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SKU: HX.386412

By Bobby Darin and Johnny Cash & June Carter. This edition: scorch. Love,Oldies,Pop. Easy Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 2 pages. Hal Leonard - Digital #388360. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital (HX.386412).

C Instrument - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1133526

By The Carpenters. By Bob Morrison and Johnny Wilson. Arranged by John Fries. 20th Century,Country,Jazz,Pop,Standards. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 2 pages. John Fries #733670. Published by John Fries (A0.1133526).

Make Believe It's Your First Time is a song written by Bob Morrison and Johnny Wilson. Originally recorded by Bobby Vinton, the song was twice recorded by Karen Carpenter, both as a solo act and as a member of the Carpenters. Between 1979 and 1980, Karen Carpenter went to New York to record a solo album with Phil Ramone as producer. Make Believe It's Your First Time was one of twenty songs recorded. This version was ultimately shelved until 1996, with the release of her eponymous album, Karen Carpenter. Karen's solo version is far more subdued with only a piano, bass and drums as her accompaniment. The Carpenters recorded a version of Make Believe It's Your First Time for their 1981 album Made in America. The song, like Karen's solo version, went unreleased in her lifetime and was not included on the album. After Karen's death in 1983, the song was placed on the Carpenters' next album, Voice of the Heart, and was released as a single. Richard Carpenter's arrangement uses far more instrumentation, adds a bridge written specifically for this version, key modulation during the last chorus, and the inclusion of background vocals.

C Instrument - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1468141

By The Carpenters. By John Bettis and Richard Carpenter. Arranged by Marcelo Borba. 20th Century,21st Century,Country,New Age,R & B. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 3 pages. Marcelo Borba #1046451. Published by Marcelo Borba (A0.1468141).

Leadsheet (fakebook) style arrangement. Sheet music with chords and lyrics.

The history of the song Top Of The World - The Carpenters
Top Of The World is a classic song by the American duo The Carpenters, released in 1972 and composed by Richard Carpenter and John Bettis. The song became a huge hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1973.

Composition and Inspiration:

The song's lyrics express the feeling of euphoria and intense happiness that true love can provide. The chorus, with the phrase I'm on top of the world, symbolizes the peak of happiness and the feeling that anything is possible when you're in love.

History:

The song was initially composed to be just one track on an album. However, when Lynn Anderson's version, released in mid-1973, was successful, the Carpenters regretted not releasing their version as a single sooner.
The Carpenters' version was released as a single on September 17, 1973 and became a huge success, reaching the top of the charts in several countries.
Top Of The World became one of the duo's most popular and beloved songs, frequently appearing on compilations and live performances.

C Instrument - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1037336

By George Benson. By Leon Russell. Arranged by John Fries. 20th Century,Jazz,Standards. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. John Fries #642316. Published by John Fries (A0.1037336).

Please contact me by email at jfries@ptd.net to make a special request or to find out all that I have to offer and to express your comments or concerns.  You can also type John Fries in the searchbar to see all I have to offer.   In 1976, This Masquerade was a top-ten pop and R&B hit for jazz guitarist/vocalist George Benson, who recorded it on his 1976 signature album Breezin'. It was then recorded by American vocal duo, the Carpenters, for their 1973 album Now & Then and as the B-side of the Carpenter's single Please Mr. Postman.

C Instrument - Digital Download

SKU: A0.690496

By The Carpenters. By John Bettis and Richard Carpenter. Arranged by RWM. Pop. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 4 pages. RWM #299220. Published by RWM (A0.690496).

CHORD GUIDE ONLY.

C Instrument - Digital Download

SKU: A0.688110

By The Carpenters. By John Bettis and Richard Carpenter. Arranged by RWM. Pop. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 4 pages. RWM #296835. Published by RWM (A0.688110).

CHORD GUIDE ONLY.

C Instrument - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.500221

By The Carpenters. By Fred Karlin, James Griffin, and Robb Wilson. Arranged by John Fries. 20th Century,Film/TV,Jazz,Pop,Standards. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. John Fries #113406. Published by John Fries (A0.500221).

Please contact me by email at jfries@ptd.net to make a special request or to find out all that I have to offer and to express your comments or concerns.  You can also type John Fries in the searchbar to see all I have to offer.  In late 1970, while the Carpenters had a concert tour in Toronto and Chicago, Richard was worried about what song should follow their previous hits (They Long to Be) Close to You and We've Only Just Begun (which was still holding the #1 spot on the Adult Contemporary charts). Their manager advised them to take a short break from their work and go to a movie theater to see the film. Richard and Karen were immediately taken with this song and agreed that it should be the follow-up to their previous hits. After returning home, they recorded it, released it in December, and it went gold in only two months. The Carpenters' success with this song helped it win the 1970 Oscar for Best Song.

C Instrument - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1149231

By The Carpenters. By Paul Williams and Roger Nichols. Arranged by John Fries. 20th Century,Pop,Standards. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 3 pages. John Fries #749368. Published by John Fries (A0.1149231).

Please contact me by email at jfries@ptd.net to make a special request or to find out all that I have to offer and to express your comments or concerns.  You can also type John Fries in the searchbar to see all I have to offer.  This song was the fifth and final single from the album A Song for You by the Carpenters. It was originally only an album track; 2 years passed before it was released as a single. During 1973-74, the Carpenters found themselves with a busy touring schedule, which kept them from working on new material. As a result, they had no album issued for the year. They decided to choose this song for single release. It works well as a piano solo. If you have need for a special arrangement or wish to see what I have available email me at jfries@ptd.net.

C Instrument - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1178361

Composed by John Barry. Arranged by John Fries. 20th Century,Jazz,Latin,Standards. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 2 pages. John Fries #778324. Published by John Fries (A0.1178361).

Please contact me by email at jfries@ptd.net to make a special request or to find out all that I have to offer and to express your comments or concerns.  You can also type John Fries in the searchbar to see all I have to offer.   This Masquerade is a song written by American singer and musician Leon Russell. It was originally recorded in 1972 by Russell for his album Carney and as a B-side for the album's hit single Tight Rope. The song was then covered on Helen Reddy's 1972 album, I Am Woman. It was then recorded by American vocal duo, the Carpenters, for their 1973 album Now & Then and as the B-side of the Carpenters's single Please Mr. Postman. Three years later, This Masquerade was recorded by American singer and guitarist George Benson,.

C Instrument - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1178358

Composed by John Jacob Loeb and Paul Francis Webster. Arranged by John Fries. 20th Century,Jazz,Standards. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. John Fries #778321. Published by John Fries (A0.1178358).

Please contact me by email at jfries@ptd.net to make a special request or to find out all that I have to offer and to express your comments or concerns.  You can also type John Fries in the searchbar to see all I have to offer.  This Masquerade is a song written by American singer and musician Leon Russell.  It was originally recorded in 1972 by Russell for his album Carney and as a B-side for the album's hit single Tight Rope.  The song was then covered on Helen Reddy's 1972 album, I Am Woman.  It was then recorded by American vocal duo, the Carpenters, for their 1973 album Now & Then and as the B-side of the Carpenters's single Please Mr. Postman.  Three years later, This Masquerade was recorded by American singer and guitarist George Benson.

C Instrument - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.500096

Composed by Daniel Pringle, Leah Cooney, and Shelly Peiken. Arranged by John Fries. 20th Century,Jazz,Latin,Standards. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. John Fries #113292. Published by John Fries (A0.500096).

Please contact me by email at jfries@ptd.net to make a special request or to find out all that I have to offer and to express your comments or concerns.  You can also type John Fries in the searchbar to see all I have to offer.   This Masquerade is a song written by American singer and musician Leon Russell. The song was then covered on Helen Reddy's 1972 album, I Am Woman. It was then recorded by American vocal duo, the Carpenters, for their 1973 album Now & Then and as the B-side of the Carpenters's single Please Mr. Postman. Three years later, This Masquerade was recorded by American singer and guitarist George Benson, who released it on his 1976 album, Breezin'. Benson's version, featuring Jorge Dalto on piano, was released as a single and became the first big hit of his career.

C Instrument - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.596268

By George Benson. By Leon Russell. Arranged by arr. by John Fries. 20th Century,Jazz,Latin,Pop,Standards. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 1 pages. John Fries #205434. Published by John Fries (A0.596268).

Please contact me by email at jfries@ptd.net to make a special request or to find out all that I have to offer and to express your comments or concerns.  You can also type John Fries in the searchbar to see all I have to offer.  In 1976, This Masquerade was a top-ten pop and R&B hit for jazz guitarist/vocalist George Benson, who recorded it on his 1976 signature album Breezin'. It was then recorded by American vocal duo, the Carpenters, for their 1973 album Now & Then and as the B-side of the Carpenters's single Please Mr. Postman.