SEE WHAT THE BOYS IN THE BACKROOM WILL HAVE key F 2:02
4 bar intro; vocal thru full song; short piano solo; vocal back in at "and when I die, don't buy a casket"... ; continue; and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F636. SEE WHAT THE BOYS IN THE BACKROOM WILL HAVE
key - F - range - F to A
The Marlene Dietrich song from " DESTRY RIDES AGAIN".

SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN key Bb to B 2:48 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SOLO and PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 secs, vocal thru, acoustic guitar and piano solo from 1:17, vocal back in at 1:52 with "to every word of love i hear you whisper.....", key change at 2:08 for the very last verse, tag the last line and finish.

SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN key Eb 3:26 SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; Hammond solo ; vocal back in at " with every word of love I hear...." ; continue ; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M310. SEPTEMBER IN THE RAIN - Eb
key - Eb - range - Eb to Eb
Fantastic Hammond organ, guitar and bass Realtrak arrangement aka Jimmy Smith gives this great old tune a new lease of life.

SHALL WE DANCE key Eb 3:11 SYNTH SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short synth solo ; vocal back in at " or per chance.. when the last..." ; continue ; repeat the last section " on a clear understanding that..." ; continue ; and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F392. SHALL WE DANCE
key - Eb - range - C to Bb
A classic from The King And I ; in a cool Bossa arrangement with a contemporary sound.

SHINY STOCKINGS key F 2:35 MUTE TROMBONE REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 secs, mute trombone solo at 1:12, vocal back in at 1:48 and continue, repeat the last line twice and finish.

MP3 NO SOLO DEMO:
M989 no solo. SHINY STOCKINGS - F
key - F - range - C to F
Swinging Livetrak Quartet arrangement of this Count Basie classic! Suitable for the "guy" vocal take on things - check in the Real Vocal Book for the "guy" lyrics!

SIMPLY THE BEST key Ab to Bb 5:07 FUZZ GUITARS REMOVED!
4 bar intro, vocal in at 9 secs, continue thru as per the original except No Sax Solo - so go right into the Chorus at the key change - you can even leave a bar before you come in, there's a great breakdown section for "audience participation" as well at 3:38. So after the key change the chorus is 3 times in total and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM294. SIMPLY THE BEST
key - Ab to Bb - range - Eb to Eb (optional F)
Great arrangement of the massive Tina Turner hit, in a manageable male key.
Please note this version does not contain a SAX SOLO or soloing space. Same song form without the solo section.

SLEIGH RIDE key Ab 2:27 SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro; vocal thru; acoustic guitar solo; vocal back in at "Giddy-yap giddy-yap giddy-yap let's go....."; continue and finish. Main theme only - 2 verses; bridge and verse

MP3 DEMO:
49.xmas male SLEIGH RIDE - Ab
key Ab - range - (Bb) D to F
New quartet arrangement of the cool Leroy Anderson tune.

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

NO SOLO MP3 DEMO:
F683 no solo. SO NICE - C
key - C - range - D# to Bb (big range!)
Cool Bossa version; loosely based on  Stacey Kent album version.
Available with the Guitar and solo removed.

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

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

SOMETHING key Ab 3:10 GUITAR SOLO REMOVED
2 bar intro ; same form as George Harrison version; guitar solo; vocal back in; and continue as per.

MP3 DEMO:
M695. SOMETHING - Ab
key - Ab - range - Eb to Eb
Keeps more to the George Harrison feel and form.

SOON key C 2:02 SAX and SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal in at " soon.... our little ship will come sailing..." ; tag the last line and finish.

NO SOLO MP3 DEMO:
M248 no solo. SOON
key - C - range - C to D
This Gershwin favourite works so well in this Latin arrangement.

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

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

SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD key Gm 3:38 SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro ; vocal thru as per "BLUE" version ; harmonica solo ; vocal back in for last verse and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM60. SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD
key - Gm - range - Bb to Bb (falsetto).
Really cool take on the Elton John classic - the format is based on the recent BLUE boyband version but the arrangement is all mine.
Note - high Male key and also suitable for lower Female ranges.

SPEAK LOW key Bb 4:29 SOLO REMOVED!

The speak low backing track is a fantastic song and my version begins with a 4 bar introduction, vocals thru, solo, vocals back in at “speak low, darling speak low.. love is a spark…”, continue, repeat the last line “will you speak love to me, speak love to me.. and soon..” and then finish. This wonderfully quirky gem from the pen of Kurt Weill. Singers include Vic Damone, Lena Horne, Carmen McRae and more recently Diane Schuur.

To listen to more of my other fantastic demo backing tracks for female singers, click on the link. As Standardstrax is one of the top providers of unique backing tracks for singers.

SPEAK LOW key F 4:26 SAXES and SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short solo ; vocal back in "speak low ; when you speak love... " - 1st section only then skip to the bridge; continue  tag the the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M264. SPEAK LOW - F
key - F - range - C to Eb
Lovely Realtrak arrangement of this classy showtune.

SPEAK SOFTLY LOVE key Cm 3:16 SOLO REMOVED!
piano and string intro leading to vocal pick up ; vocal thru in tempo ;
short string and guitar solo ; vocal back in at " wine coloured days..." ; continue ; rall and repeat the last line " you came into..." ; and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M470. SPEAK SOFTLY LOVE
key - Cm - range - B to Eb
Fabulous song in a wonderful Realtrak arrangement! Sung by all the greats but my favourite is Matt Monro's wonderful version.

SPOOKY key Dm 3:07 SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro (4 bar pickup then 4 for the key and groove to settle!); vocal thru as per; SOLO moves to Gm - gtr solo -  then back to Dm for the vocal to come back in; continue; tag the last line/ad lib the ending and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM104. SPOOKY - Dm
key Dm - range - D to D
Great tune - groovy vibe!

STAGGER LEE key Bb 2:41 SAX SOLO REMOVED!
piano intro into the colla verse and into tempo ; same form as the original and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
GM128. STAGGER LEE - Bb
key - Bb - range - F to D
Huge r'n'b hit back in the 50's for Lloyd Price; in a lower male key.

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

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

STELLA BY STARLIGHT - key Bb 2:53 SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; whole song solo ; vocal whole song ; repeat last line "she's everything on earth to me " 3 times.

MP3 DEMO:
M153. STELLA BY STARLIGHT
key - Bb - range - Bb to F
jazz standard - great "REALTRAK" version!

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

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

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

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

STORMY MONDAY - Bb - 3:29 SOLO REMOVED!
3 verses/ solo /verse and out. Any mid tempo blues would be suitable - i.e. STORMY MONDAY ;EVERYDAY I HAVE THE BLUES ; etc.

MP3 DEMO:
M155. STORMY MONDAY or 12 bar blues
key - Bb - range - various, depending on the song used.
This is a REALTRAK HAMMOND quartet !!The format is based on 3 verses/solo /verse and out. Any mid tempo blues would be suitable - i.e. STORMY MONDAY ;EVERYDAY I HAVE THE BLUES ; etc.
 

STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT key F/G 2:48 SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; sax section solo ; vocal back in at "strangers in the night..two lonely people..." continue until " love was just a glance away..a warm embracing (key change to G) dance away....." continue and repeat "for strangers in the night" or ad lib and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M391. STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT
key - F to G - range - D to D
Fabulous Realtrak swingin' arrangement of the huge Sinatra hit with a classy key change. Have a listen!

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

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

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

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

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

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

SWEET DREAMS key C to Db 3:21 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, continue through 2 verses, piano solo at 1:36, key change and vocal back in at 2:19 with the first verse again, continue and repeat the last line at 3:01 and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1478. SWEET DREAMS - C to Db
key - C to Db - range - A to Eb
Superb TRIO take on the old Patsy Cline country hit!

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

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

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

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

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

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

SWEET GEORGIA BROWN key F 3:01 SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; sax solo ; vocal back in at " it's been said she knocks 'em dead ' ; continue THEN another full vocal thru and repeat " Georgia named her , Georgia claimed her , Sweet Georiga Brown " - last time extend Sweet-------Georgia---- Brown" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M441. SWEET GEORGIA BROWN - F
key - F - range - C to D
Fab new Realtrak arrangement of this golden oldie classic! Hugely popular with musicians and singers.

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

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

TAKE THESE CHAINS FROM MY HEART key Eb 2:28 GUITAR REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 secs, vocal thru 2 verses, guitar solo at 1:10, vocal back in at 1:42 with the 3rd verse and finish.

MP3 NO SOLO DEMO:
M1194 no solo. TAKE THESE CHAINS FROM MY HEART - Eb
key - Eb - range - D to D (optional Eb)
Here's a very blues-based Livetrak TRIO arrangement of the Hank William's country classic.

TEA FOR TWO key Ab 2:54 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro, vocal thru TWICE, piano solo, vocal back in at "day will break.."; continue, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:

TEACH ME TONIGHT key Eb 3:22 SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ;Hammond solo ; vocal back in at " the sky's a blackboard..." ; continue and tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M376. TEACH ME TONIGHT - Eb
key - Eb - range - Eb to Eb
Great song; but this time in a higher key and a swinging Realtrak quartet + Hammond!

TENDERLY key Ab 3:31 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 secs, vocal thru TWICE, piano solo at 2:10, vocal back in at 2:40 " the shore was kissed by....."; continue thru, repeat " you took my lips, you took my love, so tenderly" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1267. TENDERLY - Ab
key - Ab - range Eb to Bb
Fantastic lightly swinging 2017 TRIO arrangement!
Wonderful standard for singers and jazz musicians alike. Sung by all the very best singers of the day.
Same arrangement as F114 2017 except a full tone lower.

TENDERLY key Bb 3:31 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 secs, vocal thru TWICE, piano solo at 2:10, vocal back in at 2:40 " the shore was kissed by....."; continue thru, repeat " you took my lips, you took my love, so tenderly" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F114. TENDERLY - Bb 2017
key - Bb - range F to C
Fantastic lightly swinging 2017 TRIO arrangement!
Wonderful standard for singers and jazz musicians alike. Sung by all the very best singers of the day.

TENDERLY key C 3:31 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 secs, vocal thru TWICE, piano solo at 2:10, vocal back in at 2:40 " the shore was kissed by....."; continue thru, repeat " you took my lips, you took my love, so tenderly" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1340. TENDERLY - C
key - C - range G to D
Fantastic lightly swinging 2017 TRIO arrangement!
Wonderful standard for singers and jazz musicians alike. Sung by all the very best singers of the day.
Same arrangement as F114 2017 except a full tone higher. Will suit lower male ranges.

THAT OLD FEELING key C 3:16 SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal in at " the moment you passed by..." ; continue ; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M259. THAT OLD FEELING - C
key - C - range - B to C
Great old ballad ; sung recently by Diana Krall. Lovely Realtrak quartet arrangement.

THAT OLD FEELING key G 3:17 TENOR SAX REMOVED!
4 bar intro, vocal through, tenor sax solo, vocal back in at "the moment that you walked by...", continue, repeat the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F229. THAT OLD FEELING - G
key - G - range - F# to G
Great old standard,  sung by Diana Krall and all the very best singers of the day, given a Realtrak Quintet treatment.

THAT'S ALL key Bb 2:46 SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal in at "there are those... I am sure.;" continue ; no tag - dead stop and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M247. THAT'S ALL - Bb
key - Bb - range - Bb to D
Incredible Realtrak arrangement of this timeless standard ; sung by Darin ; and every quality vocalist.

THAT'S ALL key F 4:48 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 14 secs, continue thru, piano solo at 2:05, vocal back in at 3:01 with "there are those I am sure...", continue thru, tag the last line at 3:55 and finish similar to Nicole Henry's version.

THAT'S ALRIGHT MAMA key Eb 2:23 SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro; vocal thru 2 verses and chorus; Hammond solo; vocal back in with 3 verses and chorus and finish!

MP3 DEMO:
GM123. THAT'S ALRIGHT MAMA - Eb
key - Eb - range - Eb to Eb
Really cool and funky arrangement of the old Elvis blues hit!

THAT'S AMORE key A to Bb 2:40 ALL BRASS REMOVED!
no refrain - 8 bar intro; vocal thru then key change and vocal thru again (no solo) ; repeat "excuse me , can't you see ,I'm from old Napoli ,that's amore..." and finish.

THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE key Bb 3:18 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 13 secs,vocal thru twice, piano solo at 2:03, vocal back in at 2:30 with "the flowers in spring...", continue thru and tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1087. THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE - Bb
key - Bb - range - A to D
Same arrangement as M1086, except a full tone lower.

THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE key C 3:18 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 13 secs,vocal thru twice, piano solo at 2:03, vocal back in at 2:30 with "the flowers in spring...", continue thru and tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1086. THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE - C
key - C - range - B to E
TRIO arrangement of this old gem!

THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE key F 3:20 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 13 secs, vocal thru twice, short piano solo at 2:03, vocal back in at 2:31 with " the flowers in spring..", continue thru, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1036. THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE - F
key - F - range - F to A
Same arrangement as F1035, a full tone lower.

THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE key G 3:20 PIANO SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro and vocal in at 13 secs, vocal thru twice, short piano solo at 2:03, vocal back in at 2:31 with " the flowers in spring..", continue thru, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F1035. THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE - G
key - G - range - G to B
Great TRIO arrangement of this old standard, covered by all the greats.

THE BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS key - Gm 3:03 SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro/vocal pickup ; vocal thru ; harmonica solo over the 2nd "A" section ; vocal back in at " every evening you will find me...." ; continue ; tempo ralls and then just vocal and dramatic piano for " where gigolo and gigolette.... continue ; big vocal finish ; back into tempo and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F455. THE BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS
key - Gm - range - G to G (Bb optional top note)
Realtrak Latin arrangement of the old Tony Bennett hit. Also covered by Diana Krall and loads of others.

THE BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS version 1 key Dm 3:18 TRUMPET SOLO REMOVED!
3 bars and vocal pickup on the 4th bar; vocal thru; trumpet solo; vocal back in at "here is where you'll always find me".......; continue; repeat "but gigolo and gigalette; still sing a song and dance along; the boulevard of broken dreams" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M816. THE BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS version 1
key - Dm - range - C to D
Massive hit for Tony Bennett back in the 50's. Wonderful Livetrak Bossa arrangement.

THE BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS version 2 key Dm 2:38 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SOLO REMOVED!
3 bar intro and vocal pick up on the 4th var; vocal thru; short acoustic guitar solo; vocal back in at "here is where you'll always find me"; continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M817. THE BOULEVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS version 2
key - Dm - range - C to D
Great Latin take on this old Tony Bennett hit.

THE BOY FROM IPANEMA key C 3:15 JAZZ GTR SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; jazz gtr solo ; vocal back in at " oh! ;but I watch him so sadly..." ; continue ; repeat last line and ad lib / finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F388. THE BOY FROM IPANEMA
key - C - range - F to G (suit lower female range)
Fab new Realtrak bossa arrangement of this popular Jobim gem!

THE CARIOCA key Cm/C 2:33 SOLO REMOVED!
8 bar intro ; vocal pickup and thru twice ; latin piano solo ; vocal back in at " you'll dream... of the new Carioca.."; continue ; and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F474. THE CARIOCA
key - Cm/C - range - G to A
Superb Latin version of this great lesser known gem.

THE CHRISTMAS SONG key G 3:04 Piano solo removed!
8 bar intro, vocal starts at 10 secs, continue thru, short piano solo at 1:27, vocal back in at 1:44 with "everybody knows....a turkey and some mistletoe......" continue thru, repeat the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
THE CHRISTMAS SONG - G Bossa
key - G - range - F# to G
Very cool TRIO arrangement of this festive gem (my own personal favourite actually!). It's a bright Bossa feel that's perfect for a cool vocal....dare to be different!

THE DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES key Bb 3:36 SOLO REMOVED!
Orchestral intro leading to 4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; Orchestra solo ; vocal back in at "thru the meadow land, toward a closing door... " ; continue ; no tag - and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F580. THE DAYS OF WINES AND ROSES Bb
key - Bb - range - F to A
Absolutely gorgeous and dreamy latin arrangement of this beautiful Mancini tune.

THE GENTLE RAIN key Em 3:25 SOLO REMOVED!
4 bar intro; vocal thru; short piano solo; vocal back in at "don't be afraid.....I've a hand....";continue; no tag and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
F670. THE GENTLE RAIN - Em
key - Em - range - F# to A
Cool Bossa gem and covered by Tony Bennett; Astrud Gilberto; Luiz Bonfa and all the great musicians.
Great trio and percussion version.