Number 219 on Rolling Stone’s ‘500 Greatest Songs of All Time’ — Dolly Parton’s hit song from the 1973 album of the same name.
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One of the first compositions for the hit-making duo of Burt Bacharach and Hal David — Perry Como took this one to the Top Ten in 1957.
This Memphis Soul classic was first recorded in 1964 in the home of the Memphis Sound, Stax Music. ‘Mr. Pitiful’ was written by Otis Redding and one of Stax’s great magic makers, Steve Cropper. In 1991 this cut was passionately covered by The Commitments for the film of the same name. A must have for any Soul or Blues band!
Mark James wrote and originally released ‘Suspicious Minds’ on his own recording, but the song failed to catch much notice. It was passed on to Elvis by producer Chips Moman and the rest was history. ‘Suspicious Minds’ rocketed to become the #1 song of 1969 and heralded the return of the King to chart success.
This relatively modern ‘Christmas Classic’ was written in 1946 by popular crooner Mel Torme and songwriter Robert Wells. The tune has become an immortal holiday favorite and covered by artists from Nat Cole and Christina Aguilera to Garth Brooks and James Brown. We’re giving this one a Pop Ballad touch in the PepperHorn Standards tradition with some tasty reharmonized changes and some classic pop touches that are sure to please. There are also String parts availble as an add on to your small group (2-6 Horn) or a Big Band with Strings for that big stage show.
The Blues Brothers’ take on this Mancini theme — from their 1980 epic and matching soundtrack.
From ‘Glee’ to ‘Old School’ — to the classic Bonnie Tyler release of the 80’s — this pop ballad by Jim Steinman has found it’s place in the lexicon of pop music history.
The Billboard Top 100 charting number from 1967’s ‘Wild Honey’. Also a hit for Paul Davis and The Yipes!.
The bouncing ballad from the Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’ album.