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The Singers Unlimited

Singers Unlimited

Members: Len Dresslar, Bonnie Herman, Don Shelton, Gene Puerling

The Singers Unlimited were born out of a strange combination of stark commercialism and rare innovation that somehow yielded some pretty high art. Gene Puerling was the vocal arranger as well as a singer with The Hi-Lo's, and later moved into jingle singing and arranging in Chicago. Don Shelton had been a Hi-Lo as well, and joined Puerling in the commercial field. Along the way they joined with Len Dresslar (the voice of the Jolly Green Giant) and vocalist/voiceover artist Bonnie Herman. This led to the formation in 1967 of a ready-to-go jingle-singing quartet. Then Puerling began experimenting with the new technology of multi-track recording, and the Singers expanded their four voices into eight, twelve, sixteen, and later into practically a hundred or more! The Singers produced around 15 LP's in the period between 1971 and 1981.

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Obituary, San Francisco Chronicle, Gene Puerling - Grammy-winning arranger dies


Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Gene Puerling : Puerling Charts I : Mixed 5-8 Parts : Sheet Music Collection

Gene Puerling : Puerling Charts I

A collection of mostly a cappella arrangements from quite possibly the greatest vocal jazz arranger ever.

Songlist: The Fool On The Hill, Here, There And Everywhere, Michelle, We've Only Just Begun, Yesterday, Try to Remember, On a Clear Day, Emily, Where Is Love?, The Sound of the Singers Unlimited

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Voicing: Mixed 5-8 Parts | Performed by The Singers Unlimited | 4210b | Sheet Music Collection | $14.95 | A Cappella


Gene Puerling : Puerling Charts II : Mixed 5-8 Parts : Sheet Music Collection

Gene Puerling : Puerling Charts II

Includes the Grammy Award winner "A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square" as recorded by The Manhattan Transfer. The note-for-note arrangement matches the original recording!

Songlist: Deck The Halls, The Gene Puerling Sound, Silent Night, Snowfall, A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, April in Paris, Autumn in New York, Dancing in the Dark, Indian Summer

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Voicing: Mixed 5-8 Parts | Performed by The Singers Unlimited | 4211b | Sheet Music Collection | $14.75 | A Cappella


Gene Puerling : The Best Of Gene Puerling : Mixed 5-8 Parts : Songbook : 029156057072  : 00-SVB00105

Gene Puerling : The Best Of Gene Puerling

There certainly is no more influential and revered a cappella arranger than the brilliant Gene Puerling. From his auspicious beginnings as a founding member of the vocal jazz group the Hi-Lo's, with whom he recorded thirteen albums between the years of 1953-1964, Gene revealed the talent and promise that would later be fully realized with his work as director, arranger and performer with the Singers UnLimited. SATB, accompanied with optional rhythm section

Songlist: Button Up Your Overcoat, Georgia On My Mind, Rockin' Chair, The Shadow of Your Smile, Small Fry

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Voicing: Mixed 5-8 Parts | Performed by The Singers Unlimited | 4407b | Songbook | $5.95


The Singers Unlimited : Christmas : 1 CD : MPS 821859

The Singers Unlimited : Christmas

This 1972 recording continues to set musical precedent almost thirty years later. The combined voices of Don Shelton, Len Dresslar, Bonnie Herman and Gene Puerling are a sound so distinctive and recognizable that they have yet to be improved. From the six Alfred Burt carols to "Deck The Halls," "Good King Wenceslas" and Oh, Come All Ye Faithful," each song is beautifully constructed, a marriage of the traditional with the inimitable personality of Gene Puerling's arrangements. The result is accessible enough for the mainstream listener, and will also satisfy those hungry for heartier fare. Bonnie Herman frequently assumes the lead vocal duties, as on "Carol For Russian Children," her warm tone a sunbeam on a wintry day - listen to the pedal note (uncharacteristically in the treble part) she holds during the coda - amazing color and control. One of our most recommended selections.

Songlist: Deck The Halls, Ah Bleak & Chill The Wintry Wind, Bright, Bright The Holly Berries, Jesu Parvule, Caroling, Caroling, What Are The Signs, Nigh Bethlehem, While By My Sheep, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, Silent Night, Joy To The World, Wassail Song, Carol Of The Russian Children, Good King Wenceslas, Coventry Carol, Oh Come All Ye Faithful, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

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4203c | 1 CD | $14.95 | A Cappella


The Singers Unlimited : Feelings : 1 CD

The Singers Unlimited : Feelings    Out of Print

Happiness is listing to a Gene Puerling arrangement as sung by these maestros. Sit back and soak it in. Enough said!

Songlist: Sleep Loved, We Could Be Flying, I'm Shadowing You, Where and When, Feelings, Impossible, Wave, So Many Stars, Ecstasy, She Was Too Good To Me, Look Around, Invitation, You've Got A Friend, The Trouble with Hello is Goodbye, Laura, Where Is The Love?, Eventide, We've Only Just Begun

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7629c | 1 CD | $16.95 ON SALE $ | Some a cappella


The Singers Unlimited : The Complete A Cappella Sessions : 2 CDs

The Singers Unlimited : The Complete A Cappella Sessions    Out of Print

It doesn't get any better than this! After years of being available only on the box set here is a 2 CD release of all 33 a cappella recordings (not including Christmas) of quite probably the best vocal jazz group ever. The arrangements of Gene Puerling are simply exquisite and his ability to transform a song to completely new heights is astounding. We carry many thousands of a cappella CDs and this release is, in our opinion, the most essential CD for the collection of any serious fan of a cappella music!

Songlist: Both Sides Now, London By Night, Here, There And Everywhere, Lullabye, Michelle, The Fool On The Hill, Emily, Since You Asked, More I Cannot Wish You, Try To Remember, Clair, Killing Me Softly with His Song, Yesterday, My Romance, Lost In The Stars, April In Paris, Girl Talk, Nature Boy, I Don't Know Where I Stand, Autumn In New York, Like Someone In Love, Indian Summer, Anything Goes, The Way We Were, One More Time Chuck Corea, Sweet Lorraine, Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair, Someone To Light Up My Life, Love Is Here To Stay, The Entertainer, and more

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7612c | 2 CDs | $29.95 | A Cappella


Individual Folios

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Deck The Halls : SSAATTBB : Gene Puerling : Traditional Welsh Carol : The Singers Unlimited : 2 CDs : 35005196 : 747510020479

Gene Puerling : Deck The Halls

Arranger: Gene Puerling | Composer: Traditional Welsh Carol Performed By: The Singers Unlimited

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Voicing: SSAATTBB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35005196


Here, There And Everywhere : SATB : Gene Puerling : The Singers Unlimited : Sheet Music : 35009231 : 747510029830

Gene Puerling : Here, There And Everywhere

Arranger: Gene Puerling Performed By: The Singers Unlimited

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35009231
Other Voicings: SATB


Invitation : SATB : Paris Rutherford : Paul Francis Webster : The Singers Unlimited : Sheet Music : 00289549 : 888680916268

Paris Rutherford : Invitation

Here is an arrangement in the style of the groundbreaking Singers Unlimited that is a WOW! For advanced vocal jazz ensembles but with such a high impact it will be worth the effort.

Arranger: Paris Rutherford | Composer: Paul Francis Webster Performed By: The Singers Unlimited

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00289549 | Digital Version Available


Michelle : SSAATTBB : Gene Puerling : John Lennon : The Singers Unlimited : Sheet Music : 35014204 : 747510003946

Gene Puerling : Michelle

Arranger: Gene Puerling | Composers: John Lennon and Paul McCartney Performed By: The Singers Unlimited

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Voicing: SSAATTBB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35014204


Silent Night : SSATBB : Gene Puerling : Franz Xaver Gruber : The Singers Unlimited : Sheet Music : 35019975 : 747510013303

Gene Puerling : Silent Night

Arranger: Gene Puerling | Composer: Franz Xaver Gruber Performed By: The Singers Unlimited

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Voicing: SSATBB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35019975


Snowfall : SSATBB : Gene Puerling : The Singers Unlimited : Sheet Music : 35020727 : 747510017875

Gene Puerling : Snowfall

Arranger: Gene Puerling Performed By: The Singers Unlimited

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Voicing: SSATBB | Sheet Music | $2.65 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35020727


The Christmas Song : SATB : Gene Puerling : The Singers Unlimited : Sheet Music : 07359063 : 073999146752

Gene Puerling : The Christmas Song

From the master himself! Without doubt one of the most creative vocal jazz arrangers ever Gene delivers yet another gem.

Arranger: Gene Puerling Performed By: The Singers Unlimited

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 07359063


The Fool On The Hill : SSAATTBB : Gene Puerling : Paul McCartney : The Singers Unlimited : Sheet Music : 35007050 : 747510000754

Gene Puerling : The Fool On The Hill

Arranger: Gene Puerling | Composer: Paul McCartney Performed By: The Singers Unlimited

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Voicing: SSAATTBB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35007050


The Sound of the <span style="color:red;">Singers Unlimited</span> : SSAATBB : Gene Puerling : The Singers Unlimited : Sheet Music : 35021340 : 747510014645

Gene Puerling : The Sound of the Singers Unlimited

The Singers Unlimited singing Gene Puerling arrangements is truly one of the greatest sounds in a cappella then, now and always! We are firm fans of the genius of Gene Puerling and this songbook should be in every vocal jazz fans collection

Arranger: Gene Puerling Performed By: The Singers Unlimited

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Voicing: SSAATBB | Sheet Music | $4.95 | A Cappella |
35021340


Yesterday : SSATTBB : Gene Puerling : Paul McCartney : The Singers Unlimited : Sheet Music : 35026310 : 747510004844

Gene Puerling : Yesterday

Arranger: Gene Puerling | Composer: Paul McCartney Performed By: The Singers Unlimited

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Voicing: SSATTBB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35026310

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