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.
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Whether it’s Johnny O’Keefe, Jerry Lee Lewis, Iggy Pop or Joan Jett you’ll definitely know this Rock ‘N Roll classic — ‘Real Wild One’. We’ve given it the PepperHorn Standards treatment including a fresh Rockabilly look with a nod to both Lee Lewis and Brian Setzer. This is one rockin’, bluesy fun tune that you’ll have to have in your repertoire. Includes both Tenor Sax and Guitar solos to let the guys have some fun!
From 1977 until it’s finale in 1987 the television legend, American Bandstand kicked off with Barry Manilow’s take on their iconic theme song — ‘Bandstand Boogie’. Manilow, along with Bruce Sussman wrote and produced the Vocal rendition for Barry’s 1975 album ‘Tryin’ To Get The Feeling’. The cut is quite slick, in true Manilow fashion — and along with the other hits such as ‘I Write The Songs’ and ‘Tryin’ To Get The Feeling Again’ rocketed the album to Triple Platinum status.
Tenor Sax great Sam Butera is best known for his work backing wise-cracking front man Louis Prima, but Sam’s own records speak for themselves. Examples early days as an killer R&B ‘Honker’ can be found on his 1954 album ‘Hot New Orleans Nights’. This cut, ‘Shine The Buckle’ is a great, slow and dirty Blues that lets your horn players let it all hang out. Grab some Sam Butera magic and ‘Shine The Buckle’!
Tenor Saxman Red Prysock was one of the late 50’s Coleman Hawkins disciples that made the jump to R&B instead of Bop. Thank goodness for that — as you’ll see with Red’s blazing R&B/Blues number ‘Zip’. This Tenor feature bounces around a Bluesy, Rhythm change based frame and will be sure to deliver the ‘Pow!’ at your next performance!
That laughable jinxter ‘Woody Woodpecker’ made his debut to cartoon audiences in 1940. It wasn’t until 1947 that his eponymous song joined our fine featherd friend and TV and music history was made. The King of Go-Go, Chuck Brown revistied this well loved tune for his live shows — and this one is sure to delight funk fans everywhere!
Paul McCartney’s addition to the roster of Christmas numbers has become a modern standard in holiday faire. Paul recorded the song entirely solo during recording of ‘McCartney II’. The song didn’t chart in the US, but reached #6 on the UK Singles charts.
This Joe McCoy swinger has been covered by numerous artists from Sinead O’Connor and Mark Murphy to Peggy Lee with the Benny Goodman Orchestra. None is as devilishly sultry as this 1961 rendition from Julie London’s album ‘Whatever Julie Wants’. Judging by the pin-up style photo on the album’s cover and the playful delivery on this cut the album was very aptly named!
The 1955 theme from the movie ‘Unchained’ has become of of the most recorded songs of all time. It is this 1965 cover by the Righteous Brothers that is best associated with the tune. Their recording reached #4 in the US and #14 in the UK and saw a resurgence in 1990 with the movie ‘Ghost’. The 90’s re-release of the cut garnered the Righteous Brothers another #1 hit in the UK.
This 1958 lucious love ballad was recorded just four months before the singer, Buddy Holly’s untimely death. ‘True Love Ways’ was reportedly Buddy’s wedding gift to his new bride, Maria Elena Holly. The cut featured the Ray Ellis Orchestra and was co-written by Holly and his long-time collaborator Norman Petty. The song has seen numerous covers over the years from Mickey Gilley’s #1 hit rendition to Johnny Mathis, Jackson Browne and Ricky Nelson.