EVERYTHING I DO key A 4:05
4 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds, vocal through, guitar solo at 2:39, vocal back in at 3:07 with "you can't tell me it's not worth trying for.....", continue through and finish as per the Bryan Adams version form.

MP3 DEMO:
GM871. EVERYTHING I DO - A
key - A - vocal range - E to G#
Superb arrangement of the Bryan Adams smash hit from the movie Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves. This is a more manageable key for a Male pop range, the orignal key is Db.

EYES OF BLUE key C 4:12
8 bar intro, vocal through as per Paul Carrack version, repeat "behind those eyes of blue" at the end and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM322. EYES OF BLUE
key - C - vocal range - G to A
Wonderful Paul Carrack song, loosely based on the ballad version, with a definite ending.

FANTASY key C 3:35
4 bar intro and vocal in on 4th bar at 11 seconds with "you are my fantasy..", continue through as per the original form and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM797. FANTASY - C
key - C - vocal range - C to Eb (optional F)
Wonderful Gerard Kenny (New York New York, Nickels and Dimes, I Made It Through The Rain song writer) ballad given a sumptuous orchestral arrangement. Same arrangement as GM796 except a full tone lower.

FANTASY key D 3:35
4 bar intro and vocal in on 4th bar at 11 seconds with "you are my fantasy..", continue through as per the original form and finish. Original key

MP3 DEMO:
GM796. FANTASY - D
key - D - vocal range - D to F (optional G)
Wonderful Gerard Kenny (New York New York, Nickels and Dimes, I Made It Through The Rain song writer) ballad given a sumptuous orchestral arrangement.
 

FARE THEE WELL key D 3:08
Loosely based on the original soundtrack version by Oscar Isaac & Marcus Mumford of "Inside Llewyn Davis".

MP3 DEMO:
GM396. FARE THEE WELL
key - D - vocal range - original key
Lovely version that's loosely based on the original version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJxsTq4brTM

FATHER AND SON key A 3:29
2 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, continue through as per the Ronan Keating and Yusuf version form, and in the original key.

MP3 DEMO:
2 Demos of the same track:
Demo 1 GM510. FATHER AND SON - A - the intro and verse, light percussion

Demo 2 GM510. FATHER AND SON - A - the buildup into full band
key - A - vocal range - A to F#
The old Cat Stevens (now Yusuf) hit song and a version that is very loosely based on the Ronan Keating and Yusuf version from 2004. Same form and in the original key.
 

FATHER AND SON key G 3:29
2 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, continue through as per the Ronan Keating and Yusuf version form.

MP3 DEMO:
2 Demos of the same track:
Demo 1 GM511. FATHER AND SON - G - the intro and verse, light percussion

Demo 2 GM511. FATHER AND SON - G - the buildup into full band
key - G - vocal range - G to E
The old Cat Stevens (now Yusuf) hit song and a version that is very loosely based on the Ronan Keating and Yusuf version from 2004. Same arrangement as GM510 except a full tone lower.

FEEL THE NEED IN ME key A 3:31
8 bar intro and vocal in at 16 seconds, vocal through as per the original form - instrumental break at 1:33, vocal back in at 1:57 and continue though as per the original form with a shorter definite ending. Original key.

MP3 DEMO:
GM798. FEEL THE NEED IN ME - A
key - A - vocal range - E to E
Superbly fresh take on the classic Detroit Emeralds 70's hit. Original key.

FEELINGS key Dm 3:25
4 bar intro, vocal through all the way - no solo - and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM216. FEELINGS
key - Dm - vocal range - D to D
Really lovely arrangement of the classic Morris Albert hit, in a manageable key.

FLYING WITHOUT WINGS key Ab 3:57
4 bar intro (vocal pickup on the 4th bar) and then through as per the original version - just a different groove!

MP3 DEMO:
GM114. FLYING WITHOUT WINGS - Ab
key - Ab - vocal range - Eb to Ab (optional B falsetto!) Higher range male or female comfortable range.
Really cool groove version of the massive Westlife hit, covered by the awesome Ruben Studdard former Pop Idol winner.

FOOLED AROUND AND FELL IN LOVE key Db 3:44
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, continue through as per the Rod Stewart version, guitar solo at 2:05, vocal back in at 2:30 with a verse then a double chorus and finish. Not original key.

MP3 DEMO:
GM687. FOOLED AROUND AND FELL IN LOVE - Db
key - Db - vocal range - Db to F
Great arrangement that's based on the Rod Stewart version of the Elvin Bishop hit, but a tone and a half lower than the Rod Stewart key.

FOR YOU (John Denver) key C 3:54
Same form as the John Denver Live version, from The Widlife Concert, original key.

MP3 DEMO:
GM763. FOR YOU - John Denver
key - C - vocal range - original key
This arrangement is based on the live John Denver version from his 1995 Widlife Concert, strings included.

FOR YOUR LOVE key Eb to E to F 3:45
Lower key than the Stevie Wonder version.
8 bar intro, vocal in, as per the original form with two key changes and chorus repeats and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM4. FOR YOUR LOVE
Key - Eb to E to F - vocal range - Eb to F
Wonderful and obscure Stevie Wonder gem in a Livetrak arrangement but in a much lower key.

FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS key A 3:17
8 bar intro, vocal thru as per the original, back to the bridge section ("baby tonight..."), continue and finish with "forever in blue jeans babe!"

MP3 DEMO:
GM193. FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS
key - A - vocal range - A to E
Loosely based on the original Neil Diamond version but with a definite ending.

FOUR STRONG WINDS key G 3:36
8 bar intro and vocal in at with 'think I'll go out to Alberta...", continue through as per the Neil Young form but very loosely based on the Brian Irwin version, punchier and brighter and in a lower key than Neil Young's key of C. There's a short 8 bar lapsteel solo at 2:20.

MP3 DEMO:
GM590. FOUR STRONG WINDS - G
key - G - range - D to C
Recorded by Neil Young, and many others. This fresh sounding arrangement is a mix of Neil Young and Brian Irwin's. Same key as the Irwin version and punchy and brighter tempo.

FUNNY FAMILIAR FORGOTTEN FEELINGS key A 3:09
8 bar intro and vocal in at 17 seconds, vocal through the song, at 2:36 repeat the chorus, slow the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM616. FUNNY FAMILIAR FORGOTTEN FEELINGS - A
key - A - range - A to E (optional F#)
The Tom Jones classic in a fresh arrangement and a more manageable male key.
 

FUNNY FAMILIAR FORGOTTEN FEELINGS key G 3:09
8 bar intro and vocal in at 17 seconds, vocal through the song, at 2:36 repeat the chorus, slow the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM617. FUNNY FAMILIAR FORGOTTEN FEELINGS - G
key - G - range - G to D (optional E)
The Tom Jones classic in a fresh arrangement and a more manageable male key.
Same arrangement as GM616 except a full tone lower.

FUNNY HOW LOVE CAN BE key G to Ab 4:09
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 secs, verse, chorus, verse, guitar solo and key change, vocal back in with a verse at 2:43, continue and finish as per the Tony Burrows version.

MP3 DEMO:
GM318. FUNNY HOW LOVE CAN BE
key - G to Ab - vocal range - D to F
Slow version of the Ivy League song. Check out Tony Burrows version on YouTube...This arrangement is a full tone down.

GALVESTON key Eb 3:24
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, continue through as per the Glen Campbell & Jimmy Webb In Session ballad version, original key.

MP3 DEMO:
GM863. GALVESTON - Eb ballad
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to F (optional G)
The super talents of Jimmy Webb and Glen Campbell shine in this live ballad version of the huge hit for Glen Campbell and this is really how the song should be done! My arrangement, while based on the above "In Session" version, is piano and strings only and is simply gorgeous. A wonderful song and wonderful singing.

GALVESTON key F 3:44
pickup and 4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, vocal through the song, guitars solo at 2:01 (over second "A" section), vocal back in at 2:27 with "I still see her standing by the water..", continue through the song and at 3:25 and 3:30 repeat "at Galveston" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM525. GALVESTON - F
key - F - range - C to Eb (optional F)
Loosely based on a live Glen Campbell version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0nMPVwdmjk ,without the extended soloing and back to the bridge and finish. Original key.

GENTLE ON MY MIND key F 3:58
16 bar intro, vocal in at 20 secs, continue thru, 16 bar fiddle solo at 1:44, vocal back in at 2:03, 18 bar accordion solo at 2:46, vocal back in at with the last verse and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM301. GENTLE ON MY MIND
key - F - vocal range - F to D
A good old fashioned country arrangement of this popular song that scored hits for Glen Campbell and Dean Martin.

GIVE A LITTLE LOVE key Eb 3:43
pickup and then 4 bar intro and vocal in at 17 seconds, continue through as per the original form and the original key, with a definite ending.

MP3 DEMO:
GM761. GIVE A LITTLE LOVE - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Eb to G
Great song from Pacific Express featuring Zane Adam on vocals. Very similar arrangement, same key.

GOING BACK key F 4:25
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 secs, continue through the song, solo at 2:38, vocal back in at 3:09 with the bridge, continue through, repeat the last line, rall and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM279. GOING BACK
key - F - vocal range - C to F
The Carole King and Gerry Goffin song. This arrangement is based on a Jackie Trent version, but in a male key.

GOING NOWHERE key Ab 4:42
4 bar intro and vocal in at 16 secs, vocal through all the way and similar ending to Neil Sedaka.

MP3 DEMO:
GM960. GOING NOWHERE - Ab Pianotrak
key - Ab - vocal range - Ab to Db
Wonderful Neil Sedaka gem, in a lovely Pianotrak arrangement and a more manageable key. Same arrangement as GM209 except a full tone lower.

GOING NOWHERE key Bb 4:42
4 bar intro and vocal in at 16 secs, vocal thru all the way and similar ending to Neil Sedaka.

MP3 DEMO:
GM209. GOING NOWHERE - Bb Pianotrak
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to Eb
Wonderful Neil Sedaka gem, in a lovely 2015 Pianotrak arrangement and a more manageable key.

GOING TO A TOWN key Em 4:38
Copy version based on the George Michael "Symphonica" version.

MP3 DEMO:
GM327. GOING TO A TOWN
key - Em - vocal range - same key as George Michael version
Copy arrangement of the George Michael version, from his "Symphonica" album, of the Rufus Wainwright Jnr song.

GONNA GET ALONG WITHOUT YOU NOW key Gb to G 3:16
8 bar intro and vocal in at 16 secs, continue thru as per the original song form but with a definite ending.

MP3 DEMO:
GM291. GONNA GET ALONG WITHOUT YOU NOW
key - Gb to G - vocal range - Db to E
The Viola Wills classic in a male key and in a cool and fresh arrangement.

GOOD HEARTED WOMAN key D to E 2:44
8 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, vocal through - no solo - NOTE: at there is a key change with no prompt or lead in as per the original Waylon Jennings version - it's easy to catch if you know the song. At 2:29 repeat the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM892. GOOD HEARTED WOMAN - D to E
key - D to E - vocal range - A to B
Here's a fresh arrangement, a lot brighter in tempo, of this huge Waylon Jennings country hit, in his original keys - key change included.

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE key Bb 1:54
Same track as GM238 except in a higher key.

MP3 DEMO:
GM239. GREAT BALLS OF FIRE - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - F to F (optional G or Bb falsetto!)
The Jerry Lee Lewis classic in a fresh arrangement. Same arrangement as GM238 but a tone and a half higher.

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE key G 1:54
1 bar intro and vocal in at 1 sec, continue thru, piano solo at 55 secs, vocal back in at 1:19 with "kiss me baby...", continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM238. GREAT BALLS OF FIRE - G
key - G - vocal range - D to D (optional E or even G!)
Loosely based on the classic Jerry Lee Lewis version, in a lower key!

GREEN GREEN GRASS key Ab 2:59
pickup bar and then 4 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds with "well she moves like lightning...", continue through as per the George Ezra original version, in the original key.

MP3 DEMO:
GM849. GREEN GREEN GRASS George Ezra - Ab
key - Ab - vocal range - G to Ab
Fresh arrangement of the George Ezra hit, original key and same form.

GROW (Jason Upton) key D 5:38
Copy version of the Jason Upton, the American contemporary worship artist, song in the original key - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apOvcjCHmaw

MP3 DEMO:
GM822. GROW (Jason Upton) - D
key - D - vocal range - D to G
Superb copy replication of the worship song by Jason Upton, in the original key.

GROW OLD WITH ME key C 3:07
4 bar intro; vocal thru - no solo - continue thru; repeat "god bless our love" 4 times and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM125. GROW OLD WITH ME - C
key - C - vocal range - C to C
Really lovely John Lennon song, perfect for a wedding. Really lovely version on YouTube by Mary Chapin Carpenter or Craig Skene...... I'd forget the Lennon version...
 

HALF A MILE AWAY key Bb 4:07
Copy version of the Billy Joel song from his 1978 album "52nd Street". Same key and with a definite ending.

MP3 DEMO:
GM397. HALF A MILE AWAY
key - Bb - vocal range - F to G (Bb falsettos)
Really great song from Billy Joel in a fantastic copy arrangement.
 

HAPPY PEOPLE key Bb 5:06
4 bar intro and vocal in at 10 secs, vocal thru all the way, including ad libs aka R Kelly.

MP3 DEMO:
GM273. HAPPY PEOPLE - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - G to Eb (optional F)
Cool arrangement of the R Kelly song, in a much lower key.

HAPPY PEOPLE key Db 5:06
4 bar intro and vocal in at 10 secs, continue thru - vocal all the way, including ad libs aka R Kelly.

MP3 DEMO:
GM274. HAPPY PEOPLE - Db
key - Db - vocal range - Bb to Gb (optional Ab)
Same arrangement as GM273, in a higher key but still a full tone down from the R Kelly original key.

HARVEST MOON key A 4:52
8 bar intro and vocal in at 18 seconds, continue through - there is no solo included so at 3:33 go back to "but now it's gettin' late, and the moon is climbin' high..." and continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM433. HARVEST MOON - A
key - A - vocal range  - A to C#
Great Neil Young song in a lower key, suitable for lower male ranges. Great arrangement that's very much based on the album version but slightly faster in tempo, and in a much lower key.
Note - the original Neil Young album version key is D.

HAVANA (HABANA) key Gm 4:06
Based on the Florent Pagny song, same key and form.

MP3 DEMO:
GM546. HAVANA
key - Gm - range - C to F
Based on the same arrangement as the Florent Pagny song.

HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY key D 4:37
8 bar intro and vocal in at 28 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 2:26, vocal back in at 2:54 with "there's a love that's devine... and it's yours and mine..", continue through, slow the last line and  finish as per the original version.

MP3 DEMO:
GM437. HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY - D Piano
key - D - vocal range - B to D
Very lovely piano only arrangement of the Van Morrison massive hit, in a lower male key.

HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY? key F 4:27
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; piano solo ; vocal back in at " there's a love that's devine.." ; continue ; rall the last line and finish.
Sticks more closely to the original & original key.

MP3 DEMO:
GM52. HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY - F
key - F - vocal range - D to G
Van Morrison classic. This Livetrak version sticks more closely to the original.

HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY Eb 2008 key Eb 4:14
8 bar intro ; vocal thru as per ; piano solo ; vocal back in at "there's a love that's devine..."; continue ; end as per original.

MP3 DEMO:
GM77. HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY - Eb
Key - Eb - vocal range - C to Eb
Same feel and form as the Van Morrison hit version but in a lower key!
Different arrangement than GM52 - it's not simply a key changed track.

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN key F 3:49
bar pickup then 2 bar intro, vocal in at 6 secs, vocal continue thru, at 1:56 8 bar break, verse in again at 2:12, continue thru, chorus at 2:43,  at 3:07 - there's a breakdown section too at 3:09 - sing "I wanna know.. have you ever seen the rain... , I wanna know.. have you ever seen the rain... then a full chorus and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM292. HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN
key - F - vocal range - C to D (optional F)
Great song, originally by Credence Clearwater Revival, this version is loosely based on the Smokie version. The originals are in the key of C but this version is in a more manageable male range. There is no guitar solo included.

HAVEN'T MET YOU YET key Db to Eb 4:14
same form as the Michael Buble version.

MP3 DEMO:
GM178. HAVEN'T MET YOU YET
key - Db to Eb - vocal range - Db to G
The massive Michael Buble hit, same keys and loosely based on the same arrangement.
 

HAVING A PARTY key F 3:24
4 bar intro ; vocal thru - same form as the Sam Cooke version - end with "dancing with my baby" - band fill and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM76. HAVING A PARTY
key - F - vocal range - D to D
Fresh arrangement of the old Sam Cooke hit, in a manageable male key.

HAVING A PARTY key F version 2 2:55
4 bar intro, vocal in at 10 secs, continue thru the same form as the Sam Cooke version. Piano solo included at 1:42 and vocal back in at 2:14 with "we're having a party....", continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM230. HAVING A PARTY - F version 2
key - F - vocal range - D to D
A more "Live" sounding version of the old Sam Cooke hit, in  a lower key, and covered by Rod Stewart.

HAVING A PARTY key G 2:57
4 bar intro ; vocal thru with guitar solo - same form as the Sam Cooke version - end with "dancing with my baby" - band fill and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM126. HAVING A PARTY - G
key - G - vocal range - E to E
Brighter version of GM76, in a higher key.

HAZARD key Fm 5:12
16 bar intro ; form as per original. Definite ending - no fade.

MP3 DEMO:
GM78. HAZARD - Fm
key - Fm - vocal range - Bb to Ab (masive range!!)
Great song from Richard Marx but with a huge range. I've done it in a more manageable key but even still!! This is a GREAT pumpin' arrangement and would be a superb opener for any set - if you've got the chops for it!

HE STOPPED LOVING HER TODAY key E to F 3:39
2 bar intro and vocal pick up at 7 secs, continue thru as per the George Jones version form.

MP3 DEMO:
GM219. HE STOPPED LOVING HER TODAY
key - E to F - vocal range - G# to D
Lovely version of the George Jones hit, in a lower key.

HEART OF GOLD key G 3:13
Based on the original Neil Young album version, in the original key.

MP3 DEMO:
GM804. HEART OF GOLD
key - G - vocal range - original key
Probably Neil Young's best known song and biggest solo hit.

HEART OF MINE key C 4:40
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, continue through as per the Bobby Caldwell form, in the original key, with a definite ending.

MP3 DEMO:
GM576. HEART OF MINE - C
key - C - range - E to F#
Wonderful Bobby Caldwell song from his 1989 album of the same name. Similar arrangement but no sax included.
Same arrangement as GM575 except a full tone lower.

HEART OF MINE key D 4:40
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, continue through as per the Bobby Caldwell form, in the original key, with a definite ending.

MP3 DEMO:
GM575. HEART OF MINE - D
key - D - range - F# to G#
Wonderful Bobby Caldwell song from his 1989 album of the same name. Similar arrangement but no sax included.
 

HELLO key Am 5:06
16 bar intro - great opening for a set!! - vocal thru - 8 bars between first time thru and second, solo - good as a talkover section - back into chorus and finish / ad lib ending.

MP3 DEMO:
SM26. HELLO (uptempo version)
key - Am - vocal range - E to F
Punchy uptempo arrangement of the huge Lionel Richie hit.

HELLO AGAIN key C to Db 3:47
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, continue through, at 1:50 the track stays in tempo - "i just need to hear...." and has 1 bar added so the vocal comes back in at 1:59, continue through again, instrumental break at 2:33 and key change at 2:45, vocal in again at 2:48 and continue through, slow the last line down and finish. Original Neil Diamond key

MP3 DEMO:
GM435. HELLO AGAIN - C to Db
key - C to Db - vocal range - G to D
Gorgeous new arrangement of the massive Neil Diamond hit, in the original key plus key change.
 

HELLO AGAIN key C to Db 3:53
2 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, and continue as per the original Neil Diamond form and key, key change included.

MP3 DEMO:
GM480. HELLO AGAIN - C to Db Pianotrak
key - C to Db - vocal range - C to D
Intimate piano only arrangement of the classic Neil Diamond ballad.

HELLO AGAIN key D to Eb 3:47
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, continue through, at 1:50 the track stays in tempo - "i just need to hear...." and has 1 bar added so the vocal comes back in at 1:59, continue through again, instrumental break at 2:33 and key change at 2:45, vocal in again at 2:48 and continue through, slow the last line down and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM436. HELLO AGAIN - D to Eb
key - D to Eb - vocal range - A to E
Gorgeous new arrangement of the massive Neil Diamond hit.
Same arrangement as GM435 except a full tone higher.

HELLO MARY LOU key A 2:16
4 bar intro and vocal in at 5 secs with the chorus, continue with the 1st verse and chorus, guitar solo at 1:03 (solo is based on a chorus), vocal back in at 1:23 with the 2nd verse and chorus, at 2:01repeat the last line 3 times and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM261. HELLO MARY LOU
key - A - vocal range - C# to C#
Arrangement loosely based on the Creedence Clearwater Revival version of the old country song, in a lower key.

HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT key F 2:36
8 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds, vocal thorugh - no solo - at 1:33 the vocal goes back to "I don't care who's right or wrong... ", continue through, at 2:14 sing "It's so sad to be alone... help me make it through the night........" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM896. HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT - F
key - F - vocal range - C to F
A punchy and uptempo country arrangement of the Kris Kristofferson classic!

HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT key F 3:24
4 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds, vocal through - no solo - at 1:59 the vocal goes back to "I don't care who's right or wrong....", continue through, at 2:53 repeat "it's so sad to be alone... help me make it through the night..." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM894. HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT - F orchestral
key - F - vocal range - C to F
Gorgeous orchestral reworking of the massive country hit, written by Kris Kristofferson, and covered in every genre by all the best singers of the day. With some lovely subtle string pulses and gentle movement and the piano holding everything together this is a great track for a fresh vocal.

HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT reggae key E to F 3:10
1 bar intro and vocal pickup at 4 secs, vocal continue, Hammond solo at 1:39, vocal back in at 2:03 with "I don't care who's right or wrong....", continue, key change at 2:26 for the last verse, continue, repeat "help me make it through the night" three times and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM303. HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT reggae
key - E to F - vocal range - B to E
Cool Reggae arrangement of the country gem!

HENRY key F 4:42
Based on the original Keb Mo version - shorter with a definite ending.

MP3 DEMO:
GM168. HENRY
key - F - vocal range - original recorded key.
Great song from Keb Mo, the American blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter.
 

HEY BABY, THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG key Eb 2:42
Same form as the original, in a lower key. Definite ending.

MP3 DEMO:
GM324. HEY BABY, THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - C to Eb
Scored a big hit for The Buckinghams back in 1967. Same arrangement as GM323 except a full tone lower.

HEY BABY, THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG key F 2:42
Same form, and key as the original, but with a definite ending.

MP3 DEMO:
GM323. HEY BABY, THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG - F
key - F - vocal range - D to F
Scored a big hit for The Buckinghams back in 1967. Original key.

HEY GIRL key F 4:08
piano ad libs then the 4 intro starts at 17 seconds, vocal in at 30 seconds, continue through, short piano solo at 2:26, vocal back in at 2:46  with "hey girl, now sit yourself down...", continue through, ad lib the ending similar to the George Benson version and then a definite ending. Cover key.

MP3 DEMO:
GM813. HEY GIRL - F
key - F - vocal range - Eb to A
Superb arrangement of the wonderful Gerry Goffin and Carole King song that scored a hit for Freddie Scott back in 1963. The definitive version for me is the George Benson one, superb. Loads of great covers of course by Michael McDonald and Billy Joel. This is the original key for all these cover versions.

HOLD BACK THE NIGHT key B 3:30
intro same length as the original and vocal in at 39 secs, continue thru as per the original. Repeat "Hold back the night, turn on the lights, don't want to dream about you baby.." and finish on "hold back the night" - dead stop

MP3 DEMO:
GM212. HOLD BACK THE NIGHT
key - B - vocal range - B to G# (optional B) - original key
Fresh arrangement of the Trammps hit, in the original key.

HOLDING BACK THE YEARS key C 4:18
4 bar intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, continue through, 2nd verse at 38 seconds, chorus at 1:03, 3rd verse in at 1:29, "I've wasted all my tears.." at 1:55, chorus at 2:20, no solo - vocal back to "I've wasted all my tears.." at 2:46, continue through and chorus at 3:12 and repeat chorus / ad lib vocal at 3:37 and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM464. HOLDING BACK THE YEARS - C
key - C - vocal range - G to G (optional A based on the original Simply Red vocal range)
There are lots of great versions of this classic song from Simply Red. This very cool arrangement is loosely based on the Etta James version's groove, feel and form, same key so this will suit higher male ranges.

HOME & EVERYTHING dance Medley keys - G and D to E 6:42
8 bar intro - both songs through as per orginal forms - joined together.

MP3 DEMOS:
GM111. HOME - EVERYTHING dance medley

GM111. HOME - EVERYTHING dance medley
New dance medley of 2 Michael Buble songs - COVER KEYS

HOME LOVIN' MAN key Bb 3:44
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, vocal through all the way, repeat the chorus ("I know I'm gonna miss"....) at 2:50 and then repeat the last line ("I'm a home lovin' man.....and home is where you are....") at 3:23 and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM455. HOME LOVIN' MAN - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - D to F
Great song that scored a big hit for Andy Williams back in 1970. Here's a lovely new arrangement, in a more manageable key.

HONEY COME BACK key C 3:04
4 bar intro, spoken vocal in at 11 secs, continue thru as per the Glen Campbell version, with a definite finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM235. HONEY COME BACK - C
key - C - vocal range - B to Bb
Written by Jimmy Webb, this song was a huge hit for Glen Campbell back in 1970. This version is in a much lower key but is loosely based on the Glen Campbell arrangement. Suitable for lower Male ranges, and higher female ranges - it was also covered by a few major female artists!

HOUND DOG key Bb 2:48
3 bar intro and vocal in on the 4th bar - 6 secs, vocal thru 2 verses and back to the 1st one again, Hammond organ solo at 1:12, vocal back in at 1:33 with the 2 verses and 1st one again and finish.

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GM241. HOUND DOG - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - G to Db (optional F and ad libs)
Pretty Cool arrangement of the classic early R n B blues song. First covered by Big Mama Thornton and then the world went wild for the Elvis Presley version. Same arrangement as GM240 but in a higher key.

HOUND DOG key G 2:48
3 bar intro and vocal in on the 4th bar - 6 secs, vocal thru 2 verses and back to the 1st one again, guitar solo at 1:12, vocal back in at 1:33 with the 2 verses and 1st one again and finish.

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GM240. HOUND DOG - G
key - G - vocal range - E to Bb (optional D blues vocals..)
Pretty Cool arrangement of the classic early R n B blues song. First covered by Big Mama Thornton and then the world went wild for the Elvis Presley version.

HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART key E 5:02
8 bar intro, vocal in at 36 secs, vocal thru all the way, similar form to the Al Green version - triple chorus at the end, rall and finish.

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GM319. HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART - E
key - E - vocal range - E to E (original key)
Classic Bee Gees song, but the definitive version has to be by Al Green - simply wonderful!
Here's a very lovely arrangement, brighter in tempo than the Al Green version.

HOW DO YOU KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING key Eb 4:18
4 bar intro and vocal in at 14 secs, vocal thru - no solo - at 2:46 go back to "I know... the way I feel for you...", continue thru, for the ending - "with any luck then I suppose......(hold this note from 3:41 to 3:45), 3:45 - "the music.. never........... ends..........." and finish.

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GM320. HOW DO YOU KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - C to Eb (optional F)
This wonderful song has been covered by so many great singers. The hit version came from Patti Austin and James Ingram but it's been covered by all the very best singers, including Tony Bennett, Sinatra, Shirley Bassey, George Benson to name a few. Here's a very lovely arrangement!

HOW DO YOU KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING?  key Gb 4:46
4 bar intro, vocal thru - no solo - back to the bridge section - "I know.... the way I feel for you....", continue and finish.

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GM150. HOW DO YOU KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING? - Gb Pianotrak
key - Gb - vocal range - Eb to Gb (Ab optional top note).
2016 Pianotrak arrangement of this wonderful Marilyn and Alan Bergman song.

HOW GREAT THOU ART key C to Db 5:51
5 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds with "oh lord my god...", continue thru 2st verse then full band in on the 2nd verse and 3rd verse (of your choice), key change and repeat the chorus and finish - let the band finish on this one!

MP3 DEMOS:
Demo 1 - intro and opening verse feel:
GM130. HOW GREAT THOU ART - C to Db demo 1

Demo 2 - from the 2nd verse, full band and groove:
GM130. HOW GREAT THOU ART - C to Db demo 2
key - C to Db - range - D to Gb (big range!)
Another wonderful smooth arrangement of a classic worship song - some soulful musicality, groove and feel are there only to enhance an already lovely song! Have a listen!

HOW I LOVE YOU key Dm 4:35
8 bar intro and vocal in at 24 seconds, continue through as per the Engelbert Humperdinck version, original key and with a definite ending  - at 4:17 sing "how I love you" and again at 4:20 and finish.

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GM708. HOW I LOVE YOU - Dm
key - Dm - vocal range - C# to F
Engelbert Humperdinck released this in 1993, with a very typical 90's big and bold synth arrangement, huge drums, very much of the time. Here's a very similar arrangement in the original key.

HOW LONG key Bm/D 3:12
8 bar intro ; vocal thru from chorus ; verse ; chorus ; synth solo ( over verse) ; verse ; chorus three times /ad lib and finish.

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GM69. HOW LONG
key - Bm/D - vocal range - D to F#
Fabulous old hit from ACE ( with the awesome Paul Carrack on vocals). Reworked and re-grooved slightly.

HOW LONG key Gm/Bb 3:23
12 bar intro ; vocal thru as per the original; synth solo ; vocal back to 1st verse ; continue ; repeat chorus and finish.

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GM85. HOW LONG version 2
key - Gm/Bb - vocal range - Bb to D
New version of this great ACE hit, in a lower key.