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What The World Needs Now

Music by Burt Bacharach, Lyrics by Hal David

Originally Performed by Single by Jackie DeShannon

"What the World Needs Now Is Love" is a 1965 popular song with lyrics by Hal David and music composed by Burt Bacharach. First recorded and made popular by Jackie DeShannon, it was released on April 15, 1965, on the Imperial label after a release on sister label Liberty records the previous month was canceled. The song reached number 7 on the US Hot 100 charts in July of that year.

    Release Date: 1965 on the album This Is Jackie DeShannon


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Barrie Carson Turner : Just Voices - Classic Pop : SSA. / SAT : Songbook : 884088625504 : 1847726798 : 14041566

Barrie Carson Turner : Just Voices - Classic Pop

Ten easy three-part a cappella arrangements of inspirational songs, for either SSA or SAT choirs, with a piano part for convenient rehearsal. All of these popular pieces are presented in new arrangements by Jonathan Wikeley. Bringing together ten timeless songs of faith, celebration and inspiration, Just Voices: Classic Pop is an ideal introduction to mastering the a cappella style. Perfect for your next concert or as a fun treat for your choir.

Songlist: Across The Universe, Dedicated To The One I Love, Downtown, Hallelujah, In My Room, Life On Mars?, Super Trooper, Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season), What The World Needs Now, Words

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Voicing: SSA. / SAT | 7266b | Songbook | $14.95 | A Cappella


Various Arrangers : Jazz Burt Bacharach : SDATB : Sheet Music Collection

Various Arrangers : Jazz Burt Bacharach

Some of the great vocal jazz arrangers and one of the greatest modern songwriters! "The Look Of Love" - A cool Latin groove and great vocal writing make this Zegree chart a real standout! "What The World Needs Now" - Opening with a soulful soprano sax, this setting moves into a jazz waltz and then a driving 4/4 groove, returning to the jazz waltz for the final vocal build on the lyric: for everyone! "I Say a Little Prayer" - Michele Weir has given this 1967 pop hit by Dionne Warwick a fresh treatment that is ideal for jazz, pop and concert choirs! Solo and group, cascading vocal phrases and a contemporary keyboard part add interest! "A House Is Not a Home" - Philip Lawson, former lead baritone and arranger for the King's Singers has used his experience and talents to set this powerful Burt Bacharach ballad for concert choirs. In the style of the Luther Vandross rendition, this is a powerful concert closer. "Alfie" - arranged by the acclaimed vocal jazz educator Phil Mattson, this song and text is among the most meaningful in contemporary music. Rich harmonies highlight the powerful emotions inherent in the text.

Songlist: The Look Of Love, What The World Needs Now, I Say a Little Prayer, A House Is Not a Home, Alfie

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Voicing: SDATB | 2035b | Sheet Music Collection | $11.95 | With Piano


Burt Bacharach : The Songs of Bacharach & Hal David : Solo : Songbook : 073999131123 : 0793598397 : 00313112

Burt Bacharach : The Songs of Bacharach & Hal David

23 beloved songs by this talented team: Alfie - (There's) Always Something There to Remind Me - Anyone Who Had a Heart - (They Long to Be) Close to You - Do You Know the Way to San Jose - I Say a Little Prayer - I'll Never Fall in Love Again - The Look of Love - Magic Moments - Make It Easy on Yourself - One Less Bell to Answer - Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head - Trains and Boats and Planes - Walk On By - What the World Needs Now Is Love - more.

Songlist: Walk On By, Alfie, (There's) Always Something There To Remind Me, The Look Of Love, Anyone Who Had A Heart, The April Fools, (They Long To Be) Close To You, Do You Know The Way To San Jose, Don't Make Me Over, A House Is Not A Home, I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself, I Say A Little Prayer, I'll Never Fall In Love Again, Magic Moments, Make It Easy On Yourself, Message To Michael, One Less Bell To Answer, Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head, This Guy's In Love With You, Trains And Boats And Planes, What The World Needs Now, Wishin' And Hopin', Wives And Lovers (Hey, Little Girl)

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Voicing: Solo | Performed by Burt Bacharach | 20270b | Songbook | $21.95 ON SALE $17.95 | PVG


Amparo Bellon-Champ : Gotta Sing - Learn To Sing in Multiple Genres : 1 CD

Amparo Bellon-Champ : Gotta Sing - Learn To Sing in Multiple Genres

Gotta Sing: Learn to Sing Multiple Genres is a great tool for the professional and novice singer alike. The CD focuses on what makes a singing style unique by combining vocal elements and ingredients in different ratios of placements and resonances. Each lesson is followed by a demonstration of three songs in different genres. The genres discussed are Alternative, Country, Jazz, Pop, R&B, and Rock. The song selections were chosen from hits within each specific genre. The works of Jefferson Airplane, Mariah Carey, Brenda Russell, Sarah McLachlan, Mary Blige, Michelle Branch, Etta James, Diana Krall, Sara Evans, Vanessa Carlton, Aretha Franklin, and Wynonna are highlighted and broken down into vocal components. All songs are performed by Amparo with the purpose of demonstrating to the listener that learning and adding new genres to their repertoire is possible. A worksheet is available for download to help the listener identify and score the stylistic changes within each sample song.

Songlist: Lesson 1: Register and Placement, Somebody to Love, We Belong Together, Piano in the Dark, Lesson 2: EQ and Breath Density, Angel, Love No Limit, The Game of Love, Lesson 3: Vibrato, Vibrato speed, vibrato width, A Sunday Kind of Love, I've Got You Under My Skin, I Could Not Ask for More, Lesson 4: Vowel Formation, A Thousand Miles, Daydreaming, Complicated, Lesson 5: Texturing and Stylization Techniques, Saints and Angels, Temptation, What The World Needs Now, CONCLUSION

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6802c | 1 CD | $19.95


Individual Folios

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What The World Needs Now : SATB : Roger Emerson : Burt Bacharach : Dionne Warwick : 1 CD : 08750847 : 884088467562

Roger Emerson : What The World Needs Now

One of the most loved hits of the sixties, this song by Burt Bacharach and Hal David continues in popularity with audiences worldwide! Opening with a soulful soprano sax, this setting moves into a jazz waltz and then a driving 4/4 groove, returning to the jazz waltz for the final vocal build on the lyric: for everyone! A fantastic concert closer! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (ssx, tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 3:10.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Burt Bacharach | Lyricist: Hal David Performed By: Dionne Warwick

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08750847 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, 2-Part, 2-Part, SAB


What The World Needs Now : SATB : Jay Rouse : Burt Bacharach : Sheet Music : 35025550 : 747510179252

Jay Rouse : What The World Needs Now

Jay Rouse has captured a pop/R&B groove for this standard from the '60s. Amazingly fresh and incredibly fun to sing - now arranged in 4/4 time instead of the usual 3/4 time with the sixteenth note, not the eighth note, swung. There are opportunities for solo performances with a hint of gospel to finish. Do not miss this stellar arrangement featuring the familiar classic set to a modern groove. Available separately: SATB, SAB, StudioTrax CD.

Arranger: Jay Rouse | Composer: Burt Bacharach | Lyricist: Hal David

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35025550


What The World Needs Now : SATB : Linda Spevacek : Burt Bacharach : Sheet Music : 35025554 : 747510037750

Linda Spevacek : What The World Needs Now

Arranger: Linda Spevacek | Composer: Burt Bacharach | Lyricist: Hal David

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.65 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 35025554
Other Voicings: 2-Part

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