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ORDER THE FOLLOWING FROM TOM GENTRY DIRECT<br />
For a full list of arrangements check website : www.harmonize.ws/tgentry<br />
If you would like help in matching the songs on the list to your group, have a look at the questions on the<br />
"How to Request a Custom Arrangement" page on his website and then contact Tom.<br />
Great news: If you would like to preview some songs before ordering--a maximum of three at a time,<br />
please--ALL arrangements are now <strong>available</strong> electronically. Yes, through the wonder of scanners, even<br />
handwritten arrangements can now be sent to you as email attachments. Just like living in the future, eh?<br />
(There is still a nominal charge for snail-mailing arrangements.)<br />
The fee for most arrangements is $55-$75. Copyright clearance usually runs <strong>from</strong><br />
$2:00 to $3.25 per copy. Part-predominant computer-generated MIDI files, always a help, are<br />
<strong>available</strong> for all computerized songs.<br />
<strong>NB</strong> Some songs may need to be copyrighted in the UK.<br />
To order, or if you have any questions, contact:<br />
Tom Gentry<br />
1710 Malasia Road<br />
Akron, OH 44305<br />
Ph: 330 798-7575 (home & work)<br />
Fax: 330 798-7575 (call first)<br />
Email: tgbari@aol.com<br />
<strong>NB</strong><br />
While most arrangements can be sung by both men and<br />
women, here are some special recommendations for the ladies.<br />
# = <strong>already</strong> <strong>available</strong> <strong>from</strong> <strong>LABBS</strong> <strong>Music</strong> <strong>Library</strong><br />
AFTER THE BALL a classic with a new verse, deceptively strong sentiment<br />
ALABAMA MEDLEY This collaberation with Ed Waesche pairs "Open Your Arms, My Alabamy" and "Alabama Jubilee."<br />
The medley happily gathers energy as it goes along. Great for groups who naturally sing downbeat songs better than swing<br />
tunes.<br />
ALASKA MEDLEY You don't have to be <strong>from</strong> the largest state to love this combination of "Where We Live" and "Alaska,<br />
I'm Comin' Home."<br />
ALL ALONE! (VON TILZER) cute come-hither uptune, fine for women and men too<br />
ALL DRESSED UP WITH A BROKEN HEART melancholy, powerful ballad<br />
ALL THE WAY This wonderfully intense ballad is suitable for contest. Flipside sings it in most heartfelt fashion.<br />
AMERICA (WEST SIDE STORY) lively, great choreography possibilities<br />
AMONG MY SOUVENIRS tearful ballad of lost love<br />
ANIMAL CRACKERS Do you share this secret vice? Are you just wild about this classic treat? Surely many of your<br />
audience members will be able to relate.<br />
ANYTHING YOU CAN DO an eight-part song <strong>from</strong> "Annie Get Your Gun" that is a sure hit for a combined number with a<br />
chorus or quartet of the opposite sex. Can you guess who wins in the end? Also <strong>available</strong> in eight-part male and female<br />
versions.<br />
ART IS CALLING FOR ME hilarious Victor Herbert song for women only, requires a soprano who can sing high in<br />
operatic fashion.<br />
AURA LEE/LOVE ME TENDER These two love songs <strong>from</strong> different eras are exactly the same musically. Elvis has not<br />
left the building yet. The men's version is published by the Society.<br />
AVE MARIA If you have a lead singer inclined toward sacred music, this solo is for you.<br />
BABY SONG MEDLEY – <strong>already</strong> in <strong>LABBS</strong> MUSIC LIBRARY sweet, light combination of "Sing Me a Baby Song" and<br />
"Baby"<br />
BACK TO THE RIVER ST. JOHN beautiful song of New Brunswick<br />
BANJO MEDLEY lots of lively fun, as sung by SRO
BARE NECESSITIES From the animated musical "The Jungle Book," this delightful tune will charm audiences and judges<br />
alike. Exclusive to Storm Front at present.<br />
BECAUSE YOU LOVED ME lovely pop song by Celine Dion, in the mold of "The Wind Beneath My Wings"<br />
BEETHOVEN'S FIFTH SYMPHONY mix of classical music and fun lyrics, a real kick, lyrics have a soap-opera theme,<br />
which could be changed<br />
BILL Ladies, do you love your man for, well, no certain reason, but you love him just the same? This song tells your story.<br />
BLACKBIRD PARODY there are all sorts of goofy key changes and lyrics in this light-hearted spoof. Can be sung in<br />
contest.<br />
BLUE MOON no, not Rodgers & Hart's straight version <strong>from</strong> 1934; this is the swinging 1961 doo-wop hit<br />
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO the lively pop hit by Neil Sedaka<br />
BROKEN HEARTED An intense ballad of lost love, this piece is really a winner. The Society publishes the men's version.<br />
BUTTON UP YOUR OVERCOAT as cute as they come, this tune is <strong>available</strong> in both regular and senior-citizens' versionscoming<br />
soon to <strong>LABBS</strong> <strong>Music</strong> <strong>Library</strong>.<br />
BYE BYE LOVE one of the Everly Brothers' finest tunes. The men's version of this arrangement is published by<br />
SPEBSQSA.<br />
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG/IN MY BRAND NEW AUTOMOBILE a tongue-twister that really rips along, great<br />
fun to sing.<br />
CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE the King sang this pop classic<br />
CHAMPION'S KNACK Written to the tune of "Ballin' the Jack," this parody pokes fun at the cliched stage-presence moves<br />
we barbershoppers are wont to make. Your audiences, especially barbershop ones, will love it.<br />
CHRISTMAS DINNER A folky song written by Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul & Mary), this piece warms the heart during a<br />
cold time of year.<br />
COME GO WITH ME this fun doo-wop tune earned the Dell-Vikings a gold single in the golden year of 1957<br />
COPACABANA (AT THE COPA) you have never heard the Barry Manilow hit quite like this before. With solo, four<br />
harmony parts and two rhythm lines, the song requires a chorus or octet to make it swing.<br />
CRINOLINE DAYS a good, old-fashioned song about good, old-fashioned times, this tune provides you and your audiences<br />
with some light fun.<br />
DEVOTED TO YOU It doesn't get any better than the Everly Brothers singing about true love.<br />
# DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME for contest or show, audiences and performers absolutely love it<br />
DREAM IS A WISH YOUR HEART MAKES A beautiful Disney song<br />
EVERYTHING'S COMING UP ROSES Broadway-type show opener<br />
FOOTBALL MEDLEY "Mr. Touchdown USA" and "Football Hero"<br />
FROG KISSIN' delightful song about not judging a book by its cover<br />
GET ME TO THE GIRL MEDLEY An ultra-cool combination of "Get Me to the Church on Time" and "The Girl That I<br />
Marry," this medley is both hip and loving. Exclusive right now to Alchemy.<br />
GOD PUT A RAI<strong>NB</strong>OW This toe-tapping, old-time gospel number is arranged in an unusual woodshed style.<br />
GONE strong ballad about lost love<br />
GOODBYE MEDLEY An enormously funny and interesting conglomeration, this piece is contestable too. This winner has<br />
been recorded by "the BUZZ." The medley bashes the opposite sex, well, just a little bit.<br />
GRADUATION DAY pop hit, good for college-days shows<br />
GRANDMA'S FEATHER BED This lively, happy, nostalgic John Denver song is great fun for either sex to sing. Now<br />
<strong>available</strong> in contest and show versions.<br />
# GRAVITY BLUES hilarious number that bemoans the effects of aging on a woman's body.<br />
# GROOVY KIND OF LOVE, A a pop hit for the Mindbenders (1966) and for Phil Collins (1988), the song has been sung<br />
lately by the King's Singers. Makes a great solo for tenor or high lead/bari.<br />
The bass gets some licks in too.<br />
HAB'N SIE NICHT 'NE FRAU ('NEN MANN) FUER MICH German pop tune about going to a matchmaker<br />
HARMONY JOE A happy tune that just rolls along, this song can be sung in backbeat or downbeat fashion. The men's<br />
version is published by the Society.<br />
HELLO MUDDAH, HELLO FADDAH Allan Sherman's novelty hit <strong>from</strong> the 1960s can be your group's next hit. Check<br />
out this boy's plaintive lament sent <strong>from</strong> summer camp.<br />
HEY, LOOK ME OVER Lasting just a minute, with appropriate lyrics and a big tag, this tune is just right for opening<br />
shows.<br />
HICKEY now <strong>available</strong> for men too, this hilarious song of what happened in the back seat of the teen's car is pretty odd and<br />
offbeat.<br />
HIT THE ROAD JACK – with male solo<br />
# HOW WONDERFUL TO KNOW The original lyrics to this song are in Italian, and the Italians sure do know about love.<br />
The piece was arranged for the <strong>LABBS</strong> organization, but is <strong>available</strong> to all..<br />
I BELIEVE This inspirational classic is a hit on any show. Power Play has exclusive rights to it at present.<br />
I DIDN'T RAISE MY BOY TO BE A SOLDIER powerful anti-war sentiment, as done by San Diego SAI<br />
I HAVE A LOVE gorgeous tune <strong>from</strong> "West Side Story" (solo plus chorus)<br />
I LOVE MY BABY (MY BABY LOVES ME) Be young and in love again with this swingy, zippy tune. Try something<br />
new for contest. Exclusive to Accent right now.<br />
# I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU maintains the shimmering feel of classic rock 'n' roll song<br />
# I ONLY WANT TO BE WITH YOU Popularized by Dusty Springfield in the '60s, this happy love song was arranged for
all the <strong>LABBS</strong> ladies.<br />
I THINK YOU'RE WONDERFUL happy uptune for kids of all ages<br />
I WANNA MARRY MARY/HARRY composed for a Cape Town quartet by South African Hal Shaper, writer of "Softly,<br />
As I Leave You," this tune was written for Hal's son Harry -- age four! Quite a lively song this is. Being in the third person, it<br />
can be sung by either sex, in the manner of "If He Can Fight Like He Can Love."<br />
I WANT A HIPPOPOTAMUS FOR CHRISTMAS A novelty hit for child singer Gayla Peevey in 1953, this seasonal tune<br />
is just strange enough to be fun for you and your audiences.<br />
I'D RATHER BE THE GIRL IN YOUR ARMS (THAN THE GIRL IN YOUR DREAMS) cute uptune for women,<br />
urging man to take action<br />
IF ANYTHING HAPPENED TO YOU Simple but by no means dull, this tune professes a great love. Not quite contestable<br />
but great for shows or Singing Valentines.<br />
IF I FIND ANOTHER BOY LIKE YOU angry love ballad<br />
IF WE EVER NEEDED THE LORD BEFORE traditional gospel tune, in both barbershop and modern versions<br />
IF YOU BELIEVE uplifting pop love ballad about having faith in yourself and others<br />
I NEVER MISS THE SUNSHINE (I'M SO USED TO THE RAIN) thumbing one's nose at bad luck in love<br />
# I'LL NEVER SAY "NEVER AGAIN" AGAIN A lively swing number, this tune is a hit for ReMix for the women and<br />
Metropolis for the men. We can't be sure about love, can we?<br />
I'M BEGINNING TO LIKE IT This one is tough to explain. Think of a typical '30s swing tune with modern lyrics like<br />
"hard-rock diet," "in your face" and "MTV and AMC." Way cool! And it is contestable too.<br />
I'M GONNA SIT RIGHT DOWN AND WRITE MYSELF A LETTER everyone likes this offbeat love song<br />
IN MY LIFE Beatles song about the love of one's life<br />
# IN MY ROOM The Beach Boys' story of teenage angst is surprisingly sweet and moving. SPEB publishes the men's<br />
version.<br />
# IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT the Boyz II Men redo of the classic doo-wop hit is popular with listeners of all<br />
generations<br />
ISLAND OF DREAMS the '60s group the Seekers ("I'll Never Find Another You," "Georgy Girl") sang this captivating<br />
song; it is arranged for eight-part mixed voices<br />
IT'S A MAN, EVERY TIME, IT'S A MAN ballad blaming men for most everything<br />
IT WAS ALMOST LIKE A SONG the King's Singers sang this song, tenor and bass solo versions.<br />
I'VE GOT A PAIN IN MY SAWDUST cute, the doll had "appendisawdust"<br />
JAMAICAN NOEL lively Christmas song; each part gets a solo<br />
JENNY REBECCA a good one, welcoming a new baby to the world<br />
KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONG the powerful Grammy Award winner by Roberta Flack<br />
KAZOO KONCERTO Big fun is ahead when your group whips out its kazoos. The energy builds and builds<br />
LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH show closer with a great message<br />
LET'S SING AGAIN MEDLEY How is this for a great combination: "Let's Sing Again," "I Feel a Song Comin' On" and<br />
"It's Time to Sing 'Sweet Adeline' Again"? Makes a great contest number for the ladies.<br />
LITTLE DARLIN' a solid gold hit <strong>from</strong> 1957 for the Diamonds, this doo-wop tune will give your lead a chance to shine and<br />
your tenor some hammy moments.<br />
LITTLE GIRL, THE moving ballad, as sung by Swinglish Mix; the Interstate Rivals sang this song as "The Little Boy"<br />
LITTLE LADY MAKE BELIEVE A beautifully tender song for a parent to sing to a daughter dressing up in Mommy's old<br />
clothes.<br />
LULLABY IN RAGTIME A contestable version of barbershop classic<br />
MAY YOU ALWAYS modernish rhythmic ballad, suitable for contest, sweet sentiment<br />
MARKS MEDLEY seasonal: "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas" and "Silver & Gold"<br />
# MERRY CHRISTMAS, DARLING this lovely Carpenters' hit is especially appropriate for women to sing.<br />
MEXICALI ROSE This C&W classic harmonizes great for barbershop and has multi-cultural appeal. Spanish translation<br />
of the chorus is included. Though the song is just a chorus right now, it could easily be made into a full-length contest tune.<br />
MISCHIEF MEDLEY solid barbershop fun, "Freckles" and "Peck's Bad Boy"<br />
MISS CELIE'S BLUES (SISTER) sisterhood song for women, <strong>from</strong> film "The Color Purple"<br />
# MOONSHINE LULLABY An unusual type of lullaby, this tune <strong>from</strong> "Annie Get Your Gun" has a lazy, fun feeling to it.<br />
MOTOWN MEDLEY 16 pages worth, fasten your seat belt, could be made into a show theme<br />
MOVING PICTURE HERO OF MY HEART, THE cute novelty number, for women only<br />
MY COLORING BOOK this pop hit <strong>from</strong> 1962 will touch your audiences' hearts.<br />
MY FAIR LADY MEDLEY All of your favorites are included here. Great for choruses, and maybe even quartets, of both<br />
sexes.<br />
MY FOOLISH HEART Here is a wonderful show ballad about falling in love despite having been burned many times in the<br />
past. Power Play sings this hopeful tune.<br />
MY GOLDEN BABY love song, a mix of German and English<br />
MY ROMANCE/IT'S YOU a truly gorgeous contest ballad medley<br />
NAUGHTY LADY OF SHADY LANE This allegedly sinful sweetie turns out to be a brand new baby girl. Guaranteed to<br />
have be an audience pleaser. Exclusive to Susan Wells, the Southern Belle, till 7/06.<br />
ONCE UPON A TIME A new twist on an old favorite, this ballad is sure to move your audiences' hearts.<br />
ONLY A VOICE ON THE AIR great ballad in a show-biz/Broadway set<br />
# ORANGE COLORED SKY this one is way fun; good opener or closer
PASS THAT PEACEPIPE/I'M AN INDIAN, TOO cute Western medley<br />
PAL OF MY DREAMS a truly marvelous ballad<br />
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN Yes, it does work in contest. Not many prettier ballads than this one around.<br />
PRECIOUS FRIENDS (Pete Seeger) for Chorus & a Soloist<br />
PRETTY BABY fun meter parody, contestable, as done by Shenanigans<br />
RAZZLE DAZZLE From the hit musical and movie "Chicago," this fast-paced song is both lively and timely.<br />
ROCK-A-BYE BABY sweet old lullaby, as sung by Power Play<br />
ROCK AND ROLL MEDLEY four rock'n'roll classics make this medley a winner; includes "Rock and Roll Is Here to<br />
Stay," "Hound Dog," "Tears on my Pillow" and "Blue Moon"<br />
ROSE MEDLEY three lively rose songs for women's contest<br />
ROSES BRING DREAMS OF YOU A solid but not simplistic ballad, this gem is no longer exclusive to Power Play.<br />
RUN FOR THE ROSES the thought-provoking Dan Fogelberg song<br />
SANTA BABY Arranged for a woman soloist with men's quartet or chorus. This seductive song is cool, hot and fun.<br />
SANTA CLAUS PARADE, THE seasonal or as part of contest set, a fun march<br />
# SECRET LOVE Arranged for the <strong>LABBS</strong> organization, this lush tune works for men too.<br />
SIDE BY SIDE Lots of surprise harmonies flavor this chart of the classic barbershop song. No longer exclusive to Power<br />
Play now that they won gold with it.<br />
# SILHOUETTES (ON THE SHADE) Truly a rock'n'roll classic that will take your audiences back. SPEB publishes the<br />
men's version.<br />
SO MANY VOICES SING AMERICA'S SONG It is just about impossible to go wrong with this beautiful tribute to the<br />
USA.<br />
SONG'S GOTTA COME FROM THE HEART Ya gotta have heart, and this lively Power Play tune lets your audience<br />
know that you do.<br />
SOUND CELEBRATION Tom wrote and arranged this energetic song honoring music and other sounds of life around us<br />
SPREADIN' RHYTHM AROUND definitely cooks, has a scat section for each voice part.<br />
SWEET CHARITY MEDLEY Here are three songs <strong>from</strong> the musical about everyone's favorite dance-hall girl: "Hey, Look<br />
Me Over," "Baby Dream Your Dream" and "Big Spender." This combination of witty and hopeful tunes are best suited for<br />
women only.<br />
SWEET VIOLETS fun nonsense song that takes you in circles<br />
# SUMMER HOLIDAY Lots of seasonal fun to be had with this hit <strong>from</strong> the UK.<br />
SUNSHINE OF YOUR SMILE, THE First a barbershop hit for the 1956 champ Confederates, this ballad is a real<br />
powerhouse. This winner is no longer exclusive to Power Play.<br />
TABOO offbeat, potentially contestable list of forbidden things<br />
TEARS (FOR SOUVENIRS) strong ballad asking the lover to make up<br />
THANK YOU VERY MUCH Looking for a short song to close your shows with? How does one minute of happy thanks<br />
sound? Lots of fun and energy in this piece.<br />
THAT'LL BE THE DAY uppity rock hit performed by Buddy Holly and by Linda Ronstadt<br />
THIS TRAIN/WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN A stirring medley about moving on to the Promised Land, this<br />
piece is performed by the Great Northern Union. Requires two quartets, though it also can be sung in eight rather than 12<br />
parts.<br />
TO KNOW HIM IS TO LOVE HIM Emmylou Harris revived it this rock'n'roll hit.<br />
TOO MARVELOUS This clever love song is just too marvelous not to sing--especially since it is no longer exclusive to<br />
State Line Grocery.<br />
TWENTIES DANCE MEDLEY three lively songs, good choreography possibilities for chorus<br />
TWISTED Joni Mitchell sang this offbeat, jazzy piece about a real nut<br />
UNDER THE BOARDWALK This happy summer song is always in season. SPEB publishes the men's version.<br />
VIRGIN MARY (HAD A BABY BOY) Lots of rhythmic interest in this Christmas tune. It somehow manages to be both<br />
calm and lively at the same time.<br />
WALTZ ME AROUND AGAIN WILLIE this old-fashioned uptune is light and lively<br />
WALTZING MATILDA Australia's unofficial national anthem<br />
WEDDING OF THE PAINTED DOLL very cute, in German or English<br />
WEDDING SONG great for weddings, naturally<br />
WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE OLD SONGS Here is a new twist on an all-time favorite of us barbershoppers.<br />
Exclusive to Flipside at present.<br />
WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE Your audiences will surely be able to relate to this classic, hip lament about<br />
love.<br />
WHAT WOULD I DO WITHOUT MY MUSIC powerfully fitting show song, sung by numerous SAI choruses<br />
WHEN I JUST WEAR MY SMILE Ready to thumb your nose at fashion snobbery? With its ever-so-mildly risque<br />
lyrics, this Mama Cass tune is bound to be hit, whether on the contest stage or a show.<br />
WHEN I SING jazzy, fun, a natural for barbershoppers<br />
WHEN I'M SIXTY-FOUR this Beatles' song is alway a kick. The men's version of this arrangement is published by<br />
SPEBSQSA.<br />
WHEN THE RED, RED ROBIN COMES BOB-BOB-BOBBIN' ALONG uptune that<br />
is a favorite with all audiences<br />
# WHISPERING easy beat, contestable love song; now <strong>available</strong> in women's key
WHO'S GONNA LOVE YOU WHEN I'M GONE? fun, driving song of suspicion<br />
WHOLE NEW WORD a #1 hit for Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle in 1993, this new tune soars into the stratosphere to tell<br />
us of new love. So take a magic carpet ride on this theme song <strong>from</strong> "Aladdin."<br />
WIEGENLIED Brahms lullaby, in German<br />
WIND BENEATH MY WINGS, THE inspirational Bette Midler hit about the man behind the woman, or vice versa<br />
WITH TWO WINGS marvelously energetic 8-parter about men and women working together, as sung by Friends<br />
WW I SMILE MEDLEY as sung by SAI's San Diego Chorus, a real production number<br />
YOU AIN'T GETTIN' DIDDLY SQUAT quite humorous Christmas tune about a kid who has been bad.<br />
# YOU CAN'T GET A MAN WITH A GUN The great Irving Berlin makes some of his best wordplays in this delightful<br />
song. From the musical "Annie Get Your Gun," this contestable tune is for women only.<br />
YOUNG AND FOOLISH great for contest, this '50s ballad builds to a surprising level of power. The men's version is<br />
published by the Society.<br />
YOU’VE |GOT A FRIEND (Carol king)<br />
YOU'VE GOT TO SEE MAMMA EVERY NIGHT cute song laying down the law about fidelity, for women only