CAROLINA IN THE MORNING key Bb 2:54
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, vocal through twice, at 2:38 let the band play a tag for 2 bars and the vocal is back in at 2:42 with "in the morning" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2053. CAROLINA IN THE MORNING - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to C
Wonderful old gem that is very much associated with Al Jolson but it's been covered by Dean Martin, Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore and many others. Here's a great Trio arrangement. Same arrangement as M2052 except a full tone lower.

HARD HEARTED HANNAH key C 2:45
8 bar intro and vocal in at 18 seconds with the verse "In old Savannah, I said Savannah...", main theme starts at 52 seconds, vocal through twice using the extra lyrics, at 2:20 repeat the last section - "I saw her at the seashore with a great big pan, there was Hannah pouring water on a drowning man, hard hearted Hannah, the vamp of Savannah GA.." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2054. HARD HEARTED HANNAH - C
key - C - vocal range - C to C
Trio arrangement of this classic standard that includes the great verse. Sung by all the great singers of the day including Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Ray Charles, and many others.

LOUISE key Eb 3:09
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, vocal through - no solo, at 1:59 the vocal goes back to "just to see and hear you...", continue through and finish.

M2056. LOUISE - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to C
Stunning orchestral arrangement of this very lovely 1930's song. Forget the Maurice Chevalier version, Dean Martin did a lovely ballad version and my arrangement is in keeping with the ballad vibe. Same arrangement as M2055 except a full tone lower.

MY BUDDY key Eb 2:50
4 bar intro and the vocal in at 10 seconds, vocal through twice - 2nd time the track opens up more and swings more, continue through, slow the last line at 2:23 and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2058. MY BUDDY - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to C
Gorgeous Trio arrangement of this very lovely old waltz. Same arrangement as M2057 except a full tone lower.

ROSE MARIE key Bb 3:18
8 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds, vocal through twice, at 2:04 piano solo in Eb and back to C at 2:30 with "and yet if I should lose you..", continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2060. ROSE MARIE - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to D
Wonderful Trio arrangement of this tune normally associated with Nelson Eddy or Slim Whitman but it works so well in a lightly swinging arrangement. Check out the Billy May Big Band version... Same arrangement as M2059 except a full tone lower.

SOON IT'S GONNA RAIN key Bb 3:02
8 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, vocal through, short band solo at 1:27, vocal back in at 1:45 with "soon it's gonna rain, I can feel it..", continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2062. SOON IT'S GONNA RAIN - Bb Big Band
key - Bb - vocal range - A to C
Fabulous Big Band arrangement of this gem from the musical The Fantasticks. Normally done as a ballad, it works particularly well as a bright swinger. Check out the Singers Unlimited version. Same arrangement as M2061 except a full tone lower.

STAY AS SWEET AS YOU ARE key C 4:34 CELLO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through, Cello solo at 2:13, vocal back in at 2:43 with "don't ever lose...all the charms you possess....", continue through, slow the last few lines down and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2063. STAY AS SWEET AS YOU ARE - C orchestral
key - C - vocal range - B to E
Gorgeous orchestral arrangement of this wonderful gem that scored a huge hit for Nat King Cole. Also covered by Jerry Vale, Natalie Cole and many others.

STAY AS SWEET AS YOU ARE key Bb 4:34
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through, Cello solo at 2:13, vocal back in at 2:43 with "don't ever lose...all the charms you possess....", continue through, slow the last few lines down and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2064. STAY AS SWEET AS YOU ARE - Bb orchestral
key - Bb - vocal range - A to D
Gorgeous orchestral arrangement of this wonderful gem that scored a huge hit for Nat King Cole. Also covered by Jerry Vale, Natalie Cole and many others. Same arrangement as M2063 except a full tone lower.

STOPPIN' THE CLOCK key F 3:02 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
2 bar intro and vocal in at 4 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:25, vocal back in at 2:08 and time signature changes to 3/4 for "when you're away...I'm a study in blue..", back to 4/4 again at 2:21 and continue for the last verse and tight stop.

MP3 DEMO:
M2065. STOPPIN' THE CLOCK - F
key - F - vocal range - A to D
The wonderful Mark Murphy covered this on his 1961 album My Favorite Things. Here's a wonderful Trio arrangement that keeps to the tempo, feel, changes, also time signature change and the original key.

STOPPIN' THE CLOCK key Eb 3:02
2 bar intro and vocal in at 4 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:25, vocal back in at 2:08 and time signature changes to 3/4 for "when you're away...I'm a study in blue..", back to 4/4 again at 2:21 and continue for the last verse and tight stop.

MP3 DEMO:
M2066. STOPPIN' THE CLOCK - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - G to C
The wonderful Mark Murphy covered this on his 1961 album My Favorite Things. Here's a wonderful Trio arrangement that keeps to the tempo, feel, changes, also time signature change. Same arrangement as M2065 except a full tone lower.

STRANGER ON THE SHORE key Db 3:20
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, vocal through - no solo, at 2:03 the vocal goes back to "the sighing of the waves...", continue through, slow the last line and finish.

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M2068. STRANGER ON THE SHORE - Db orchestral
key - Db - vocal range - Gb to Db
Scored a big instrumental hit for Acker Bilk but the vocal versions are very lovely, particularly the Andy Williams version.
Here's a dreamy orchestral arrangement. Same arrangement as M2067 except a full tone lower.

PERHAPS LOVE key F 2:44
Acoustic guitar intro and vocal in at 4 seconds, continue through as per the original John Denver version. 4 bar Acoustic guitar solo included.

MP3 DEMO:
GM705. PERHAPS LOVE - F
key - F - vocal range - A to D
Based on the original John Denver version. Same arrangement as GM704 except a full tone lower.

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU key E 2:59
2 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, continue through as per the Michael Buble version, original key.

MP3 DEMO:
174.xmas male. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU - Buble E
key - E - vocal range - G# to F# (optional G)
Based on the Mchael Buble version of the Mariah Carey massive festive hit. Same arrangement as 173.xmas male except a full tone lower.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS WHITE CHRISTMAS Manilow Medley keys B, C and Db 2:35
Shorter intro than the Manilow version - 4 bar intro and vocal right in at 7 seconds with "happy holidays....happy holidays....", continue through as per the Barry Manilow version.

MP3 DEMO:
176.xmas male. HAPPY HOLIDAYS WHITE CHRISTMAS Manilow Medley
keys- B, C to Db - vocal range - B to Eb
Wonderful HUGE arrangement of 2 festive classics. Based on the Barry Manilow version.
Same arrangement as 175.xmas male except a full tone lower.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS keys A to Bb to B 2:29
Arrangement based on the Barry Manilow version.

MP3 DEMO:
178.xmas male. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Manilow - A to B
keys - A to Bb to B - vocal range - A to D#
Superb arrangement based on the Barry Manilow version. Same arrangement as 177.xmas male except a full tone lower.

IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS key F 2:02
4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, based on the Dean Martin version.

MP3 DEMO:
182.xmas male. IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS Dean Martin - G
key - G - vocal range - B to D
Wonderful Festive arrangement that's based on the Dean Martin version. Same arrangement as 181.xmas male except a full tone higher.