Product Description
Jan Berry's original music score, used by Wrecking Crew studio musicians to record Jan & Dean's hit single, which reached #3 in the summer of 1964. Transcribed by Mark A. Moore in association with Jan Berry's estate. Perfect for college, state, and local ensembles who want to tackle this classic '60s hit.
Studio Recording Arrangement (18 parts): WOODWINDS: Harmonica; Tenor Sax; BRASS: Trumpet, Flugelhorn, French Horn; RHYTHM: Guitar 1-3 (including Danelectro 6-string bass guitar, with standard notation and tablature), Bass 1-2 (Fender electric and upright acoustic, with standard notation and tablature); Drums; Piano; VOCALS: Lead, Falsetto 1-2, Alto, Tenor, and Bass.
Alternate Big Band-Style Brass and Woodwind Arrangement (used for live performances in the '60s) (8 parts): WOODWINDS: Tenor Sax 1-2, Baritone Sax; BRASS: Trumpet 1-2, Flugelhorn, Trombone 1-2.
Publication includes: (1) Illustrated cover page; (2) Introductory text with commentary on Jan Berry's arrangement and recording process; (3) Song chronology with recording session details; (4) Full music score and individual charts for original studio backing track; (5) Full music score and individual charts for original vocal arrangement; (6) Full music score and individual charts for alternate brass and woodwind arrangement; and (7) Illustrations, including images from Jan Berrys music archive.
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