Mr. Lee: Piano/Vocal/Chords
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Mr. Lee: Piano/Vocal/Chords

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Description
This songbook contains more than 50 of the biggest hits of the 1950s. Each song is sure to spark a memory or create a new one for pianists or vocalists of all ages. For practice, performance, or pleasure, play and sing your way through your favorite decade in pop music history! Titles: A Teenager in Love (Dion and the Belmonts) * All I Have to Do Is Dream (The Everly Brothers) * Best Is Yet to Come (Frank Sinatra) * Bird Dog (Everly Brothers) * Blueberry Hill (Fats Domino) * Bye, Bye Love (Everly Brothers) * Chances Are (Johnny Mathis) * Crying in the Chapel (The Orioles) * Earth Angel (The Penguins) * Everybody Loves to Cha Cha Cha (Sam Cooke) * Everything's Coming Up Roses (from Gypsy) * From This Moment On (Cole Porter) * Great Balls of Fire (Jerry Lee Lewis) * Hey There (Rosemary Clooney) * Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me (Karen Chandler) * I Could Have Danced All Night (from My Fair Lady) * Just in Time (Tony Bennett) * Lipstick on Your Collar (Connie Francis) * Love and Marriage (Frank Sinatra) * Love Is a Many Splendored Thing (The Four Aces) * Misty (Johnny Mathis) * Mr. Lee (The Bobbettes) * My Special Angel (Bobby Helms) * On the Street Where You Live (from My Fair Lady) * Orange Colored Sky (Nat "King" Cole) * Peter Gunn (Henry Mancini) * Rock Around the Clock (We're Gonna) (Bill Haley and His Comets) * Satin Doll (Duke Ellington) * See You in September (The Tempos) * Shake, Rattle and Roll (Bill Haley and His Comets) * Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream) (The Crew Cuts) * Sixteen Candles (The Crests) * Sixteen Tons (Tennessee Ernie Ford) * Sleigh Ride (Leroy Anderson) * Splish Splash (Bobby Darin) * Summertime Blues (Eddie Cochran) * Thank Heaven for Little Girls (Maurice Chevalier) * That's Entertainment! (Fred Astaire) * Three Coins in the Fountain (The Four Aces) * Till (Percy Faith) * Together Wherever We Go (from Gypsy) * True Love (Bing Crosby) * Volare (Bobby Rydell) * Wake Up, Little Susie (Everly Brothers) * Walkin' My Baby Back Home (Nat "King" Cole) * Whatever Lola Wants (Sarah Vaughan) * When I Fall in Love (Doris Day) * Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Jerry Lee Lewis) * Who's Sorry Now (Connie Francis) * You Send Me (Sam Cooke) * Your Cheatin' Heart (Hank Williams).

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Additional Details
Series: Decade by Decade
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 208
SKU: 00-PS-0010808

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Why we love this

This collection captures the 1950s with both authenticity and accessibility, offering genuine hits that audiences recognize instantly. The piano/vocal/chords format makes it equally useful for solo pianists, singers preparing material for performance, and music teachers building a repertoire that spans multiple skill levels and musical contexts.

What to expect

This songbook radiates warmth and nostalgia without sentimentality. The melodies shimmer with accessibility; the arrangements honor the original recordings while remaining playable and engaging for performers who want the song's soul without unnecessary complexity.

Who it's for

Pianists and vocalists across a wide range of experience who want to explore 1950s pop repertoire without navigating overly complex arrangements. This book serves solo performers preparing recital material, accompanists supporting singers, and anyone seeking beloved songs from this iconic decade.

How to get the most out of it

  • Study the original recordings of these songs to internalize the era's phrasing, dynamics, and rhythmic sensibilities. The 1950s sound depends on subtle inflections that sheet music alone won't convey.
  • Balance lyrical singing with rhythmic precision in uptempo numbers like 'Great Balls of Fire' and 'Rock Around the Clock,' where groove matters as much as melody.
  • Use the chord symbols as a foundation for improvisation and reharmonization. These standards reward personalization without losing their essential character.

How to use it

Feature individual songs in recitals, community performances, or open mic nights where audiences respond to recognizable material. These selections also work well as teaching repertoire for intermediate students building interpretive skills and stylistic awareness across a landmark era in American pop.

Skills your students will build

  • Recognizing and performing 1950s vocal phrasing and rhythmic conventions
  • Reading and interpreting chord symbols for accompaniment and improvisation
  • Balancing melody-driven performance with harmonic awareness
  • Understanding the relationship between lyrics and melodic contour

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