New Releases by Elton John

The 1996 reissue of DON''T SHOOT ME I''M ONLY THE PIANO PLAYER was the first of two 1973 albums that sealed Elton John''s superstardom. It included his first U.S. #1 single, the nostalgic "Crocodile Rock," along with one of his most enduring ballads, "Daniel," a veiled salute to a Vietnam vet. By now, John was at ease in almost any musical setting. While lyricist Bernie Taupin continued to feed him the usual mix of road songs, homages to the American West, and offbeat love ballads, John was flying ahead with an ambitious, try-anything agenda that effectively blurred the lines between AM pop and FM rock. "Crocodile Rock"''s whimsicality, with its vintage Farfisa organ, and "Daniel," a seductive studio concoction of keyboards and acoustic guitar, leaned toward the former. "Elderberry Wine" approached the latter, with its hard guitar sound and blues-rock horn-riffing, as did "Have Mercy On The Criminal," whose central riff echoes "Layla." "I''m Gonna Be A Teenage Idol," a tribute to Marc Bolan of T-Rex, lies tantalizingly across the center of the pop-rock line, sounding like a cabaret version of glitter-rock. By now, Elton John''s place in history was assured; months later, his domination of his era would come to full fruition with the release of GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD.

For piano and voice. Includes chord symbols and guitar chord diagrams.

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). Eleven songs from the soundtrack to the hit Disney film featuring classic Elton John songs, plus two brand new tunes by Elton and Bernie Taupin "Hello Hello" and "Love Builds a Garden." Also includes: Bennie and the Jets * Crocodile Rock * Dandelions * Don''t Go Breaking My Heart * Rocket Man (I Think It''s Gonna Be a Long, Long Time) * Saturday Night''s Alright (For Fighting) * The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room * Tiny Dancer * and Your Song, plus lovely full-color art from the movie!

For forty years, collector Rob Roth has gathered rare examples of rock tour posters, advertising posters, rock memorabilia, original artwork and items of merchandise. His spectacular collection is so vast that it has never all been put on public display, but when visitors to his spacious New York loft apartment—visitors like Elton John and Alice Cooper—caught a glimpse of some of the material Roth has collected over the years, they were amazed and urged him to let rock fans see the dazzling array of artifacts. When designer John Varvatos saw the collection, he was so stunned by it that he begged Roth to lend him pieces for his new store in Las Vegas. More of Roth''s pieces will be on display in the Varvatos Soho store and other upcoming locations in the fall of 2010. Varvatos has even offered to host a launch party in the Soho store for the book at its time of publication. For many, the items lovingly cataloged in the pages of The Art of Classic Rock will evoke nostalgic memories of their youth—of blazing lights, drifting smoke and of the all-pervading power of their favorite rock concerts. Unlike anything else on the market, The Art of Classic Rock is a lavishly produced presentation of the most vivid and exciting artwork from the rock world, as well as a guide to understanding the the most influential rock banks of our time. Each section of The Art of Classic Rock focuses on a well-known band, covering its defining tours and albums to show how the band''s iconic designs and graphic styles changed, and to provide an overview of rock history from the period. An introduction to each section puts the images in context, outlining the stage the band and its acts had reached in their development when the particular images and designs displayed were used, and discussing the art and artists behind the work. Each piece of art also features a caption describing exactly what it is, while items with a particular story are accompanied by longer, more detailed text. The Rob Roth collection has been meticulously photographed specifically for this book by photographer Richard Marot who spent hundreds of hours working with a team of technicians to ensure that the images appearing in The Art of Classic Rock are a sumptuous and accurate representation of the truly stunning Rob Roth Collection.

(Piano Play-Along). Play 8 of your favorite songs with sound-alike audio tracks. Each volume in this series comes with audio of orchestrated arrangements. The music in this book matches these recorded orchestrations. There are two tracks for each a full performance for listening, plus a separate backing track which lets you be the soloist! The music even includes a separate vocal staff, plus guitar frames, so you or your friends can also sing or strum along! Songs: Bennie and the Jets * Blue Eyes * Don''t Go Breaking My Heart * Don''t Let the Sun Go down on Me * Rocket Man (I Think It''s Gonna Be a Long Long Time) * Sacrifice * Someone Saved My Life Tonight * Tiny Dancer.

(Jazz Play Along). For use with all Bb, Eb, C, and Bass Clef instruments, the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues and audio, this first-of-its-kind package helps you master improvisation while playing some of the greatest tunes of all time. For study, each tune includes audio with: * Melody cue with proper style and inflection * Professional rhythm tracks * Choruses for soloing * Removable bass part * Removable piano part. For performance, each tune also has: * An additional full stereo accompaniment track (no melody) * Additional choruses for soloing. Includes 10 songs: Bennie and the Jets * Candle in the Wind * Crocodile Rock * Daniel * Don''t Let the Sun Go down on Me * Goodbye Yellow Brick Road * Honky Cat * I Guess That''s Why They Call It the Blues * Rocket Man (I Think It''s Gonna Be a Long Long Time) * Your Song.

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). This retrospective collection celebrates 17 hits that rocketed Elton to the top of the pop charts. Includes: Bennie and the Jets * Can You Feel the Love Tonight * Candle in the Wind * Crocodile Rock * Don''t Let the Sun Go Down on Me * Philadelphia Freedom * Rocket Man * Your Song * and more.

Jazz Piano Solos

A look at the career of music icon Elton John through pictures, observations, and quotes.

(Easy Piano Songbook). Our matching folio for this multiple-Tony Award-winning musical by Elton John and Tim Rice features easy piano arrangements of 17 outstanding songs from the Broadway production: Another Pyramid * Dance of the Robe * Easy as Life * Enchantment Passing Through * Every Story Is a Love Story * Fortune Favors the Brave * How I Know You * I Know the Truth * My Strongest Suit * Not Me * Written in the Stars * and more.

Lush Dan Coates arrangements of 14 of Elton John''s signature tunes including: Candle in the Wind * Daniel * Don''t Let the Sun Go Down on Me * Little Jeannie * Nikita * The One * Sacrifice * Sad Songs (Say So Much) * Something About the Way You Look Tonight * Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word * Tiny Dancer * Your Song and more.

This great new play-along features some of Elton John''s greatest music from the last few decades. It includes piano parts, chord symbols, and full lyrics, along with a CD containing authentic piano parts from seven Elton John recordings and "sound-alike" backing tracks! Titles are: Can You Feel the Love Tonight * Candle in the Wind * Goodbye Yellow Brick Road * I Guess That''s Why They Call It the Blues * Rocket Man * Song for Guy * Your Song.

Titles are: Border Song * Candle in the Wind * Crocodile Rock * Daniel * Don''t Let the Sun Go Down on Me * Funeral for a Friend * Goodbye Yellow Brick Road * I Guess That''s Why They Call It the Blues * Rocket Man * Sacrifice * Sixty Years On * Someone Saved My Life Tonight * Your Song.

(Piano Duet). Includes 8 of Elton''s greatest arranged at the intermediate level for 1 piano/4 hands. Songs: Candle in the Wind * Circle of Life * Crocodile Rock * Don''t Let the Sun Go Down on Me * Goodbye Yellow Brick Road * Rocket Man * Something About the Way You Look Tonight * Your Song.

Titles are: Bennie and The Jets * Candle in the Wind * Daniel * Don''t Let the Sun Go Down on Me * Goodbye Yellow Brick Road * I Guess That''s Why They Call It the Blues * Rocket Man * Sacrifice * Sad Songs (Say So Much) * Someone Saved My Life Tonight * Young Song.

(Big Note Personality). 16 of his biggest hits in Big-Note easy piano notation: Bennie and the Jets * Blue Eyes * Candle in the Wind * Crocodile Rock * Daniel * Don''t Let the Sun Go down on Me * Goodbye Yellow Brick Road * I Guess That''s Why They Call It the Blues * Island Girl * Philadelphia Freedom * Rocket Man (I Think It''s Gonna Be a Long Long Time) * Sacrifice * Sad Songs (Say So Much) * Someone Saved My Life Tonight * Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word * Your Song.

(Piano Solo Personality). 22 songs from this pop piano master, including: Bennie and the Jets * Can You Feel the Love Tonight * Candle in the Wind * Daniel * I Guess That''s Why They Call It the Blues * Rocket Man * Sacrifice * Your Song * and more.

(Piano Vocal). This sheet music features an arrangement for piano and voice with guitar chord frames, with the melody presented in the right hand of the piano part as well as in the vocal line.

inch....this work is likely to become a standart work very quickly and is to be recommended to all schools where recorder studies are undertaken inch. (Oliver James, Contact Magazine) A novel and comprehensive approach to transferring from the C to F instrument. 430 music examples include folk and national songs (some in two parts), country dance tunes and excerpts from the standard treble repertoire ofBach, Barsanti, Corelli, Handel, Telemann, etc. An outstanding feature of the book has proved to be Brian Bonsor''s brilliantly simple but highly effective practice circles and recognition squares designed to give, in only a few minutes, concentrated practice on the more usual leaps to and from each new note and instant recognition of random notes. Quickly emulating the outstanding success of the descant tutors, these books are very popular even with those who normally use tutors other than the Enjoy the Recorder series.

(Piano Vocal). This sheet music features an arrangement for piano and voice with guitar chord frames, with the melody presented in the right hand of the piano part as well as in the vocal line.

21 of his favorites, including: Blue Eyes * Candle in the Wind * The Last Song * The One * Sacrifice * Your Song * and more.