American Dream: Piano/Vocal/Chords
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American Dream: Piano/Vocal/Chords

Bobby Womack

Item: 00-PS-0012087
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Description
The consecutive release in the 1980s of The Poet and The Poet II propelled Bobby Womack to the top ranks of soul music majesty. Now, in celebration of Womack's ongoing career and his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, this songbook makes sheet music for these landmark albums available to music makers.
Titles:
* American Dream
* Games
* I Wish I Had Someone to Go Home To
* If You Think You're Lonely Now
* It Takes a Lot of Strength to Say Goodbye
* Just My Imagination
* Lay Your Lovin' on Me
* Love Has Finally Come at Last
* Secrets
* So Many Sides of You
* Stand Up
* Surprise, Surprise
* Tell Me Why
* Through the Eyes of a Child
* Trying to Get Over You
* Where Do We Go from Here
* Who's Fooling Who

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 84
SKU: 00-PS-0012087

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About the Composer: Bobby Womack

Bobby Womack emerged as one of soul music's most significant voices during the 1970s and 1980s, earning recognition for his sophisticated songwriting, emotional depth, and ability to blend soul, R&B, and pop sensibilities. His induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame reflects a career marked by chart success, critical acclaim, and influence on generations of singers and songwriters who followed his approach to vulnerable, introspective soul music.

Why we love this

These songs represent the peak of Womack's artistry during The Poet and The Poet II, albums that defined sophisticated soul writing for the 1980s. Pianists and vocalists working with contemporary soul material will find these arrangements offer genuine emotional substance without oversimplifying the harmonic language that makes the originals so enduring.

What to expect

These songs carry the warmth and introspection that defines Womack's best work: tender moments alternating with urgent passion, sophisticated chord movements supporting deeply personal lyrics. The music feels both polished and genuine, never sacrificing soul for commercial shine.

Who it's for

Pianists, vocalists, and singer-pianists drawn to soul and R&B repertoire, as well as music students studying contemporary songwriting and arrangement. Musicians programming recitals or studio sessions focused on influential American popular music will find these scores essential.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay attention to the lyrical phrasing marked in the vocal line; Womack's delivery is conversational and intimate, so honor the natural speech rhythms rather than forcing strict metric precision
  • Use the chord symbols to explore voicing options that reflect the sophisticated harmonies of the originals; these songs reward pianist experimentation with extended and altered chords
  • Balance the vocal melody against the piano part carefully, ensuring the accompaniment supports rather than competes with the singer's emotional intensity

How to use it

Program individual songs to showcase the range of emotional territory Womack covers, from quiet ballads to uptempo declarations. A recital built around these selections offers audiences a complete portrait of contemporary soul songwriting at its most artistically ambitious.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading piano/vocal/chord notation and interpreting chord symbols in contemporary popular music contexts
  • Balancing vocal melody against piano accompaniment while maintaining harmonic sophistication
  • Understanding song form and phrasing conventions specific to R&B and soul music
  • Interpreting emotional content and stylistic nuance in 1980s soul songwriting

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