SKU: A0.904850

True Colors, usually attributed to Cyndi Lauper, was actually written by Billy Steinberg, who initially conceived it as a ballad to devote to his mother. Tom Kelly advised him to change the first stanza, to make the song more salable in the international music scene, and together they proposed their song to the American singer Cyndi Lauper, who agreed to interpret it, provided that he could completely modify the arrangement. The original score was in fact in the form of a gospel ballad with accompaniment to the piano.

A too traditional choice for Cyndi, who submitted her new version to Billy and Tom, getting their enthusiastic consent. Thus, in 1986, it was born True Colors, one of the most important songs of the pop artist. This single force on the text and trust that convey the words, so much to be interpreted by various international artists such as Phil Collins and Lily Juniper.

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True Colors, solitamente attribuita a Cyndi Lauper, è stata scritta in realtà da Billy Steinberg, che la concepì inizialmente come una ballata da dedicare a sua madre. Tom Kelly gli consigliò di modificare la prima strofa, per rendere il brano più vendibile nel panorama musicale internazionale e insieme proposero la loro canzone alla cantante statunitense Cyndi Lauper, che accettò di interpretarla, a patto che ne potesse modificare del tutto l’arrangiamento. Lo spartito originale si presentava infatti in forma di ballata gospel con accompagnamento al pianoforte.

Una scelta troppo tradizionale per Cyndi, la quale sottopose a Billy e Tom la sua nuova versione, ottenendo il loro consenso entusiasta. Nasce così, nel 1986, True Colors, una tra le canzoni più importanti dell’artista pop. Questo singolo fa forza sul testo e sulla fiducia che trasmettono le parole, tanto da essere interpretato anche da svariati artisti internazionali come Phil Collins e non ultima Lily Juniper.

SKU: A0.505401

This arrangement is for Concert Band, includes: Score, (2) Flutes, (2) Oboes, (4) Bb Clarinets, Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet, (2) Alto Saxs, (2) Tenor Saxs, Baritone Sax, (4) French Horns in F, (4) Trumpets, (3) Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Eufonio in C, Tuba in C, Electric Guitar, Piano, Electric Bass and Drums. Key = F True Colors was written by Billy Steinberg as a tribute to his mother and mother. Tom Kelly altered the first verse of the song, which was shown initially to Anne Murray, who gave up recording it, and only later to Cyndi Lauper. The arrangements of the demo version resembled a gospel ballad with an emphasis on the piano sound, such as the song Bridge over Troubled Water . Steinberg told Songfacts that Cyndi completely took the traditional arrangement apart and came up with something that was breathtaking.

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True Colors - Advanced Piano Solo

This beautiful song with words and music by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly has been recorded by many different artists. Cyndi Lauper had a hit with it back in the 80's. Phil Collins recorded a version of it, Jenna Ushkowitz (from Glee), and most recently Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake sang a beautiful duet of this piece for the soundtrack Trolls

True Colors makes a beautiful piano solo. This advanced solo has some complicated rhythms--dotted rhythms and syncopation, as well as full chords (octave reach) and interesting harmonies. It should be played expressively with attention to dynamics and phrasing. Pedal is left to the discretion of the performer.

You can see the video on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/M2NlU01EB8w

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I Drove All Night is a song written and composed by American songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly and originally intended for Roy Orbison. Orbison recorded the song in 1987, the year before his death, but his version was not released until 1992.  The song has also been covered by Canadian singer Celine Dion, whose version topped the Canadian Singles Chart and reached number 7 on the US Adult Contemporary chart in 2003. This arrangement is made as a Flugel Solo which ideally suits the soft tones and fluency of the instrument and would be a welcome addition to its repertory.

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True Colors is a song written by American songwriters Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. It was both the title track and the first single released from American singer Cyndi Lauper's second album.

This particular arrangement is inspired by Kevin “KO� Olusola’s version of the song, which was originally in the key of F#, recorded with vocals and a harmonizer. This is 6-part vocal/acapella arrangement (including the main melody).

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Eternal Flame is a song by American pop rock group the Bangles for their third studio album, Everything (1988). The power ballad was written by group member Susanna Hoffs with the established hit songwriting team of Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. Upon its 1989 single release, Eternal Flame became a number-one hit in nine countries, including Australia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This version features a root-based chord blocking that John and I have used in a number of our arrangements. We also added some left-hand rythym that we think you will like!

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By Billy Steinberg, Phil Collins, Cyndi Lauper, and Tom Kelly. 

Arranged for SSATB a cappella choir (cajon optional) by Giuseppe Di Bianco.

Choral. Inspirational, Love, Pop. Choral. 7 pages. Digital Sheet Music.

SKU: A0.798087

Alone is a song composed by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly, who recorded it under the name i-Ten on their 1983 album Taking a Cold Look. It was later recorded by Valerie Stevenson and John Stamos, in their roles as Lisa Copley and Gino Minelli, on the original soundtrack of the CBS sitcom Dreams in 1984. American rock band Heart covered it on their 1987 album Bad Animals, and this version reached number one in the US and Canada. In 2007 Celine Dion recorded it for her album Taking Chances.

Arranged for String quartet. Key of B minor. Early Intermediate