Ian Whitcomb Songbook

Ian Whitcomb Songbook

Author: Ian Whitcomb

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-08-18

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 1610652525

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The first publication dedicated to songs written and composed by Ian over the last 40 years, starting with his 1965 smash hit, You Turn Me On. the book includes his many styles ranging from Nashville country numbers (Hands) and British comedy songs (Wurzel Fudge, written for Benny Hill) to personal ballads Old Friends, and his latest batch of songs-from waltz to rumba - reflecting his life as an expatriate Englishman living in Southern California.Ian plays piano, accordion and ukulele as well as singing. the book provides top line melodies plus chord symbols for keyboard, guitar and ukulele.The audio download is a treasure trove of commercial recordings of all the songs, including releases on Capitol Records and Warner Bros. Records. Other vocals are by Debbie Dawn, Corky Mayberry, and Regina Whitcomb. There's also a full description of how these songs came to be written, as well as an essay about Ian's famous uncle who wrote such evergreens as Lady of Spain and Let's All Sing Like the Birdies Sing. This book takes the player inside the eclectic musical world of this Renaissance Man who has risen from Teen Idol to Grammy Award winner, respected musicologist and author.


Titanic Songbook

Titanic Songbook

Author: Ian Whitcomb

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-12-16

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1610659716

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Presents authentic period music, ranging from classical to ragtime, as performed on the fateful voyage of the Titanic on April 14, 1912. Ian Whitcomb- one-time rock star, now a renowned music historian and a specialist in the performance of ragtime and Tin Pan Alley songs- assembled this outstanding collection of authentic music played aboard the Titanic. the book features historical essays and anecdotes, facsimiles of the original sheet music covers, and even photos of the members of the ship's orchestra. This book is a musical/historical tour de force, sure to appeal to singers, pianists, and amateur historians alike.


Ukulele Heroes

Ukulele Heroes

Author: Ian Whitcomb

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781458416544

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This colorful history of the ukulele, which is making a comeback, reveals how the uke came to the mainland United States from Hawaii and details the stage, screen and recording stars who pioneered the uke, including Johnny Marvin, Arthur Godfrey, Tessie O'Shea and Tiny Tim. Original.


After the Ball

After the Ball

Author: Ian Whitcomb

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780879100636

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(Limelight). An irreverent and engaging chronicle of popular music dating from the 1880s, when Tin Pan Alley was founded, to the present by a British-born songwriter and onetime pop star. "Brash, learned, funny, and perspicacious." The New Yorker


Hank Williams (Songbook)

Hank Williams (Songbook)

Author: Hank Williams

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2009-11-01

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 1458446891

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(Guitar Chord Songbook). A resource of nearly 70 Williams' classics, including: Cold, Cold Heart * Hey, Good Lookin' * Honky Tonk Blues * Honky Tonkin' * I Saw the Light * I'm a Long Gone Daddy * Jambalaya (On the Bayou) * Long Gone Lonesome Blues * My Son Calls Another Man Daddy * Take These Chains from My Heart * Your Cheatin' Heart * and more.


Elliott Smith Songbook

Elliott Smith Songbook

Author: Elliott Smith

Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation

Published: 2009-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781423440130

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(Guitar Recorded Versions). A fixture on the Portland indie music scene, singer-songwriter Elliott Smith was introduced to the mainstream via his Oscar-nominated song "Miss Misery" from the Good Will Hunting soundtrack. This collection features that song and 17 others, from his first CD, through tracks released after his tragic and untimely death. Includes: Angeles * Clementine * Everything Means Nothing to Me * Pretty (Ugly Before) * Say Yes * Son of Sam * Waltz #2 (XO) * and more, plus a discography and an intro.


First 50 Songs You Should Play on Autoharp

First 50 Songs You Should Play on Autoharp

Author: Hal Leonard Corp.

Publisher: Hal Leonard

Published: 2020-09-01

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 1705114962

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(Autoharp). If you're new to autoharp or want to add to your repertoire, this book has melodies, chords and lyrics for some of the most popular songs that are suited to the instrument: Amazing Grace * Blowin' in the Wind * Crazy * Hallelujah * I Will Always Love You * Imagine * Keep on the Sunny Side * Love Me Tender * Man of Constant Sorrow * Over the Rainbow * Scarborough Fair/Canticle * Stand by Me * This Land Is Your Land * What a Wonderful World * Yesterday * You Are My Sunshine * and more.


Classic Blues Licks for Electric Guitar

Classic Blues Licks for Electric Guitar

Author: Fred Sokolow

Publisher: Mel Bay Publications

Published: 2011-03-04

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1610650751

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Seasoned guitar instructor Fred Sokolow offers a wealth of classic blues licks that can be applied in a variety of blues performance situations. Sokolow has divided the licks into categories to aid in thought organization about the guitar fretboard. Some of the licks are based on scales, and others on chords. Written in standard notation and tablature.