WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING key Bb 3:24
8 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; short solo ;vocal back in at " when Irish hearts are happy..." ; continue and finish.

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M560. WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILING - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to D
Here's a popular old evergreen with some nice changes and a cool arrangement to boot.

WHEN JOANNA LOVED ME - key F 3:43
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo ; vocal back in at "when Joanna left me ..." ; continue ; and finish.

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M145. WHEN JOANNA LOVED ME
key - F - vocal range - E to E
Wonderful Tony Bennett ballad. An original Livetrak arrangement.

WHEN JOANNA LOVED ME key D 4:15
4 bar intro; vocal thru twice; rall the last line and finish.

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M749. WHEN JOANNA LOVED ME - D
key - D - vocal range - C# to C#
Wonderful song that scored a massive hit for Tony Bennett. Gorgeous Trio arrangement.

WHEN JOANNA LOVED ME key F 3:45
4 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds with "when Joanna loved me..", continue through - no solo, at 2:22 go back to "when Joanna left me..", continue through, slow the last line down and finish.

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M1607. WHEN JOANNA LOVED ME - F Pianotrak
key - F - vocal range - E to E
Beautifully intimate piano only arrangement of the main theme, the verse is not included.

WHEN LOVE WAS KING key Am 6:54
piano intro and vocal in at 10 seconds with the verse, into the main theme at 1:05, vocal through as per the Gregory Porter version, short piano solo at 4:07 and vocal back in at 4:30, continue through and finish.

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M1803. WHEN LOVE WAS KING - Am
key - Am - range - E to F (optional top note A - huge huge range!)
From the Gregory Porter album Liquid Spirit, the super slow ballad has a really huge range - Gregory Porter always love to show his bottom end off on nearly all his songs, you need to go sooo low and soo high. Very much a mood song, very slow Trio arrangement loosely based on his version. Original key.

WHEN MY SHIP COMES IN key Bb 3:29
4 bar intro and into the verse at 12 seconds, main theme starts at 47 seconds, continue through - no solo - back to the bridge section at 2:23 and continue through, tag the last line and finish.

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M2168. WHEN MY SHIP COMES IN - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - F to C
Loosely based on the George Melly version of this really old standard but a quartet arrangement, wirthout the extended soloing section. Verse included and same key.

WHEN SUNNY GETS BLUE key Eb 4:37
4 bar intro, vocal through, solo, vocal back in at "people used to love... to hear...", continue, rall and finish.

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M288. WHEN SUNNY GETS BLUE
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to Db
Wonderful ballad sung by Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathis, Nancy Wilson, Barbra Streisand et al. Original Livetrak arrangement.

WHEN THE RED RED ROBIN (Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along) key D 2:41
4 bar intro and vocal in at 6 seconds with the verse, continue through as per the 1947 Al Jolson recording, original key.

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M2859. WHEN THE RED RED ROBIN (Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along) - D
key - D - vocal range - A to C
Superb copy version of the Al Jolson 1947 version, original key.

WHEN THE RED RED ROBIN key Eb 2:56
4 bar intro and the vocal in at 6 secs, continue thru the song twice, piano solo at 1:50 and vocal back in at 2:16 with "what if I've been blue now I'm walkin' through fields of flowers..", continue thru, repeat the last line and finish.

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M1257. WHEN THE RED RED ROBIN - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to Db
Cool arrangement of this old corny gem, covered by Al Jolson, Dean Martin, Doris Day, Bing Crosby and lots of other great singers.

WHEN THE RED RED ROBIN COMES BOB, BOB, BOBBIN' ALONG key F 3:19
4 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, vocal through twice, short piano solo at 2:04, vocal back in at 2:20 with "wake up, wake up you sleepy head...", continue through and at 3:04 repeat the last line and finish.

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M2587. WHEN THE RED RED ROBIN COMES BOB, BOB, BOBBIN' ALONG - F Trio
key - F - vocal range - C to Eb
Another wonderful Trio arrangement of a wonderful old standard - thye may be old and slightly corny but they're still 32 bar works of art.

WHEN THE WORLD WAS YOUNG key Dm, D and Eb 3:48
Piano intro and vocal in at 13 secs - easy to phrase with the piano, "ah the apple trees..." at 57 secs, back to the 2nd verse at 1:49, lift the pace slightly and build... pause and piano line at 2:28, change key to Eb for the last "ah the apple trees...", continue thru, rall the last line and finish.

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M1089. WHEN THE WORLD WAS YOUNG - DmDEb Demo
key - Dm, D and Eb - vocal range - C# to E (optional F)
Wonderful song in a beautifully intimate piano only arrangement, with a key change to Eb for the last main theme! Any of Mel Torme's versions are sublime, but with George Shearing and an orchestra behind him things don't get much better than this....

WHEN YOU WERE SWEET SIXTEEN key C 4:28
16 bar intro (half time feel) and vocal in at 37 secs, 8 bar break after the first verse, second verse in at 2:16, continue thru, finishes with the intro.

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M1044. WHEN YOU WERE SWEET SIXTEEN
key - C - vocal range - C to E
Very lovely arrangement, with some lovely celtic nuances, of this timeless old classic.

WHEN YOU WERE SWEET SIXTEEN key C 3:54
orchestra and choir intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, continue through, chorus at 56 seconds, 2nd verse at 1:53, chorus again at 2:37 continue and finish.

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M1540. WHEN YOU WERE SWEET SIXTEEN - C orchestral
key - C - vocal range - C to E
Stunning arrangement with orchestra, wonderful choir and beautiful operatic obligatos! No tempo in mind but easy to latch onto if you know the song well.

WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR key C 3:52
4 bar intro and vocal in at 18 seconds, continue through - no solo - at 2:22 the vocal goes back to "fate is kind....it brings to those who love.....", continue through, slow the last line and finish.

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M1512. WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR - C
key - C - vocal range - (optional G) B to D (optional E)
Stunning TRIO arrangement of this incredible Disney gem that is now an American standard.

WHEN YOU'RE SMILING key Bb 2:19
8 bar intro ; vocal thru twice ; short fender rhodes solo ; vocal back in at " but when you're crying..you bring..." ; continue ; tag the last line and finish.

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M364. WHEN YOU'RE SMILING _ Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - D to Eb
Popular standard sung by Nat King Cole ; Sinatra ; Ella and co! Livetrak arrangement.

WHEN YOU'RE SMILING key Bb 2:32
4 bar intro and vocal in at 4 seconds, vocal through twice, piano solo at 1:27, vocal back in at 1:46 with "but when you're crying... you bring on the rain..", continue through, tag the last line and finish.

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M3060. WHEN YOU'RE SMILING - Bb Trio
key - Bb - vocal range - D to Eb
Superb swinging Trio arrangement of this popular evergreen standard.

WHEN YOU'RE SMILING key G 3:25
4 bar intro; vocal thru TWICE; big band solo; vocal back in at "but when you're crying...."; continue; tag the last line and finish.

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M662. WHEN YOU'RE SMILING - G
key - G - vocal range - B to C
Mid tempo arrangement of this old gem. I like the Nat Cole version and the great version by Louis Prima springs to mind!

WHEN YOUR LOVER HAS GONE key G 3:00
4 bar intro ; vocal thru twice - no solo or tag and finish!

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M594. WHEN YOUR LOVER HAS GONE - G
key - G - vocal range - D to E 
Wonderful standard that works so well in this Livetrak "Big Band" arrangement.

WHEN YOUR LOVER HAS GONE key F 4:01
4 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds, vocal continue through twice - no solo - and finish.

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M1511. WHEN YOUR LOVER HAS GONE - F Trio
key - F - vocal range - C to D
Beautifully relaxed TRIO arrangement of this torch song, covered by all the very best vocalists. Same arrangement as M1510 except a full tone lower.

WHEN YOUR LOVER HAS GONE key G 4:01
4 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds, vocal continue through twice - no solo - and finish.

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M1510. WHEN YOUR LOVER HAS GONE - G Trio
key - G - vocal range - D to E
Beautifully relaxed TRIO arrangement of this torch song, covered by all the very best vocalists.
 

WHEN YOUR LOVER HAS GONE key G 3:19
4 bar intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:37, vocal back in at 1:58 with "at break of dawn.....there is no sunrise....", continue through and finish.

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M2605. WHEN YOUR LOVER HAS GONE - G Trio version 2
key - G - vocal range - D to E
A newer lightly swinging Trio arrangement of this classic standard, brighter piano, upright and sticks rather than brushes.

WHERE ARE YOU? key G 2:42
8 bar intro, vocal through (sing at half the speed), no solo - vocal back to "since we said goodbye love...", continue, no repeat and finish.

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M328. WHERE ARE YOU - G
key - G - vocal range - C# to D
Lovely Livetrak bright Bossa arrangement of this fabulous song. Simply sing in a half time feel!

WHERE DID ROBINSON CRUSOE GO WITH FRIDAY ON SATURDAY NIGHT key Eb 2:22
8 bar intro, vocal in at 7 secs with the verse and then into the main theme, continue thru, honky tonk piano solo at 1:06, vocal back to the main theme again at 1:37, continue and repeat the last line 3 times and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1068. WHERE DID ROBINSON CRUSOE GO WITH FRIDAY ON SATURDAY NIGHT?
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to Eb
Corny old Al Jolson hit that became a brief hit in 1966 for Ian Whitcomb. This arrangement is loosely based on his version but a tone and a half down.

WHERE DO YOU START key C 3:14
4 bar intro, vocal through full song once only.

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M704. WHERE DO YOU START - C Trio
key - C - vocal range - C to E
Anything by Johnny Mandel and Alan Bergman has to be special and this is no exception. Wonderful ballad in a lovely Trio arrangement.

WHERE DO YOU START? key C 3:33
piano intro and vocal in at 21 seconds and continue through once only - easy to latch onto.

MP3 DEMO:
M705. WHERE DO YOU START? - C Pianotrak 2017
key - C - vocal range - C to E 
Wonderfully intimate 2017 piano only arrangement of a classy song. Everything falls into place so beautifully......

WHERE IS LOVE key C 3:35
intro ; colla voce vocal and into tempo at "where is she....." ; continue ; solo(one verse only) ; vocal back in at "who can say where she may hide...." ; continue thru and finish.

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M135. WHERE IS LOVE - C
key - C - vocal range - C to D
Beautifully constructed ballad from the musical "Oliver". An original Livetrak arrangement.

WHERE LOVE HAS GONE key Bb 2:52
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, vocal through as per the Bobby Darin version form.

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M2327. WHERE LOVE HAS GONE - Bb Piano
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to F
Piano only arrangement that is based on the Bobby Darin version and form, in the original key.

WHERE OR WHEN key G 3:38
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; solo over the first 'A' section and vocal back in at "some things that happen for the first time..." ; continue ; tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M434. WHERE OR WHEN - G
key - G - vocal range - D to E (optional big! note G!)
Really nice arrangement of this great and popular song ; sung by Sinatra and everybody else. This is a slower tempo but it swings along nicely in this Realtrak big band arrangement!

WHERE THE MORNING GLORIES GROW key D 2:17
4 bar intro, vocal in at 7 seconds, 4 bar band break at 41 seconds, vocal through again, trumpet solo at 1:22, vocal back in at 1:38 with "I long to wander in the wild woods..", continue and tag the last two lines at 1:55 - "all the way back to my dreamland... where the morning..... glories........ grow....." and finish with the outro.

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M1480. WHERE THE MORNING GLORIES GROW
key - D - vocal range - A to B
Corny old ditty from way way back, covered by Bing Crosby. Here's a fairly corny arrangement, quartet plus trumpet, slower in tempo than the Crosby version, but the same key and I've extended it a good bit as well!

WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO NAME Kurt Elling key D 4:55
Based on the Kurt Elling version, original key.

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M2401. WHERE THE STREETS HAVE NO NAME Kurt Elling
key - D - vocal range - original key
Superb near copy arrangement of the Kurt Elling version from his "Passion World" album.

WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS key Gm (bridge goes to G) 3:22
8 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, continue through as per the George Harrison version - same form, original key.

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M1531. WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS - Gm
key - Gm (bridge in G) - vocal range - D to F#
Beautiful track, beautiful arrangement, subtle and fresh reworking of the Beatles classic, written by George Harrison.
Similar in arrangement to the George Harrison version with piano, light percussion and strings added.

WHILE WE'RE YOUNG key Eb 2:28
8 bar intro, vocal through, solo, vocal back in at the bridge, continue, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M141. WHILE WE'RE YOUNG
key - Eb - vocal range - C to Eb
Wonderful and seldom heard song, written in 3/4 but given the bossa treatment. Great song sung by Mel Torme, Carol Sloane and many othersl. An original Livetrak arrangement.

WHISPERING key Ab to A 2:31
4 bar intro and into the verse at 7 seconds, into the main theme at 33 seconds, continue through - no soloing section - key change at 1:24 and continue through the main theme again in the new key, end as per the Bing Crosby version.

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M2148. WHISPERING - Ab to A
key - Ab to A - vocal range - Ab to C#
Bing Crosby and Bob Scobey's Frisco Jazz Band did a great version of this corny old standard and this arrangement is loosely based on it but without the extended soloing section, and includes a key change for the repeat.

WHISPERING GRASS key C 2:57
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, vocal through, no solo - at 1:55 go back to "don't you tell it to the trees...", continue through and finish.

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M1592. WHISPERING GRASS - C
key - C - vocal range - C to E
Dreamy orchestral arrangement of this gem that scored a big hit for The Ink Spots back in the 40's.

WHO CAN I TURN TO key C 4:12
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal continue through, band solo from 1:58, vocal back in at 2:23 with "with no stars to guide me.....", continue through, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1580. WHO CAN I TURN TO - C
key - C - vocal range - G to E
Superb 12/8 arrangement of this wonderful standard. Great feel and great big band arrangement with a hammond organ thrown in!

WHO CAN I TURN TO key Db 3:55
4 bar intro and vocal in at 12 secs, continue thru, piano solo at 1:48, vocal back in at 2:12 with "with no star to guide me....", continue thru, repeat the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1308. WHO CAN I TURN TO - Db
key - Db - vocal range - Ab to Eb (optional F)
This beautiful new TRIO arrangement of this wonderful ballad is ideal for a late night vocal. The Matt Monro version is wonderful, as is the Tony Bennett. Same arrangement as M49 2016 except a full tone lower.

WHO CAN I TURN TO key Eb 3:55
4 bar intro and vocal in at 12 secs, continue thru, piano solo at 1:48, vocal back in at 2:12 with "with no star to guide me....", continue thru, repeat the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M49. WHO CAN I TURN TO - Eb 2016
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to F (optional G)
This beautiful new TRIO arrangement of this wonderful ballad is ideal for a late night vocal. The Matt Monro version is wonderful, as is the Tony Bennett.

WHO IS IT Kurt Elling key Ab 4:48
Based on the Kurt Elling version, original key. Note - Piano solo included, not based on the version piano solo.

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M2402. WHO IS IT Kurt Elling
key - Ab - vocal range - original key
Superb cover arrangement of the Kurt Elling version of the Bjork song from his album "Passion World".

WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE key Bb 2:44
4 bar intro ; vocal thru song twice (alternate lyrics) ; piano solo ; vocal back in at " who wants to wallow in champagne... " continue ; repeat the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO: 
M544. WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE?
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to D
Livetrak arrangement of this corny song from "High Society", from the pen of Cole Porter.

WHO'S SORRY NOW key Bb 3:37
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short muted brass solo ; vocal back in at "who's sad and blue..who's crying too!!"
continue ; no tag - and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M626. WHO'S SORRY NOW - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - D to Eb
Realtrak orchestral ballad arrangement of this lovely gem.

WHO'S SORRY NOW key Bb 2:47
4 bar intro, vocal through, short piano solo at 1:19, vocal back in at 1:36 with "who's sad and blue...."; continue, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M582. WHO'S SORRY NOW - Bb Piano
key - Bb - vocal range - D to Eb
Cool and lightly swinging 2024 Pianotrak arrangement of this great old standard.

WHO'S TAKING YOU HOME TONIGHT key Eb 3:05
8 bar intro ; vocal thru ; piano and string solo ; vocal back in at " who's the lucky boy that's going.." ; continue ; no tag ; rall and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M532. WHO'S TAKING YOU HOME TONIGHT
key - Eb - vocal range - C to D ( Eb)
This old warhorse is actually a really lovely tune, and this slow Livetrak version really lets it shine!

WHO'S TAKING YOU HOME TONIGHT key Eb 2:47
4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:21, vocal back in at 1:52 with "who's the lucky boy that's going your way.....", continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2551. WHO'S TAKING YOU HOME TONIGHT - Eb Trio
key - Eb - vocal range - C to D (optional Eb)
Very lovely Trio arrangement of this classic waltz and perfect as a ballroom modern waltz.

WHO'S TAKING YOU HOME TONIGHT version 2 key Eb 3:24
4 bar intro; vocal thru; short piano solo; vocal back in at "who's the lucky boy that's going your way.."; continue; tag the last line; rall and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M831. WHO'S TAKING YOU HOME TONIGHT version 2
key - Eb - vocal range - C to D (optional Eb)
Lovely arrangement; as a slow 4 ballad (it's written as a waltz); of this lovely old standard.

WHY CAN'T YOU BEHAVE key Eb 3:20
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, vocal through, at 1:36 French Horn solo for 8 bars and vocal back in at 1:56 with "after all the things you told me..", continue through and repeat "can't you behave" 3 times and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2358. WHY CAN'T YOU BEHAVE - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - A to Db
Wonderful orchestral arrangement of this 32 bar gem by Cole Porter. Quartet augmented with wonderful strings and a gorgeous French Horn solo.

WHY DID I CHOOSE YOU key Bb 2:58
4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, vocal through, organ solo at 1:28, vocal back in at 1:43 with "i saw a quiet girl... who had a gentle way....", continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1797. WHY DID I CHOOSE YOU - Bb Organ Trio
key - Bb - vocal range - C to F
Wonderful song that works great in a classic Hammond organ trio arrangement.

WHY DID I CHOOSE YOU? key Bb (ends in F) 4:43
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through ,short solo, vocal back in at "I saw a quiet girl...", continue, and finish.

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M583. WHY DID I CHOOSE YOU - Bb Piano
key - Bb (ends in F) - vocal range - C to F
A real favourite ballad of mine. Wonderful song and with a quick twist of the lyric is equally perfect for a male singer. I LOVE the Ernestine Anderson and George Shearing version from their Concord album. 2024 Pianotrak arrangement. One of those songs that starts and ends in different keys.

WHY DID I CHOOSE YOU key Bb 5:03
4 bar intro and vocal in at 18 seconds, vocal through, short piano solo at 2:31, vocal back in at 2:56 with "I saw... a quiet girl, who had a gentle way.....", continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2487. WHY DID I CHOOSE YOU - Bb Trio
key - Bb - vocal range - C to F
Incredible ballad from the musical "The Yearling" but more importantly covered by some of the very best vocalists and musicians of the day. Here's a very lovely Trio arrangement.

WHY TRY TO CHANGE ME NOW key Eb 3:22
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through - no solo, at 2:05 go back to "why can't I be...more conventional...", continue through, tag the last line and finish.

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M2204. WHY TRY TO CHANGE ME NOW - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - B to C
Trio arrangement of this classic American standard.

WILD ABOUT THE GIRL key G 2:09
4 bar intro and vocal in at 6 secs, vocal thru, guitar solo at 59 secs, vocal back in at "take it from me it's misery.. ", continue and end the same as the James Darren version - no fade, definite ending.

MP3 DEMO:
M981. WILD ABOUT THE GIRL
key - G (original key) - vocal range - B to D (optional E)
This catchy ditty was a B side hit for James Darren, in a very 60's sounding arrangement. I've added a short solo to extend the song.

WILL YOU REMEMBER ME? key Eb 3:02
Based on the Michael Feinstein version, similar feel, form and ending.

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M1030. WILL YOU REMEMBER ME? Pianotrak
key - Eb - vocal range - D to F (optional G)
Very lovely obscure song from the Gershwins, based on Michael Feinstein's version. Piano only arrangement.

WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW key D 4:53
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 secs, continue thru - no solo - at 3:01 go back to the bridge, continue thu, repeat the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1031. WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW - D Pianotrak
key - D - vocal range - B to B
Lovely piano only arrangement of the Carole King song, suitable for lower range male vocals and a higher female range.

WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW key F 3:31
4 bar intro ; vocal thru; no solo - vocal back to "tonight with words unspoken" ; continue ; repeat the last line 3 times and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M523. WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW - F 
key - F - vocal range - D to D
New take on this pretty average 60's tune. I added a shuffle groove; some fresh chord changes and a totally Livetrak arrangement to bring this tune to life ; and it works so well.

WILLOW WEEP FOR ME key G 3:49
4 bar intro ; vocal thru song ; no solo - vocal back to " whisper to the wind..." ; continue ; ad lib at the end - blues based riffs? and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M356. WILLOW WEEP FOR ME
key - G - vocal range - D to Eb
Bluesy Realtrak 70's Trio arrangement of this super cool standard! It's been covered by all the best singers and musicians of the day and my favourite vocal version has to be the Lou Rawls version.

WILLOW WEEP FOR ME key G 3:40
4 bar intro and vocal in at 18 seconds, vocal through - no solo - at 2:19 the vocal goes back to "whisper to the wind.....", continue through and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2915. WILLOW WEEP FOR ME - G Piano
key - G - vocal range - D to Eb
The well loved classic standard in a piano only arrangement, perfect for a blues based vocal to dig into!
 

WISHING ON A STAR key Fm 5:04
4 bar intro and vocal in at 11 seconds, vocal through, 5 bar Instrumental break at 2:56 - same form as the original Rose Royce version and the original key. Definite ending.

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M2170. WISHING ON A STAR - Fm smooth
key - Fm - vocal range - C to C
Superbly smooth quartet arrangement of this Rose Royce soul classic. This is the original key and it'll work fine for typical male range.

WITCHCRAFT key F 2:37
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short piano solo ; vocal back in at " 'cause it's witchcraft....wicked witchcraft.."; continue ; no tag (ad lib?) and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M489. WITCHCRAFT
key - F - vocal range - B to D
Great Realtrak trio version of this popular tune.

WITCHCRAFT key F 3:17
8 bar intro and vocal in at 16 seconds, continue through as per the Shaggy version, same form and original key.

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M2819. WITCHCRAFT - F Shaggy
key - F - vocal range - B to D
Based on the Shaggy version, from his 2022 album "Come Fly Wid Mi" (versions of Sinatra songs in reggae arrangements) of the classic standard synonymous with Frank Sinatra, original key.

WITCHCRAFT key F 3:16
Same arrangement as the Steve Tyrell version - same form, original key.

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M2344. WITCHCRAFT - F Steve Tyrell
key - F - vocal range - B to D
Superb cover arrangement of the Steve Tyrell version of this Sinatra classic.

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS key F 3:02
4 bar intro ; vocal thru full song ; short solo over a verse ; vocal back in "I get by with a little help from my friends" and then repeat this section again and finish as per the original.

MP3 DEMO:
M622. WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS
key - F - vocal range - D to F (optional G)
Realtrak arrangement of the Beatles hit, in a more manageable male key.

WITH A SONG IN MY HEART key C 3:00
8 bar intro, vocal thru, solo, vocal back in at "at the sound of your voice...", continue, tag the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M283. WITH A SONG IN MY HEART - C
key - C - vocal range - B to D
An Original Livetrak arrangement., in 3/4 waltz time, of this wonderful gem.

WITH A SONG IN MY HEART key C 4:23
Piano intro and vocal in at 24 secs, continue thru, piano solo at 2:11, vocal back in at 2:34 with "when the music swells...", continue thru, rall the last line and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1056. WITH A SONG IN MY HEART - C Pianotrak
key - C - vocal range - B to D
I've always loved this song, and equally more so in this beautiful and intimate piano only arrangement!

WITH EVERY BREATH I TAKE key F 4:12
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through, orchestra strings solo at 2:06 and vocal back in at 2:34 with "I hear your name with every breath I take....", continue through, slow the last line and finish.

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M2688. WITH EVERY BREATH I TAKE - F orchestral
key - F - vocal range - C to D
Beautiful song in a gorgeous orchestral arrangement. The Sinatra version is very lovely, as is the Billy Eckstine version.

WITH THE WIND AND THE RAIN IN YOUR HAIR key Eb 3:30
8 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through twice, piano solo at 2:13, vocal back in at the bridge "now....it will be.... my favourite memory....", continue through, from 3:05 sing "wind and the rain....... wind and the rain....... with the...... wind and the rain in your hair" and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M2690. WITH THE WIND AND THE RAIN IN YOUR HAIR - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Eb to Eb
Trio arrangement of the jazz classic. Forget the Pat Boone version, check out the versions by The Anita Kerr Quartet, Clipper Anderson (superb bassist and vocal), Stan Getz and many other great musicians and singers.

WITH YOU I'M BORN AGAIN key Dm to Ebm 3:12
4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, continue through in tempo all the way, no solo - through again at 1:34, vocally change key to Fm (no prompt but it's easy to catch) at 2:30, continue through in Fm, from 2:49 slow the last line down and finish.

MP3 DEMO:
M1913. WITH YOU I'M BORN AGAIN - Dm to Ebm Pianotrak
key - Dm to Ebm - vocal range - A to Bb
Wonderful 3/4 ballad that scored a massive hit for Billy Preston and Syreeta Wright, and it's been covered by lots of great singers. It was a duet but works fine for a solo artist as well. The piano takes the Syreeta harmony line, leading to the change of key. There's no prompt there for the vocal but it's an easy change to get. Original key.

WITHOUT A SONG key Eb 3:02
big orch intro & vocal pickup ; into tempo and thru ; solo over 1st "A" section only ; vocal back in at " I've got my troubles and woe..." ; continue ; repeat " without a song" 3 times and finish.

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M163. WITHOUT A SONG
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to F ( big range!!!)
Great swinging arrangement of this old chestnut. An original Livetrak arrangement.

WOLFCRY key C 4:19
Very much based on the original Gregory Porter piano and vocal album version, same form and original key.

M1422. WOLFCRY - C
key - C - vocal range - (E) A to D
Very lovely song from the fantastic Gregory Porter. You can't help but fall in love with such a wonderful voice.

WON'T YOU RIDE IN MY LITTLE RED WAGON key C 2:35
8 bar intro, vocal thru 4 times - it's a very short form! - great for a musician to solo over with the vocal.

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M900. WON'T YOU RIDE IN MY LITTLE RED WAGON
key - C - vocal range - G to C
Old country hit for Hank Thompson and covered by Willie Nelson. Here's an uptempo TRIO arrangement with room for musicians to solo over as well.
 

WONDERFUL WONDERFUL key Bb 2:55
8 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, vocal through the full song - no solo - , at 2:21 vocal repeats "and i say to myself,, it's wonderful wonderful......." and then extend the last line - "oh........ so.......wonderful..... my.... love...." and finish.

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M2805. WONDERFUL WONDERFUL - Bb
key - Bb - vocal range - C to Eb (optional F and G as per the Johnny Mathis ending)
Superb orchestra arrangement of the Johnny Mathis hit. In the original Mathis key but you don't have to do the big Mathis ending.

WOODEN HEART key Eb 2:50
8 bar intro; vocal thru twice; then solo; vocal back in at "there's no strings...upon..." ; continue; no tag and finish.

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M679. WOODEN HEART - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Eb to Eb 
Swinging Livetrak arrangement of the Elvis hit. Again; it works great at this tempo.
 

WORLD OF DREAMS key E to F 3:55
4 bar intro and vocal in at 13 secs, continue thru as per the Perry Como version.

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M1057. WORLD OF DREAMS
key - E to F - vocal range - G# to C (suit lower range male / higher female)
Very lovely song from Perry Como, in a gorgeous arrangement.

WRAP YOUR TROUBLES IN DREAMS 2011 key Bb 2:24
4 bar intro ; vocal thru twice - no solo; continue ; finish as per Sinatra version (extend the last line).

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M125. WRAP YOUR TROUBLES IN DREAMS 2011
key - Bb - vocal range - D to D
2011 Livetrak trio arrangement of this great old standard.

YANKEE DOODLE DANDY key Bb 2:18
8 bar intro and vocal in at 9 secs, continue thru twice, piano solo at 1:22, vocal back in at 1:40 with "I've got a yankee doodle sweetheart....", continue, repeat the last line 3 times and finish.

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M925. YANKEE DOODLE DANDY
key - Bb - vocal range - F to Eb (optional F)
Corny old song, also known as Yankee Doodle Boy, from the 1942 movie "Yankee Doodle Dandy". It works great as an uptempo swinger and here's my LIVETRAK trio arrangement of it.

YEH YEH key Eb 3:07
8 bar intro; vocal thru; Hammond solo; vocal back in at "we'll play a melody and turn the lights down low..."; ad lib ending and finish.

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M801. YEH YEH!
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to F
Massive hit for Georgia Fame back in the 60's but here's a different take on it. The arrangement and chord structure is based on a Mari Wilson obscure version! The chord changes should simply be 2 bars of Eb then 2 bars of Cm but in this case it's Eb11 to Ab11; and it works! Trio plus Hammond arrangement.

YELLOW DAYS key C 3:36
8 bar intro and vocal in at 20 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:42, vocal back in at 2:21 with "but then came thunder..", continue through and tag/repeat "yellow days yellow days" and finish.

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M2088. YELLOW DAYS - C
key - C - vocal range - A to Bb
Loosely based on a similar feel and tempo as Patrick Tuzzolino live version on youtube. Here's a quartet arrangement in that vein and suitable for lower male ranges.

YES SIR, THAT'S MY BABY key Eb 2:55
8 bar intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, vocal through twice, piano solo at 1:55, vocal back in at 2:19 with "by the way... by the way....", continue through and finish.

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M2589. YES SIR, THAT'S MY BABY - Eb Trio
key - Eb - vocal range - Eb to Eb
A golden oldie classic in another superb Trio arrangement.

YES I CAN key C 2:20
4 bar intro and vocal in at 5 seconds, continue through as per the Sammy Davis Jnr version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp-ljzoRYw0

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M1586. YES, I CAN
key - C - vocal range - C to E (optional G)
Sammy Davis Jnr gem, same key and very similar arrangement!

YESTERDAY key C 2:58
2 bar intro and vocal in at 7 seconds, vocal through - no solo - at 1:47 the vocal goes back to "why... she....had to go I don't know...", continue through and at repeat "I believe in yesterday" and finish.

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M2501. YESTERDAY - C Acoustic Guitar
key - C - vocal range - A to C
Stunning acoustic guitar arrangement of the classic Beatles song.

YESTERDAY key Eb 3:24
4 bar intro and vocal in at 15 seconds, vocal through - no solo - at 1:59 the vocal goes back to "why....she....had to go I don't know...", repeat the last line and finish.

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M2503. YESTERDAY - Eb Trio
key - Eb - vocal range - C to Eb
Gorgeous Trio arrangement of the classic Beatles ballad, with some nice chord changes thrown in.

YESTERDAY & YESTERDAYS MEDLEY key Eb / Cm 4:55
4 bar intro for Yesterday then vocal through whole song once; rall and finish ; 4 bar intro for YESTERDAYS then vocal thru ; piano solo ; vocal back in at "then, youth was mine...." ; continue ; ad lib or finish.

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M342. YESTERDAY, YESTERDAYS MEDLEY - Super arrangement of two great songs by Lennon and McCartney and Jerome Kern. Download the YESTERDAY demo above

M342. as above - YESTERDAYS demo here - download the 2nd half demo of the medley here.

YESTERDAY I HEARD THE RAIN key C 5:00
4 bar intro and vocal in at 14 seconds, vocal through, short piano solo at 2:13, vocal back in at 2:41 with "out of doorways.....black unbrellas..... came to pursue me......, continue through and at 4:10 repeat "yesterday i saw a city.... full of shadows without pity.... and I heard the steady rain.. whispering your name... whispering your name..." and finish.

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M2720. YESTERDAY I HEARD THE RAIN - C Piano
key - C - vocal range - C to D
Wonderful piano arrangement of this sublime Tony Bennett hit. Perfect for an intimate vocal and piano interpretation.

YESTERDAY I HEARD THE RAIN key C to Db 3:58
4 bar intro, vocal in at 18 secs, continue thru - no solo - key change and back to "yesterday I shut my eyes, face-up to the skies, drinking in the rain.........."; continue and finish.

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M880. YESTERDAY I HEARD THE RAIN - C to Db
key - C to Db - vocal range - C to Eb (optional F)
Here's a real favourite song of mine and any time I hear it I always feel the tempo is too fast. Tony Bennett's original album version is a gem that I really love! I've slowed the tempo, changed it to 4's and kept to an intimate TRIO arrangement.

YESTERDAY I HEARD THE RAIN key C 3:18
8 bar intro, vocal in at 9 secs, continue thru, band solo from 1:25, vocal back in at 1:44 with "out of doorways.. ..black umbrellas.....", continue thru, at 2:41 repeat "yesterday I saw a city....full of shadows....without pity......and i heard the steady rain....whispering your name......whispering your name" and finish.

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M1219. YESTERDAY I HEARD THE RAIN swing
key - C - vocal range - C to D
I've always loved this song and here's a cool Livetrak "Big Band-esque" arrangement as a swinger!

YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS YOUNG key Bbm 4:32
4 bar introduction and vocals in at 12 seconds, continue thru, mellow trumpet solo at 1:53, vocals backing in at 2:19 with “yesterday the moon was blue…”, continue – Glen Campbell goes back to the main chorus “yesterday when I was young... so many drinking songs…” at 3:09 and then goes to the last verse – “there are so many songs..”  and finishes in tempo.

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M1101. YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS YOUNG
key - Bbm - range - Db to Db
This arrangement is loosely and based on a similar form and feel of a version by Glen Campbell but in a lower key.

YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS YOUNG version 2 key Dm / F 4:38
5 bar intro , vocal in at 14 secs. Based on the Shirley Bassey version, with a definite ending.

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M1174. YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS YOUNG version 2
key - Dm/F - vocal range - C# to F
This wonderful orchestra arrangement is based on the Shirley Bassey version, but in a male key and with a definite ending.

YESTERDAYS key Dm 2:49
4 bar intro, vocal thru, short piano solo, vocal back in at "olden days.. golden days..", continue and finish.

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M720. YESTERDAYS Dm
key - Dm - vocal range - D to F
Wonderful Jerome Kern gem in a really cool orchestral arrangement.

YOU AND I key C 2:36
piano intro and vocal in at 13 seconds, continue through the song - no solo - short break and then at 2:17 sing "you and I"

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M2090. YOU AND I - C (Leslie Bricusse)
key - C - vocal range - C to G (big range)
Wonderful song from Leslie Bricusse and sung by Petula Clark for the movie "Goodbye Mr Chips". Here's a great trio arrangement with some subtle ralls and a more cabaret/theatrical feel to it.

YOU AND I key F 4:53
4 bar intro and vocal in at 16 seconds, continue through, at 1:52 4 bar break, vocal back in at 2:08 with "I am glad.. at least in my life...", continue through, from 3:44 include the end coda section "you and I.. you and I.. you and I...... in my mind.." (if you've got the range then as per the Stevie Wonder version but you can double up and simply repeat the previous section and stay vocally where you were before, 4 bar break at the end and finish with "you and I".

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M2214. YOU AND I - F Piano
key - F - vocal range - C to A (huge range)
Gorgeous piano only arrangement of this wonderful Stevie Wonder ballad from his "Talking Book" album and this is a semitone lower than the Stevie key. You don't have to do the sky high Coda section to make this work for a quality vocal.

YOU AND THE NIGHT AND THE MUSIC key Cm 2:37
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short solo ; vocal back in at "until the pale..." ; continue ; back again to "until the pale light.... " ; continue ; extend the last line - " will I-------------------- have------------------ you---------" ; ad lib and finish.

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M373. YOU AND THE NIGHT AND THE MUSIC
key - Cm - vocal range - E to F
Great song ; recently revived by Jamie Cullum ; as a mid tempo swinger in this cool Livetrak arrangement.

YOU AND THE NIGHT AND THE MUSIC key Cm 2:52
4 bar intro and the vocal in at 9 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:19, vocal back in at 1:51 with "until the pale light of dawning...", continue through to the end and then at 2:28 sing "will I............. have.......... you" and finish.

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M2050. YOU AND THE NIGHT AND THE MUSIC - Cm Rhodes Piano
key - Cm - vocal range - E to F
Superb Fender Rhodes piano arrangement, at a great tempo, of this classic standard and jazz favourite.

YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE key F 2:27
4 bar intro, vocal through as per Nat King Cole - 2 verses then repeat the 1st one, short big band solo, vocal back in at "you'll never know dear.....how much I love you..."; continue and repeat the last line again ("please don't take..... my sunshine..... away....") and finish.

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M657. YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE - F
key - F - vocal range - C to D
Light swing arrangement, loosely based on the Nat King Cole version.

YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE key G 2:30
4 bar intro, vocal through all the way - no solo - for the ending sing "please don't take......my sunshine.......don't take.. .....my sunshine.......don't take.......my sunshine..... away" and finish.

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M837. YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE - G
key - G - vocal range - D to E
Swinging Trio arrangement of this cool old blues based gem. Covered by everyone, in every genre of music.

YOU ARE NEVER FAR AWAY FROM ME key G 3:12
4 bar intro and vocal in at 9 seconds, continue through, piano solo at 1:30, vocal back in at 1:49 with "you linger in my dreams....", continue through and finish.

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M2403. YOU ARE NEVER FAR AWAY FROM ME - G
key - G - vocal range - B to D
Wonderful song that was a Perry Como favourite to close his TV shows. Check out the exceptionally wonderful version by the Ray Charles Singers (vocal group used on Perry Como TV shows).
Here's a really lovely arrangement of this great song.

YOU ARE NEVER FAR AWAY FROM ME key G 3:26
4 bar intro and vocal in at 10 seconds, vocal through the song, short strings and piano solo at 1:37, vocal back in at 1:58 with "you linger in my dreams...", vocal through and finish.

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M2405. YOU ARE NEVER FAR AWAY FROM ME - G orchestral
key - G - vocal range - B to D
Stunning orchestral arrangement of the wonderful closing song that Perry Como used for his TV shows.

YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL key F 2:42
4 bar intro and vocal in at 17 secs, continue thru, no solo - thru the song twice, TRIO in the 2nd time, continue thru and ral lthe last line.

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M1131. YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL - F
key - F - vocal range - C to F
Billy Preston song that scored a massive hit for Joe Cocker.
Really lovely TRIO arrangement in a more manageable key - piano thru the first time - MAIN DEMO,  then TRIO for the 2nd time - DEMO 2 below:
M1131. YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL - F Demo 2

YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE - key G to Ab 3:40
brass pick up and 4 bar intro ; vocal thru full song - no solo - vocal back to the bridge ("you must have known that I was...") and key change thru to end and repeat "forever you'll stay in my heart" 3 times and finish.

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M38. YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE version 1 2008
key - G to Ab - vocal range - B to E
Every Stevie Wonder song is a lesson in how to write modern standards. This is a nice medium tempo swinger.
2008 Livetrak keyboard arrangement.

YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE version 2 key G to Ab 3:17
8 bar intro ; vocal thru 1st time ; solo - vocal in at " you must have known that I was lonely...." ; continue & key change for the last verse; continue and repeat - you are the sunshine of my life... that's why I'll always be around!! and finish.

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M39. YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE OF MY LIFE version 2
key - G to Ab - range - B to E
version 2 features a Livetrak Big Band keyboard arrangement. An original Livetrak arrangement.

YOU ARE THERE key Bb 2:47
intro and vocal in at 25 seconds, vocal through all the way, once through and finish.

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M1400. YOU ARE THERE - Bb Pianotrak
key - Bb - vocal range - Bb to D
Beautiful song from Johnny Mandel and Dave Frishberg, in a beautiful piano only arrangement that's loosely based on the Michael Feinstein orchestral arrangement, albeit for piano only. Same arrangement as M1399 except a full tone lower.

YOU ARE THERE key C 2:47
intro and vocal in at 25 seconds, vocal through all the way, once through and finish.

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M1399. YOU ARE THERE - C Pianotrak
key - C - vocal range - C to E
Beautiful song from Johnny Mandel and Dave Frishberg, in a beautiful piano only arrangement that's loosely based on the Michael Feinstein orchestral arrangement, albeit for piano only.
 

YOU BELONG TO ME key Ab 3:42
pickup and 4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; short piano solo ; vocal back in at " I'll be so alone...without you.." ; continue ; 3 time tag on the last line and finish.

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M584. YOU BELONG TO ME - Ab
key Ab - vocal range - Bb to C
Lovely new Realtrak arrangement of a wonderful song. Huge hit for Jo Stafford way way back and another favourite ballad of mine.

YOU BELONG TO ME key C to Db 3:16
4 bar intro ; vocal thru ; no solo- back to " I'll be so alone----without you.... " ; key change & continue ;rall the last two lines and finish.

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M43. YOU BELONG TO ME version 1
key - C to Db - vocal range - D to F
Wonderful Joe Stafford hit in a high male key. Key change included. An original Livetrak arrangement.

YOU BELONG TO ME version 2 key C to Db 4:11
4 bar intro ; vocal thru - no solo; vocal back in at " I'll be so alone without you....." ; continue ; key change for the last verse ; rall the last 2 lines and finish.

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M44. YOU BELONG TO ME version 2
key - C to Db - vocal range - D to F
as above but without a solo. An original Livetrak arrangement.

YOU BETTER GO NOW (YOU'D BETTER GO NOW) key Eb 3:57
4 bar intro and vocal in at 16 secs, continue thru, piano solo at 1:49, vocal back in at 2:24 with "there's the moon above...", continue thru, rall the last line at 3:11 and finish.

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M1150. YOU BETTER GO NOW - Eb
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to Eb
Gorgeous ballad, covered by all the great singers. My favourite version has to be the Mark Murphy version. This is a really lovely TRIO arrangement.

YOU BETTER GO NOW key Eb 3:01
2 bar intro and vocal in at 6 seconds, vocal through, organ solo from 1:27, vocal back in at 1:54 with "there's the moon above..", continue through, slow the last line and finish.

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M2917. YOU BETTER GO NOW - Eb Organ Duo
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to Eb
Gorgeous Hammond organ based arrangement that suits this classic standard to a tea and perfect for a great vocal. Go on, think outside the box...

YOU BETTER GO NOW key Eb 3:12
4 bar intro and vocal in at 12 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:33, vocal back in at 2:00 with "there's the moon above...", continue through, slow the last line and finish.

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M2919. YOU BETTER GO NOW - Eb version 2
key - Eb - vocal range - Bb to Eb
New 2024 Trio arrangement of this wonderful classic standard, covered by all the best jazz musicians and singers of the day.

YOU BROUGHT A NEW KIND OF LOVE key Ab 2:43
4 bar intro and vocal in at 8 seconds, vocal through, piano solo at 1:21, vocal back in at 1:56 with "I know that I'm a slave...", continue and finish.

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M1406. YOU BROUGHT A NEW KIND OF LOVE - Ab
key - Ab - vocal range - Eb to Eb
Lightly swinging Trio arrangement of this wonderful old standard.