So Many Sides of You: Piano/Vocal/Chords
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So Many Sides of You: Piano/Vocal/Chords

Bobby Womack

Item: 00-PS-0012097
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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-0012097

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About the Composer: Bobby Womack

Bobby Womack emerged as one of soul music's most influential figures during the 1970s and 1980s, bringing sophisticated songwriting and emotional depth to R&B and soul traditions. His consecutive albums The Poet (1981) and The Poet II (1983) showcased his mature artistry, earning him induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and cementing his legacy as both a vocalist and composer of rare sensitivity.

Why we love this

This collection captures Womack's peak songwriting years when he balanced commercial accessibility with genuine emotional complexity. The piano/vocal/chords format makes these soul classics immediately playable for singers and pianists working in jazz, pop, and R&B contexts, offering substantial repertoire from a catalog that defined 1980s soul sophistication.

What to expect

These songs inhabit a sophisticated emotional landscape where longing and resilience coexist. The harmonic language is warm and urbane, reflecting 1980s soul production values while maintaining the intimate vulnerability that made Womack's voice so compelling.

Who it's for

Pianists and singers preparing for jazz standards nights, cabaret settings, or soul music recitals will find authentic material that demands real interpretive maturity. This collection also serves voice teachers and piano instructors seeking repertoire that teaches song interpretation through genuinely crafted material.

How to get the most out of it

  • Pay close attention to the harmonic movement beneath the melody; Womack's songs often rely on sophisticated chord progressions that create the emotional texture, so the accompaniment deserves as much interpretive care as the vocal line.
  • Explore the lyrical phrasing in relation to the harmonic rhythm. Womack's vocal phrasing frequently bends across chord changes, so let the words and music inform each other rather than adhering strictly to metrical placement.
  • Consider the groove and pocket as foundational elements. These songs belong in a relaxed, soulful time feel rather than a metrically rigid one; the piano comping should breathe and support the vocalist's natural phrasing.

How to use it

Program selections from this songbook alongside other soul and R&B standards in a recital celebrating male vocalists in soul music, or use individual songs as teaching material for students exploring how to interpret chords and phrasing in contemporary soul idioms. Several titles work well as cabaret or jazz club programming.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and interpreting chord symbols in a soul/R&B harmonic context
  • Vocal phrasing that bends and anticipates harmonic changes
  • Comping techniques that support rather than overpower a vocalist
  • Understanding the relationship between lyrical content and melodic shape in soul songwriting

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