Songwriters Hall of Fame

Burton Lane began his long and prosperous career in 1927 and went on to songwriting stardom with Broadway hits such as Finian's Rainbow Hold on to Your Hats and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever and Hollywoodhits Dancing Lady Babes on Broadway and Royal Wedding – leading to his induction into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 1971. This collector's edition contains 36 Lane favorites complemented with a biography comments from critics and wonderful photos. Songs include: How Are Things in Glocca Morra • Old Devil Moon • Everything I Have Is Yours • How About You • Feudin' and Fightin' • Too Late Now • On aClear Day You Can See Forever • and more. 176 pages.

An Oscar-winning lyricist and Songwriters Hall of Famer Yip Harburg collaborated with the finest composers of the 20th century. Featured here are nearly three dozen of his most beloved songs including: April in Paris ?Brother Can You Spare a Dime? ? How Are Things in Glocca Morra ? It's Only a Paper Moon ? Old Devil Moon ? Over the Rainbow ? We're Off to See the Wizard ? and more. Features great photos and anintroduction/career retrospective by Stephen Holden.

All That's Left to Know About This Elusive Band-Despite Steely Dan's popularity their ability to cultivate an ever-growing base of avid and loyal fans and their chart positions relatively little has been written about the group. The band has sold more than forty million albums worldwide was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and has had the majority of its albums certified platinum or double platinum in the U.S. yet their story has not been fully told. Steely Dan FAQ clears up some of the many musconceptions about the band and sheds a new light on the genius behind the songwriting of Donald Fagan and Walter Becker the perfection of their productions and the myriad musicianswho have played a role in creating the distinctive Steely Dan sound. This book takes us through five decades of cryptic lyrics sophisticated music elusive interviews dramatic interludes and misconstrued sentiments. Within these pages readers will gain insight into the influences musicians situations and complications that created one of the most distinctive bands in the history of rock and roll. Steely Dan FAQ is a must-have volume for those who want to know more about this elusive band!

Lyrics included. These are tunes everyone has heard and every musician should know. The names of the composers and lyricists read like a musical Hall of Fame. Nineteen tunes from the cream of the golden age of songwriting in America. You’ll find there’s “No Greater Love” in your play-a-long collection! Rhythm section includes Hal Galper, piano; Steve Gilmore, bass; Bill Goodwin, drums. Don’t Blame Me - Blue Moon - Laura - On The Trail - Just Friends - Without A Song - Spring Is Here - Star Eyes - Once In A While - Invitation - Over The Rainbow - My Secret Love - Stompin’ At The Savoy - On Green Dolphin Street - You Stepped Out of A Dream - No Greater Love - I Left My Heart In San Francisco - The Shadow of Your Smile