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Stock No. 8641
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> published byThe Barbershop Harmony Society
110 - Seventh Avenue North, Nashville, TN 372031 www.harmonymarketplace.coml800-876-SING
SH-BOOM(LIFE COULD BE A DREAM)
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Words and Music by JAMES KEYES, CARL FEASTER,CLAUDE FEASTER, FLOYD McRAE, & JAMES EDWARDS
Intro
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~a dream .could be
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Performance NotesThe song Sh-Boom, as performed by the quartet CrewCuts, from Toronto, went to #]on the U.S. charts in ]954. Thisarrangement is patterned after their recording.
It is important to note that this vehicle is primarily a lead solo, with the other three voices providing a quasi-orchestral rhythmaccompaniment. There are sections (measures 35-44, 50-58, 67-75) in which the melody is carried by the tenor voice, whichshould then predominate while the lead singer functions as a supporting harmony voice. These sections should be a bit louder thanthe lead solo sections. There is only a brief section (measures 45-49) that is typical homophonic barbershop style, with the melodyin the lead voice and tenor harnlony above it. A successful performance requires an understanding of the changing volumerelationships between the voices in the different sections.
In 12/8 time there are four beats to a measure, with a single beat represented by a dotted quarter note. The suggested tempo is 120beats per minute, which should remain constant throughout. During the two silence breaks which start in measure 43, there shouldbe some visual device (body movement, finger snapping) to maintain the steady tempo. Here's an opportunity for creative stagepresence!
The extended coda reprises the introduction, with a suggestion of the chorus. The repeated vamp (measures 67-72) shouldgradually diminish in volume, with a sudden return to full volume for the final three measures.
Sh-Boom is one of the best-known representatives of the doo-wop style of singing. The style reached its pinnacle of popularity inthe 1950s, but is still frequently heard in the 2 I st century. You can have lots of fun with this song, and your audiences- especiallythe baby boomers-- will enjoy hearing it.
As a final note: Questions about the contest suitability ofthis or any other song/arrangement should be directed to the judgingcommunity and measured against current contest rules. Ask before you sing.
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