Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.794117 By Don McLean. By Joe Melson and Roy Orbison. Arranged by Dave Gingras, John E. Dosher. Contemporary. Score. 2 pages. DAVID LEE GINGRAS #6440819. Published by DAVID LEE GINGRAS (A0.794117). Crying is a song written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson for Orbison's third studio album of the same name (1962). Released in 1961, it was a number 2 hit in the US for Orbison and was covered in 1980 by Don McLean, whose version went to number 1 in the UK. This contemporary version features a root-based chord blocking that we have used in a number of our arrangements. We also added what we think are some pretty cool left-hand rhythm patterns that we hope you like!

Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1466285 By Don McLean. By Joe Melson and Roy Orbison. Arranged by DecPlay Ltd. Pop,Rock,Soul. DecPlay Piano. 4 pages. DecPlay Ltd #1044896. Published by DecPlay Ltd (A0.1466285). You have great taste - this is a great song! If you’re not a DecPlay student yet, you might be wondering why the song sheet isn’t using traditional notation or chord names …..This patented form of song sheet from DecPlay® enables songs to be learnt much quicker and more easily than using traditional notation or guitar chords. The simple numbers, colours and patterns method enables rapid results on piano.The same song sheet enables beginner and advanced playing styles, in any musical key.For more details and a FREE video lesson go to https://decplay.com(This type of sheet music is known as piano tabs or PianoTabz and includes lyrics, melody and chords).

B-Flat Clarinet,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1316284 By Linda Ronstadt. By Joe Melson and Roy Orbison. Arranged by Debra E. Stempien, Gregory H. Turner. Jazz,Latin,Pop,Rock,Standards. Score and part. 7 pages. Standard Time #905026. Published by Standard Time (A0.1316284). Blue Bayou is arranged here in the key of D-flat for clarinet with piano accompaniment (a Fender Rhodes sound or electronic equivalent is ideal).  Please note that the audio uses the alto sax version of this arrangement.

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1316277 By Linda Ronstadt. By Joe Melson and Roy Orbison. Arranged by Debra E. Stempien, Gregory H. Turner. Jazz,Latin,Pop,Rock,Standards. Score and part. 7 pages. Standard Time #905019. Published by Standard Time (A0.1316277). Blue Bayou is arranged here in the key of D-flat for alto sax with piano accompaniment (a Fender Rhodes sound or electronic equivalent is ideal).

Choral Choir,Choral,SATB Chorus - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1471367 By Linda Ronstadt. By Joe Melson and Roy Orbison. Arranged by Rod Christian. 20th Century,Contemporary,Holiday,Pop. 10 pages. Rodmusic Productions #1049143. Published by Rodmusic Productions (A0.1471367). This arrangement is fun to sing, utilising pop and jazz harmonies. The tight harmonies that resolve throughout the composition create nice sounds. Make sure you observe all dynamics, phrasing and entries and correct balance throughout..At bars 39-47 there is a key change followed by an a cappella section with clapping from the choir on the offbeat. At the conclusion of the piece there is a molto rit where multiple parts are utilised. Additional  bass and drums parts will soon be available.  Enjoy singing this atrrangement. Rod Christian.

Mixed Percussion B-Flat Tuba,B-Flat trombone,Baritone Horn TC/Euphonium,Bass Trombone,E-Flat Cornet,E-Flat Tenor Horn,E-Flat Tuba TC,Flugelhorn,Percussion 1,Percussion 2,Tenor Trombone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1276177 By Linda Ronstadt. By Joe Melson and Roy Orbison. Arranged by Geoffrey Meikle. Country,Pop. Brass Band. 35 pages. Geoff Meikle Music #867950. Published by Geoff Meikle Music (A0.1276177). Great hit for Roy Orbison and Linda RonstadtGeoff Meikle flexible brass band arrangements can be played by a small group ie. 7 brass, drums and a singer but easily expanded out to accommodate a larger group.The essential voices are Bb cornet 1 and 2, Eb horn 1, Bb euphonium, trombone 1 and 2, Eb or Bb bass, drums and vocal.Additional parts are provided for Eb soprano cornet, Bb cornet 3, Eb horn 2, Bb baritone and glockenspiel. 

Choral Choir,Choral,TTBB Chorus - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1439020 By Linda Ronstadt. By Joe Melson and Roy Orbison. Arranged by Donald Updegrove. 20th Century,A Cappella,Barbershop,Contemporary. 5 pages. Donald updegrove #1019048. Published by donald updegrove (A0.1439020). Arranged for male Acappella quartet.  This chart is slightly different than standard TTBB, as the melody runs through all four voice parts.... including the baritone, which seldom ever gets meloldy.

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1316272 By Linda Ronstadt. By Joe Melson and Roy Orbison. Arranged by Debra E. Stempien, Gregory H. Turner. Jazz,Latin,Pop,Rock,Standards. Score and part. 7 pages. Standard Time #905013. Published by Standard Time (A0.1316272). Blue Bayou is arranged here in the key of C for alto sax with piano accompaniment (a Fender Rhodes sound or electronic equivalent is ideal).  Please note that the audio uses the D-flat version of this arrangement.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.508505 By Linda Ronstadt. By Joe Melson and Roy Orbison. Arranged by Eric Burger Music. Contemporary. Score and parts. 46 pages. Eric Burger Music #6624655. Published by Eric Burger Music (A0.508505). Based on Linda Ronstandt's iconic recording of this great tune. All parts, including vocal lead-sheet with lyrics, are included.

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.798170 By Linda Ronstadt. By Joe Melson and Roy Orbison. Arranged by Paul Hemmer. Rock. Score and parts. 63 pages. PJMS MUSIC #3383951. Published by PJMS MUSIC (A0.798170). Blue Bayou - in the style of the Glenn Miller Orchestra - The distinctive Miller reed sound with Clarinet lead, doo-wah brass and a smooth vocal combine for a perfect dance band arrangement or nostalgic stage band sound. Instrumentation is C-A-A-T-T, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, vocal, vocal-piano part, string bass & drum set. .

Choral Choir (TTBB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.776339 By Don McLean. By Joe Melson and Roy Orbison. Arranged by Tom Gentry. Contemporary. Octavo. 6 pages. Tom Gentry #5797645. Published by Tom Gentry (A0.776339).

By Roy Orbison. By Roy Orbison and Joe Melson. Arranged by Keith Stevens. Pop, Rock. Individual part. 4 pages. Andemil #499794. Published by Andemil

Large Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Bass Guitar,Tenor Saxophone,Trombone - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.736492 By Don McLean. By Joe Melson and Roy Orbison. Arranged by Jon Woodend. Contemporary. Score and parts. 40 pages. Jon Woodend #4832141. Published by Jon Woodend (A0.736492). A Roy Orbison Classic !!!Pro combo - working band - advanced HS or College ensembles.

Baritone Saxophone,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1316276 By Linda Ronstadt. By Joe Melson and Roy Orbison. Arranged by Debra E. Stempien, Gregory H. Turner. Jazz,Latin,Pop,Rock,Standards. Score and part. 7 pages. Standard Time #905017. Published by Standard Time (A0.1316276). Blue Bayou is arranged here in the key of D-flat for baritone sax with piano accompaniment (a Fender Rhodes sound or electronic equivalent is ideal). Please note that the audio uses the alto sax version of this arrangement.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.798216 By Linda Ronstadt. By Joe Melson and Roy Orbison. Arranged by Paul Hemmer. Rock. Octavo. 10 pages. PJMS MUSIC #4978057. Published by PJMS MUSIC (A0.798216). Blue Bayou is one of Roy Orbison's most popular songs. This SATB-Piano arrangement includes divisi Female and Male sections, and an easy, rhythmic piano accompaniment.  The lyric includes the lines added to the Linda Ronstadt recording. .