Barry Manilow 1 Review

As a child I fell in love with Barry Manilow..his music..lyrics..the way he sang a song. Although I'm now an adult and my musical tastes have broadened considerably, I still appreciate all that Barry gave and gives to his music. I've always loved his first three albums, in particular..and this one tops my list for "Could it Be Magic" alone. "One of These Days", "Oh My Lady", "Sweet Life" and "I am Your Child" are among the standouts in my opinion..as much for the heartfelt way Barry sings them as for anything else. This may have been his first album..and produced even earlier than I had realized (1972)..but it is by no means a sad effort. I recently ordered the CD version, having lost my vinyl to a flood years back..and I can't wait to hear it, again. For simple, heartfelt melodies, Barry's your man.

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Fragile: Piano/Vocal/Chords (Alfred's Classic Album Editions) [Sheet music] Review

This book was EXACTLY what I was looking for when I went on a search for some Yes transcriptions. Accurate, neat and a LOT of fun to play :-P

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Alfred has expanded the Classic Album Editions series with the new Piano/Vocal/Chord version of the matching folio for Yes' Fragile. The Fragile matching folio provides the lyrics along with piano and chord arrangements for all the songs on the record.

Hit from Fragile include ""Roundabout,"" ""Long Distance Runaround,"" and ""Cans and Brahms."" ""Cans and Brahms"" is a keyboard adaptation of the Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E Minor, movement 3.This arrangement is a transcribed sketch of the multiple synthesizer and keyboard parts played on the recording. The score is organized according to the various keyboard instruments played, and underneath each part, the specific orchestral instrument from the original score is indicated.

Titles are: Roundabout
* Cans and Brahms
* We Have Heaven
* South Side of the Sky
* Five Per Cent for Nothing
* Long Distance Runaround
* The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)
* Mood for a Day
* Heart of the Sunrise.

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Supertramp - Greatest Hits (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook) [Paperback] Review

This band is seriously underrated and often overlooked. I can't think of a better candidate for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, or for a VH1 Behind the Music (we've seen the Journey story like a thousand times already). Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies are outstanding song writers. These transcriptions are basic and may not be completely accurate in certain cases but this book is still great and these songs are so much fun to play- especially if you happen to have a Wurli or a keyboard with a good Wurli sound...and of course a 12 string guitar. It pretty much focuses on the band during their classic lineup (the only lineup that matters)- Roger Hodgson, Rick Davies, Dougie Thompson, John Helliwell and Bob Seibenberg. The only exception is the song Cannonball. Other than the song "I'm Beggin' You" I don't think any fans will miss any of the less inspirational material released since Roger left. Maybe one day the stars will again align just so and the original band will come together again- at least to accept a long overdue entrance into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame... but until then these songs are a tremendous inspiration for musicians around the world and I highly reccomend this book.

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Formed in 1969 with funds donated by a Dutch millionairearena pop/rockers Supertramp enjoyed success for many decades following. This P/V/G collection assembles 14 of their biggest hits culled from six albums. Includes: Ain't Nobody but Me Û Bloody Well Right Û Breakfast in America Û Cannonball Û Crime of the Century Û Dreamer Û From Now On Û Give a Little Bit Û Goodbye Stranger Û It's Raining Again Û The Logical Song Û My Kind of Lady Û Rudy Û Take the Long Way Home.

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Carpenters Anthology (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook) [Paperback] Review

Perfect for any Carpenters lover.Merry Christmas Darling is not in Karen's original key, but if you don't mind transposing, it's great!

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Features 43 of the best songs from this beloved sibling duo, including classics such as: Bless the Beasts and Children * (They Long to Be) Close to You * For All We Know * Goodbye to Love * Hurting Each Other * I Just Fall in Love Again * I Won't Last a Day Without You * It's Going to Take Some Time * Let Me Be the One * Merry Christmas, Darling * Please Mr. Postman * Rainy Days and Mondays * Sing * Solitaire * Superstar * There's a Kind of Hush (All Over the World) * This Masquerade * Ticket to Ride * Top of the World * We've Only Just Begun * When I Fall in Love * Yesterday Once More * and more. Includes two tables on contents: one alphabetically by song title, and one chronologically by album.

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The Barry Manilow Anthology (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook) [Paperback] Review

We purchased this as a gift for my daughter's 18th birthday. She has played the piano for 10 years and this gift was a winner! All of Barry's classics are found here and are challenging to play. My daughter is taking music theory and enjoys "discovering" Barry's unique craftsmanship at the keyboard. This book will not disappoint.

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An absolute must for all Manilow fans, this great collection features 53 of his best songs, divided chronologically by album, with Barry's personal insights on each release. Includes candid photos, and the hits: Can't Smile Without You * Copacabana (At the Copa) * Could It Be Magic * Even Now * I Made It Through the Rain * I Write the Songs * Looks Like We Made It * Mandy * Ships * This One's for You * Weekend in New England * many more!

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