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"Blackbird" is a song by the Beatles, but performed as a solo effort by Paul McCartney, from their 1968 double album The Beatles (also known as "the White Album"). The song was written by McCartney, though credited to Lennon-McCartney. McCartney has stated that the lyrics of the song were inspired by the unfortunate state of race relations in the United States in the 1960s.
Release Date: 1968 on the album White Album
arr. Deke Sharon
Performed on Radix's inaugural concert in December, 2022.
Your younger groups will love performing this classic song by the Beatles in a well-crafted edition that accommodates the changing voice. It's sure to be a choir and audience favorite!
Voicing: SAB
Your younger groups will love performing this classic song by the Beatles in a well-crafted edition that accommodates the changing voice. It's sure to be a choir and audience favorite!
Voicing: 2-Part
Your TB groups will love performing this classic song by the Beatles in a well-crafted edition that accommodates the specific ranges of TB singers. It's sure to be a choir and audience favorite!
Voicing: TB
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Deke Sharon : Pop Classics for Female Voices "Feel the Earth Move" is one of rock's most iconic women's songs (from Carole King's Tapestry), this pulsing, rhythmic arrangement incorporates elements of doo-wop and contemporary a cappella beneath a barn-burning solo. Vocal or other percussion optional. The Beatles greatest modern folk/pop song "Blackbird" is finally available for SSA groups, with the melody moving between vocal parts and interspersed elements of counterpoint and 3-part harmony. The number #1 song from the Footloose soundtrack "Holding Out For A Hero", sung by Bonnie Tyler, was one of the biggest songs of the 1980s. Bombastic and fun, it's a great feature for a female soloist, and makes a great show closer or encore. he Andrew Sisters had a hit in 1947 with the lighthearted, playful ditty "Too Fat Polka" that's more relevant now than ever! Songlist: Holding Out For A Hero, Too Fat Polka, I Feel The Earth Move, Blackbird Emily Crocker : Sight-Reading for Young Singers Sight-Reading for Young Singers is a fun, easy collection of songs to help kids bridge the gap between singing by ear and reading notes. The lessons are easy to follow and present just one concept at a time, using audio, simplified notation and do-re-mi pitch syllables to guide learning. The full-length Showcase Solos will provide plenty of motivation, and the collection is ideal for kids to enjoy along with a teacher, parent, or friend. Concepts presented: the beat; counting rhythm; music notes on the staff; keys of C, F, G Major; songs in minor; key signatures; more. Showcase Solos: Best Day of My Life - Blackbird - Castle on a Cloud - Do-Re-Mi - Happiness - Let's Go Fly a Kite - Love Is an Open Door - My Favorite Things - What a Wonderful World - and more! Songlist: A-Tisket, A-Tasket, Happiness, Kumbaya, Mary Ann, I'm Gonna Sing, Sing, Sing, Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee, Pachelbel's Canon, Michael Row The Boat Ashore, Blackbird, Take Me Out To The Ball Game, Here Comes A Bluebird, Row, Row, Row Your Boat, Hot Cross Buns, Love Somebody, Castle On A Cloud, Ah, Poor Bird, Do-Re-Mi, Don't Worry, Be Happy, Merrily We Roll Along, Edelweiss, Fais Do-Do (Go To Sleep), Love Is An Open Door, Shalom Chaverim (Goodbye, My Dear Friend), Best Day Of My Life, Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?), Rocky Mountain, Frog In The Meadow, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Animal Rhythms, Huckleberry Pie, and more Jonathan Wikeley : Just Voices - The Beatles This volume of the Just Voices series includes 10 timeless pop songs that make an ideal introduction to mastering the a cappella style. Complete with piano reductions for easy rehearsal, all of the songs in the book can be sung by either a SSA or SAT choir, making Just Voices the most enjoyable and flexible introduction to unaccompanied choral singing available. Just Voices The Beatles brings together ten hits from the Fab Four that make an ideal introduction to mastering the a cappella style. Songlist: All You Need Is Love, Blackbird, Eleanor Rigby, Hey Jude, Let It Be, The Fool On The Hill, Ticket To Ride, When I'm Sixty-Four, With A Little Help From My Friends, Yesterday King's Singers : Ensemble Singing Collection This collection is a diverse array of songs and styles. Most are arranged by members of the King's Singers, with background notes from the arranger. The neat thing about this collection is the notes from the Singers on how to sing the different parts, what to watch out for and suggestions on interpretations. SATB Octavo. Songlist: Im Herbst, Dindirin, Dindirin, Plaisir d'amour, Quick! We Have But A Second, S'vivon, Takeda Lullaby, Humpty Dumpty Medley, Blackbird, I Bought Me A Cat, Back In The U.S.S.R., Seaside Rendezvous, Sing We Chant It King's Singers : Lennon & McCartney Connection The King's Singers do the Beatles. The songs are interesting, with classic Beatles tunes arranged by members of the King's Singers. Some of the songs are done in different periods and styles, all are accesible and fun to sing. SATB Octavo. Songlist: Back In The U.S.S.R., Blackbird, Can't Buy Me Love, Eleanor Rigby, Honey Pie, I Feel Fine, I'll Follow The Sun, If I Fell, Michelle, Yesterday, You've Got To Hide Your Love Away King's Singers : 40th Anniversary Collection To celebrate their 40th anniversary the Kings Singers compiled a collection of their most-requested arrangements from the past 15 years since the release of the still best-selling 25th anniversary songbook. Some. like "Danny Boy", "All I Ask Of You" and "Blackbird" date from earlier in the group's history but are still performed regularly by the group and choirs all over the world. Others, such as "Down To The River To Pray", "Under The Sea" and "Africa" have already established themselves in the repertoire of many groups they come in contact with on their tours. Here, then, is a carefully selected mix of folk songs, pop songs and spirituals plus the exquisite Victorian parlor song "The Long Day Closes". Songlist: Africa, All I Ask Of You, Blackbird, Danny Boy, Down to The River to Pray, The Little Drummer Boy, The Long Day Closes, Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel), Penny Lane, Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Under The Sea, The Water Is Wide Various Arrangers : Beatles Songs for Male Voices Your group will love to explore the sounds and rhythms and textures of a cappella music with this accessible arrangement of the classic Beatles song Girl" from 1966. Great solo showcase, too! "Here Comes The Sun" - Perfect for a spring concert, this bright Beatles classic in an appealing a cappella setting features rich harmonies and light arpeggiated textures resulting in a warm sound without being too complex. "Yesterday" - a #1 pop hit for four weeks in 1965, this iconic Beatles song is the most recorded song of all time, making it a standard that transcends generational labels. A perfect choice for programs at any time of year! "Blackbird" - Opening with a wordless introduction that evokes the rhythmic and melodic motives of the song, this Beatles' classic moves into the familiar verse, but with certain phrases elongated or ornamented to heighten the sense of freedom portrayed in the lyric, all with a sonorous and interesting harmonic treatment that will astound your audience! "In My Life" - a superb a cappella setting of the Beatles classic, this will be a fine showcase for pop, jazz and concert groups. "I Will" - Triadic harmonies and a underlying rhythm will bind your singers into a warm ensemble as they sing this irresistible Beatles ballad! Accessible and well-crafted, choirs of all ages will love it! Songlist: Yesterday, Girl, Here Comes The Sun, I Will, In My Life, Blackbird The Beatles : Original Keys for Singers - The Beatles Features authentic vocal/piano transcriptions of 25 Fab Four tunes in their original keys! Songlist: And I Love Her, Blackbird, Can't Buy Me Love, Eleanor Rigby, The Fool On The Hill, Good Night, Got to Get You Into My Life, Here Comes The Sun, Here, There And Everywhere, Hey Jude, I Will, Lady Madonna, Let It Be, The Long and Winding Road, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Michelle, Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown), Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Penny Lane, Something, When I'm Sixty-Four, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, With A Little Help From My Friends, Yesterday, You've Got To Hide Your Love Away The Beatles : Selections from The Beatles Anthology, Volume 3 Matching folio to the last Anthology release. 26 songs, including: All Things Must Pass - Blackbird - Cry Baby Cry - The End - Hey Jude - I'm So Tired - Junk - Let It Be - Piggies - Why Don't We Do It in the Road - and more. Songlist: Good Night, All Things Must Pass, Not Guilty, The End, I Will, Because, Blackbird, Something, Come And Get It, Cry Baby Cry, For You Blue, Get Back, Glass Onion, Hey Jude, I'm So Tired, I've Got A Feeling, Junk, Let It Be, The Long And Winding Road, Mother Nature's Son, Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Oh! Darling, Piggies, Two Of Us, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Why Don't We Do It In The Road The Beatles : Across the Universe Authentic vocal/piano transcriptions of 20 Beatles tunes from the Golden Globe and Oscar-nominated musical directed by Julie Taymor. Includes: Because - Blackbird - Hey Jude - Let It Be - Revolution - Something - and more. Songlist: Across The Universe, All My Loving, All You Need Is Love, Revolution, Come Together, Because, It Won't Be Long, Blackbird, Something, Don't Let Me Down, I Want To Hold Your Hand, Hey Jude, Hold Me Tight, I Am The Walrus, I've Just Seen A Face, Let It Be, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Strawberry Fields Forever, Why Don't We Do It In The Road, With A Little Help From My Friends The Beatles : The Beatles Lyrics A must-own souvenir for all Beatles fans and songwriters! The Beatles Lyrics is an amazing tribute to the most influential band in pop history. For the first time ever together in print, it publishes the lyrics to 192 songs by the Fab Four. Also includes a complete discography, lots of great full-page photos throughout the book, and a song title index. Songlist: Good Night, Across The Universe, Rain, Wait, I Need You, Golden Slumbers, You Know What To Do, In Spite Of All The Danger, You'll Be Mine, All I've Got To Do, If You've Got Trouble, All My Loving, Not Guilty, All Together Now, All You Need Is Love, Revolution, The End, And I Love Her, What's The New Mary Jane, Christmas Time (Is Here Again), And Your Bird Can Sing, It's Only Love, Tell Me Why, Another Girl, Anytime At All, Julia, Ask Me Why, Baby You're A Rich Man, Baby's In Black, Back In The U.S.S.R., and more The Beatles : Beatles Ballads - 2nd Edition This second edition features 32 of the Beatles' best ballads, including: And I Love Her - Because - Blackbird - Eleanor Rigby - The Fool on the Hill - Here Comes the Sun - Here, There and Everywhere - Hey Jude - In My Life - Let It Be - The Long and Winding Road - Something - Yesterday - and more. Songlist: Good Night, Golden Slumbers, And I Love Her, Julia, I Will, Because, Blackbird, Yesterday, In My Life, Something, Do You Want To Know A Secret?, Eleanor Rigby, The Fool On The Hill, For No One, Good Day Sunshine, Here Comes The Sun, Here, There And Everywhere, Hey Jude, I'll Follow The Sun, If I Fell, If I Needed Someone, Let It Be, The Long And Winding Road, Michelle, Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown), Nowhere Man, Oh! Darling, Penny Lane, She's Leaving Home, Strawberry Fields Forever, and more The Beatles : Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway This show has traveled the country and has now landed on Broadway! Featuring the story and the music of the Beatles, it has been met with adoration by more than 1.5 million theatre-goers. Our folio features 36 songs from the show, including: Across the Universe - All My Loving - Come Together - Eleanor Rigby - Give Peace a Chance - Hey Jude - I Saw Her Standing There - I Want to Hold Your Hand - Revolution - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - Twist and Shout - We Can Work It Out - With a Little Help from My Friends - Yesterday - and more. Songlist: Across The Universe, All My Loving, All You Need Is Love, Revolution, The End, And I Love Her, Come Together, Girl, Blackbird, Yesterday, A Day In The Life, Day Tripper, I Want To Hold Your Hand, Eleanor Rigby, Get Back, Give Peace A Chance, A Hard Day's Night, Hello, Goodbye, Hey Jude, I Am The Walrus, I Feel Fine, I Saw Her Standing There, I'm Happy Just To Dance With You, I've Just Seen A Face, Let It Be, Mother Nature's Son, Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown), Rocky Raccoon, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Strawberry Fields Forever, and more The Beatles : The Beatles Best - 2nd Edition All new piano/vocal arrangements of 124 of the Beatles greatest hits. A truly remarkable collection including: All My Loving - And I Love Her - Come Together - Eleanor Rigby - Get Back - Help! - Hey Jude - I Want To Hold Your Hand - Let It Be - Michelle - many, many more. Songlist: Across The Universe, Rain, Golden Slumbers, Free As A Bird, All My Loving, All Together Now, All You Need Is Love, Revolution, And I Love Her, It's Only Love, Tell Me Why, Anytime At All, Julia, Baby You're A Rich Man, Baby's In Black, Back In The U.S.S.R., Come Together, The Ballad Of John And Yoko, Girl, She's A Woman, Real Love, I Will, Because, It Won't Be Long, Birthday, Blackbird, Every Little Thing, Yesterday, In My Life, The Word, and more The Beatles : The Beatles - White Album 29 songs from the Beatles' iconic 1968 double album that gave us such gems as: Back in the U.S.S.R. - Birthday - Blackbird - Dear Prudence - Glass Onion - Happiness Is a Warm Gun - Helter Skelter - Honey Pie - I'm So Tired - Martha My Dear - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da - Revolution - Rocky Raccoon - Sexy Sadie - While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Why Don't We Do It in the Road - Wild Honey Pie - and more! All songs are arranged for voice and piano with guitar chord frames and include full lyrics. Songlist: Good Night, Revolution, Julia, Back In The U.S.S.R., I Will, Birthday, Blackbird, The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill, Cry Baby Cry, Dear Prudence, Don't Pass Me By, Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey, Glass Onion, Happiness Is A Warm Gun, Helter Skelter, Honey Pie, I'm So Tired, Long Long Long, Martha My Dear, Mother Nature's Son, Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Piggies, Rocky Raccoon, Savoy Truffle, Sexy Sadie, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Why Don't We Do It In The Road, Wild Honey Pie, Yer Blues Paul McCartney : Out There Tour Over 30 songs from the set list of Sir Paul McCartney's 2013-2014 concert tour are featured in this collection for piano, voice and guitar. The tour has taken nearly 60 stops, spanning North America as well as South America, Asia, Europe and Central America. Songs include: And I Love Her - Band on the Run - Eight Days a Week - Hey Jude - I've Just Seen a Face - Live and Let Die - Maybe I'm Amazed - Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da - Paperback Writer - and many more. Songlist: Golden Slumbers, All My Loving, Another Day, All Together Now, The End, And I Love Her, Here Today, Back In The U.S.S.R., Band On The Run, Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite, Blackbird, Yesterday, Something, Carry That Weight, Day Tripper, Eight Days A Week, Eleanor Rigby, My Valentine, Get Back, Helter Skelter, Hey Jude, Hi, Hi, Hi, I Saw Her Standing There, I've Just Seen A Face, Junior's Farm, Lady Madonna, Let It Be, Let Me Roll It, Listen To What The Man Said, Live And Let Die, and more The Warblers : Glee - The Music New Directions' rivals, the Dalton Academy Warblers, debuted with a bang in the second season of Glee; their version of Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" became the fastest-selling single in the history of the show! This beloved male a cappella group starring Darren Criss and Chris Colfer now has its own release Songlist: Animal, Bills, Bills, Bills, Blackbird, Candles, Da Ya Think I'm Sexy, Hey, Soul Sister, Misery, Raise Your Glass, Silly Love Songs, Somewhere Only We Know, Teenage Dream, What Kind Of Fool, When I Get You Alone Various : The Singer's Jazz Anthology - Pop Standards The Singer's Jazz Anthology is an exciting new series providing aspiring jazz vocalists and pianists with staples of the jazz repertoire. The singer's portion, matching the original sheet music, is paired with fresh, unique accompaniments arranged in an authentic jazz style and designed to enable the singer to sound like they're being backed by an accomplished jazz pianist. The accompaniments can be performed as written but include chord labels for pianists who are comfortable playing their own chord voicings. This book also includes access to recordings of the series arranger, Brent Edstrom, playing the piano accompaniments for use in rehearsal or performance. This edition features 25 must-know pop standards, including: Alfie - Blackbird - Bridge over Troubled Water - Dream a Little Dream of Me - Every Breath You Take - Fire and Rain - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Isn't She Lovely - Rolling in the Deep - (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay - Three Times a Lady - What the World Needs Now Is Love - Yesterday - and more. Songlist: Alfie, The Look Of Love, Unchain My Heart, Band Of Gold, The Best Is Yet To Come, Blackbird, Blue Suede Shoes, Yesterday, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Witchcraft, Dream A Little Dream Of Me, Rolling In The Deep, Every Breath You Take, Fire And Rain, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, I Can't Stop Loving You, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Meditation (Meditacao), Sincerely, (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay, Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This), Three Times A Lady, What The World Needs Now Is Love, You Are The Sunshine Of My Life, Isn't She Lovely Various : The Singer's Jazz Anthology - Pop Standards The Singer's Jazz Anthology is an exciting new series providing aspiring jazz vocalists and pianists with staples of the jazz repertoire. The singer's portion, matching the original sheet music, is paired with fresh, unique accompaniments arranged in an authentic jazz style and designed to enable the singer to sound like they're being backed by an accomplished jazz pianist. The accompaniments can be performed as written but include chord labels for pianists who are comfortable playing their own chord voicings. This book also includes access to recordings of the series arranger, Brent Edstrom, playing the piano accompaniments for use in rehearsal or performance. This edition features 25 must-know pop standards, including: Alfie - Blackbird - Bridge over Troubled Water - Dream a Little Dream of Me - Every Breath You Take - Fire and Rain - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Isn't She Lovely - Rolling in the Deep - (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay - Three Times a Lady - What the World Needs Now Is Love - Yesterday - and more. Songlist: Alfie, The Look Of Love, Unchain My Heart, Band Of Gold, The Best Is Yet To Come, Blackbird, Blue Suede Shoes, Yesterday, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Witchcraft, Dream A Little Dream Of Me, Rolling In The Deep, Every Breath You Take, Fire And Rain, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, I Can't Stop Loving You, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Meditation (Meditacao), Sincerely, (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay, Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This), Three Times A Lady, What The World Needs Now Is Love, You Are The Sunshine Of My Life, Isn't She Lovely Various : 151 of the Most Beautiful Songs Ever This huge songbook (672 pages!) features 151 standards that every musician should know! Each song is arranged for piano and voice with guitar chord frames. Songs include: All the Things You Are - At Last - Bridge over Troubled Water - City of Stars - Constant Craving - Crazy - Gabriel's Oboe - Hallelujah - Imagine - La Vie En Rose (Take Me to Your Heart Again) - My Heart Will Go on (Love Theme from 'Titanic') - Over the Rainbow - Perfect - River Flows in You - Shallow - Somewhere - Summertime - This Is Me - Time After Time - Wonderful Tonight - You Raise Me Up - and more. Listen to a Spotify playlist of all the songs from this book! Songlist: Easy Living, Open Arms, Crazy, Good Night, Can You Feel The Love Tonight, Believe, Beautiful In My Eyes, You Belong To Me, Beauty And The Beast, The Colour Of My Love, At Last, Gabriel's Oboe, The Rose, Time After Time, Sway, Faithfully, If, Perfect, Hello, All I Ask Of You, All I Have To Do Is Dream, Change The World, Someone Like You, All Of Me, The Tracks Of My Tears, Ooo Baby Baby, Best Of My Love, All The Things You Are, All The Way, Somewhere, and more |
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Your younger groups will love performing this classic song by the Beatles in a well-crafted edition that accommodates the changing voice. It's sure to be a choir and audience favorite!
Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composer: Paul McCartney Performed By: The Beatles
Celebrating the power of the human spirit and the connections between us, this contemporary pop anthem by Sara Bareilles encourages people to speak up and advocate for themselves. She wrote, there's so much honor and integrity and beauty in being able to be who you are, (and) it's important to be brave because by doing that you also give others permission to do the same. Available separately: SAB, SSA, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD.
Arranger: Audrey Snyder Performed By: Sara Bareilles
Here's a concert-style update of the Beatles' classic, in a contemporary acoustic setting. Intriguing vocal textures and a progressive harmonic treatment make this selection equally effective for concert, jazz, or show ensembles. Available: SATB, SAB. Performance Time: Approx. 3:05.
Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Paul McCartney Performed By: The Beatles
The Beatles greatest modern folk song is finally available for SSA groups, with the melody moving between vocal parts and interspersed elements of counterpoint and 3-part harmony.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Paul McCartney Performed By: The Beatles
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