrangement of the classic Elvis Presley hit.

ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT key C 2:47
8 bar intro and vocal in at 16 seconds, vocal through twice - no solo, continue through, tag the last line and finish.

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M2517. ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT - C Ballroom Waltz
key - C - vocal range - D to E
Very lovely Trio arrangement of this Elvis Presley classic, arranged as a modern ballroom waltz with nothing fancy and no frills, although the intro is particularly lovely.

ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT key Bb 2:54
pick up and into 4 bar intro; vocal thru; short harmonica solo; vocal back in at " do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare...."; continue and tag the last line 3 times and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M733. ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - C to D 
Really cool arrangement of the old Elvis hit.
Also available with the Harmonica and solo removed.
 

AROUND THE WORLD key C 1:58
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at " It might have been....." ; continue ; tag the ending and repeat -"no more will I go around the world 'cause I have found ...my world.... in .....you" and finish.

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M113. AROUND THE WORLD
key - C - vocal range - B to E
Original Livetrak swing arrangement of this Nat King Cole hit. Great version also sung by Buddy Greco.

AROUND THE WORLD key Bb to C 2:12
8 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds, continue through as per the Matt Monro version. Same keys and includes the slower section at the end.

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M1739. AROUND THE WORLD - Bb to C
key - Bb to C - range - A to E (optional Matt Monro version G)
Based on the wonderful Matt Monro big band version, same key, key change and slower section included.

AROUND THE WORLD key C 2:42
8 bar intro; vocal thru; short piano and strings solo; vocal back in at "it might have been in county down..."; continue; tag the last line and finish.

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M840. AROUND THE WORLD waltz
key - C - vocal range - B to E
Lovely Livetrak orchestral arrangement of this great standard; as a modern waltz.

ARRIVEDERCI ROMA key F to Gb 3:02
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short guitar solo ; vocal back in at "city of a million.." ; KEY CHANGE and continue ; rall the last line and finish.

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M475. ARRIVEDERCI ROMA
key - F to Gb - vocal range - C to Eb
Nice Realtrak arrangement based on the Dean Martin version.

AS I LOVE YOU key C 3:57
4 bar intro, vocal thru TWICE - repeat full song - no solo - repeat the last line and finish.

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M602. AS I LOVE YOU version 1
key - C - vocal range - C to E 
Absolutely gorgeous song, not done by guys very often, but well worth learning. Lovely Livetrak arrangement.

AS I LOVE YOU version 2 key C 2:56
4 bar intro ; vocal thru; BIG BAND solo; vocal back in at "just... as you are,, you are all..." ; continue ; repeat the last line and finish.

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M603. AS I LOVE YOU version 2
key - vocal range - C to E
Fresh Livetrak swing version of this great song that works really well.

AS LONG AS I LIVE key Eb 2:51
4 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds, continue through twice, 2nd time at 1:26 - no solo, and finish.

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M1391. AS LONG AS I LIVE - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to D
Gorgeously expressive and lightly swinging acoustic guitar arrangement of this classic Harold Arlen standard.
Same arrangement as F1324 except 3 semitones higher.

AS LONG AS I'M SINGING key Bb to C 1:58
4 bar intro and vocal in at  5 secs, vocal thru, solo at 48 secs, vocal back in at 1:11 with " making music means more to me....", continue up to " we go together like notes in a measure -- key change and repeat " we go together like notes in a measure, continue and tag the ending -- extend - long as I'm singing----- my---- song and finish.

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M201. AS LONG AS I'M SINGING trio 214
key - Bb to C - vocal range - D - E
Great opener, sung by Bobby Darin. This arrangement has a cool key change!
New 2014 TRIO arrangement

AS LONG AS SHE NEEDS ME key C 3:02
1 bar and then vocal pickup at 6 secs with "as long as she needs me..", continue thru - no solo - back to "if you are lonely, then you will know....." at 1:54 and continue thru to finish, staying in tempo all the way.

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M1224. AS LONG AS SHE NEEDS ME - C
key - C - vocal range - C to D
Very lovely TRIO arrangement of this great song from "OLIVER!", main song only, not including the verse.
 

AS LONG AS SHE NEEDS ME key C to Eb 3:28
straight into the verse "she doesn't act.... as though she cares..." at 1 sec, continue thru, big orchestral opening and crescendo and into the main song at 34 secs, continue thru as per the Matt Monro version, key change and big finish.

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M1275. AS LONG AS SHE NEEDS ME - C to Eb
key - C to Eb - vocal range - C to F
Wonderful mix of two arrangements - the Shirley Bassey verse and the wonderful Matt Monro main song arrangement.

AS LONG AS SHE NEEDS ME key D 3:02
1 bar and then vocal pickup at 6 secs with "as long as she needs me..", continue thru - no solo - back to "if you are lonely, then you will know....." at 1:54 and continue thru to finish, staying in tempo all the way.

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M1225. AS LONG AS SHE NEEDS ME - D
key - D - vocal range - D to E
Very lovely TRIO arrangement of this great song from "OLIVER!", main song only, not including the verse.
Same arrangement as M1225, except a tone higher.

AS LONG AS THERE'S MUSIC key G 2:49
8 bar intro and vocal in at 17 seconds, vocal through, short piano solo at 1:24, vocal back in at 1:44 with "as long as there's music... whatever the song.....", continue through and finish.

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M1693. AS LONG AS THERE'S MUSIC - G orchestral
key - G - range - C to D
Wonderful orchestral arrangement of the classic Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne song. Main theme only, no verse.

AS LONG AS THERE'S MUSIC key G 2:54
4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, vocal through twice - no solo, continue through and finish.

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M1691. AS LONG AS THERE'S MUSIC - G Trio
key - G - range - C to D
Wonderful trio arrangement of this Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne gem. Big hit for Sinatra back in 1944, from the movie "Step Lively"
It's been used a jazz vehicle for musicians as well. This is the main theme only, no verse.

AS TIME GOES BY key Bb to C 4:09
piano intro - vocal pick up ; vocal thru ; solo, vocal in at " moonlight and love songs....." ; key change at "IT'S STILL THE SAME OLD STORY.." ;continue and rall / finish.

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M7. AS TIME GOES BY
key - Bb to C - vocal range - Bb to D
Wonderful standard sung by all the great vocalists. Original Livetrak arrangement.
(A key change comes after the second time bridge - it's a nice change but not the easiest to catch!)

AS TIME GOES BY (2014) key C 3:15
4 bar intro, vocal in at 11 secs, continue thru, short piano solo at 1:44, vocal back in at 2:08 with "moonlight and love songs...", continue thru, rall the last line and finish.

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M1014. AS TIME GOES BY - C 2014
key - C - vocal range - C to D
Very lovely arrangement of the wonderful old standard, brighter in tempo than the other versions.

AS TIME GOES BY key C 3:26
4 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds, vocal through - no solo - at 2:10 go back to "moonlight and love songs....never out of date...", continue through, slow the last line down and finish.

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M2174. AS TIME GOES BY - C Quartet
key - C - vocal range - C to D
Wonderful standard covered by every great singer and instrumentalist you can think of. Here's a very lovely Quartet arrangement with the guitar merely providing supportive strums.

AS TIME GOES BY key Eb 3:02
8 bar intro; vocal thru; acoustic guitar solo; vocal back in at "and when two lovers woo... they still say I love you.."; continue; tag the last line - "the world will always welcome lovers.. as time goes by.." and finish.

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M841. AS TIME GOES BY swing
key - Eb - vocal range - Eb to F 
Cool Livetrak swing quartet arrangement of this old classic from the movie "Casablanca". 
Works great like this but you have to really dig in to the tempo and think of it as a ballad.. Mark Murphy did a great version of it in a similar tempo.

AS TIME GOES BY version 2 key C 4:49
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at ' moonlight and love songs..." ; continue ; repeat last line / ad lib and finish.

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M79. AS TIME GOES BY version 2
key - C - vocal range - C to D
Classic song from 'Casablanca' in an Original Livetrak arrangement.
 

AT LAST key C 4:08
4 bar introduction, vocal through the song, Hammond solo, vocals back in at “I found a dream that I can cling to….”, continue, repeat last line 4 times or ad lib and then finish.

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M68. AT LAST
key - C - vocal range - C to E
An Original Livetrak arrangement of this classic and hugely popular standard. Covered by everyone including all the big pop stars of each decade.

AT LAST key Bb 3:49
4 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds, vocal through, at 2:03 short solo over the 2nd "A" section, vocal back in at 2:31 with "I've found a dream...." continue, repeat "for you are mine at last...." 3 times and finish.

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M572. AT LAST - Bb Pianotrak
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to D
Great old blues tinged ballad, covered by all the greats (big hit for Etta James but I prefer Lou Rawls version) in a 2024 Piano arrangement.

AT LAST key Db 5:00
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 secs, vocals twice thru the song, 3 times tag of the last line and finish.

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M978. AT LAST - Db
key - Db - vocal range - Db to F
Lovely TRIO arrangement, suitable for higher range male.
This gem was actually a hit for Glen Miller and his orchestra, back in 1941.
The Etta James version is the one everyone tries to copy, vocally, but check out the Lou Rawls version...

AT LONG LAST LOVE key Bb 2:29
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal in at " is it for all time..." ; continue ; tag the last line and finish.

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M244. AT LONG LAST LOVE
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to D
Another amazing Cole Porter song ; given a Realtrak trio + section arrangement. Check it out!! Sung by Sinatra and Co.

AT MY TIME OF LIFE key Bb to B 2:50
2 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, into tempo and continue through the form as per the Bing Crosby Live in Montreal version, same keys. Find the version from 2:35 on the youtube link above.

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M2378. AT MY TIME OF LIFE - Bb to B
key - Bb to B - vocal range - F to B
Lovely arrangement, loosely based on a live Bing Crosby version, same keys.

AUTUMN IN NEW YORK key F 4:46
4 intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at " Autumn in New York..
that spells the promise of new love.." ; continue and finish.

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M179. AUTUMN IN NEW YORK
key - F - vocal range - Bb to E
Wonderful ballad for quality vocalists. Lovely REALTRAK trio + Strings.

AUTUMN LEAVES key Em 3:42
8 bar intro ; vocal thru TWICE ; trombone solo ; vocal back in at "since you went away.... the days grow long.." ; continue ; repeat last line 3 times and finish.

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M405. AUTUMN LEAVES - Em
key - Em - vocal range - B to D
New Realtrak Bossa arrangement of this popular classic ; in a general male key.

AUTUMN LEAVES key F#m 2:56
4 bar intro and vocalin at 9 secs, continue thru, very short orchestra break at 1:45 from the bridge, vocal back in at "and soon I'll hear......old winter's song......", continue thru, rall the last line and finish.

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M1032. AUTUMN LEAVES - F#m
key - F#m (Gbm) - vocal range - C# to E
Very lovely arrangement, loosely based on a version by Dorothy Squires, but in a male key.

AUTUMN LEAVES key Gm 4:13
Orchestra and piano intro with vocal in at 20 seconds, through the song slowly, at 1:56 there is a 4 bar intro and the vocal comes in at 2:01,  through the song again, short piano solo at 2:56, vocal back in at 3:24 with “since you went away….”, continue, 2 time tag; rall and finish. There are 2 short demos you can listen to, one is the intro and slower start and the other is going into the mid tempo swing.
Note - it is not 2 separate tracks.

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M721. AUTUMN LEAVES - Gm
key - Gm - vocal range - D to F 
Really nice arrangement for higher male ranges - intro and then through the first time very slow and moody - easy to catch:
DEMO 1
then into a mid tempo swing:
DEMO 2

AVALON key Eb 2:10
8 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds - same arrangement and key as the 1946 Al Jolson version - verse is included.

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M2696. AVALON (Al Jolson) - Eb
key - Eb  - vocal range - Bb to D
Stunning near-copy arrangement of the 1946 Al Jolson version of this classic standard.

AVE MARIA key F 3:34
4 bar 12/8 intro and vocal in at 18 seconds, vocal through all the way.

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M1603. AVE MARIA - F
key - F - vocal range - C to C
Loosely based on the Michael Buble version from his 'Christmas' album, in the same key but stays pretty much in tempo all the way.

BABY FACE key C 2:23
8 bar intro, vocal thru twice, piano solo from 1:28, vocal back in at 1:47 with "babyface....... I'm up in heaven when I'm in your..", continue and repeat "I didn't need a shove 'cos I just fell in love with your pretty baby face..." and finish.

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M814. BABY FACE - C
key - C - vocal range - D to D 
Swinging Trio arrangement of the great Al Jolson hit. I love the Bobby Darin version!

BABY O key A to Bb to B 3:02
4 bar intro, vocal in at 6 secs, continue thru the same form as the Dean Martin version and similar ending.

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M901. BABY O
key - A to Bb to B - vocal range - A to D#
Corny Dean Martin hit - same form, keys and tempo and nice QUINTET instrumentation.

BABY WON'T YOU PLEASE COME HOME key Ab 3:02
4 bar intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, vocal thru TWICE, short piano solo at 1:55, vocal back in at  2:20 with "when you left you broke my heart.....", continue, tag the last line and finish.

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M508. BABY WON'T YOU PLEASE COME HOME Ab Pianotrak 2017
key - Ab - vocal range - F to C 
Great blues based song that works so well in this intimate 2017 Piano only arrangement. Singers include Sinatra,  Cab Calloway, Ella, Bessie Smith and loads of others.

BACK IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD key G 2:49
8 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds, continue through twice, short piano solo at 2:13 and vocal back in at 2:27 with "you'll find your happiness lies......, right under your eyes......, back in your own backyard....." and finish.

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M2519. BACK IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD - G Trio
key - G - vocal range - C# to E
Superb Trio arrangement of this classic standard. It sits great at this tempo and the sympathetic comping will cushion any quality vocal or musician.

BAD BAD BOY key G 3:48
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 secs, thru the 12 bar sequence - suitable for any 12 bar.. Available with the solo removed.

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M1176. BAD BAD BOY (12 bar blues)
key - G - vocal range - G to G
Written and performed by Rod Piazza, a 12 bar blues, so it's suitable for any 12 bar, just check the key and range.
Here's the Rod Piazza live version that my version's form is based on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NemdUNpyFF4

BAD BAD LEROY BROWN key G to Ab to A 3:18
8 bar intro ; vocal thru 1st verse and chorus ; straight into 2nd verse and chorus ; instrumental break and key change ; 3rd verse and chorus ; key change and straight into last verse and DOUBLE chorus (no tag!) and finish.

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M586. BAD BAD LEROY BROWN
keys - G to Ab to A - vocal range - D to E
The Sinatra version ( the arrangement!!!) is really cool and this track is loosely based on it with an ADDED key change for the last verse and chorus.

BASIN STREET BLUES key Bb 4:14
4 bar intro, vocal in at 12 secs with the verse, into the main theme at 58 secs and sing twice, piano solo at 2:29, vocal back in at 2:53 with "glad to be.... yes siree..., continue, back to the verse - "won't you come along with me" at 3:14, rall the last line and finish.

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M1036. BASIN STREET BLUES
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to C
Great old gem covered by all the greats! This very cool Quartet arrangement includes the verse, and ends again with the verse!

BAUBLES ,BANGLES AND BEADS Key D 2:30
Loosely based on the Sinatra version.
12 bar intro ; vocal through - no solo - vocal back to " you'll glitter and gleam...." continue ; repeat " wearing baubles, bangles and beads.." and finish.

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M352. BAUBLES  BANGLES AND BEADS
key - D - vocal range - A to Bb ( low male range and suitable for higher range female vocal).
Great Realtrak take on the Sinatra Bossa arrangement of this quirky tune.

BE GOOD (LION'S SONG) key Bb 4:04
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, continue through - no solo - at 2:27 back to "be good, is her name......", continue through and finish as per the Gregory Porter album version.

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M1917. BE GOOD (LION'S SONG) - Bb Piano
key - Bb - range - A to G
Gregory Porter song from the album "Be Good". Here's a piano only arrangement in the original key.

BE MY LOVE key G 2:52
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; strings & piano solo ; vocal back in at " be my love... and with your kisses...." ; continue ; no rall and no tag - simply end with the last line.

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M360. BE MY LOVE
key - G - vocal range - B to D
This wonderful song scored a huge hit for Mario Lanza. Nice Livetrak arrangement.

BECAUSE OF YOU key Eb 3:04
piano cue - vocal pickup and into tempo ; continue ; solo ; vocal back in at " I only live ..for your love.." ; continue ; rall the last line and finish.

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M127. BECAUSE OF YOU
key - Eb - vocal range - C to Eb
Tony Bennett had a hit with this fabulous ballad. An Original Livetrak arrangement.

BECAUSE OF YOU key D to Eb 2:32
5 bar intro and vocal in at 10 secs with "because of you"... , continue thru as per the James Darren version , same key and form.

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M1273. BECAUSE OF YOU swing
key - D to Eb - vocal range - B to Eb (optional Gb)
Based on the James Darren version from his album "This One's From The Heart".

BECAUSE YOU'RE MINE key C 2:52
intro and vocal in at 12 secs, vocals thru, piano solo at 1:15, vocal back in at 1:53, continue thru, at 2:21 when you sing "applause.... hold until 2:23 and then sing "because(2:23,2:24).......... you're(2:25,2:26)........... mine" and finish.

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M938. BECAUSE YOU'RE MINE - C
key - C - vocal range - D to E
Wonderful old 3/4 gem that is synonymous with Mario Lanza.
Here is a very cool 4/4 Bossa arrangement. Once you get your head around the tempo and the feel it works very well. It stays in tempo throughout the song - no ralls or changes in tempo

BEGIN THE BEGUINE key C 3:41
8 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through the full song once - no solo.

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M1409. BEGIN THE BEGUINE - C
key - C - vocal range - C to F
The genius of Cole Porter shines again with this classic song. The Artie Shaw version is probably the best known for music fans, the Julio Iglesias version for non music fans.. Here's a lightly swinging Trio arrangement at a nice tempo, great for a vocal or instrument.

BEGIN THE BEGUINE key C 5:16
8 bar intro and vocal in at 16 seconds, vocal through the full song – no solo – at 3:36 the vocal back to “so don’t let them begin…....the beguine…….let the love that was once a fire….” (bridge section) and continue, to the end – repeat “when they begin……………………the beguine” and finish.

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M1656. BEGIN THE BEGUINE - C smooth
key - C - vocal range - Bb to F
Totally wonderful song from the pen of the incredible Cole Porter. Covered by artists old and fairly new, this arrangement is loosely based on Vic Damone's cool latin version (with a shorter intro).
Same arrangement as M587 except a full tone higher.

BEGIN THE BEGUINE key Bb 5:15

8 bar intro; vocal through the full song – no solo – vocal back to “so don’t let them begin…..the beguine……,let the love that was once a fire….” (bridge section) and continue, to the end – repeat “when they begin……………………the beguine” and finish. To listen to a short quick demo, click on the ‘begin the beguine’ link below. Once you have listened and have a feel of this begin the beguine backing track, click add to cart. Standardstrax – your online source for quality unique backing tracks for musicians and singers.

MP3 DEMO:
M587. BEGIN THE BEGUINE Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - Ab to Eb (big range!)
Totally wonderful song from the pen of the incredible Cole Porter. Covered by artists old and fairly new, this arrangement is loosely based on Vic Damone's cool version (with a shorter intro).

I'M BEGINNING TO SEE THE LIGHT version 1 key F 2:37
4 bar intro ; vocal thru TWICE - no solo -  repeat the last line 4 times and finish.

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M8. I'M BEGINNING TO SEE THE LIGHT - F 2010
key - F - vocal range - B to C
nice mid tempo swinger, sung by Sinatra, Ella, Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin and many others.

M9 I'M BEGINNING TO SEE THE LIGHT key G 2:29
4 bar intro; vocal thru TWICE - no solo - repeat the last line 4 times and finish.

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M9. BEGINNING TO SEE THE LIGHT - G
key - G - vocal range - C# to D
A touch of blues in this Trio arrangement of this classic American standard.

 

BELLA NOTTE version 1 key G 3:01
4 bar intro; vocal thru; piano solo; vocal back in at "so take the love..."; continue and tag the last line; rall and finish.

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M832. BELLA NOTTE version 1
key - G - vocal range - D to D
I've always loved this wonderful gem from "The Lady and the Tramp", Written by Peggy Lee and Sonny Burke. Here's a lovely Livetrak arrangement..

BELLA NOTTE version 2 key G 3:00
4 bar intro, vocal through, strings solo, vocal back in at "so take the love of your loved one...", continue, slow the last line and finish.

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M833. BELLA NOTTE version 2
key - G - vocal range - D to D
A different, more contemporary, Livetrak arrangement of this gem from The Lady and the Tramp.

BESAME MUCHO key Dm 4:21
8 bar intro, vocal thru, short acoustic guitar and string solo, vocal back in at the bridge, continue, rall and ad lib ending.

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M372. BESAME MUCHO - Dm
key - Dm - vocal range - C# to E
Popular Bossa Nova gem in a Livetrak arrangement.

BESAME MUCHO groove key Dm 4:14
8 bar intro; vocal thru; short piano solo; vocal back in at "Besame besame mucho.... hold me darling...." etc ; continue; repeat the last line and finish.

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M693. BESAME MUCHO Dm smooth
key - Dm - vocal range - C# to E
Great smooth arrangement of this latin classic!

BEWITCHED BOTHERED AND BEWILDERED key Bb 5:08
chord and straight into the verse which is easy to follow ; - vocal cue on " I'm " then into tempo and thru ; solo ; vocal back in at " lost my heart...." ; continue ; rall for last line - hold last note - and finish.

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M10. BEWITCHED BOTHERED AND BEWILDERED
key - Bb - vocal range - C to C
note - verse is included.
Superb Rodgers and Hart ballad sung by Jack Jones, Ella, Sinatra and all the best vocalists. An Original Livetrak arrangement.

BEWITCHED BOTHERED AND BEWILDERED key Bb 3:45
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 secs, vocal thru - no solo - at 2:24 go back to "lost my heart.. but what of it..", continue thru, rall the last line and finish.

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M1230. BEWITCHED BOTHERED AND BEWILDERED - Bb Trio
key - Bb - vocal range - C to C (optional D)
Gorgeously dreamy TRIO arrangement of this Rodgers and Hart gem, without the verse.

BEWITCHED BOTHERED AND BEWILDERED  key C 4:52
piano intro then vocal in with the verse - pretty straightforward and easy to follow and drum pickup and into tempo for the main song; continue thru - no solo - and back to "lost my heart... but what of it..."; continue; rall the last line and finish.

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M670. BEWITCHED BOTHERED AND BEWILDERED - C
key - C - vocal range - D to D 
Wonderful song from the pen of Rodgers and Hart and covered by all the greats!
Lovely Trio arrangement starting with the verse. 
NOTE - The demo plays from about half way through the verse and then the tempo cue and into tempo.
 

BEWITCHED Theme key Bb to B 2:10
12 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, continue through as per the Steve Lawrence version, same key change and ending.

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M1742. BEWITCHED Theme - Bb to B
key - Bb to B - range - C to D#
Based on the wonderful Steve Lawrence version of theme tune from the classic TV series "Bewitched". Always a great singer and a great swinger, Steve Lawrence was a bit overshadowed by the big names of the day. Similar arrangement, key change and the Steve Lawrence ending.
Same arrangement as M1741 except a full tone lower.

BEWITCHED Theme key C to Db 2:10
12 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, continue through as per the Steve Lawrence version, same key, key change and ending.

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M1741. BEWITCHED Theme - C to Db
key - C to Db - range - D to F
Based on the wonderful Steve Lawrence version of theme tune from the classic TV series "Bewitched". Always a great singer and a great swinger, Steve Lawrence was a bit overshadowed by the big names of the day. Similar arrangement, same keys, key change and the Steve Lawrence ending.
 

BEYOND THE BLUE HORIZON key Ab 3:20
8 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, vocal through twice, piano solo at 2:02, vocal back in at 2:30 with "I see a new horizon...", continue through, at 2:57 sing again "beyond the blue horizon lies a rising sun".

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M2190. BEYOND THE BLUE HORIZON - Ab
key - Ab - vocal range - B to Eb
Lovely Quartet arrangement with light guitar fills and then rhythm guitar 2nd time through. Loosely based on the same type of arrangement as Lou Christie and other popular MOR versions (the original 1930's melody is different, as is the Nat King Cole version.

BEYOND THE SEA key F 3:21
bass riff into 4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short band solo over the 2nd "A" section then vocal back in at "it's far.... beyond the stars.....' ; continue ; ad lib ending and finish.

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M496. BEYOND THE SEA
key - F - vocal range - C to E
Bobby Darin scored a huge hit with this swinging tune but I love the Geroge Benson version best! Cool Realtrak arrangement.

BEYOND THE SEA key Eb 3:41
8 bar intro and vocal in at 17 secs, continue thru the full song, sax solo at 1:57 (over the 2nd "A" section only) and vocal back in at 2:21 with "it's far....beyond the star......", continue thru, at 3:11 repeat "and never again.... I'll go sailing.....", at 3:20 repeat "and never again...... I'll go... .........sail.............sail..............ing" and finish. Once you hear it it's easy!

M1313. BEYOND THE SEA - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to D
Great new band and orchestra arrangement of this popular standard, the most famous versions being Charles Trenet (La Mer), Bobby Darin and George Benson.

BIDIN' MY TIME key Bb 2:06
8 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, vocal through, big band solo at 1:06, vocal back in at 1:21 with "next year....next year....", continue and finish as per the Johnny Hartman version.

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M2407. BIDIN' MY TIME - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to B
Superb similar arrangement to the classic Johnny Hartman version, original key.

BILL BAILEY key Eb 2:34
8 bar intro; vocal thru twice; harmonica solo; vocal thru again; repeat "Bill Bailey won't you please come home".... build a la Darin! and finish.

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M648. BILL BAILEY - Eb 
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to C (optional Eb)
Loosely based on the hip Bobby Darin version, here's a cool vibe to this old well worn tune!

BILL BAILEY key Eb 2:12
8 bar intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, vocal through twice - no solo, at 1:48 repeat again "i know that I'm to blame, ain't that a shame, Bill Bailey won't you please come home" and band finish.

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M1859. BILL BAILEY - Eb Big Band
key - Eb - range - Bb to C
Superb "big band" arrangement of this timeless old standard, at a slower tempo.

BILL BAILEY key G 2:34
8 bar intro; vocal thru twice; mute trumpet solo; vocal back in at "remember that rainy evening..."; continue; repeat "I know that I'm to blame........ ain't that a shame...... Bill Bailey won't you please come home......."; please note the stops on the last line - sing thru them in tempo!

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M640. BILL BAILEY - G
key - G - range - D to E
Hugely popular standard in a swinging Livetrak arrangement!

BIM BAM BABY key D to Eb 2:22
4 bar intro, vocal thru as per the Sinatra version.

M892. BIM BAM BABY
key - D to Eb - vocal range - (optional A) D to Eb (optional Gb)
Very much of it's time, this cheesy take on the US rock 'n' roll 50's scene was a Sinatra album track! Try and get round these lyrics when you've had a drink or two..! I'm sure Ol Blue Eyes will be turning in his grave... laugh!

BLACK AND GOLD key Em 3:45
8 bar intro; vocal thru - remember the 8 bars between the verses/chorus (just like the original); repeat the chorus (after the 8 bar break); phrase with the band "black and gold....... black and gold...." etc then finish - "I wanna be next to you.. black and gold ... black and gold... black and gold".

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M641. BLACK AND GOLD (swing)
key - Em (cover key) - vocal range - D to D (F# and G optional)
This is actually a pretty cool current song by Sam Sparro - the original is great but it also works equally well as a swing thing! Livetrak trio arrangement with cool stabs and stuff. Sticks to the same form as the original.

BLACK COFFEE key F 5:08
4 bar intro and vocal in at 17 secs, vocal thru - no solo - vocal goes back to the bridge at 3:19 ("now a man is born to love a woman...."), continue thru and finish.

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M1122. BLACK COFFEE - F
key - F - vocal range - C to Eb
Compelling and haunting orchestral arrangement of this wonderful torch song. Done more by female singers but also covered by Sinatra, Ray Charles, Bobby Darin to name a few...

BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH key Eb 4:39
String intro and vocal pickup ; continue; short piano solo ; vocal back in at " I believed in everything...." ; continue ; rall the last two lines and finish.

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M333. BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to Eb
This gorgeous gem is a favourite of mine! A really lovely Livetrak arrangement.
Singers include Sammy Davis Jnr.

BLAME IT ON THE BOSSA NOVA key F to F# 2:39
4 bar intro and vocal in at 5 secs, continue thru, short trumpet solo at 1:07, and vocal back in at the key change - 1:18, continue thru as per the Eydie Gorme version.

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M997. BLAME IT ON THE BOSSA NOVA
key - F to F# - vocal range - C to F#
An old corny tune, very much of it's time, in a cool arrangement. A hit for Eydie Gorme and covered by loads of singers, including Cliff Richard.

BLOWIN' IN THE WIND / BLOWING IN THE WIND key F 3:27
8 bar intro and vocal in at 20 seconds, vocal through 2 verses and choruses and at 3:00 repeat the last line and finish.

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M2152. BLOWIN' IN THE WIND - F
key - F - vocal range - E to D
Gorgeous Trio plus light strings arrangement of the Bob Dylan tune, 2 verses and choruses only.

BLUE EYES key Ab 3:59
2 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, continue through, the same form as the original Elton John version.

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M1637. BLUE EYES - Ab
key - Ab - range - Ab to Eb
Lovely Trio arrangement of the Elton John hit song, same form, slightly slower and moodier sounding.
Same arrangement as M1636 except a full tone lower.

BLUE EYES key Bb 3:59
2 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, continue through, the same form as the original Elton John version, in the original key.

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M1636. BLUE EYES - Bb
key - Bb - range - Bb to F
Lovely Trio arrangement of the Elton John hit song, same form, slightly slower and moodier sounding, in the original key.
 

BLUE MOON key Db 3:26
4 bar intro, vocal through, solo, vocal in at "and then there suddenly appeared before...", continue, 3 time tag on the last line - rall the last time and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M268. BLUE MOON - Db
key - Db - vocal range - Bb to Bb
Nice Original Livetrak arrangement of this popular Rodgers & Hart gem. Suitable for low male and high female ranges.