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This songbook contains more than 40 of the most biggest hits of the '90s. 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: All I Wanna Do (Sheryl Crow) * All My Life (K-Ci & Jo-Jo) * Amazed (Lonestar) * Angel Eyes (Jim Brickman) * Basket Case (Green Day) * Beauty and the Beast (Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson) * Because You Loved Me (Celine Dion) * Bittersweet Symphony (The Verve) * Can You Feel the Love Tonight (Elton John) * Creep (Radiohead) * Feels Like Home (Randy Newman) * From a Distance (Bette Midler) * Get Here (Oleta Adams) * Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) (Green Day) * Hedwig's Theme (from Harry Potter) (John Williams) * Hero (Mariah Carey) * High and Dry (Radiohead) * How Do I Live (LeAnn Rimes) * I Can See Clearly Now (Jimmy Cliff) * I Do It for You (Everything I Do) (Bryan Adams) * I Don't Want to Miss a Thing (Aerosmith) * I Swear (All-4-One) * I'll Be There for You (Theme from Friends) (Rembrandts) * I'll Stand by You (Pretenders) * Karma Police (Radiohead) * Kiss from a Rose (Seal) * Livin' la Vida Loca (Ricky Martin) * Losing My Religion (R.E.M.) * Love Will Lead You Back (Taylor Dayne) * Macarena (Los del Rio) * Nightswimming (R.E.M.) * One of Us (Joan Osborne) * Over the Rainbow (Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole) * Right Now (Van Halen) * She Talks to Angels (Black Crowes) * Smooth (Santana featuring Rob Thomas) * Strong Enough (Sheryl Crow) * Thank You (Dido) * This Kiss (Faith Hill) * Truly, Madly, Deeply (Savage Garden) * Un-Break My Heart (Toni Braxton) * A Whole New World (Regina Belle and Peabo Bryson).

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Series: Decade by Decade
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 224
SKU: 00-PS-0010874

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About the Composer: Sammy Hagar

Sammy Hagar has built a four-decade career as a hard rock vocalist and songwriter, known for his powerful range and energetic stage presence. His work spans both solo projects and his tenure with Van Halen, where he contributed as both vocalist and songwriter on some of the band's most commercially successful albums.

Why we love this

This collection captures the '90s with genuine substance, mixing power ballads and rock anthems alongside pop crossovers and novelty hits. The songbook spans accessible pop to more complex rock arrangements, so whether you're teaching beginners who want to play "Macarena" or advanced students tackling Radiohead, there's material that justifies serious rehearsal time. Programming an entire concert around a single decade is instantly engaging for audiences, and this folio gives you the flexibility to build something that feels cohesive without sacrificing variety.

What to expect

Flipping through this book triggers instant recognition and genuine affection for a pivotal decade in pop and rock history. The mix of uplifting power ballads, infectious pop grooves, and alternative rock hooks creates an emotional arc that feels natural whether you're playing for yourself or an audience.

Who it's for

This collection works for pianists and singers at intermediate to advanced levels who want repertoire that connects with listeners of all ages. Music theater programs, adult community choirs, solo recitalists, and private voice students all find repertoire here that feels both singable and substantial.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance vocal melody against the piano accompaniment by finding dynamic room for both parts; the arrangement notations and chord symbols guide this, but ear training during rehearsal matters most.
  • Treat the chord symbols as a foundation for interpretation rather than rigid instruction. Pianists can voicing choices based on style and ensemble sound.
  • Anchor rhythmic accuracy in the piano part first, especially in songs with syncopated or driving grooves like "Smooth" or "Livin' la Vida Loca."

How to use it

Consider building a concert around a '90s nostalgia theme, mixing rock and pop selections with brief spoken transitions that frame the decade's cultural moments. This collection also serves well as a performance resource for benefits, school events, or informal gatherings where familiar hits strengthen audience engagement without requiring elaborate staging.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading chord symbols and realizing accompaniments across multiple harmonic styles
  • Balancing vocal line with piano texture in pop and rock idioms
  • Interpreting rhythmic notation in syncopated and groove-based arrangements
  • Navigating dynamic contrast between vocal and instrumental passages
  • Understanding key relationships and modulations common to '90s songwriting

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