Just The Way You Are
Vocal Demo
Instrumental Demo
“Just The Way You Are” by Billy Joel (HIP305). The third track of Billy Joel’s 1977 album “The Stranger”. Winner of 1979 Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. With or without lead instrumental. Original and low key included. Show version with solo verse at beginning and Alternate verse version with 3rd melody in 3rd break included.
Long Cool Woman
Vocal Demo
Instrumental Demo
“Long Cool Woman” by The Hollies (HIP306). Written by Allan Clarke, Roger Cook, and Roger Greenaway. Originally appearing on the album Distant Light, it was released as a single in April 1972. It reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1972. With or without lead instrumental. Original key only. Extended version adds 4 bars guitar solo at beginning.
Seal Our Fate
Vocal Demo
Instrumental Demo
“Seal Our Fate” by Gloria Estefan (HIP104). A Latin Pop-rock song originally released in the UK in 1991 as “Sella Nuestro Destino” (Seal Our Fate) as a “Limited Edition Tour Souvenir Pack”. With or without lead instrumental. With or without background vocals. Original and low key included.
The Letter
Vocal Demo
Instrumental Demo
“The Letter” by The Box Tops (HIP311). Written by Wayne Carson and first recorded by the American rock band The Box Tops in 1967. The song was the group’s first and biggest record chart hit, reaching number one in the United States and Canada. With or without lead instrumental. With or without background vocals. Original key only.
Ticket to Ride
Vocal Demo
Instrumental Demo
“Ticket to Ride” by The Beatles (HIP202). Written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. Issued as a single in April 1965, it became the Beatles’ seventh consecutive number 1 hit in the United Kingdom and their third consecutive number 1 hit in the United States. With or without lead instrumental. With or without background vocals. Original and high key included.
Wade In The Water
Vocal Demo
Instrumental Demo
“Wade in the Water” arranged by Babbie Mason (HIP204). This jazzy, bib-bang version was produced by Babbie Mason and features background vocals, lots of brass and three key-changes. This is one of my square dance anthems and takes a lot of breath. With or without lead instrumental. With or without background vocals. Original and low key included
