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Build Me Up, Buttercup

Music by Mike d'Abo and Tony Macaulay

Originally Performed by The Foundations

"Build Me Up Buttercup" is a song written by Mike d'Abo and Tony Macaulay, and released by The Foundations in 1968 with Colin Young singing lead vocals. Young had replaced Clem Curtis during 1968 and this was the first Foundations hit on which he sang. It hit #1 on the Cash Box Top 100 and #3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1969. It was also a #2 hit in the United Kingdom. It was quickly certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of over a million US copies.

    Release Date: 1968


Build Me Up, Buttercup

Build Me Up, Buttercup

Foundations

All together now: Whyyy do you build me up...! The Foundations' signature '60s tune is finally present in the Discovery Series for Mixed and Treble choirs, giving your youngsters the chance to groove in the style of the Motown sound!


Build Me Up, Buttercup

Build Me Up, Buttercup

Foundations

All together now: Whyyy do you build me up...! The Foundations' signature '60s tune is finally present in the Discovery Series for Mixed and Treble choirs, giving your youngsters the chance to groove in the style of the Motown sound!

Voicing: 2-Part



Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Various Arrangers : Pop Classics for Mixed Voices : SATB : Sheet Music Collection

Various Arrangers : Pop Classics for Mixed Voices

Thie Olivia Newton-John hit from the '70s "Let Me Be There" translates perfectly as a gospel-edged pop piece for today's choirs. There's a little hint of Elvis, too. Well-crafted choral writing combines with rhythmic drive to make your group come alive. There's a brief hand clapping a cappella section as the piece builds toward the big finish. "Build Me Up Buttercup" - Think collegiate-style a cappella with a street corner, doo-wop twist! Great individual vocal lines layer to make this a full-sounding choral from start to finish. An excellent change of pace in any concert. Scat your way to success with this inventive vocal setting of the '70s favorite "Pick Up the Pieces", a soul classic by the Average White Band. "Your Smiling Face" - A show stopper, for sure! Arranged in a collegiate, street-corner a cappella-style, with a featured Tenor solo. A fantastic change of pace. Considered to be their farewell single, the 1983 ABBA hit "Thank You For The Music" gently grooves in this contemporary a cappella setting from Kirby Shaw. A great choice for smaller ensembles or concert groups. "Without a song or a dance, what are we?"

Songlist: Build Me Up, Buttercup, Pick Up the Pieces, Let Me Be There, Your Smiling Face, Thank You For The Music

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Voicing: SATB | 8319b | Sheet Music Collection | $9.50


Ac Rock : Ridin' The Storm Out : 1 CD

Ac Rock : Ridin' The Storm Out

As their five excellent recordings in the PAC catalog will show, Ac Rock, the all-male quartet from Chicago is really into a cappella Rock n' Roll - arranging it cool, have big fun with it, recording it, but mostly singing it together, particularly in front of appreciative audiences! Not a bad gig, and as they keep getting better at singing, recording and arranging it, we will be expecting to see more rockin' albums from this prolific quartet. 14 spirited cuts, some of our favorites are Lennon/McCartney's "Paperback Writer," Eddie Cochran's "Summertime Blues," Roy Orbison's "Only the Lonely," Brian Wilson's "I Get Around," The muscle car anthem "Hey Little Cobra," Randy Bachman's "Takin' Care of Business," Lieber & Stoller's "Yakety Yak," and the title tune. Fun stuff from the rockin' Windy City!

Songlist: Paperback Writer, Summertime Blues, Only the Lonely, Hold Me Tight, I Get Around, Hey Little Cobra, Spooky, Build Me Up, Buttercup, Takin' Care of Business, Sunglasses at Night, I Think I Love You, The Way You Look Tonight, Yakety Yak, Ridin' the Storm Out

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1358c | 1 CD | $12.95 | A Cappella


Marcoux Corner : Live : 1 CD

Marcoux Corner : Live    Out of Print

In this live CD Marcoux (Mahr-coo) Corner, their 3rd, prove that yes, in fact, more than one outstanding male Contemporary quartet hails from the home of the Blenders, Fargo, ND. 12 well-chosen pop cover, with funny banter segues and interactions with the audience - all adds up to big fun! Lennon/McCartney's "Ob, La, Di," "M.T.A.," "You're Sixteen," the Monkees' "I'm A Believer," the completely silly "Dolphin Boy," "One Fine Day," Jimmy Buffet's "Margaritaville," the manic, tongue-twisting "Johnny Saucepan," "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," Van Morrison's "Moondance" and "The Sunshine Medley" are all wonderful. It's the next best thing to being in the audience for this very funny, highly entertaining show.

Songlist: Ob La Di, M.T.A, You're Sixteen, Build Me Up, Buttercup, Aluminium, I'm A Believer, Garden State, Dolphin Boy, Bad Choreograhy, One Fine Day, Burro Burrow, Margaritaville, Relaxing Tapes, Johnny Saucepan, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Find Someone, Moondance, The Sunshine Medley

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1216c | 1 CD | $14.95 ON SALE $ | A Cappella


Individual Folios

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Build Me Up, Buttercup : SATB : Sean Conor Anderson : Mike d'Abo : The Foundations : 1 CD : 00-30968 : 038081337401

Sean Conor Anderson : Build Me Up, Buttercup

Think collegiate-style a cappella with a street corner, doo-wop twist! Great individual vocal lines layer to make this a full-sounding choral from start to finish. An excellent change of pace in any concert.

Arranger: Sean Conor Anderson | Composers: Mike d'Abo and Tony Macaulay Performed By: The Foundations

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.10 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-30968


Build Me Up, Buttercup : 3-Part Mixed : Roger Emerson : Tony Macauley : The Foundations : Sheet Music : 00299895 : 888680959128

Roger Emerson : Build Me Up, Buttercup

All together now: Whyyy do you build me up...! The Foundations' signature '60s tune is finally present in the Discovery Series for Mixed and Treble choirs, giving your youngsters the chance to groove in the style of the Motown sound!

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Tony Macauley Performed By: The Foundations

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Voicing: 3-Part Mixed | Sheet Music | $2.50 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00299895 | Digital Version Available| Voicetrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part, 2-Part


Build Me Up, Buttercup : SSA : Mac Huff : Mike d'Abo : The Foundations : Sheet Music : 08201010 : 073999742046

Mac Huff : Build Me Up, Buttercup

The 1969 pop hit by the Foundations scored big in the smash movie There's Something About Mary. A great feature for SSA choirs. Available: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: 3:05.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composers: Mike d'Abo and Tony Macaulay Performed By: The Foundations

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Voicing: SSA | Sheet Music | $2.30 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08201010 | Showtrax CD Available


Build Me Up, Buttercup : SATB : Jeff Funk : Michael D'Abo : Sheet Music : 00-CHM04014 : 654979071761

Jeff Funk : Build Me Up, Buttercup

First recorded in the '60s, this hit by The Foundations has found recent popularity through its inclusion on the soundtrack from the movie "There's Something About Mary" and its sequel "There's Something More About Mary." Jeff Funk has captured all the original '60s sounds in this delightful choral setting.

Arranger: Jeff Funk | Composers: Michael D'Abo and Tony Macaulay

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.95 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-CHM04014 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part

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