Good Lovin' (arr. Kirby Shaw): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by The Young Rascals / Arranged by Kirby Shaw
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Here is one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 songs that shaped Rock and Roll and rated one of the "Rolling Stone"'s 500 greatest songs of all time. The arrangement captures the energy and style of the original.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00432552
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About the Artist: The Young Rascals
The Young Rascals emerged from the blue-eyed soul movement of the 1960s, blending rock, soul, and R&B into a sound that felt both raw and refined. Fronted by Felix Cavaliere and featuring the organ work of Felix Cavaliere, the group became standard-bearers of the rock and soul fusion that defined the late 1960s, earning their place among the most influential bands of the era.
Their catalog includes some of the most enduring songs in American popular music, songs that continue to resonate in educational settings because they showcase how to marry sophisticated musicianship with genuine groove and infectious energy.
Why we love this
Kirby Shaw's arrangement captures the infectious urgency of the original without losing sight of what makes the song a timeless standard. Your ensemble gets to sink their teeth into genuine rock and soul vocabulary while performing a piece that already carries cultural weight; students feel the legitimacy of what they're singing and playing.
What to expect
Propulsive and alive, with the unmistakable swagger of a classic soul record filtered through a rock lens. The arrangement breathes with the kind of infectious joy that makes a room want to move, combining rock and roll muscle with the sophistication of musicians who understood both soul and craft.
Who it's for
Choirs and bands that want to program repertoire with genuine historical significance and crossover appeal. This works equally well for groups developing rock and pop skills or those looking to showcase what their ensemble can do beyond classical or contemporary art song.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section early and often in rehearsals. The groove is everything here, and once the band finds its pocket, the vocalists will have the foundation they need to sit comfortably into the feel.
- Emphasize the syncopation in the vocal lines rather than straightening it out. The lyrical phrasing of this song lives in the spaces between the beat, not on top of it.
- Build dynamics gradually through the arrangement. The energy peaks later than you might expect, so resist the urge to sing at full volume from the start; save your intensity for the payoff sections.
- Encourage articulation that matches the percussive energy of a soul groove. Crisp consonants and short vowel shapes will give the piece the punch and clarity it deserves.
How to use it
Consider programming this as a centerpiece of a concert that explores American popular music from the 1960s onward, or as a tonal contrast in a program mixing classical and contemporary works. It also serves as an excellent vehicle for teaching ensemble students how rock and soul grooves function across both vocal and instrumental textures.
Skills your students will build
- Singing and playing with a steady, groove-based pulse
- Managing syncopation and phrasing across vocal and instrumental lines
- Balancing fullness of tone with the bite and articulation that soul music demands
- Understanding the relationship between vocal phrasing and instrumental rhythm section
- Responding to dynamic shaping that builds intensity over multiple choruses