Grease (Is The Word) – Grease (Backing Track)
Based on the Original London Cast Recording from 1993, this song was written specifically for the opening title sequence of the 1978 film version of the hit musical. Written by The BeeGee’s Barry Gibb and performed by Franki Valli, the song reach no.1 in the charts and is a platinum selling record. Although it was not part of the original Broadway (1971) and London (1973) productions, following the success of the film, the musical was revived in London in 1993 to include this and many of the popular songs from the film version as well.
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Look At Me I’m Sandra Dee (Reprise) – Grease (Backing Track)
Based on the Original London Cast Recording from 1993, Sandy sings this reflective reprise version of Rizzo’s song from Act One which poked fun at her, as she decides she needs to make some changes to fit in with the crowd and show Danny she’s serious about him.
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‘I Don’t Know How To Help You’ is a song from the song cycle Elegies For Angels, Punks and Raging Queens with music by Janet Hood and lyrics by Bill Russell. Inspired by the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt and Edgar Lee Masters’ Spoon River Anthology, the show is an incredibly moving, funny and powerful series of songs and monologues written from the perspective of AIDS sufferers, their friends and families.
This track is backed on the 1993 Original London Cast Recording.
From new musical Show & Tell by Flora Leo, ‘The Audition Song’ is set during auditions for a the play-within-the-play school production of a re-written Cinderella – the story after the happy ending. A great show for a young cast, this is a chorus song with some lovely solo lines.
By agreement with the composer, this backing track is created from the original cast recording.
‘A Healthy, Normal, American Boy’ is a song from the musical Bye Bye Birdie, which follows the story of rock-n-roll star Conrad Birdie joining the army, and the effect that has on a group of teenage girls in Ohio. The story was inspired by Elvis Presley and his draft notice into to the US Army in 1957. This song comes in Act 1 of the show, when the tabloids surround Conrad Birdie asking controversial questions about his lifestyle and drafting, and his songwriter & secretary answer for him in attempt to make him seem like the perfect American soldier.
Thsi track is backed on the 2011 Original Broadway Cast Recording.
‘There’ll Always Be A Lady Fair’ is a song musically based on the sea shanty style, from Act 1 of Anything Goes, the hit musical by Cole Porter. The song features a group of sailors looking forward to the prospect of finding romance when they reach the shore. It’s also sometimes known as ‘Sailor’s Chantey’ or ‘Sailor’s Quartet’. This backing track is based on the 2011 New Broadway Cast Recording.
Raise A Little Hell Reprise – Bonnie & Clyde – Backing Track
“Raise A Little Hell Reprise” is a song from the musical Bonnie & Clyde with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Don Black. The show is based on the life story of infamous American outlaws and lovers Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker who achieved cult hero status during the Great Depression. “Raise A Little Hell Reprise” is a rock number sung by Clyde, Buck and Ted as the latter tries to catch the brothers in the act of a bank robbery and save Bonnie from a life as an outlaw.
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This backing track is based on the 2012 Original Broadway Cast Recording, which you can buy here:
Sandy (Opening) – Grease (Backing Track)
Based on the Original London Cast Recording from 1993, this is the opening song of the show, performed by Danny & Sandy as they spend their last day of summer romance together. Although this song was not part of the original Broadway (1971) and London (1973) productions, following the success of the film, the musical was revived in London in 1993 to include this and many of the popular songs from the film version, particularly those written specifically for Olivia Newton-John.
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“Jonah-Man Jazz” is a jazz cantata in six parts by Michael Hurd, based on the biblical story of Jonah and the Whale. Popularly performed by school groups and choirs, here we have arranged a jazz quintet backing track for all six parts of the cantata. You can listen to samples of each of the different sections below.
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Please note, whilst you are welcome to use our backing tracks to accompany non-profit performances, we cannot grant performance licenses for the piece itself and you will need to contact the publishers for this.
“When I Grow Up (Reprise)”, the finale song from the multi award-winning show Matilda based on the Roald Dahl classic, now playing at the Cambridge Theatre. Book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.
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You Love Who You Love – Bonnie & Clyde – Backing Track
“You Love Who You Love” is a song from the musical Bonnie & Clyde with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Don Black. The show is based on the life story of infamous American outlaws and lovers Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker who achieved cult hero status during the Great Depression. “You Love Who You Love” is sung by Bonnie and her friend Blanche, as they profess their love for their men on the wrong side of the law.
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This backing track is based on the 2012 Original Broadway Cast Recording, which you can buy here:
“Murder, He Says” was originally written by Frank Loesser and Jimmy McHugh for the 1942 musical film “Happy Go Lucky”, where it was sung by Betty Hutton. It became a popular jazz standard when covered by Dinah Shore in 1943, and featured on the soundtrack of the 2003 film Mona Lisa Smile, sung by Tori Amos.
Cabaret – Cabaret – Backing Track
This backing track of “Cabaret” is taken from the 1972 film version of Kander & Ebb’s hit show by the same name, starring Liza Minelli. The show, based in 1931 Nazi Berlin, follows the romance of Sally Bowles, performer at the Kit Kat Club cabaret, and American writer Cliff Bradshaw. This song is performed by Sally at the club near the end of the show, after an argument with Cliff about her pregnancy and his wish to take her away from the troubles in her beloved Berlin to look after her. Sally is unknowingly singing this whilst Cliff is being beaten up by Ernst and his Nazi bodyguards.
Around – New Beginnings by Jonathan Eio – Backing Track New Beginnings in an album of songs by pop and new musical theatre songwriter Jonathan Eio. ‘Around’ was originally performed by Jack Shaloo on the album, and is becoming increasingly popular as audition material and a performance piece for cabarets and showcases, as more and more students and performers are seeking out new writing to stand out from the crowd.
Sandbox – New Beginnings by Jonathan Eio – Backing Track
New Beginnings in an album of songs by pop and new musical theatre songwriter Jonathan Eio. ‘Sandbox’ was originally performed by Kimmy Bryceland on the album, and is becoming increasingly popular as audition material and a performance piece for cabarets and showcases, as more and more students and performers are seeking out new writing to stand out from the crowd.
Too Late To Turn Back Now – Bonnie & Clyde – Backing Track
“Too Late To Turn Back Now” is a song from the musical Bonnie & Clyde with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Don Black. The show is based on the life story of infamous American outlaws and lovers Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker who achieved cult hero status during the Great Depression. “Too Late To Turn Back Now” is sung by Bonnie and Clyde, after Clyde murders for the first time – shooting a police deputy in a grocery store robbery gone wrong.
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This backing track is based on the 2012 Original Broadway Cast Recording, which you can buy here:
Sooner or Later – Putting It Together – Backing Track
This version of “Sooner or Later” is taken from Stephen Sondheim’s musical review, Putting It Together, which showcases songs from various other musicals which he wrote. Originally from Dick Tracy, this song is performed by the character of The Younger Woman in Putting It Together, and our backing track is based on the Broadway performance by Ruthie Henshall which was filmed and released on DVD in 2002.
Dyin’ Ain’t So Bad – Bonnie & Clyde – Backing Track
“Dyin’ Ain’t So Bad” is a song from the musical Bonnie & Clyde with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Don Black. The show is based on the life story of infamous American outlaws and lovers Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker who achieved cult hero status during the Great Depression. Bonnie sings “Dyin’ Ain’t So Bad” to Clyde’s sister-in-law Blanche in defense of the life choices she and Clyde have made. She believes they are living life to the fullest, even if it will be short-lived.
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This backing track is based on the 2012 Original Broadway Cast Recording, which you can buy here:
Bonnie – Bonnie & Clyde – Backing Track
“Bonnie” is a song from the musical Bonnie & Clyde with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Don Black. The show is based on the life story of infamous American outlaws and lovers Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker who achieved cult hero status during the Great Depression. “Bonnie” is sung by Clyde to Bonnie, as they share some time alone together whilst hiding from the authorities, after a bank robbery goes wrong and Clyde is shot in the shoulder.
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Made In America – Bonnie & Clyde – Backing Track
“Made In America” is a song from the musical Bonnie & Clyde with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Don Black. The show is based on the life story of infamous American outlaws and lovers Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker who achieved cult hero status during the Great Depression. “Made In America” opens the second act, and is sung by a preacher and the ensemble. Bonnie & Clyde travel round America avoiding capture during their robbing spree, and as they do, we see the effects of the Great Depression on many Americans.
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This backing track is based on the 2012 Original Broadway Cast Recording, which you can buy here:
This World Will Remember Us – Bonnie & Clyde – Backing Track
“This World Will Remember Us” is a song from the musical Bonnie & Clyde with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Don Black. The show is based on the life story of infamous American outlaws and lovers Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker who achieved cult hero status during the Great Depression. “This World Will Remember Us” is sung by Bonnie & Clyde, after Bonnie smuggles a gun into Clyde’s prison cell and he breaks out, killing a deputy along the way.
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This backing track is based on the 2012 Original Broadway Cast Recording, which you can buy here:
You Can Do Better Than Him – Bonnie & Clyde – Backing Track
“You Can Do Better Than Him” is a song from the musical Bonnie & Clyde with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Don Black. The show is based on the life story of infamous American outlaws and lovers Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker who achieved cult hero status during the Great Depression. “You Can Do Better Than Him” is sung by Ted Hinton, the Deputy Sheriff, and Clyde. Ted has known both Bonnie and Clyde since childhood, so warns Bonnie that Clyde is no good for her, and expresses his own love for her. Clyde also sings to Bonnie, telling her that she deserves a good man who will give her more than he can, but that he will love her like no-one else.
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This backing track is based on the 2012 Original Broadway Cast Recording, which you can buy here:
How ‘Bout A Dance – Bonnie & Clyde – Backing Track
“How ‘Bout A Dance” is a song from the musical Bonnie & Clyde with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Don Black. The show is based on the life story of infamous American outlaws and lovers Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker who achieved cult hero status during the Great Depression. “How ‘Bout A Dance” is sung by Bonnie to Clyde during their first days together as she tells him of her dreams to become an actress, a poet and a singer.
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This backing track is based on the 2012 Original Broadway Cast Recording, which you can buy here:
You’re Goin’ Back To Jail – Bonnie & Clyde – Backing Track
“You’re Goin’ Back To Jail” is a song from the musical Bonnie & Clyde with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Don Black. The show is based on the life story of infamous American outlaws and lovers Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker who achieved cult hero status during the Great Depression. “You’re Going Back To Jail” is sung by Blanche, the wife of Clyde’s brother Buck, as she encourages her husband to turn himself in to the authorities and repent of his sins after breaking out of jail with Clyde. The songs also features solo sections from Buck and two other women in the Salon, Stella and Trish.
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This backing track is based on the 2012 Original Broadway Cast Recording, which you can buy here:
This World Will Remember Me – Bonnie & Clyde – Backing Track
“This World Will Remember Me” is a song from the musical Bonnie & Clyde with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Don Black. The show is based on the life story of infamous American outlaws and lovers Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker who achieved cult hero status during the Great Depression. “This World Will Remember Me” is sung by Clyde and Bonnie when they meet for the first time on the roadside and tell each other of their dreams of becoming rich and famous, whilst Clyde repairs Bonnie’s car in return for a ride to Dallas.
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This backing track is based on the 2012 Original Broadway Cast Recording, which you can buy here:
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