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Description
Sixteen favorites from an era of folk-rock, Motown, and sunshine pop are arranged for piano on this album, pairing chart-topping singles with a few quieter singer-songwriter moments.
"Hey Jude" opens the collection with its patient build, the famous "na-na-na" refrain gaining momentum as the keys fill out beneath it. "California Dreamin'" keeps its moody, minor-key pull even without the layered vocal harmonies behind it. "My Girl" translates especially well, its instantly recognizable opening riff sounding right at home on the piano. "Happy Together" leans into its shift from hushed verses to a bright, swinging chorus, a contrast the piano draws out clearly.
"Mr. Tambourine Man" and "Turn! Turn! Turn!" trade their jangling twelve-string guitars for a gentler, more open sound, while "Fire and Rain" closes the album on its most reflective note.
A fitting choice for a quiet evening, or anyone who wants to hear these classics with nothing standing between the melody and the ear.
Track List:
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Hey Jude (The Beatles) - 4:48
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California Dreamin' (The Mamas & The Papas) - 2:26
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I'm a Believer (The Monkees) - 2:40
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Happy Together (The Turtles) - 5:16
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My Girl (The Temptations) - 2:16
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Baby Love (The Supremes) - 2:42
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Mr. Tambourine Man (The Byrds) - 2:40
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Monday, Monday (The Mamas & The Papas) - 1:52
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Turn! Turn! Turn! (The Byrds) - 3:56
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Sugar, Sugar (The Archies) - 2:48
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Dedicated To The One I Love (The Mamas & The Papas) - 1:44
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I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better (The Byrds) - 2:42
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Something In The Way She Moves (James Taylor) - 3:24
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Go Where You Wanna Go (The Mamas & The Papas) - 2:44
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I'm Sorry (Brenda Lee) - 2:28
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Fire and Rain (James Taylor) - 2:40
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- Total Runtime - 47:06
