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Collection of 21 songs, including interesting notes about each from the composer. Contents: Afternoon on a Hill • Air • An Old Fashioned Song • Coyotes • Fewer Words • A Horse With Wings • I Am Cherry Alive • Janet Underneath the Roses • The Lake Isle Of Innisfree • My Sister's New Red Hat • Once I Was • Poem (Lana Turner Has Collapsed!) • The Red Dress • Souvenir • Sweet Song • Sycamore Trees • The Special Picnic • The Spring and the Fall • What Shall We Remember? • White Haired Woman • Will There Really Be a Morning?

Ricky Ian Gordon (Composer)
 

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A collection of 28 songs spanning the versatile and prosperous career of this composer who has won Oscars, Tonys and Grammys for writing about man-eating plants, singing crabs and magic carpets! Alan Menken has written the music for such popular projects as Little Shop of Horrors, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas and many other stage and screen productions. In addition to piano/vocal/guitar arrangements, this book also features photos and a biography of Menken. Songs include: Beauty and the Beast • Colors of the Wind • Go the Distance • God Bless Us Everyone • I Wanna Be a Rockette • King of New York • A Place Called Home • Shooting Star • Somewhere That's Green • Suddenly Seymour • Take Care of My Heart • A Whole New World • and more.

Alan Menken (Composer)
 

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The king of contemporary theatre, the ever-innovative Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is the most successful composer of musicals of his generation. Featuring his best-loved compositions as well as titles that have never before appeared in print – with commentary on the new songs – this P/V/G collection of 60 songs from Webber's 5-CD boxed set is an essential compendium of his work. Includes: All I Ask of You • Any Dream Will Do • Don't Cry for Me Argentina • I Don't Know How to Love Him • Memory • The Music of the Night • Sunset Boulevard • Superstar • Unexpected Song • Whistle Down the Wind • You Must Love Me • and dozens more.

Andrew Lloyd Webber (Composer)
 

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An exquisite collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber's work from eight different stage productions. Features 27 of his greatest songs, including: I Don't Know How to Love Him • Don't Cry for Me Argentina • Memory • Unexpected Song • Pie Jesu • Only You • The Phantom of the Opera • more.

Andrew Lloyd Webber (Composer)
 

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An excellent collection of over 20 of his most-loved songs, including: Girl From Ipanema • How Insensitive • One Note Samba • Desafinado (Out of Tune) • Quiet Night of Quiet Stars • Song of the Sabia • and more.

Antonio Carlos Jobim (Artist)
 

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38 of his classics, including: All of You • Anything Goes • Be a Clown • Don't Fence Me In • I Get a Kick Out of You • In the Still of the Night • Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love) • Night and Day • You Do Something to Me • and many more!

Cole Porter (Artist)
 

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A visionary producer, gifted arranger and prolific composer, David Foster is a twelve-time Grammy Award winner with a remarkable 37 nominations to his credit. This collection features 26 of his success stories, including: After the Love Has Gone • The Colour of My Love • Glory of Love • Hard to Say I'm Sorry • I Have Nothing • Love Theme from St. Elmo's Fire • The Power of the Dream • Talk to Ya Later • Who's Holding Donna Now • Winter Games • You're the Inspiration • more. Also features an introduction with photos.

David Foster (Artist)
 

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One of the most revered jazz guitarists around, Berklee alum Bill Frisell is celebrated for his distinctive, sophisticated sound. This must-have collection includes 79 top songs from throughout Frisell's prolific career, plus a preface, illustrations, a biographical timeline and a discography. Includes the tunes: 1951 • Again • Big Bob • Blues Dream • Brother • Goodbye • Hangdog • Lonesome • Pip Squeak • Poem for Eva • Rag • Verona • The Way Home • and many more. As a bonus, Frisell's hand-written arrangement of “Hard Plains Drifter” is also included.

Bill Frisell (Artist)
 

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This fantastic collection assembles 17 standards written by gifted composer Billy Strayhorn: After All • Chelsea Bridge • Clementine • Day Dream • A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing • Isfahan • Johnny Come Lately • Just a Settin' and a Rockin' • Midriff • My Little Brown Book • Passion Flower • Raincheck • Satin Doll • Something to Live For • Star-Crossed Lovers/Pretty Girl • Take the “A” Train • Valse. Includes photos, a biography and a selected discography.

Billy Strayhorn (Artist)
 

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22 hits penned by Fox are included: Happy Days • I Got a Name • Killing Me Softly with His Song • Love Boat Theme • Making Our Dreams Come True • Ready to Take a Chance Again • We Could Have It All • and more. Includes a bio and b&w photos.

Charles Fox (Composer)
 

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22 gems from Cole Porter, including: Come Along With Me • Down in the Depths (On the Ninetieth Floor) • Kate the Great • My Heart Belongs to Daddy • Well, Did You Evah? • Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? • and more.

Cole Porter (Artist)
 

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44 songs, 108 photos, and a show/film index. Song highlights include: All of You • Easy to Love • I Concentrate on You • In the Still of the Night • I've Got You Under My Skin • Well, Did You Evah? • many more. 256 pages.

Cole Porter (Artist)
 

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Includes all of this legendary composer's best, from his heartfelt, sincere songs (Do I Love You • Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye • Easy to Love • Night and Day) to his witty and suggestive songs (Let's Do It • I Hate You, Darling • I've Got You Under My Skin • Mind If I Make Love to You). 39 songs in all. Includes a biography of Cole Porter and photos.

 

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Includes all of this legendary composer's best, from his heartfelt, sincere songs (Do I Love You • Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye • Easy to Love • Night and Day) to his witty and suggestive songs (Let's Do It • I Hate You, Darling • I've Got You Under My Skin • Mind If I Make Love to You). 39 songs in all. Includes a biography of Cole Porter and photos.

 

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Craig Carnelia is one of today's most popular Broadway and cabaret singer/songwriters. His works have won numerous awards and have been performed by an amazing assortment of singers, including Barry Manilow, Karen Akers, Andrea Marcovicci, and more. This expanded edition features selections from even more of his musicals, including Working, Is There Life After High School, 3 Postcards, Sweet Smell of Success, Imaginary Friends, Actor, Lawyer, Indian Chief and more. Includes 16 songs: I Cannot Hear the City • I Met a Man Today • The Kid Inside • The Man in 37A • The Picture in the Hall • Things I Learned in High School • Words Fail Me • You Can Have the T.V. • and more, plus a bio, photos, and a discography.

Craig Carnelia (Composer)
 

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Dory Previn is a composer, lyricist, author, playwright, recording artist, and performer. Her songs have received numerous awards and have been recorded by artists such as Georgia Brown, Sammy Davis Jr., Doris Day, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, Nancy Wilson, Bobby Darin, Tyne Daly, Judd Hirsch, Bernadette Peters, Dexter Gordon, Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Michael Feinstein, and more! This collection features a preface by Theodore Chapin, a biography, art, and 15 songs, including: Be Careful, Baby, Be Careful • Beware of Young Girls • The New Enzyme Detergent Demise of Ali McGraw • Play It Again, Sam • With My Daddy in the Attic • and more.

Dory Previn (Artist)
 

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This beautiful collection features 36 songs by this American master. An extensive section of text includes facts about Duke Ellington's life, and articles on Ellington the composer, the pianist, the bandleader, and the recording studio aficionado. Each section of text is illustrated by photos. All the major songs by Duke Ellington are presented: Caravan • Day Dream • Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me • Don't Get Around Much Anymore • Drop Me Off in Harlem • I Didn't Know About You • In a Sentimental Mood • It Don't Mean a Thing • Satin Doll • Solitude • Sophisticated Lady • and many others. Also includes long-out-of-print songs from Ellington's only Broadway show, Beggar's Holiday.

Duke Ellington (Artist)
 

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Ricky Ian Gordon has been called “one of the leading younger composers of songs” by The New York Times. He has written for the concert hall, opera, dance, theater and film. His works have been performed by world-renowned singers and have won numerous accolades and awards. This folio presents 21 of his finest, along with a biography of Gordon's prestigious career and his own background notes for each piece. Titles include: Heaven • Blessing the Boats • Poor Girl's Ruination/The Dream Keeper • Run Away • Otherwise • Summer • Love Song for Lucinda • Open All Night • Just an Ordinary Guy • My Mother Is a Singer • Bus Stop • Home of the Brave • and more.

Ricky Ian Gordon (Composer)
 

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Ricky Ian Gordon is a very talented modern composer whose compositions have been performed worldwide. He is equally at home writing for the concert hall, opera, dance, theatre and film. This collection is a cycle of ten songs for voice and piano using poems by Langston Hughes. Includes: Border Line • Joy • Kid In The Park • My People • Prayer • Winter Moon • and more.

Ricky Ian Gordon (Composer)
 

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Maury Yeston calls this duo “the most gifted new writing team of their musical theatre generation.” This songbook features 32 of their creations, including: Fifteen Pounds • Hola, Lola! • Make Your Own Party • Music of Your Life • Out of Love • Taylor, the Latte Boy • and more.

Marcy Heisler (Composer)
Zina Goldrich (Composer)
 

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Rex Reed comments, “If Tennessee Williams was alive and writing tunes he'd be John Bucchino,” and the Los Angeles Times says Bucchino provides “gentle, humorous, sad and sardonic insights into modern life.” One of the best kept secrets of the New York cabaret scene, acclaimed songwriter John Bucchino makes his debut in a “literate collection of songs for grown-ups.” This folio matches his 16-song CD featuring versions of his songs sung by acclaimed artists such as Michael Feinstein, Art Garfunkel, Judy Collins, Liza Minnelli, Patti LuPone, Andrea Marcovicci, Amanda McBroom and others. Includes a note from Bucchino on the process of making this songbook come to life.

John Bucchino (Artist)
 

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Hal David, one of the most successful lyricists in the music business, has been the recipient of every major music industry award, including 20 gold records, an Academy Award, a Grammy Award and an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. This book features 44 of his best known hits, an introduction by Dionne Warwick, a scrapbook of his superstar collaborations, and a bio of his extraordinary songwriting career. Features arrangements of: Alfie • (There's) Always Something There to Remind Me • Bell Bottom Blues • Do You Know the Way to San Jose • Don't Make Me Over • Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head • To All the Girls I've Loved Before • Walk On By • What the World Needs Now Is Love • What's New Pussycat? • The Windows of the World • and more.

Hal David (Composer)
 

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39 songs commemorating the career of songwriter Harold Arlen. Includes: As Long As I Live • Get Happy • I Love a Parade • It's Only a Paper Moon • The Man That Got Away • Stormy Weather (Keeps Rainin' All the Time) • and more. Includes photos and an extensive introduction by Edward Jablonski.

 

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Matching folio to the CD featuring songs with lyrics by Martin Charnin, including: The Best Thing You've Ever Done • I Could Be Good for You • In the Quiet of Your Arms • You Do-Do-Do It Good • and more.

Charnin Mart (Composer)
 

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This second edition features 26 of Berlin's most-loved classics, including: All by Myself • Always • Be Careful, It's My Heart • Because I Love You • Blue Skies • Easter Parade • The Girl That I Marry • How Deep Is the Ocean (How High Is the Sky) • I Never Had a Chance • The Song Is Ended (But the Melody Lingers On) • They Say It's Wonderful • What'll I Do? • and more.

 

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26 favorites from the stage, including: Doin' What Comes Naturally • Let's Have Another Cup of Coffee • A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody • There's No Business Like Show Business • and more.

Irving Berlin (Artist)
 

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15 Vaudeville-style songs from the early period of Berlin's brilliant career, arranged for piano and voice. Includes: Cohen Owes Me Ninety-Seven Dollars • Herman Let's Dance That Beautiful Waltz • Sadie Salome Go Home! • San Francisco Bound • Sweet Italian Love • This Is the Life • Yiddisha Nightingale • You'd Be Surprised • and more. Includes color illustrations of original sheet music, notes on each song, and a Berlin biography.

Irving Berlin (Composer)
 

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30 songs from some of the most-loved movies ever. Songs include: Be Careful, It's My Heart • Easter Parade • Happy Holiday • Cheek to Cheek • Sisters • Top Hat, White Tie and Tails • White Christmas • and more.

Irving Berlin (Artist)
 

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Over 25 of Berlin's most enjoyable hits, including: Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep • I Love a Piano • I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm • Manhattan Madness • Play a Simple Melody • Puttin' on the Ritz • and more.

Irving Berlin (Artist)
 

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This collection features 14 all-time national favorites from the incomparable Irving Berlin: Angels of Mercy • Any Bonds Today • For Your Country and My Country • The Freedom Train • Gee, I Wish I Was Back in the Army • Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor • God Bless America • How About a Cheer for the Navy • I'm Getting Tired So I Can Sleep • Miss Liberty • Oh! How I Hate to Get up in the Morning • Song of Freedom • This Is a Great Country • This Is the Army, Mr. Jones.

Irving Berlin (Artist)
Irving Berlin (Composer)