SKU: A0.1001505

Thousands of American men and women were serving overseas in 1943 when the world was at war, and they would be spending Christmas far from home. As a tribute to these heroes, Kim Gannon and Walter Kent created this lovely ballad, and Bing Crosby recorded it. The song's spirit and message touched the hearts of the soldiers and their families, and Crosby earned his 5th gold record from its success. The song was recorded by others later on, but on December 17, 1965 the Crosby recording was the first official song request to come from outer space. A NASA transmitter asked the astronauts aboard the Gemini 7 station if they had any special requests, and I'll Be Home for Christmas was their immediate choice.

SKU: A0.751860

This arrangement of the well loved Christmas song I'll Be Home for Christmas conveys the warmth of its message. It would be a wonderful addition to any holiday event.  Performance time 2:20.  Arranged for cello solo with piano accompaniment.

SKU: A0.807230

BE THOU MY VISION - CELLO SOLO with Piano Accompaniment
This arrangement of the popular Irish hymn tune was originally written for 2 students.  Both the Cello and Piano parts could be played by students. You will get 2 complete versions! The only difference is the key. One is in C Major and the other is in D major.

Hymn Tune: SLANE
50 measures.  Performance Time approx 2:00.  Medium Easy (Grade 2 Cello.  Grade 2+ Piano)
Key: C or D.   Meter: 3/4.  Instrument Ranges (C4=middle C):
Cello (key of C): C2 - D4.  Cello (key of D): D2 - E4

PDF parts included: Score (C), Cello (C), Piano (C), Score (D), Cello (D), Piano (D).

Other String arrangements of this title:

#121 - Violin Solo with Piano (Grade 3+)

#170 - Viola Solo with Piano (Grade 2)

#315 Flute & Violin Duet with Piano (Grade 3+)

#444 Violin & Cello Duet with Piano (Grade 2)

#514 Cello Duet with Piano (Grade 2+)

#138 Cello Duet with Piano (Grade 3+)

#515 Cello Duet (unaccompanied) (Grade 3-)

#617 Cello Solo with Piano (Grade 3+)

SKU: A0.747037

Arranged for Cello & Piano, Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word is a song written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. It was recorded by Elton John and released in 1976, both as a single and as part of the Blue Moves album. It was John's second single released by The Rocket Record Company. The song is a mournful ballad about a romantic relationship which is falling apart.

The song also appeared the following year on Greatest Hits Volume II, though for copyright reasons it no longer appears on the current version of that album. It now appears on Greatest Hits 1976–1986, The Very Best of Elton John and in Greatest Hits 1970–2002, as well as a number of other compilations.

The song was covered in 2002 by English boy band Blue for their second studio album, One Love (2002). The song was recorded as a collaboration with Elton John, and was the second single from the album. It peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart on 15 December 2002 and also reached number one in Hungary and the Netherlands. It peaked within the top 10 in an additional 16 countries.

In 2004, Elton John and Ray Charles performed the song on Charles' duet album, Genius Loves Company. It would turn out to be the last recording Charles ever did before his death that June. The duet was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals. It was also performed by smooth jazz saxophonist Kenny G on the soprano saxophone featuring Richard Marx on his 2004 album At Last...The Duets Album later that year.

The song was a Top 20 hit, reaching No. 11 in the United Kingdom, No. 6 in the United States and No. 3 in Canada. In addition, the song went to No. 1 on the US and Canadian Adult Contemporary charts. In the US, it was certified Gold on 25 January 1977 by the RIAA.

The single was the lead single for the eight-track remix compilation Good Morning to the Night in collaboration with Australian remixer Pnau, which came out on 16 July 2012.