ALL ALONE! (VON TILZER) cute come-hither uptune, fine for women and men too ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM Everly Brothers hit, fancier than my Harmony Explosion arrangement ALL THE WAY this wonderfully intense ballad is suitable for contest. Exclusive to Flipside right now. ANNIE'S SONG the lovely John Denver song, good for weddings ANNIVERSARY SONG yes, this song starts with the famous line "Oh, how we danced on the night we were wed." It is just the right tune for this occasion. BECAUSE YOU LOVED ME lovely pop song by Celine Dion, in the mold of "The Wind Beneath My Wings" BEST THINGS HAPPEN WHILE YOU'RE DANCING, THE What are these wonderful things that happen on the dance floor? Your can probably guess, and your audiences will love hearing about them. BILL  Ladies, do you love your man for, well, no certain reason, but you love him just the same?  This song tells your story. BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO the livley pop hit by Neil Sedaka BYE BYE LOVE one of the Everly Brothers' finest tunes CANDLE ON THE WATER a beautiful song from the Disney film "Pete's Dragon" CAN'T BUY ME LOVE This classic from the Fab Four is not only lively and wise, it is contestable too. But whether for contest or show, this song is a sure winner—"everybody tells me so"! CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE the King sang this pop classic COME RAIN OR COME SHINE Ella Fitzgerald made this one famous, good for weddings CRYING This Roy Orbison song is a popular classic, of course. Very few barbershop groups have a lead(s) who can handle the rangy melody, so the lead, tenor and bass take turns with it. (Sorry about that, baris.) DEVOTED TO YOU It doesn't get any better than the Everly Brothers singing about true love. DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME for contest or show, audiences and performers absolutely love it FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE, THE really lovely Roberta Flack song FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE Stevie Wonder in barbershop? Absolutely! Indeed, this pop classic could even be made contestable with just a few changes. FOREVER AND A DAY Barry Manilow co-composed and performs this ballad, a powerful declaration of love. Would fit some weddings just fine. The chart is exclusive for the time being. GET ME TO THE GIRL MEDLEY An ultra-cool combination of "Get Me to the Church on Time" and "The Girl That I Marry," this medley is both hip and loving. Exclusive right now to Alchemy. HAPPY Diana Ross sang this tender song of the happiness love brings HAWAIIAN WEDDING SONG great for weddings, of course, this tenor solo also adds a special touch to any show HELLO, MARY LOU lively Ricky Nelson song HELLO, YOUNG LOVERS a classic song for older singers, from "The King and I" HERE'S TO MY LADY classy easy-beat, very romantic I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE/CUDDLE UP A LITTLE CLOSER A fresh, new take on both of these tunes, this medley is both energetic and loving. I DON'T KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT YOU/I DON'T KNOW WHY contestable medley that is both slick and sweet. I HAVE A LOVE gorgeous tune from "West Side Story" (solo plus chorus) I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU maintains the shimmering feel of classic rock 'n' roll song I ONLY WANT TO BE WITH YOU Popularized by Dusty Springfield in the '60s, this happy love song was arranged for all the LABBS ladies. I TOLD THEM ALL ABOUT YOU "Whippoorwill" song with correct melody I'D RATHER BE THE GIRL IN YOUR ARMS (THAN THE GIRL IN YOUR DREAMS) cute uptune for women, urging man to take action IF the tender pop hit by Bread IF YOU BELIEVE uplifting pop love ballad about having faith in yourself and others I'LL NEVER SAY "NEVER AGAIN" AGAIN  A lively swing number, this tune is a hit for ReMix for the women and Metropolis for the men.  We can't be sure about love, can we? I LOVE MY BABY (MY BABY LOVES ME) Be young and in love again with this swingy, zippy tune. Try something new for contest. IN MY LIFE lovely Beatles tune IN THE SHADE OF THE OLD APPLE TREE different verses set up happy and sad versions IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT the Boyz II Men redo of the classic pop hit ISLAND OF DREAMS the '60s group the Seekers ("I'll Never Find Another You," "Georgy Girl") sang this captivating song; it is arranged for eight-part mixed voices IT'S MAGIC Metropolis hams this tune up, but it can be sung straight just fine. Profess your love with this soaring song. IT'S THE GIRL  Is it the moonlight that makes love happen?  This jumpin' tune tells you where it's at.  Exclusive to Metropolis for the time being. KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONG the powerful Grammy Award winner by Roberta Flack LAST NIGHT ON THE BACK PORCH always a fun uptune LET IT BE ME the Everly Brothers heartfelt ballad LET ME BE YOUR WINGS wonderful romantic song by Barry Manilow, from "Thumbellina" LITTLE PAL touching song from a wayward father to his son LONGEST TIME, THE the Billy Joel pop hit, lots of energy; will be available when publisher lifts restriction LOVE'S OLD SWEET SONG this classic ballad creates a vivid mood of love LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING If you are not familiar with this Andrew Lloyd Webber song, you owe it to yourself to find it, whether this arrangement or in some other form. It is purely gorgeous. MANDY LEE sweet classic love ballad MARGIE everyone likes this popular standard MARY IN THE MORNING pretty, rhythmic pop ballad MARY, YOU'RE A LITTLE BIT OLD FASHIONED classic barbershop ballad MAY YOU ALWAYS modernish rhythmic ballad, suitable for contest, sweet sentiment MEET ME TONIGHT IN DREAMLAND classic ballad everyone knows MERRY CHRISTMAS, DARLING the Carpenters' moving hit (solo plus 4 parts). Now available in four parts for both men and women. MEXICALI ROSE  This C&W classic harmonizes great for barbershop and has multi-cultural appeal.  Spanish translation of the chorus is included.  Though the song is just a chorus right now, it could easily be made into a full-length contest tune. MORE From the movie "Mondo Cane," this popular classic is great for shows and weddings. MOVING PICTURE HERO OF MY HEART, THE cute novelty number, for women only MY FOOLISH HEART Here is a wonderful show ballad about falling in love despite having been burned many times in the past.  Power Play sings this hopeful tune. MY PRAYER This arrangement of the beautiful #1 hit for the Platters (1956) debuted at a barbershopper's wedding. MY ROMANCE/IT'S YOU a truly gorgeous contest ballad medley MY SALLY mother love ballad MY WILD IRISH ROSE no one doesn't like this classic ballad NANCY LEE old-fashioned song about a sweetheart NIGHTINGALE SANG IN BERKELEY SQUARE contestable version of this beautiful ballad OH! MY LOVE IS LIKE A RED, RED ROSE uses the old melody and Robert Burns's classic lyrics ORANGE COLORED SKY this one is way fun; good opener or closer PEG O' MY HEART everyone enjoys this easy-beat tune POKARE KARE ANA beautiful Maori love song PPRECIOUS FRIENDS Folk legend Pete Seeger penned this uplifting song. Use this piece to honor a friend(s) or simply to inpire your audiences. Arranged for chorus and soloist. ROSES BRING DREAMS OF YOU A solid but not simplistic ballad, this gem is no longer exclusive to Power Play.   SECRET LOVE  Arranged for the LABBS organization, this lush tune works for men too. SHE BELIEVES IN ME uplifting pop/country hit SILHOUETTES (ON THE SHADE) rock'n'roll classic that will take your audiences back THEIR HEARTS WERE FULL OF SPRING a beautiful song of lifelong love THEME FROM ICE CASTLES also called "Through the Eyes of Love," very pretty THERE'S A LITTLE SPARK OF LOVE STILL BURNING old-fashioned love ballad TILL WE MEET AGAIN this WW I ballad never goes out of style TO KNOW HER (HIM) IS TO LOVE HER Emmylou Harris revived this rock'n'roll hit TOO MARVELOUS  This clever love song is just too marvelous not to sing--when it becomes generally available after the Louisville international contest, that is. TO WHERE YOU ARE  Exclusive to Power Play right now, this powerful love sung has been recorded by Josh Groban.  Haven't heard of this young man with the mature voice?  You will! TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESS this pop classic speaks to all men in your audience - and the women too WEDDING BELLS ARE RINGING FOR SALLY sad ballad of lost love WEDDING OF MR. AND MRS. SWING a  Cab Calloway tune that really swings, this witty song has something for everyone. Exclusive right now to Sweden's Dalton Bros. WEDDING OF THE PAINTED DOLL very cute, in German or English WEDDING SONG great for weddings, naturally WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE  Your audiences will surely be able to relate to this classic, hip lament about love. WHEN I GET YOU ALONE TONIGHT fun song about billing and cooing WHEN I GROW TOO OLD TO DREAM beautiful Sigmund Romberg tempo ballad WHEN YOU AND I WERE YOUNG, MAGGIE strong timeless ballad WHEN YOUR OLD WEDDING RING WAS NEW/DEAR OLD SUE square medley of love that has stood the test of time WHERE IS LOVE There are not many lovelier, more touching Broadway ballads than this. A bonus is that this song is contestable. Sorry, though, it is not available till Brothers in Harmony have debuted it. WHERE THE BLUE ON THE NIGHT MEETS THE GOLD OF THE DAY tempo ballad that really paints a picture WHISPERING easy beat, contestable love song WHO'S GONNA LOVE YOU WHEN I'M GONE? fun, driving song of suspicion WHOLE NEW WORD a #1 hit for Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle in 1993, this new tune soars into the stratosphere to tell us of new love. So take a magic carpet ride on this theme song from "Aladdin." WIND BENEATH MY WINGS, THE inspirational Bette Midler hit about the man behind the woman, or vice versa WITH TWO WINGS marvelously energetic 8-parter about men and women working together, as sung by Friends   YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND What's not to like about this Carole King classic? Great for honoring a special person or delighting all of your audiences. YOU AND ME (WE WANTED IT ALL)   Written by Peter Allen and Carole Bayer Sager, this bittersweet tune tells of a love so hot that it had to burn out.

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