IF SHE WALKED INTO MY LIFE key F 4:18
4 bar intro, vocal in on 4th bar at 13 seconds, continue through, once through only, tempo slows down for the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1402. IF SHE WALKED INTO MY LIFE - F
key - F - vocal range - B to D
Beautiful Trio only arrangement of this wonderful song from "MAME".

IF THERE IS SOMEONE LOVELIER THAN YOU key C 3:01
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; piano and string solo ; vocal back in at " but no, I am not blind..." ; continue ; rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M554. IF THERE IS SOMEONE LOVELIER THAN YOU
key - C - vocal range - C to F
Wonderful gem from Schwartz and Dietz. I love the Dick Haymes version from his wonderful ballad album of '55 - wonderful arrangement! Here's my interpretation, in a Livetrak arrangement.

IF THERE IS SOMEONE LOVELIER THAN YOU key Bb 3:29
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, continue through, piano solo at 1:37, vocal back in at 2:13 with "no, I'm not blind....", continue through and repeat the last line 2:59 at and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2310. IF THERE IS SOMEONE LOVELIER THAN YOU - Bb Piano
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to Eb
Gorgeous song in a very lovely piano only arrangement, main theme only. I love the Dick Haymes version from his 1955 album "Rain or Shine", the arrangement is wonderful.

 IF YOU ARE BUT A DREAM key Bb 3:00
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short solo - vocal back in at "if you're a fantasy..then I'm ...." ; continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M256. IF YOU ARE BUT A DREAM
key - Bb - vocal range - A to Eb
Absolutely wonderful Sinatra hit from his Columbia days; given a lovely Bossa tinged Realtrak treatment.

IF YOU ARE BUT A DREAM key Bb 3:32
4 bar intro ; continue ; short violin solo ; vocal back in at " if you're a fantasy....then I'm ..." ; continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M539. IF YOU ARE BUT A DREAM version 2
key - Bb - vocal range - A to Eb 
Gorgeous gem ; sung by Sinatra way back in the 40's and a really nice version by Vic Damone also springs to mind.

IF YOU COULD SEE ME NOW key Eb 4:36
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short Flugel solo ; vocal back in at the 2nd "A" section - "If you could see me now ; you'd find me being..." ; continue ; rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M378. IF YOU COULD SEE ME NOW
key - Eb - vocal range - D to F
Wonderful and popular jazz standard ; covered by many a classy vocalist. Well worth taking the time to learn and in a gorgeous Livetrak arrangement.

IF YOU COULD SEE ME NOW key Eb 3:41
2 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds, vocal through - no solo - at 2:23 go back to the bridge "you'll happen my way on some memorable day....", continue, slow down for the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2906. IF YOU COULD SEE ME NOW - Eb Piano
key - Eb - vocal range - D to F
Gorgeous piano only arrangement of this wonderful Tadd Dameron classic ballad that's been played and sung by all the very best musicians and singers of the day.

IF YOU KNEW SUSIE key Ab 2:09
4 bar intro, vocal thru once, short trumpet solo, vocal back in at "we went riding..", continue, repeat the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M882. IF YOU KNEW SUSIE
key - Ab - vocal range - C to Db
Cool arrangement of this old Eddie Cantor hit, loosely based on the mid tempo Dean Martin version.

IF YOU LOVE ME key Ab 4:28
intro and cue and vocal in at 21 seconds, vocal through - no solo - vocal back to 2:45 with "should I catch a shooting star....", continue through, repeat the last line ("If you love me... really love me...") and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M673. IF YOU LOVE ME - Ab Pianotrak
key - Ab - vocal range - C to Eb 
Really lovely 2024 Piano only arrangement of the classic Piaf's "Hymne A L'amour", translated into English. Gorgeous song and a lovely rubato feel to the track that's easy to follow.

IF YOU LOVE ME key Ab 2:50
8 bar intro; vocal thru the song - no solo - back to "should I catch a falling star..."; continue; repeat the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M676. IF YOU LOVE ME - Ab swing
key - Ab - vocal range - C to Eb
Cool Livetrak uptempo arrangement of the Piaf gem. It works a treat!
 

IF YOU WERE HERE TONIGHT key Dm 5:01
8 bar intro and vocal in at 25 seconds, continue through as per the original Alexander O'Neal album form, short instrumental at 3:43, vocal back in at the bridge at 4:07, continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2268. IF YOU WERE HERE TONIGHT - Dm Trio
key - Dm - vocal range - F to F
Wonderful song that scored a hit for Alexander O'Neal back in the mid 80's. Here's a very cool Trio arrangement that still keeps that groove and 80's vibe.

IF YOU WERE THE ONLY GIRL IN THE WORLD key D 3:37
4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, vocal through, flute solo from 1:30, vocal back in at 2:03 with "a garden of eden...just meant for two....", continue through, at 2:52 repeat "if you.. were the only girl in the world.... and I were the only boy..." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2555. IF YOU WERE THE ONLY GIRL IN THE WORLD - D
key - D - vocal range - B to D
Gorgeous orchestral arrangement of this golden oldie, in 3/4 time, perfect as a ballroom modern waltz!

ILL WIND key Ab 3:30
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 secs, vocal thru the full song, piano solo over the 2nd section at 1:58 and vocal back in at 2:23 with "you're only misleading....", continue thru and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1183. ILL WIND - Ab
key - Ab - vocal range - C to Eb
Wonderful gem from Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler, sung by all the greats. Here's a lightly swinging TRIO arrangement.
Same arrangement as M1182, a full tone down.

ILL WIND key Bb 3:30
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 secs, vocal thru the full song, piano solo over the 2nd section at 1:58 and vocal back in at 2:23 with "you're only misleading....", continue thru and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1182. ILL WIND - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - D to F
Wonderful gem from Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler, sung by all the greats. Here's a lightly swinging TRIO arrangement!

IMAGINATION key Eb 4:53
4 bar intro ; harmonica solo ; vocal back in at " have you ever felt a gentle touch " ; continue ; rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M133. IMAGINATION
key - Eb - vocal range - D to Eb
Gorgeous ballad for any quality singer to tackle! An original Livetrak arrangement.

IMAGINATION key Eb 3:32
intro and vocal in at 7 secs; continue thru in a similar feel; slight tempo at certain phrases - 57secs ("have you ever felt a ..)'; continue thru the song - no solo - back to "have you ever felt a gentle touch.." at 2.06; continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M846. IMAGINATION - Eb Pianotrak
key - Eb - vocal range - D to Eb
Very nice Pianotrak arrangement of this classy song. Very open and arranged with a colla voce feel in mind.

IMAGINATION key Eb 4:14
4 bar intro and vocal in at 16 seconds, vocal through - no solo - at 2:42 vocal back to "have you every felt a gentle touch...", continue through, slow the last line down and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1768. IMAGINATION - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - D to Eb
Timeless Trio arrangement of the classic standard.

IMPOSSIBLE key C 4:09
4 bar intro and vocal in at 17 seconds, vocal through, including the end tag - no solo - at 2:31 the vocal goes back to "to dream about what might have been...", continue through, include the end tag again, slow the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2409. IMPOSSIBLE - C
key - C - vocal range - D to E
Gorgeous song in a very lovely Fender Rhodes Trio arrangement.
Written by Steve Allen and covered by all the best singers like Nat King Cole and Jack Jones, but the Eydie Gorme version, and the arrangement, is sublime.

IMPOSSIBLE key C 3:39
4 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds, vocal through - no solo - at 2:12 the vocal goes back to "to dream about what might have been...", continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M3013. IMPOSSIBLE - C Piano
key - C - vocal range - D to E
The wonderful song from Steve Allen and covered by many great singers and musicians. Here's a lovely piano arrangement.

IN A MELLOW TONE key F 2:46
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, vocal through twice - no solo - and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2990. IN A MELLOW TONE - F Trio
key - F - vocal range - C to D
Super Trio arrangement of the Duke Ellington and Milt Gabler jazz classic that's been covered by all the best musicians and singers.

IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD key D 3:13
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, vocal through the song - no solo - at 2:02 the vocal goes back to "rose petals seemed to fall, it's all like a dream to call you mine....", continue through, slow the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2992. IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD - D Trio
key - D - vocal range - A to E
Another wonderful Duke Ellington gem in a very lovely Trio arrangement. It's a tough one for a vocal because of the huge range and the tricky melody but well worth the input to learn.

IN LOVE IN VAIN key Eb 3:04
4 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; short piano solo ; vocal back in at "you sit and wonder..why anyone.." ; continue and tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M396. IN LOVE IN VAIN - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - C to Eb
Great tune from Jerome Kerns in a mid tempo Livetrak Trio arrangement. Singers include Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Sarah Vaughan and many others.

IN THE ARMS OF LOVE key G to Ab to A 3:38
8 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds and continue through as per the Matt Monro version form, with the key changes.

MP3 DEMO:
M1523. IN THE ARMS OF LOVE - G to Ab to A
key - G to Ab to A - vocal range - B to E
Great song covered by Matt Monro and this arrangement follows the same form, with the key changes, and although the arrangement is different it's still a mighty cool arrangement!

IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT key F 3:13
8 bar intro, vocal through, solo, vocal back in at " do.... you love me... as I love you...", continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M292. IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT (Cole Porter)
key - F - vocal range - C to F
Fabulous swinging classic standard, sung by Sinatra, Buddy Greco, et al.
Original Livetrak "Big Band" keyboard arrangement.

IN THE WEE SMALL HOURS OF THE MORNING - key C 3:18
4 bar intro, vocal thru as per the Sinatra version. Loosely based on the Nelson Riddle arrangement.

MP3 DEMO:
M204. IN THE WEE SMALL HOURS OF THE MORNING - 2009 version
key - C - vocal range - C to D
Loosely based on the classic Nelson Riddle arrangement.
 

INDIAN SUMMER key F 2:35
4 bar piano and brass intro ; vocal thru ; short piano solo ; vocal back in at "you see so many dreams.." ; continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M619. INDIAN SUMMER - F
key - F - vocal range - A to E
Wonderful gem, in a cool Livetrak arrangement.

INDIAN SUMMER key F 3:39
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:48, vocal back in at 2:10 with "you see so many dreams that won't come true....." continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2730. INDIAN SUMMER - F Piano
key - F - vocal range - A to E
Sublime old standard, wonderful lyrics and wonderful musical structure. Here's a lovely piano only arrangement at a great tempo.

INNAMORATA key Bb 3:09
strings intro leading to colla voce piano for the first verse ; tempo kicks in at "I'm at heaven's door..." ; continue ; short piano and strings solo ; vocal back in at "hold me close and say you're mine..." ; continue; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M467. INNAMORATA
key - Bb - vocal range - D to D
Gorgeous arrangement of this lovely Italian hit ; sung by Dean Martin and others.

INTO EACH LIFE SOME RAIN MUST FALL key Eb 2:50
4 bar intro, vocal in at 6 seconds, vocal through twice, overblown sax solo from 1:42, vocal back in at 2:06 with "some folks may lose the blues...", continue through and tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1868. INTO EACH LIFE SOME RAIN MUST FALL - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to D (optional Eb)
A totally uplifting arrangement of this old Ink Spots gem! You can't help but tap your feet and clap. Very much in the 50's R n B vibe with horn section riffs, piano and bass unison bass line, offbeat vamp and that raunchy sax solo! Love it! It was the Ella Fitzgerald version from the '63, with the Count Basie band that gave me the inspiration for this arrangement.

ISN'T HE key G to B 4:38
4 bar intro and vocal in at 14 secs, continue thru, trio comes in at 1:25 for the next verses, strings added and key change at 2:34, continue thru, back down to acoustic guitar only at 3:50 for a repeat of the last line and repeat "Isn't He" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1134. ISN'T HE
key - G to B - range - B to D#
This popular Worship/Praise song, written by John Wimber, in a very lovely fresh arrangement - acoustic guitar, building to a jazz tinged TRIO and adding strings for the key change and back to acoustic guitar. I've included 3 DEMOS to focus on the different feels....

ISN'T IT A LOVELY DAY key Eb 3:51
2 bar intro and vocal in with the verse - "the weather is frightening, the thunder and lightning.......", continue through the verse, at 52 seconds there is a 2 bar pickup and into the main song - "isn't it a lovely day to be caught..." at 57 seconds, continue through the main theme, back in the main theme again at 2:11 as the band swing more and dig in, sticks on the kit, etc, from 3:22 repeat "it's a lovely day 4 times or ad lib and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2744. ISN'T IT A LOVELY DAY - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Eb to D
Superb Quartet arrangement of the Irving Berling classic.

ISN'T IT A PITY key C 2:58
4 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds, vocal through - no solo - at 1:54 go back to "imagine all the lonely years we've wasted..", continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2312. ISN'T IT A PITY - C Trio
key - C - vocal range - D to E
George and Ira Gershwin classic, superlative writing and wonderful lyrics, you don't get much better musically than this.
Here's a wonderful Trio arrangement at a great tempo.

ISN'T IT ROMANTIC key C
Intro and vocal in at 19 secs, continue thru, piano solo at 2:07, vocal back in at 2:36 with "I hear the breezes playing..", continue thru, light tempo at 3:23, continue, rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1051. ISN'T IT ROMANTIC - C Pianotrak
key - C - vocal range - A to D
Beautifully intimate piano only arrangement of this Rodgers and Hart gem!

ISN'T IT ROMANTIC key Eb 3:40
4 bar intro, vocal through, solo, vocal in at " sweet ..music ...", continue, rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M265. ISN'T IT ROMANTIC - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - C to F
Rodgers & Hart perfection! Wonderful Original Livetrak arrangement of this gorgeous song.
 

ISN'T IT ROMANTIC? key D to Eb 5:20
Version based on the Michael Feinstein version. Includes the verse; and extended lyrics.

MP3 DEMO:
M354. ISN'T IT ROMANTIC? version 2
key - D to Eb - vocal range - C# to F
This is also taken from the Michael Feinstein album "ISN'T IT ROMANTIC" and is based on the same arrangement. It includes the seldom heard verse and the extra lyrics but this could also be replaced with an instrumental. Another track I'm especially proud of! 3 demos to showcase the track..

Demo 2

Demo 3

ISN'T IT ROMANTIC key D (instrumental section in Eb) 3:37
Based on the Steve Tyrell version, in the same keys. Note - there is an instrumental section and the solos are my own. The track has a definite ending, no fade.

MP3 DEMO:
M2242. ISN'T IT ROMANTIC? - D Steve Tyrell
key - D - vocal range - B to E
Another great arrangement that's based on the Steve Tyrell version of this wonderful Rodgers and Hart gem, in his original key. The instrumental section goes up half a tone then back down for the vocal coming back in again.

ISN'T SHE LOVELY key Ab 2:56
8 bar intro and vocal in at 17 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:25, vocal back in at 1:58 with "Isn't she lovely.....life and love are the same.." (or simply sing the first verse again), continue through to the end and at 2:32 repeat "isn't she lovely..... made from love....", and again at 2:41 and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2160. ISN'T SHE LOVELY - Ab Trio
key - Ab - vocal range - (optional Ab) Eb to Eb
Superb Trio arrangement of the Stevie Wonder gem.

IT ALL DEPENDS ON YOU key Bb 2:44
4 bar intro; vocal thru; short piano solo; vocal back in at "I can save money, or spend it..."; continue; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M723. IT ALL DEPENDS ON YOU - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - D to D
Great old standard in a Livetrak Trio version. 

IT AMAZES ME key Eb 4:34
piano intro to the verse - easy to catch - pause ..."It a.......mazes..me" (drum pickup guide) and into tempo ; no solo - vocal back to "yet she praises me..." ; continue and rall the last couple of lines with piano.
Loosely based on the Jack Jones version.

MP3 DEMO:
M585. IT AMAZES ME
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to C
Once of my real favourite ballads. A wonderful song with the gorgeous verse included. Please check out the Jack Jones version from his "Tribute to Tony Bennett" album, and the equally wonderful arrangement and playing of Mike Renzi - sublime! The phrasing is fairly easy to pick up re the verse.

IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU key Eb 3:17
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, vocal through twice - no solo, from 2:47 tag the last line - "and it happened..... yes, it happened,, and it happened to me" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2912. IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU - Eb Piano
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to Bb
Wonderful classic standard from Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke in a lightly swinging piano only arrangement.

IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU key G 2:35
4 bar intro, vocal thru, short flute solo, vocal back in at "don't count stars....", continue, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M406. IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU - G
key - G - vocal range - D to D
Fabulous song in a lightly swinging new Realtrak arrangement!

IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU Pianotrak key G 2:35
4 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; no solo ; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M526. IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU - Pianotrak
key - G - vocal range - D to D
Fab and cool Pianotrak version of this great standard.

IT DON'T MEAN A THING (If it ain't got that swing) key Gm 2:52
Verse included! 4 bar intro and vocal in at 6 secs with "what good is melody?.....what good is music?", continue and into the main theme at 27 secs, vocal thru the main theme TWICE, piano solo at 1:58, vocal back in at 2:21 with "it makes no difference if it's...", continue thru and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1215. IT DON'T MEAN A THING (If it ain't got that swing) - Gm
key - Gm - vocal range - F to D
Fantastic TRIO arrangement that includes the verse and the tempo is perfect!

IT DON'T MEAN A THING IF IT AIN'T GOT THAT SWING key Bb 2:05
4 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; solo ; vocal in at " makes no difference if it's sweet or hot.." ; continue ; 3 time tag on last line - last time phrase over the stops and pushes.

MP3 DEMO:
M55. IT DON'T MEAN A THING....
key - Gm(Bb) - vocal range - F to D
Duke Ellington gem. Singers include Tony Bennett, Carol Sloane, Ella and all the greats. An original Livetrak arrangement.

IT HAD BETTER BE TONIGHT key Dm to Ebm 2:19
8 bar intro and vocal in 10 seconds with ""meglio stasera....baby.. go go go......", and into the verse at 23 seconds, continue through 2 verses and the chorus, key change at 1:14 and into the last verse "for this poor Americano....." at 1:17, continue through and at 2:03 extend the last line "fa .............. suuuuuuuuuu... biiiiiiitooooo........." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2679. IT HAD BETTER BE TONIGHT - Dm to Ebm
key - Dm to Ebm - vocal range - D to E
Wonderful song from Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer and one I've always loved since hearing Fran Jeffries do it in the original "Pink Panther" movie. There are various versions and this form is the ORIGINAL Henry Mancini FORM (Michael Buble adds an extra verse, this doesn't). Here is a cool latin tinged Trio arrangement.

IT HAD BETTER BE TONIGHT key Dm to Ebm to Em 2:45
8 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds with "meglio stasera....baby.. go go go......", into the verse at 21 seconds, continue through 2 verses and chorus, key change and 1 verse and chorus at 1:11, continue through and key change to Em and vocal in again at 1:43 for the last 2 verses ("for this poor Americano...)", continue through hold the last line "fa .............. suuuuuuuuuu... biiiiiiitooooo" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2657. IT HAD BETTER BE TONIGHT - Dm to Ebm to Em Acoustic Guitar
key - Dm to Ebm to Em - vocal range - D to F
This wonderful song from Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer is one I've always loved since hearing Fran Jeffries do it in the original "Pink Panther" movie. There are various versions - the Michael Buble version is based on the Lena Horne arrangement but with an extra verse and chorus - "If you're ever gonna hold me, It had better be tonight...." added so that's what I've stuck with - the Michael Buble lyrics, no solo - vocal all the way with 2 bars for each key change. AND, an intimate acoustic guitar arrangement that stays in tempo all the way but with that latin feel and vibe that I love.

IT HAD TO BE YOU key Eb 2:56
8 bar intro; vocal thru twice - no solo - tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M744. IT HAD TO BE YOU - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to C
Really lovely Trio arrangement of this hugely popular old classic standard.

IT HAD TO BE YOU key F 2:46
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal in at " some others I've seen...." ; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M255. IT HAD TO BE YOU - F
key - F - vocal range - C to D
New Realtrak trio version of this Harry Connick Jnr smash! Sung by all the greats!

IT HAD TO BE YOU key F 2:56
4 bar intro, vocal in at 7 secs, continue thru, solo at 1:16, vocal back in at 1:51 with '"some others i've seen..", tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1220. IT HAD TO BE YOU - F orchestral
key - F - vocal range - C to D
Very lovely orchestra arrangement of this classic standard.

IT HAD TO BE YOU orchestral key F 2:58
8 bar introduction and vocals in at 17 seconds, continue thru twice – no solo, tag the last line and then finish.
The classic standard, based on the same 2013 arrangement as F4 but with added strings, lovely brass and orchestral lines.

MP3 DEMO:
M1177. IT HAD TO BE YOU orchestral
key - F - vocal range - C to D
The classic standard, based on the F4 reference number 2013 arrangement but with added strings, lovely brass and orchestral lines.

IT HAPPENED IN MONTEREY - key Bb 2:10
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at "It happened in Monterey without thinking twice..." ; tag the ending and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M165. IT HAPPENED IN MONTEREY
key - Bb - vocal range - F to Eb
REALTRAK GUITAR TRIO plus LATIN rhythm section.

IT HAPPENED IN MONTEREY key Bb 3:01
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, vocal through twice, piano solo at 1:58, vocal back in at 2:25 with " it happened in Monterey and without thinking twice..", continue, nice tight phrasing and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1476. IT HAPPENED IN MONTEREY - Bb swing
key - Bb - vocal range - F to Eb
Swinging TRIO arrangement of this classic standard.

IT HAPPENED IN MONTEREY key Bb 3:44
4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 secs, vocal thru twice, short vibes solo at 2:25 and vocal back in at 2:42 with "stars.. and steel guitars.....", continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M919. IT HAPPENED IN MONTEREY - Bb version 2
key - Bb - vocal range - F to Eb
Lovely LIVETRAK arrangement of this great old standard, with vibes taking the piano chair!

IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING key G 3:54
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; vibes solo ; vocal back in at " I keep wishing I were somewhere else.." ; continue and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M420. IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING - G
key - G - vocal range - D to D
Fabulous new Realtrak Latin arrangement of this wonderful tune from "STATE FAIR"! Works great in this feel. My favourite version has to be Mel Torme's!

IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING key G 3:28
8 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:45, vocal back in at 2:23 with " I keep wishing I were somewhere else...", continue through and finish.
TIP - stay in tempo, click on the 2nd and 4th beat.

MP3 DEMO:
M421. IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING G Pianotrak 2017
key - G - vocal range - D to D
Fabulous 2017 Piano only Latin arrangement - not for the faint hearted! Great groove and great playing!

IT MIGHT BE YOU key Db 3:16
4 bar intro; vocal thru; 4 bar break leading to "I've been saving love songs and lullabies.."; continue and ad lib ending.

MP3 DEMO:
M730. IT MIGHT BE YOU - Db
key - Db - vocal range - Ab to Eb
Wonderful theme from the movie "Tootsie" - I also have a version in the Gigsville male section; in a higher key. This version is more acoustic based with some warm strings added.

IT NEVER ENTERED MY MIND key Eb 4:26
orchestral tension cluster pick up then into 8 bar intro and vocal in at 34 secs, vocal thru - no solo - at 2:42 go back to "you.. have.....what I lack myself.." and continue thru and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1332. IT NEVER ENTERED MY MIND - Eb orchestral
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to D
Gorgeous orchestral arrangement of the Rodgers and Hart classic. The Sarah Vaughan version is still the definitive one to aspire to.

IT NEVER ENTERED MY MIND key F 4:26
orchestral tension cluster pick up then into 8 bar intro and vocal in at 34 secs, vocal thru - no solo - at 2:42 go back to "you.. have.....what I lack myself.." and continue thru and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1331. IT NEVER ENTERED MY MIND - F orchestral
key - F - vocal range - C to E
Gorgeous orchestral arrangement of the Rodgers and Hart classic. The Sarah Vaughan version is still the definitive one to aspire to.

IT NEVER ENTERED MY MIND key F 3:37
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 secs, continue thru the song - no solo - at 2:10 go back to "you have....what I lack myself....", continue thru, rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M181. IT NEVER ENTERED MY MIND - F Trio
key - F - vocal range - C to E
Wonderful Rodgers & Hart ballad in a new 2017 TRIO arrangement. Check out the superlative Sarah Vaughan version!

IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN I DANCE WITH YOU key C 2:51
4 bar intro; vocal thru twice; short piano solo; vocal back in at "two cheeks together can be so devine....."; continue; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M797. IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN I DANCE WITH YOU
key - C - vocal range - D to E
Great Irving Berlin gem in a cool trio arrangement.

IT'S A BLUE WORLD key F 3:14
4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, vocal through, piano solo from 1:32, vocal back in at 1:55 with "my days and nights....that once were filled with heaven...", continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2302. IT'S A BLUE WORLD - F Quartet
key - F - vocal range - C# to D
Gorgeous Quartet arrangement of this standard that scored a big hit for the Four Freshmen back in the 50's and covered by many great singers including Mel Torme.

IT'S A GREAT DAY FOR THE IRISH key Bb 2:17
8 bar intro, vocal thru twice then a short solo and vocal back in at  1:41 with "it's a great day for the shamrock...", continue,
and repeat the last line extending it - "it's a great.........................great..........................day.................." and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M896. IT'S A GREAT DAY FOR THE IRISH
key - Bb - vocal range - C to D
Corny old hit for Judy Garland  from the movie "Little Nellie Kelly" and covered by Ruby Murray, Connie Francis and others.
Main theme only!

IT'S A GREAT DAY FOR THE IRISH key Ab 2:17
8 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, vocal through main theme twice, swing accordion solo at 1:23, vocal back in at 1:40 with "It's a great day for the shamrock, for the flags in full aray..", continue through and at 1:59 extend the last line - "it's a great........great.......... great..... great........day......" and finish. MAIN THEME ONLY

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M1666. IT'S A GREAT DAY FOR THE IRISH - Ab
key - Ab - vocal range - Bb to C
From the 1940 movie "Little Nellie Kelly" and sung wonderfully by Judy Garland, this corny old gem certainly lifts your mood when you hear it. It's a cool arrangement but it's the well known main theme only.
Same arrangement as M896 except a full tone lower.

IT'S A MOST UNUSUAL DAY key G 2:30
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; piano solo ; vocal back in at " there are people.....meeting people..." ; continue ; tag the last section -"it's a most unusual...most unusual......most unusual day......." and finish.

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M457. IT'S A MOST UNUSUAL DAY
key - G - vocal range - C# - D (optional E)
Wonderful ; breezy and bright ; waltz in a fab Realtrak trio arrangement. Singers include Andy Williams.

IT'S A SIN TO TELL A LIE key C 2:57
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short piano solo ; vocal back in at " I love you...yes I do.." ; continue ; tag the last line and finish.

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M527. IT'S A SIN TO TELL A LIE
key - C - vocal range - D to E
Lovely and slow Livetrak arrangement of this old gem ; in waltz time!

IT'S A SIN TO TELL A LIE key C 2:19
4 bar intro and vocal in at 6 seconds, vocal through, piano solo from 1:05, vocal back in at 1:35 with "I love you... yes I do....", continue through, tag the last line and finish.

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M2529. IT'S A SIN TO TELL A LIE - C Trio
key - C - vocal range - D to E
Swinging Trio arrangement of this old standard, with superb playing and a great tempo.

IT'S A WONDERFUL WORLD key Eb 2:11
4 bar intro, vocal thru twice, solo ; vocal in with full repeat of song, repeat " lovin' wonderful you " 3 times and finish.

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M173. IT'S A WONDERFUL WORLD
key - Eb - vocal range - Eb to Eb
Great mid tempo song; sung by Irene Krall; Sinatra et al. An original Livetrak arrangement.

IT'S ALRIGHT WITH ME key Eb 3:00
spacey intro into tempo and 8 bar intro ; vocal thru song (half time middle section); hammond solo ; vocal back in at the bridge section - breakdown with slight ralls and hits then back into tempo ; continue ; repeat last line - It's alright with me" and finish.

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M541. IT'S ALRIGHT WITH ME
key - Eb - vocal range - C to Eb 
Fab and gutsy Livetrak arrangement of the classic Cole Porter swinger!

IT'S CRAZY key Ab 3:21
4 bar intro, vocal in at 7 secs, vocal thru twice, piano solo at 2:09, vocal back in at 2:37 with "I spread my wings and then I fly..", continue and finish.

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M1147. IT'S CRAZY - Ab
key - Ab - vocal range - Eb to Eb
Same arrangement as M1146, except a full tone lower.

IT'S CRAZY key Bb 3:21
4 bar intro, vocal in at 7 secs, vocal thru twice, piano solo at 2:09, vocal back in at 2:37 with "I spread my wings and then I fly..", continue and finish.

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M1146. IT'S CRAZY - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - F to F
Great Nat King Cole gem, covered by all the great singers, in a cool TRIO arrangement.

IT'S CRAZY key Bb 1:56
4 bar intro, vocal in at 6 secs, vocal thru, including the end tag, clarinet solo at 56 secs, vocal back in at 1:17, continue thru and finish.

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M1153. IT'S CRAZY - Bb Livetrak
key - Bb - vocal range - F to F
Here's a very cool sounding "Big Band" keyboard arrangement, recorded live, of the classic Nat King Cole hit. Original Livetrak arrangement.

IT'S DE-LOVELY (DELOVELY) key F 2:32
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through twice (use alternate lyrics 2nd time) and finish.

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M2314. IT'S DE-LOVELY - F
key - F - vocal range - C to Eb
Wonderful piano, acoustic guitar and upright bass arrangement of this Cole Porter classic.

EASY TO REMEMBER key Eb 3:31
4 bar intro ; vocal thru - no solo - back to " so I must dream..." ; continue ; rall the last line and finish.

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M456. IT'S EASY TO REMEMBER
key - Eb - vocal range - D - Eb
Gorgeous song in a lovely Realtrak arrangement. Scored a huge hit for Bing Crosby!!

IT'S IMPOSSIBLE - key G to Ab 3:28
4 bar intro ; vocal thru; - KEY CHANGE - back to "can the ocean ..." ; continue ; repeat last line as per original and finish.

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M211. IT'S IMPOSSIBLE
key - G to Ab - vocal range - F# to F
Really lovely song sung by Perry Como. Original Livetrak arrangement.

IT'S IMPOSSIBLE key Eb to E 3:24
Orchestral intro and vocal in at 13 secs, continue thru as per the Perry Como version, in the original key and with the key change.

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M1315. IT'S IMPOSSIBLE - Eb to E
key - Eb to E - vocal range - C to C#
Gorgeous song that is so synonymous with Perry Como. It may well be one of favourite songs actually and this arrangement is very very lovely, based on the 1970 Perry Como hit version.

IT'S IMPOSSIBLE key G 3:34
Same form as the Le D featuring Rene version below, and the same key.

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M1026. IT'S IMPOSSIBLE latin - G
key - G - vocal range - E to E
Here's a super cool latin arrangement of the old Perry Como classic, loosely based on a version by Le D featuring Rene on YouTube.

IT'S MAGIC key Bb 4:10
8 bar intro; vocal thru; short piano solo; vocal back in at "without a golden wand..."; continue; repeat the last line - "when in my heart I know the magic is my love for you..." and finish.

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M847. IT'S MAGIC - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to Eb 
Livetrak orchestral arrangement of this lovely song. Massive hit for Doris Day but covered by all the greats.

IT'S NOT UNUSUAL key Eb 3:34
8 bar intro and vocal in at 35 seconds, vocal through - no soloing section at all - at 2:24 the vocal comes back in with "it's not unusual to be mad with anyone..", continue through, from 2:54 sing "to find out I'm in love with you..oh ho woah.". etc or simply ad lib and finish.

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M2122. IT'S NOT UNUSUAL ballad - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to Eb
Beautiful ballad arrangement of the massive Tom Jones hit and it works a treat. Piano and gorgeously lush string pads and string lines really set up a tasteful and classy arrangement, in a more manageable key.

JEALOUSY key Cm (Eb) 3:25
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 secs, continue thru, short solo at 2:12 and vocal back in at 2:26 with "my heart was a-fire with desire....", continue and finish.

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M910. JEALOUSY - Tango
key - Cm (Eb) - vocal range - C to D (optional F)
The great old definitive tango does have lyrics - actually 2 sets! Cool arrangement in ballroom dance tempo.

JEAN key Eb (the instrumental section changes to G) 3:30
as per the OLIVER version of the title song from the movie "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie".

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M848. JEAN
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to Eb
Superb arrangement, based on the OLIVER hit of the song JEAN; from the movie "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie". Same form and keys.

JEEPERS CREEPERS key Ab 2:21
4 bar intro; vocal thru; clarinet solo; vocal back in at '"golly gee! When you turn those heaters on.."; continue and extend the very last line - "where'd......ya....... get........ those..........eyes" and finish.

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M852. JEEPERS CREEPERS - Ab
key - Ab - vocal range - Bb to C
Cool arrangement of this great old tune, written by Harry Warren and Johnny Mercer. Covered by Louis Armstrong, Sinatra and more recently by the Puppini Sisters.

JEEPERS CREEPERS key Ab 2:08
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 secs, vocal thru, solo at 59 secs, vocal back in at 1:25 with "golly gee......when you turn those...", continue, at 1:50 extend "where..... did.....you.... get......those.....eyes...." and finish.

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M1342. JEEPERS CREEPERS - Ab Pianotrak
key - Ab - vocal range - Bb to C
Great piano only arrangement of this golden oldie, at a breezy swinging tempo!
 

JEEPERS CREEPERS key Bb 2:16
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, vocal through including the end tag - no solo - vocal through the song twice and at 2:00 extend "where..... did... you.... get..... those.....eyes...." and finish.

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M578. JEEPERS CREEPERS - Bb Pianotrak
key - Bb - vocal range - C to D 
Popular old jazz standard in a 2024 piano only arrangement. There's a wonderful version by Bing Crosby and Buddy Bregman.

JOANNA key Db to D 4:01
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds in tempo, vocal through, strings solo at 2:27, vocal back in at 2:56 with "I love you....but nothing in this world can make you mine....", continue, slow the last line and finish.

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M3005. JOANNA - Db to D orchestral
key - Db to D - vocal range - Ab to E
Gorgeous orchestral arrangement of a gorgeous song that scored a massive hit for Scott Walker back in 1968, original key.

JOANNA version 1 key Db/D 3:45
piano intro - vocal pickup and into tempo ; continue ; key change & solo ; vocal back in at " I love you ... but nothing in this world..." ; rall the last line and finish.

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M188. JOANNA version 1
key - Db to D - vocal range - Ab to E
Wonderful Scott Walker song. An original Livetrak arrangement.

JOANNA version 2 key Bb 3:52
string intro ; colla voce piano and vocal until tempo kicks in ; continue ; solo - vocal back in at " I love you ,,but nothing in this world...." ; continue and rall for the last line.

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M189. JOANNA version 2
key - Bb - vocal range - F to C
Nice 'late night' version of Scott Walker classic. Suitable for low male ranges. An original Livetrak arrangement.

JUMP JIVE AND WAIL key Bb to B 3:15
Very much based on the Brian Setzer Orchestra version, but with piano solos included, (also available with solos removed). Same form and the original keys.

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M2244. JUMP JIVE AND WAIL - Bb to B
keys - Bb to B - vocal range - Bb to F#
This version is based on the Brian Setzer Orchestra arrangement, but of course the original Louis Prima version was sublime!

JUNE IN JANUARY key Eb 3:18
4 bar intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, vocal through, 8 bar piano solo at 1:39, the vocal comes back in at 2:01 with "the snow is just white blossoms...", continue through the song, staying in tempo right to the end and finish.

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M3014. JUNE IN JANUARY - Eb Trio
key - Eb - vocal range - C to D
Wonderful classic standard that scored a big hit for Bing Crosby back in the 30's, covered by Dean Martin and many great jazz musicians. Here's a gorgeous Trio arrangement.

JUST A GIGOLO & I AIN'T GOT NOBODY key F 4:42
4 bar intro ; vocal thru as per Dave Lee Roth version and into I AIN'T GOT NOBODY - continue ; sax solo ; basically the same form and ad libs/shouts at the end. Definite ending.

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M588. JUST A GIGOLO & I AIN'T GOT NOBODY - F
key - F - vocal range - C to F
The form is based on the Dave Lee Roth version of Louis Prima's big hit, but in a lower key!

JUST A LITTLE LOVIN' key F 3:13
4 bar intro, vocal in at 8 secs, vocal thru all the way - no solo, tag the last line similar to Ray Charles and finish.

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M920. JUST A LITTLE LOVIN'
key - F - vocal range - C to Eb (optional F)
Earthy LIVETRAK trio arrangement of this old country tune! The Ray Charles version from his incredible album "Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music" is just one of the gems from this favourite album of mine. My arrangement starts on a typical blues based riff in D, similar to the Ray Charles version.

JUST FRIENDS key G 2:22
8 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; solo ; vocal back in at " just friends drifting apart....";continue ; tag the ending and finish.

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M91. JUST FRIENDS
key - G - vocal range - Db to E
Classic jazz standard in an medium tempo organ trio style. Sung by Sinatra & co. An original Livetrak arrangement.

JUST FRIENDS key G 2:52
8 bar intro and vocal in at 12 secs, vocal thru twice, Wurlitzer electric piano solo at 1:48, vocal back in at 2:11 with "two friends, drifting apart......", continue thru, tag the last line and finish.

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M1189. JUST FRIENDS - G Livetrak
key - G - vocal range - Db to E
Cool Bossa Nova vibe to this Livetrak arrangement, cool Wurlitzer EP lines and a slight swing to the Bossa! Original Livetrak arrangement.

JUST IN TIME  key Db 2:28
Same form as the Tony Bennett and Michael Buble version, a full tone lower.

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M1136. JUST IN TIME - B
key - B - vocal range - D# to E (optional F#)
Classic song, Based on the Tony Bennett and Michael Buble version, a full tone down.

JUST IN TIME key Bb 2:46
pickup and 4 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; vibes solo ; vocal in at " now you're here ... and now I know just..." ; continue ; tag the last line and finish.

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M269. JUST IN TIME - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - Db to D
Realtrak quartet arrangement. Singers include Tony Bennett ; Nat Cole ; Matt Monro et al.

JUST IN TIME key Bb 3:04
8 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, continue through as per the Steve Tyrell version. Soprano sax solo included.

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M1834. JUST IN TIME - Bb (Tyrell)
key - Bb - vocal range - C# to D
Great arrangement, very much based on the Steve Tyrell version from his album "This Guy's In Love".
Wonderful fresh and musically interesting arrangements on this album, now the vocal I can take or leave..mainly leave...
On youtube and the song link they've listed everything down to the assistant engineer... no arranger listed!
Same arrangement as M1833 except a full tone lower.

JUST IN TIME key C 3:04
8 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, continue through as per the Steve Tyrell version, in the original key.
Soprano sax solo included.

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M1833. JUST IN TIME - C (Tyrell)
key - C - vocal range - D# to E
Great arrangement, very much based on the Steve Tyrell version from his album "This Guy's In Love".
Wonderful fresh and musically interesting arrangements on this album, now the vocal I can take or leave..mainly leave...
On youtube and the song link they've listed everything down to the assistant engineer... no arranger listed!

JUST IN TIME key C 2:32
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, vocal through, solo, vocal back in at "now you're here.... and now I know just where I'm going..., continue, tag the last line and finish.

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M674. JUST IN TIME - C Pianotrak
key - C - vocal range - Eb to E (optional F)
Fresh 2024 piano only arrangement in a higher Male key. 

JUST IN TIME  key Db 2:28
Same form as the Tony Bennett and Michael Buble version.

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M1135. JUST IN TIME - Db
key - Db - vocal range - F to Gb (optional Ab)
Classic song, Based on the Tony Bennett and Michael Buble version, in their original key.

JUST LOVING YOU key F 3:43
Strings intro and into tempo with the vocal; vocal thru; short piano and string solo ; vocal back in at "though you don't know.. how much it hurts.."; continue; rall the last line and finish.

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M745. JUST LOVING YOU
key - F - vocal range - C to D 
Livetrak arrangement of this 60's song which was a hit for Anita Harris in'67.

JUST ONE MORE CHANCE key G 3:11
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, vocal through, short piano solo at 1:49 over the 2nd "A" section and vocal comes back in at 2:13 with "'I've learned the meaning of repentance...", continue through and finish.

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M3016. JUST ONE MORE CHANCE - G Trio
key - G - vocal range - D to E
Very lovely Trio arrangement of this super old standard, covered by everyone from Bing Crosby, Billie Holiday, Dean Martin and many others.

JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS key Dm 2:59
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; mute trumpet solo over first "A" section ; vocal back in at 2nd "A" section (it was just one of those nights.....) ; continue ; ad lib the ending and finish( one of those things... one of those things.. ;etc).

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M566. JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS - Dm
key - Dm - vocal range - Bb to F
Fabulous Cole Porter gem in a great Realtrak Quartet setting.

JUST SAY I LOVE HER key Em 2:44
4 bar intro and 1 bar vocal pick up ; vocal thru ; - no solo - vocal back to the bridge section ; continue ; rall the last line and finish.

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M478. JUST SAY I LOVE HER
key - Em - vocal range - B to E 
Scored a big hit for Dean Martin ; in a lovely Realtrak arrangement.

JUST SQUEEZE ME key Eb 3:55
4 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; gtr solo ; vocal back in at " missing since you went away..." ; continue - sing over the stops - and repeat "please don't tease me" 4 times and finish.

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M348. JUST SQUEEZE ME - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - F to Eb
Classic Ellington gem in a fabulous Realtrak Quartet version!

JUST THE WAY YOU ARE - key C 4:12
8 bar intro ; vocal thru - remember the break between full verses - ;
solo ; vocal in at " I said I loved you ..and that's forever..." ; continue ; end as per Billy Joel version.

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M180. JUST THE WAY YOU ARE
key - C - vocal range - Ab to E
Great mid tempo REALTRAK arrangement of this Billy Joel classic. Something different and fresh.

JUST THE WAY YOU ARE key Bb 4:50
4 bar intro ; vocal thru as per original version ; soprano sax solo ; vocal back in and end as per the original.

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M599. JUST THE WAY YOU ARE - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - Gb to D
Great song from Billy Joel, in a more manageable male key and a nice and easy swing arrangement.

KANSAS CITY key C 2:55
4 bar intro ; vocal thru 2 verses ; bridge and chorus ; hammond organ solo over 1st verse ; vocal back in at a verse ; bridge and chorus ; repeat the last line and finish.

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M620. KANSAS CITY - C
key - C - vocal range - C to D (optional "blue" notes)
Great old Blues in a cool Livetrak swing-thing!

KANSAS CITY version 2 key C 3:07
4 bar intro; vocal thru 2 verses; bridge and chorus ("well I might take a plane.."); back to bridge and chorus again (alternative lyrics); guitar solo; bridge and chorus TWICE; repeat the last line 3 times and finish.

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M716. KANSAS CITY version 2
key - C - vocal range - C to D (optional E)
Brighter arrangement loosely based on the Trini Lopez version.

KANSAS CITY key C 3:18
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, vocal through 2 verses, the bridge and chorus ("well I might take a plane.."), at 1:18 go back to bridge and chorus again (alternative lyrics), electric guitar solo at 1:42, vocal back in at 2:04 with the bridge and chorus TWICE - use the alternate bridge lyric 2nd time, repeat the last line 3 times and finish.

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M2940. KANSAS CITY version 3 - C
key - C - vocal range - C to D (optional E)
Punchy big arrangement of the classic blues favourite, first recorded back in the late 50's by Wilbert Harrison and it's been recorded by everyone from Muddy Waters to the Beatles and everyone in between.

KEEP ITALIAN IN YOUR HEART key F 3:13
4 bar intro and vocal in 6 seconds, continue through as per the Nick Apollo Forte version.., same key.

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M1709. KEEP ITALIAN IN YOUR HEART - F
key - F - vocal range - C to F
Corny old gem from Nick Apollo Forte in a great arrangement.

KILLING ME SOFTLY (WITH HER SONG) key C (Am) 3:18
8 bar intro and vocal in at 18 seconds with "I heard she sang a good song..", continue through the 3 verses and choruses - there is no "woah oh oh" section, the track finishes with "with her song".

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M2290. KILLING ME SOFTLY (WITH HER SONG) - C
key - C (Am) - vocal range - C to D
Trio arrangement of the classic Roberta Flack hit song, in a male key, and without the woah oh oh section.

L O V E  (LOVE) key G to Ab 2:52
8 bar intro, vocal in at 13 secs, band and piano solo at 1:01, vocal back in at 1:25 with "and love..... is all that I can give to you...", continue, key change and back thru the song at 1:49; continue, repeat the last line and finish.

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M903. L O V E - G to Ab
key - G to Ab - vocal range - C# to C (optional Db)
Cool mid-tempo band arrangement of this popular standard, in a lower key.

L.A. BREAKDOWN key Db to D 4:43
orchestral intro and vocal in at 15 secs - colla voce (easy to catch) and into tempo - thru as per the Jack Jones version with a key change for the very last chorus.

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M869. L.A. BREAKDOWN
key - Db to D - vocal range - Bb to F (optional Ab falsetto)
From a Jack Jones album; this arrangement is loosely based on the album version with a definite intro and in a lower key. Note - the Jack Jones version is in F with a key change to Ab.

LA MER (Beyond The Sea) key Eb 3:28
7 bar intro (3 bars orchestra then into the groove for 4 bars), vocal in at 18 seconds, continue through as per the Julio Iglesias live version from 1976 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGcp3_OT2-0, with a shorter intro.

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M1635. LA MER (Beyond The Sea) - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to D
Based on the same arrangement as the Julio Iglesias live 1976 version, but with a much shorter intro.
Typical 70's MOR arrangement with lots of hammond organ. The Julio version was featured in the movie version of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Same arrangement as M1634 except a full tone lower.

LA MER (Beyond The Sea) key F 3:28
7 bar intro (3 bars orchestra then into the groove for 4 bars), vocal in at 18 seconds, continue through as per the Julio Iglesias live version from 1976 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGcp3_OT2-0, with a shorter intro, original key.

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M1634. LA MER (Beyond The Sea) - F
key - F - vocal range - C to E
Based on the same arrangement as the Julio Iglesias live 1976 version, original key but with a much shorter intro.
Typical 70's MOR arrangement with lots of hammond organ. The Julio version was featured in the movie version of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

LA VIE EN ROSE key C to Db 3:04
2 bar intro and vocal in at 9 secs, continue thru, key change and short string instrumental at 1:25, vocal back in at 1:55 with "when you press me to your heart...", continue thru, rall the last line and finish.

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M1035. LA VIE EN ROSE
key - C to Db - vocal range - B to F
Lovely arrangement, based on a Brenda Lee version, of this classic standard made most famous by Edith Piaf, a cool version by Louis Armstrong and a pop cover by Grace Jones.

LA VIE EN ROSE key C 2:41
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, vocal through twice - no solo - repeat "la vie en rose" and finish.

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M2641. LA VIE EN ROSE - C swing
key - C - vocal range - B to E
Wonderful Quartet arrangement  - piano, acoustic guitar, upright bass and brushes - in a lovely light arrangement at a great tempo.

LA VIE EN ROSE (Kurt Elling) key Bb 5:08
Huge arrangement that is based on the Kurt Elling version WITHOUT the vocalese section and big band solo from 3:21 to 6:00 on the original version. A full form soprano sax solo is included and is not based on the original version sax solo.

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M2396. LA VIE EN ROSE Kurt Elling
key - Bb - vocal range - original key
Incredible arrangement based on the Kurt Elling "Passion World" album version with his vocalese section and big band solo removed. Do not purchase unless you know this specific version.