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Composed by Arthur Hammerstein and Dudley Wilkinson. Arranged by ROBERT VAN HORNE. Broadway,Instructional,Jazz,Musical/Show,Standards,Wedding. Score. 6 pages. White Piano International Publishing #882060. Published by White Piano International Publishing (A0.1291413).

BECAUSE OF YOU  A Piano Solo Arrangement In Honor Of Tony Bennett

Words & Music by ARTHUR HAMMERSTEIN AND DUDLEY WILKINSON

Intermediate Piano Solo by ROBERT VAN HORNE

6 Pages

 Words are included in this arrangement.

On April 4,1951, Tony Bennett recorded this beautiful and memorable song BECAUSE OF YOU with Percy Faith conducting. It reached number one on the Billboard charts remaining there for 10 weeks. He continued performing the song during his career, even singing it at his final concert. He died July 21, 2023 at the age of 96 in New York City.

This Intermediate Piano Solo Arrangement is written in the key of E flat. It is clearly and carefully notated with dynamic marks, phrasing, suggested fingerings, pedal indications, chord identifications and appropriate musical terms for playing. Robert’s arrangement incorporates modern and jazz chords which blends in with Tony Bennett’s style of singing. Students will learn unique chord voicings advancing their piano development.   

This piano arrangement sounds artistic and impressive…a wonderful selection, ideal for teaching, recitals and those who enjoy playing the songs of Tony Bennett.

Robert Van Horne’s special piano arrangement BECAUSE OF YOU honors the memory of Tony Bennett and his lifetime career of bringing the American Song Book to his fans and audiences.

Tony Bennet’s 1951 version of BECAUSE OF YOU  YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-4zvArJDGg

Robert Van Horne is a member of ASCAP

Official Website: www.robertvanhorne.com

Email: rvh@robertvanhorne.com