Widely considered to one of today's top a cappella arrangers Derric Johnson is also one of our favorites. This songbook is a collection of 14 classic American folk songs as for arranged and performed by Derric Johnson's Liberty Voices and which can be heard on their CDs "A Cappella Americana" and "A Slice of A Cappella". To study a Derric Johnson arrangement is to contemplate the canon of a master. Key to his style is his seamless blending of classical choral and jazz idioms that are fresh, yet easy to assimilate. We highly recommend this songbook for most all choirs, ensembles and groups should have a least one Derric Johnson arrangement in their repertoire.

Songlist: America, The Beautiful, Love's Old Sweet Song, My Country 'Tis Of Thee, Oh! Susanna, Shenandoah, Simple Gifts, Skip To My Lou, The Star Spangled Banner, Swing Low, Taps, The Red White And Blue, We The People, Yankee Doodle, You Are My Sunshine

Roger Emerson : Rock Rounds for Choir

Singing rounds have always been an effective way to teach beginning harmony to singers of all ages. As a follow-up to his successful Pop Rounds for Choir, Roger Emerson has created an exciting collection of rock rounds for choir with songs from Sly and the Family Stone, Panic! at the Disco, Avicii, The Beatles, Ray Charles, and more! Each song offers a variety of round options incorporating familiar verses and choruses.

Songlist: Get The Party Started, High Hopes, Wake Me Up, Dance To The Music, Say Something, Best Day Of My Life, Yellow Submarine, You Are My Sunshine, Get The Party Started, High Hopes, Wake Me Up, Dance To The Music, Say Something, Best Day Of My Life, Yellow Submarine, You Are My Sunshine

Ray Charles is famous for soulful pop hits like "Georgia On My Mind," "Hit the Road, Jack," and "I Can't Stop Loving You." Blind from the age of seven, Charles was a gifted pianist and saxophonist who taught himself to compose and arrange music by Braille, then went on to become one of the most successful African-American artists of the 20th century. A choice collection of some of Ray Charles's most famous songs.

Songlist: Born to Lose, Georgia On My Mind, Hit the Road Jack, I Can't Stop Loving You, Ruby, Swanee River Rock, What'd I Say, Baby Grand, A Bit of Soul, Born To Lose, Come Live With Me, Crying Time, Don't Change on Me, Hallelujah I Love Her So, In The Heat Of The Night, I Ain't Gonna Worry My Mind, Let The Good Times Roll, Living For The City, No One, One Mint Julep, Shake Your Tail Feather, Swanee River Rock, You Are My Sunshine, You Don't Know Me

A fabulous collection of 121 all-time sing-along hits in easy-to-play arrangements for piano, voice, and guitar. Song categories include folk songs, patriotic songs, railroad melodies, hymns, and Broadway songs. Includes: I Left My Heart in San Francisco - Give My Regards to Broadway - Somewhere - and Tonight (from West Side Story). A great value!

Songlist: Kum Ba Yah, Casey Jones, Tonight, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, Abide With Me, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Tom Dooley, Nine Hundred Miles, All God's Children, Simple Gifts, Goodbye, Old Paint, Worried Man Blues, Somewhere, Danny Boy, Auld Lang Syne, Frankie And Johnny, Deep River, Alouette, Amazing Grace, America, The Beautiful, Down In The Valley, The Lord's Prayer, Greensleeves, The Big Rock Candy Mountain, Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen, When The Saints Go Marching In, Go, Tell It On The Mountain, One More River, Home On The Range, I've Been Working On The Railroad, and more

This essential compendium of country tunes includes: Abilene - Always on My Mind - Are You Lonesome Tonight? - Blue Bayou - Breathe - Butterfly Kisses - Can the Circle Be Unbroken - Cold, Cold Heart - Desperado - The Devil Went Down to Georgia - Flowers on the Wall - For the Good Times - Galveston - The Gambler - God Bless the U.S.A. - I Swear - Jolene - The Keeper of the Stars - On the Road Again - Rocky Top - Smoky Mountain Rain - Stand by Your Man - When Will I Be Loved - You Don't Know Me - Your Cheatin' Heart - and scores more! 400 pages of music!

Songlist: I Saw The Light, Abilene, Achy Breaky Heart (Don't Tell My Heart), Act Naturally, I Swear, Teddy Bear, The Keeper Of The Stars, Can The Circle Be Unbroken (Will The Circle Be Unbroken), On The Road Again, All My Ex's Live In Texas, Butterfly Kisses, Through The Years, All The Gold In California, Stand By Me, Breathe, Always On My Mind, You're Still The One, I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow, Annie's Song, Are You Lonesome Tonight?, Games People Play, You Decorated My Life, Big Bad John, Blue Bayou, Blue Moon Of Kentucky, Bonaparte's Retreat, Jolene, Bye Bye Love, You Don't Know Me, Can't Help Falling In Love, and more

More than 100 country favorites all in the key of C, arranged with simplified harmonies and melodies and complete lyrics. A fake book has one-line music notation consisting of melody, lyrics, and chord symbols. This lead sheet format is a "musical shorthand" which is an invaluable resource for all musicians - hobbyists and professionals. In the event that you haven't used chord symbols to create accompaniment, or yourexperience is limited, a chord speller chart is included at the back of the book to help you get started.

Songlist: Abilene, Achy Breaky Heart (Don't Tell My Heart), Act Naturally, All I Have To Do Is Dream, All My Ex's Live In Texas, Always On My Mind, Any Day Now, Any Time, Blue, Blue Bayou, Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain, Blue Moon Of Kentucky, Bonaparte's Retreat, Boot Scootin' Boogie, Bouquet Of Roses, Breathe, Busted, By The Time I Get To Phoenix, The Chair, Chattahoochee, Cold, Cold Heart, Could I Have This Dance, Crazy, Cryin' Time, Crying, Daddy Sang Bass, Daddy's Hands, Dang Me, Deep In The Heart Of Texas, D-I-V-O-R-C-E, and more

Growing up in a family of Russian Jews from the Ukraine named Urick who settled in Massachusetts, the athletic Ames Brothers first landed a gig in NYC in the mid-40s with up and coming bandleader Art Mooney. Over their 15-year career the prolific Brothers notched up 50 U.S. Chart entries, 21 of them on the Coral label before signing with RCA Victor. Two generous CDs here, with 25 songs on each; most of the big hits on CD #1. Comfortable in many genres, they scored hits with top-40 pop like "Sentimental Me" and "Rag Mop," the country songs "Wagon Wheels" and "The Last Roundup," the religious-styled "Lovely Lady Dressed In Blue," the spiritual "Shadrack," the Hawaiian songs, Moon Of Manakoora" and "Hawaiian War Chant," the popular ballad "To Think You've Chosen Me, and novelty numbers such as "The Thing." There are of course standards such as "Stardust" and polkas like "Hoop Dee Doo." All are band accompanied, particularly nice are those recorded with Les Brown and his Band of Renown, "Undecided," "Sentimental Journey" and the wonderful "No Moon At All." There's too much good, entertaining stuff here to review, but the Brothers' trademark rich, smooth harmonies are consistently delightful throughout.

Songlist: A Tree in the Meadow w. Monica Lewis, You, You, You Are the One, Cruising Down the River, Rag Mop, Sentimental Me, Music, Music, Music, Stars Are the Windows of Heaven, Can Anyone Explain? (No, No, No!), Thirsty for You Kisses, Oh Babe, The Thing, The Wang Wang Blues, Hawaiian War Chant, Undecided w. Les Brown, Sentimental Journey w. Les Brown, I Wanna Love You, I'll Still Love You, Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart, String Along, My Favourite Song, No Moon At All, Can't I?, You, You, You, My Love, My Life, My Happiness, I Can't Believe That You're in Love with Me, Tell Me A Story, Sing Me A Song of the Islands, Shadrack, I Love You Much Too Much, Only, Only You, and more

The Big Chicken Chorus offers top entertainment value, with great songs and medleys such as "It's A Good Day," "Beer Barrel Polka" and "How Do I Get Out Of This Chicken Outfit" medley. Including the members of 1999 Quartet Champs Fred, whose Clay Hine is director of this band of barnyard barbershoppers, the Chorus placed third in Anaheim. Some of the arrangements, such as "I Can't Give You Anything But Love/L-O-V-E" and the "Jungle Book Medley," are a virtual comic revue, with patter, exaggerated phrasing and silly word play; however, when it's time to get serious - read: sentimental - the Chorus knows how to straighten up and fly, well, right. "Georgia," and "Old Folks At Home" are restrained, stately and graceful.

Songlist: It's a Good Day, Beer Barrel Polka, Georgia On My Mind, I Can't Give You Anything But Love / L-O-V-E, You Are My Sunshine, Jungle Book Medley, You Tell Me Your Dream, Steppin' Out Tonight / When Francis Dances With Me, Old Folks at Home, Sh-Boom, Brown Eyes Why Are You Blue, The Apples Medley, I Love You Truly, Chicken Hearted, How Do I Get Out of This Chicken Outfit, The Star Spangled Banner Medley

OK, it's a funny name for a 3-man, 1-woman Bluegrass Gospel quartet, formed by 4 BYU students in 2003, but once we've heard these yummy harmonies and spirited tunes, we aren't likely to forget the name! From the color pictures scattered in the liner notes we see that these four are having a good time performing and spreading their ministry, dressing in blue jeans, non-matching shirts and t-shirts, and even in hillbilly hats and beards. The 15 songs, however, are as simple and powerful as any a cappella Bluegrass or Gospel we have ever heard. "Reaping in the Spirit," "Brethren, We Have Met to Worship," the title tune, "Death Shall Not Destroy My Comfort," the wonderful "Angel Band," "Jesus' Love is like a River," "Abide with Me," the traditional Christmas tunes "What Child is This," "Silent Night," the spiritual "Christmas Train," with lyrics by the group, and the traditional "We'll Soone Be Done" are Gospel favorites. Secular tunes like "Danny Boy," with guest artist Kristine Perry, "You are my Sunshine" and "I am a Man of Constant Sorrow" from the movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou" are also excellent. Blue Cheese is strong, tasty stuff that takes us back to the beginnings of country music, that makes us want to tap our feet and sing along!

Songlist: Reaping in the Spirit, Brethren, We Have Met to Worship, Roll Back the Stone, Death Shall Not Destroy My Comfort, Amazing Grace, Angel Band, Jesus Love is like a River, Abide With Me, Danny Boy, You Are My Sunshine, What Child is This?, Silent Night, Christmas Train, We'll Soon Be Done

Fred : Putting The HA In HArmony   

These four gentlemen from Georgia, known otherwise as the "Clown Princes" of barbershop, have once again captured the hearts and funny bones of entertainment lovers everywhere with their newest collection of songs. "Putting the Ha in HArmony" is a double length recording, containing over 20 of Fred's most memorable live performances. The recording chronicles the past ten years of contests and shows, climaxing with their winning the SPEBSQSA's international quartet championship. It is crammed full of brilliant parodies, impeccable timing and pure blended harmonies. These songs are not available on any other recording. It is the ultimate Fredology.

Songlist: Keep Your Eye On The Girlie You Love, Someone Stole My Gal, Ballin' The Jack, Harmony Lanes / Bowling Shoes, Four Girl Medley, I Wish That We Could Someday Make Top Ten, Love's All Sweet Song, I've Got Rhythm, Fit As A Fiddle, You Are My Sunshine, Sweet Adeline, AIC Parody, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, The Meaning of FRED, All By Myself, Top Ten Parody, Name The Champs, We'd Like To Trade Our Silver, Connelly's Back In Town, Nincompoopie, If You can't Tell The World She's a Good Little Girl, Judge's Parody, Who'll Take Fourth Place?

28 songs, re-mastered and in stereo, performed by the four lovely Lennon sisters from California who made regular appearances on the Lawrence WelkTV show from 1955 to 1967.

Songlist: Among My Souvenirs, You Are My Sunshine, Now Is the Hour, A Little Street Where Old Friends Meet, Sad Movies (Make Me Cry), We Live In Two Different Worlds, Waltz of the Wind, Roly Poly, No One Will Ever Know, It's a Sin, Kaw-Liga, Mississippi Mud, Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain, Afraid, Foggy River, I'll Never Stand In Your Way, Pins and Needles (In My Heart), Moon River, (How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window, I Understand (Just How You Feel), Michael, Repeat After Me, Forever and Ever, Mexicali Rose, Harbor Lights, Melody of Love, Tumbling Tumbleweeds, Choir of Angels

Here's a fine rerelease of the hit LP that had many across the nation singing along. Pop this recording in the car CD player and sing your way to work!!

Songlist: That Old Gang Of Mine, Down By The Old Mill Stream, By The Light Of The Silvery Moon, You Are My Sunshine, Till We Meet Again, Let The Rest Of The World Go By, Sweet Violets, I've Got Sixpence/I've Been Working On, The Railroad/That's Where My Money Goes, She Wore A Yellow Ribbon, Don't Fence Me In, There Is A Tavern In The Town/Show Me The Way To Go Home, Bell Bottom Trousers/Be Kind To Your Web-Footed Friends

Indeed there are plenty more great hits on this second volume of this collection.

Songlist: Anvil Chorus, Heavenly Father!, When Jhonny comes Marching Home Again, Holy Art Thou, Loch Lomond, None but the Lonely Heart, The Lost Chord, Nearer my God to Thee, I'll see you in my Dreams, Smilin' Through, Medley:, Pretty Baby, You are my Sunshine, Avalon, I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now, The Anniversary, It's a Grand Night for Singing, My Favorite Things, The White Cliffs of Dover, It's a Long, Long Way to Tipperary, March and Final Chorus "Ode To Joy"

The world's best Sweet Adelines choruses descended upon the lovely city of Portland, Oregon, to compete for Gold, and the San Diego Chorus, directed by Kim Hulbert, was named International Champion! This generous CD features songs by the top ten choruses, including Rich-Tone Chorus, Pride of Baltimore Chorus, Ronninge Show Chorus, Bay Area Showcase, Kansas City Chorus, the Choral-aires, Pride of Toledo Chorus, Mountain Jubilee and Pride of Portland Chorus. Listening to all this great music, all we can say is it must be tough to be a judge!

Songlist: Bandstand In Central Park, Strike Up The Band, Sweet Adeline, Over The Rainbow, When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob Bobbin' Along, Oh, How I Miss You Tonight, Banjo's Back In Town, You Are My Sunshine, No One Loves You Any Better Than Your M-A-double-M-Y, Who'll Take My Place When I'm Gone, The Joint Is Jumpin, Old Pal, When The Midnight Choo Choo Leaves For Alabam', Deed I Do, Auld Land Syne, Oh, You Beautiful Doll, Brokenhearted (Here Am I), My Honey's Lovin' Arms, (I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over, For All We Know, Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With Dixie Melody, Pal Of My Cradle Days, McNamara's Band/Great Day For The Irish Medley, That Tumble Down Shack In Athlone, There Goes My Heart, South Rampart Street Parade

Dozens of top Sweet Adelines quartets descended on Phoenix, AZ in 2003, looking for gold, and here we have the 10 best. The tension builds as we begin with two tunes from Long Beach, CA's Persuasion, 10th place, followed by two from Arvada, CO's Ms. Behavin', and so on until we hear 3 tunes from 5th place winners, Stockholm, Sweden's Remix, 3 from one of our favorites, Roseville, CA's Razzcals, Sweden's Salt, Ann Arbor, MI's Spotlight, and finally 4 tunes from Vancouver BC's Brava!, "Toot Toot Tootsie," "I Will Love You 'Til The End Of Time," "A Tree In The Meadow" and "Angry/Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home." Great music and all the excitement of this huge, live competition!

Songlist: I'm All Bound 'Round With the Mason Dixon, My Buddy, Each Time I Fall in Love, (Oh Suzanna) Dust Off That Old Piana, Original Dixieland Onestep, You Are My Sunshine, The Old Piano Roll Blues, Little Man, You've Had A Busy Day, Two Tickets To Georgia, Once Upon a Time, If I Give My Heart To You, I'll Never Say "Never Again" Again, If You Love Me (Really Love Me), I'd Give A Million Tomorrows, Oh, You Beautiful Doll, Roses of Yesterday, When the Red, Red, Robin Goes Bob, Bob Bobbin' Along, Oh How I Miss You Tonight, Don't Tell Me The Same Things Over Again, If We Cant' Be the Same Old Sweethearts, I Only Have Eyes for You, My Melancholy Baby, Toot Toot Tootsie, I Will Love You Til' the End of Time!, A Tree in the Meadow, Angry

In 2004, Indianapolis, IN played gracious host to the 2004 Sweet Adelines' convention, and some names familiar to us and our readers rose to the top of the heap. In 5th place was "Remix," 4th was "Salt," 3rd, "Spotlight," Second, "Razzcals", and in first, "The Buzz." We are treated to four songs by "The Buzz:" "No, No, Nora (Norman)," Irving Berlin's "How Deep is the Ocean," Hammerstein's "Because of You," and "You Turned the Tables on Me." The Razzcals have 3 cuts, Salt has 3, Spotlight 3, "Remix" 3, and "Unplugged" and the remainder of the 10 groups, 2 each. This is great stuff from an epic competition, the mother lode for lovers of Sweet Adelines!

Songlist: The Old Piano Roll Blues, You Are My Sunshine, Medley: I Told Them All About You, Friend; You Dear, Fain & Freed, I'm Gonna Lock My Heart, One Upon A Time, Red Head, Oh, How I Miss You Tonight, I'm Alone Because I Love You, Yes Sir, That's My Baby, Red Hot, If I Give My Heart To You, I'll Never Say "Never Again", Always, Medley: Why Don't You Fall In Love With Me; Undecided, If We Can't Be The Same Old Sweethearts, Medley: How Many Hearts Have You Broken; Them There Eyes, If I Were The Only Girl In The World, When The Red, Red Robin Goes Bob, Bobbin' Along, Who'll Take My Place When I'm Gone, Medley: Ya Gotta Know How To Love; I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Roses Of Yesterday, When The Midnight Choo Choo Leaves For Alabam', No, No Nora, How Deep Is The Ocean, Because of You, You Turned The Tables On Me

Texas-based Sweet Adelines quartet Symmetry's debut recording is a sumptuous winner, with some very funny stuff ("The Baritone Blues," "The Moment I Saw My Thighs," "Love Potion No. 9" and "Freddie Feel Good and His Funky Little Four-Piece Band," romantic heart-tuggers ("Oh How I Miss You Tonight," "Roses of Yesterday" and "It's a Pity to Say Goodnight)" bluesy tunes ("The Birth of the Blues" and "The Last Blues Song") and upbeat foot-tappers "Take Me to the Land of Jazz," "When My Baby Smiles at Me" and "When My Baby Smiles at Me"). There's lots of favorites here, and a great start for sweet-sounding, very entertaining Symmetry.

Songlist: Take Me To The Land Of Jazz, The Birth Of Blues, The Baritone Blues, Oh How I Miss You Tonight, When My Baby Smiles At Me, The Moment I Saw My Thighs, Love Potion No. 9, Roses Of Yesterday, You Are My Sunshine, The Last Blues Song, Freddie Feel Good And His Funky Little Four Piece Band, It's A Pity To Say Goodnight, Orange-Colored Sky