Raise A Little Hell – Bonnie & Clyde – Backing Track
“Raise A Little Hell” 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” is a rock number sung by an angry Clyde after he murders a fellow inmate who has been abusing him in jail.
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Picture Show – Bonnie & Clyde – Backing Track
“Picture Show” 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 with those who supported the anti-establishment movement during the Great Depression. Aided in their robbing sprees by Clyde’s brother Buck and his reluctant wife Blanche, they are relentlessly pursued by Sheriff Schmidt and meet their end ambushed by the police. “Picture Show” sees Bonnie growing up to become a waitress who dreams of being a movie star.
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Grow Old With Me – Jason Robert Brown – Wearing Someone Else’s Clothes – Backing Track
“Grow Old With Me” is the final track from Jason Robert Brown’s solo album “Wearing Someone Else’s Clothes” released in 2005. The album comprises 11 songs from a variety of genres, all written by JRB from 1996-2004 independently of any musicals he was writing during that time. This song is a big band number in true Rat Pack style!
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Be My Friend (The Facebook Song)- Edges – Backing Track
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“Be My Friend”, which has become popularly know as “The Facebook Song”, is probably the best known song from Edges – a song cycle by writing duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The show features songs dealing with coming of age, relationships, identity, self-discovery, and the meaning of life. “Be My Friend” is an hilarious comedy song arranged for four vocalists about the social networking site, Facebook, and the popular desire to add to the number of friends on your profile.
You can buy the sheet music to this song here: Pasek & Paul Website
You can see the song being performed here.
I Need To Know – Tarzan The Musical – Backing Track
“I Need To Know” is a song from the Disney musical Tarzan with music by Phil Collins. The show is based on the Disney film of the same name about a baby who’s family dies after being shipwrecked in West Africa, and is adopted by a family of gorillas and named Tarzan. In “I Need To Know” a young Tarzan asks Kala, his gorilla mother, why he’s so different from the rest of the tribe.
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December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night) – Jersey Boys – Backing Track
“December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)” is one of the most iconic songs from the musical Jersey Boys with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. The show is based on the story of one of the most popular bands of the 60s, The Four Seasons. “December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night)” opens the documentary-style musical but as it’s French cover version, “Ces soirées-là”, and band member Tommy DeVito enters to explain the story of the formation of the band originally known as ‘The Variety Trio’. The song then appears again later at the end of Act 1 as songwriter Bob Gaudio reminisces about how he lost his virginity.
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Walk Like A Man – Jersey Boys – Backing Track
“Walk Like A Man” is an upbeat number from Act 1 of the musical Jersey Boys with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. The show is based on the story of one of the most popular bands of the 60s, The Four Seasons. “Walk Like A Man” appears in the documentary-style musical as one of the three songs that Bob Gaudio writes for the Four Seasons which shoots them to fame, just after they land a contract with producer Bob Crewe.
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The Lost Boys Gang – Peter Pan (Stiles & Drewe) – Backing Track
“The Lost Boys Gang” is a rocky, rowdy chorus number from Act 1 of the musical Peter Pan with music by George Stiles, lyrics by Anthony Drewe and book by Willis Hall, based on the wonderful children’s story by J.M.Barrie. “The Lost Boys Gang” introduces the Lost Boys to the show, as they await the return of their leader, Peter Pan, and show off how tough they are.
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Never Land – Peter Pan (Stiles & Drewe) – Backing Track
“Never Land” is a sweet song from Act 1 of the musical Peter Pan with music by George Stiles, lyrics by Anthony Drewe and book by Willis Hall, based on the wonderful children’s story by J.M.Barrie. “Never Land” is sung by Peter Pan, accompanied by Wendy, Michael and John, as Peter teaches them how to fly.
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Nobody’s Side – Chess The Musical – Backing Track
“Nobody’s Side” is a powerful song from Act 1 of the musical Chess by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus from pop group ABBA, with lyrics by Tim Rice. The show’s plot revolves around a world chess championship taking place during the cold war, and the love feud between the Russian player and his manager Florence who falls for the American champion. “Nobody’s Side” is a passionate rock ballad sung by Florence with support from the ensemble, after an argument with the Russian, as she reveals her growing cynicism about chess, politics and love.
This backing track is based on the Royal Albert Hall concert recording from 2008, starring Idina Menzel as Florence.
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The World Will Know – Newsies The Musical – Backing Track
“The World Will Know” is a rousing chorus number led by tenor voice near the end on Act One of award-winning musical Newsies with music by Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Hercules, Tangled, Enchanted) and lyrics by Jack Feldman ( Copacabana ). The show follows the true story of the 1899 Newsboys strike in New York City. “The World Will Know” is sung by the newsboy chorus, led by principal character Jack Kelly as he organises a protest after discovering that the publisher of the New York World newspaper, Joseph Pulitzer, has increased the wholesale price of newspapers for the newsboys by ten cents per hundred copies.
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Santa Fe – Newsies The Musical – Backing Track
“Santa Fe” is a powerful solo for tenor voice that closes the first act of award-winning musical Newsies with music by Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Hercules, Tangled, Enchanted) and lyrics by Jack Feldman ( Copacabana ). The show follows the true story of the 1899 Newsboys strike in New York City. “Santa Fe” is sung by lead character Jack Kelly as he despairs at the failure of the protests so far and shows his anger at the beating and capture of his disabled friend Crutchie.
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“The Awefull Battle of the Pekes and the Pollicles” – Cats – Backing Track
“The Awefull Battle of the Pekes and the Pollicles” is a song that comes part-way through the first half of the musical CATS, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on the poems from Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot. The show tells about the lives of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles, who once a year choose one of their number to ascend to the ‘Heaviside Layer’ and be reborn into a new life. The Awefull Battle of the Pekes and the Pollicles is performed by characters Munkustrap, Rumpus Cat and the rest of the company, and tells the story of two rival dog tribes who engage in battle before they are eventually scared off by a cat with flashing red eyes, the Great Rumpus Cat.
Please note that this backing track is based on the 1998 film recording, rather than the earlier London cast recording.You can buy the film version that this is based on here:
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“Journey To The Heaviside Layer” – Cats – Backing Track
“Journey To The Heaviside Layer” is the penultimate song of the musical CATS, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on the poems from Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot. The show tells about the lives of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles, who once a year choose one of their number to ascend to the ‘Heaviside Layer’ and be reborn into a new life. Journey To The Heaviside Layer is a moving song where the Jellicle Cats, led by Old Deuteronomy, send ageing glamour cat Grizabella off to the Heaviside Layer to be reborn.
Please note that this backing track is based on the 1998 film recording, rather than the earlier London cast recording.You can buy the film version that this is based on here:
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“Song of the Jellicles” – Cats – Backing Track
“Song of the Jellicles” is a song towards the end of the first act of the musical CATS, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on the poems from Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot. The show tells about the lives of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles, who once a year choose one of their number to ascend to the ‘Heavyside Layer’ and be reborn into a new life. Song of the Jellicles is the first part of the Jellicle Ball scene, where Old Deuteronomy welcomes and calls all Jellicles to the ball, where he will make the Jellicle Choice, and the company reprise the Jellicle Song from the start of the musical.
Please note that this backing track is based on the 1998 film recording, rather than the earlier London cast recording.You can buy the film version that this is based on here:
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“The Naming of Cats” – Cats – Backing Track
“The Naming of Cats” is the second song of the musical CATS, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on the poems from Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot. The show tells about the lives of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles, who once a year choose one of their number to ascend to the ‘Heaviside Layer’ and be reborn into a new life. The Naming of Cats is a slow, eerie song which breaks the “fourth wall”, acknowledging the audience and explaining to the humans how cats are given their names, all through unison rhythmic dialogue from the full company.
Please note that this backing track is based on the 1998 film recording, and rather than the earlier London cast recording. You can buy the film version that this is based on here:
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“Bustopher Jones” – Cats – Backing Track
“Bustopher Jones” is a song from the first act of the musical CATS, composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on the poems from Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot. The show tells about the lives of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles, who once a year choose one of their number to ascend to the ‘Heavyside Layer’ and be reborn into a new life. Bustopher Jones is a cheerful, upbeat song which introduces the audience to an elderly, rotund and well-loved ‘cat about town’ who frequents gentlemen’s clubs and has many a story to tell. The song is sung by the characters Bustopher, Jennyanydots, Jellylorum, Bombalurina and chorus.
Please note that this backing track is based on the 1998 film recording, rather than the earlier London cast recording. You can buy the film version that this is based on here:
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Seize The Day – Newsies The Musical – Backing Track
“Seize The Day” is a rousing chorus number from award-winning musical Newsies with music by Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Hercules, Tangled, Enchanted) and lyrics by Jack Feldman ( Copacabana ). The show follows the true story of the 1899 Newsboys strike in New York City. “Seize The Day” is sung by the company, led by the character Davey, as he rallies the Newsies into a full-blown strike.
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“A Way Back To Then” – [Title Of Show] – Backing Track
“A Way Back To Then” is one of the last songs in the musical [Title Of Show] with music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen. The show documents its own conception and production for the inaugural New York Theatre Festival, with the writers playing themselves alongside two actress friends. This song is sung by the character ‘Heidi’, played in the original production by Heidi Blickenstaff, and it looks back nostalgically on the simpler, happier days of their youth.
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“Jet Set” – Catch Me If You Can – Backing Track
“Jet Set” is a high-energy chorus number in the musical Catch Me If You Can by the award-winning team behind Hairspray, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. The show follows the true story of con artist Frank Abagnale Jr. and is based closely upon his autobiography and the 2002 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio. “Jet Set” is a song about living the high-life working for an airline, and is sung by the whole company led by main character Frank Abagnale Jr. who decides to con his way into becoming a pilot.
This backing track is based on the 2011 Original Broadway Cast Recording, as performed by Aaron Tveit & Company.
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“Goodbye” – Catch Me If You Can – Backing Track
“Goodbye” is the penultimate song in the musical Catch Me If You Can by the award-winning team behind Hairspray, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman. The show follows the true story of con artist Frank Abagnale Jr. and is based closely upon his autobiography and the 2002 film starring Leonardo DiCaprio. “Goodbye” is sung by the lead character Frank Abagnale Jr. as he realises that his fight and flight against Agent Hanratty is at an end and he is arrested. It is a powerful up-beat ballad for tenor voice.
This backing track is based on the 2011 Original Broadway Cast Recording, as performed by Aaron Tveit.
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“See I’m Smiling” – a solo song for Mezzo-Soprano from Jason Robert Brown’s musical The Last Five Years. The couple are in Ohio on Cathy’s birthday where she’s performing in a show. Cathy is keen to work on their marital problems but becomes angry when Jamie tells her he has to go back to New York to a party.
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The second song of Jekyll & Hyde The Musical, by Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse. An ensemble number, the rich and poor of 19th century London sing about keeping up appearances to hide their true selves.
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The opening number of Act Two of Jekyll & Hyde The Musical, by Frank Wildhorn and Leslie Bricusse. A chorus number, with a solo for a Newsboy, telling of the latest murders to occur at the hands of Edward Hyde.
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“The River Won’t Flow” is a funk/jazz/gospel song from Jason Robert Brown’s song cycle/musical Songs For A New World. Sung by the company with solos from Man 1 and Man 2 in the musical.
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