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Reprinted by permission from Nightflying Magazine
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 To God, for giving us the gifts we use here for His glory and honor. To everyone who has told us they enjoy our music. You have always encouraged us by your kind words and your presence at our performances. Our goal is to be ambassadors of good music, and we appreciate each of you so very much. To our wives, for their love and support. To Randy McDonald. Without his many hours of creative genius and his always welcome suggestions, this project would not have been possible. The Bob Boyd Sounds are 4 musicians who sing. Each of these 4 guys is a featured vocalist on at least one of this album’s 15 most-requested standards. The 4-part vocal harmonies you hear are not trick recording or multi-tracking. And all the instruments are being played by these same 4 guys. What you hear here is what you see and hear in person. Bob, David and Randy worked as a trio since 1991. Pat Henry, an old friend and occasional member, joined them about 1997, and they became The Bob Boyd Sounds, adding 4 part vocal arrangements, some written by Bob Boyd ( but some of them just “happened.”) Bob Boyd, piano and vocal stylist, was owner/manager of Boyd Music Center for 38 years. He also plays guitar, accordion, banjo and bass. He has been a musical entertainer for almost 50 years, but never has enjoyed playing as much as with “The Sounds.” Pat Henry is a church Music Director, piano tuner/technician, bandleader and teacher. He plays trumpet, trombone and flute on this project, but he sometimes plays piano and even guitar on the band. Pat has recorded albums playing all instruments himself. David Higginbotham, a public school music teacher and songwriter, plays upright and electric bass and guitar and sings the lead vocals. David’s creativity has played a major part in this project. Randy McDonald plays drums and all percussion instruments on this album. Randy also plays piano and bass, and was the creative engineer on this and all our recording projects. The Bob Boyd Sounds keep a busy calendar of concerts, wedding receptions, anniversary and birthday parties and other private functions. Visit their website at www.boydmusic.com. For open dates and rates call:
Bob Boyd 501-225-4894 or 501-626-9862 (cell) David Higginbotham 501-412-0098 Randy McDonald 501-888-7510 Pat Henry 501-834-0945 | |
1. "Candy" Made famous by the Four Freshmen, this song features a lively and provocative Latin beat. 2. "I’ve Got You Under My Skin" This great old Cole Porter standard features David Higginbotham on the vocal, in a swing interpretation similar to the famous Nelson Riddle-Frank Sinatra version. 3. "Honeysuckle Rose" Pat Henry loves to tell how Fats Waller wrote this tune for $15 worth of beer! 4. "It’s A Blue World" This tune has become the trademark of the famous 4 Freshmen. We love their music and work to be more like them. 5. "Fly Me To The Moon" Randy McDonald gives his interpretation of this 1954 song, originally recorded as “In Other Words” (in waltz time!) 6. "Memories of You" Also made famous by the sweet clarinet of Benny Goodman, here is Pat Henry’s silky smooth trumpet rendition. 7. "S’Wonderful"Written by the Gershwins in their early years, this tune is a celebration of joy. 8. "I’ve Got The World On A String" This swingy tune, sung by leader/pianist Bob Boyd, is reminiscent of the Sinatra version. 9. "Samba De Orfeu" In this festive tune from the movie “Black Orpheus,” the Sounds take you to Rio for Carnival! 10. "Moonglow "Revived in the 50s in the movie “Picnic,” the Sounds turn this old standard request into a lovely 4-part vocal. 11. "Someday You’ll Be Sorry" This tune, actually written by Louis Armstrong, features Pat Henry’s gravelly impression of the legendary “Satchmo.” 12. "Stompin’ At The Savoy" This big band standard gives the Sounds the opportunity to show how, with only 4 members, they can produce a “big band” sound. 13. "Where or When" Written for the Broadway show “Babes In Arms,” the Sounds take the tempo ‘way up and belt it out as a 4-part vocal. 14. "Watch What Happens" This newer “standard” tune in 4-part vocal featuring David Higginbotham, is a perfect compliment to a wedding reception. 15. "Avalon "The famous Benny Goodman Quartet recorded this tune in 1938 at a frantic tempo and we take it up another notch. Dance at your own risk! | |
...is available NOW at $15 per CD. A postage & handling fee of $1.50 (noted by a *) will be added if ordering by phone, regular mail, or email. Following are the 6 easiest ways to get the CD playing on your home player as soon as possible. 1. Stop by Sigler Music Center, 9109 W. Markham in Little Rock, Barnes & Noble, 11500 Financial Centre Parkway in Little Rock, or Been Around Records & CDs, 1216 S. University in Little Rock and pick up your copy. 2. Get your CD at any Bob Boyd Sounds gig. 3. Call Bob Boyd in person at 501-225-4894 or 501-626-9862 (cell) for ordering arrangements. If you get voice mail be certain to leave your name and number so Bob can return your call. * 4. Click HERE to send email to Bob for ordering arrangements. Be certain to leave all pertinent information. * 5. Click HERE for a printer
friendly order form that you can print, fill out, and send to Bob via 6. Click HERE to go to the "CD Baby" website where you can order our "Sounds Like Requests" CD with your Credit Card.
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