Girl, i heard youre getting married girl, i heard youre getting married this time youre really sure and this. Listen to worst that could happen from jimmy webb s ten easy pieces for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. She caused him considerable anguish when she ran off to lake tahoe to work as a dancer. Johnny maestro, les cauchi, fred ferrara, mike gregorio. Among his many timeless hits are the worst that could happen. Just across the river oklahoma nights featuring vince gill. More than art garfunkels rendition of jimmy webb s all i know, worst that could happen is proof that webb could write thoughtful mainstream pop without the abstract imagery of a wichita lineman or up, up and away. Jimmy webb born august 15, 1946 is an american songwriter, composer, and singer. The reissue was remastered with four bonus tracks which include up, up and away, i was too busy loving you, and additional demo takes of galveston and the worst that could happen plus new liner notes by jimmy.
But perhaps the most enduring partnership out of all those memorable songs is his. Legendary songwriter jimmy webb coming to city winery. Johnny maestro and the brooklyn bridge is an american musical group, best known for their rendition of jimmy webbs the worst that could happen 1968. Tranposable music notes for pianovocalguitar chords only sheet music by jimmy webb. Jimmy webb is an american songwriter, composer and singer known worldwide as a master of his trade. The worst that could happen girl, i heard youre getting married. The song the worst that could happen was written by jimmy webb and was first released by the 5th dimension in 1967.
He wrote numerous platinumselling classics, including up, up and. Girl, i heard youre getting married girl, i heard youre getting married this time youre really sure and this is the end they. Jimmy webb with special guest ashley campbell the kate. The worst that could happen and, baby, if he loves you more than me, maybe its the best thing, maybe its the best thing for you, but its the worst that could happen to me. Girl, i heard youre getting married girl, i heard youre getting married this time youre really sure and this is the end they say you really mean it. Nov 06, 2014 provided to youtube by universal music group the worst that could happen jimmy webb ten easy pieces. And so it is with jimmy webbs the worst that could happen. And girl i dont really blame you for having a dream of your own hey girl i dont really blame you a woman like you needs a house and a home. Jimmy webb was born in elk city, oklahoma in august 1946. Legendary and lauded songwriter, singer, pianist, arranger and producer jimmy webb has a magnificent catalog of his own songs to draw from whenever he performs. But perhaps the most enduring partnership out of all those memorable songs is his musical.
Not surprisingly, given his personal affinity with the song, the toneddown arrangement works remarkably well even without the usual dramatic vocalizing. Brooklyn bridge, the worst that could happen american. The brooklyn bridge the worst that could happen sheet. Dec 18, 2017 webb is definitely not a shouter when he sings, so his rendition of the worst that could happen is an intimate, lowkey affair foregrounded by just his voice and piano.
Print and download the worst that could happen sheet music by the brooklyn bridge. They parted ways when horton moved from california to nevada, where she became a casino showgirl. Cottonwood farm highwayman cottonwood farm if these walls could speak where the universes are a snow covered christmas proper records 2010. By the time webb wrote the worst that could happen in the mid60s, he had already been a staff writer for jobete, motown records publishing company, and his work had been recorded by the likes of johnny rivers and vikki carr. Gary james interview with james rosica of the brooklyn bridge. Since his first platinum hit the worst that could happen, webb has had numerous hits including up, up and away, by the time i get to phoenix, wichita lineman, galveston, all i know and macarthur park. Buy tickets songwriter jimmy webb has had charttopping hits in a unique range of genres over the last 50 years, from country to pop to disco, with songs including worst that could happen, the highway man, up, up and away and macarthur park.
Not many artists can say they premiered a classical nocturne and had a rap hit with kanye west do what you gotta do from the album famous in the same year, but jimmy s career is full of surprises. Like macarthur park, by the time i get to phoenix was written by jimmy webb about a love affair he had with suzy horton, whom he began dating when they were high school students in colton, california. Jimmy webb worst that could happen original artist youtube. Worst that could happen by brooklyn bridge songfacts. Words and music that are embedded in the musical soul of our country, and will be played for generations to come. Ranked on rolling stones 100 greatest songwriters of all time recognized today for his unique explorations themes of loneliness and individuality in the american landscape, his catalog boasts contemporary classics. Songwriter jimmy webb has had charttopping hits in a unique range of genres, from country to pop to disco to new age, with songs including worst that could happen, wichita lineman, up, up and away and macarthur park. Girl, i heard youre getting married, heard youre getting married, this. Song was a big hit for brooklyn bridge in 1968 but was first recorded by the the fifth dimension on their magic garden. Hal leonard digital sheet music at sheet music plus. View jimmy webb song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings. Aug 22, 20 this great song was originally done by johnny maestro and the brooklyn bridge.
Worst that could happen is a song with lyrics and music written by singer songwriter jimmy webb. Ten easy pieces galveston highwayman wichita lineman the moons a harsh mistress by the time i get to phoenix if these walls could speak didnt we worst that could happen all i know. The groups followup album, the magic garden, was also released in 1967 and featured eleven additional webb songs, including the worst that could happen. While this twocd, 46song compilation of webb interpretations is highly worthwhile for fans of the songwriter, it falls somewhere between being a collection of the.
Jimmy webb jimmy webbthe glen campbell years facebook. Originally recorded by the 5th dimension on their 1967. If these old walls, if these old walls could speak of things that they remember well stories and faces dearly held a couple in love livin week to week. Baby if he really loves you more than me maybe its the best thing maybe its the best thing for you but its the worst that could happen. Singer, songwriter and composer jimmy webb is the only artist to receive grammy awards for music, lyrics and orchestration. Johnny maestro and the brooklyn bridge or simply the brooklyn bridge is an american musical group, best known for their million selling rendition of jimmy webb s the worst that could happen.
Like macarthur park and by the time i get to phoenix, webb wrote the song about a love affair that he had with suzy horton. Girl, i heard youre getting married heard youre getting married, this time youre really sure and this is the end, they say you really mean it this guys the one that makes you feel so safe, so sane and so secure and, baby, if he loves you more than me m. This song was written by jimmy webb and originally recorded by the 5th. Released in november 2003 by raven records, this twodisc compilation covers most of webbs songwriting career, including some of his earliest recordings from the 1960s.
Jimmy webb if these walls could speak lyrics genius. Jimmy webb s songs have been covered by so many artists, and so many of his songs have been covered in multiple versions, that no compilation of webb covers could please everyone. By the time webb wrote the worst that could happen in the mid60s, he had already been a staff writer for jobete, motown records publishing. He wrote numerous platinumselling classics, including up, up and away, by the time i get to phoenix, wichita lineman, galveston, the worst that could happen, all i know, and macarthur park. Muse for jimmy webb s macarthur park treasures those days.
Jimmy webbs the worst that could happen writing on music. The songs of jimmy webb is a compilation album of songs written by jimmy webb and performed by various artists. Jimmy webb worst that could happen lyrics musixmatch. Theyve performed in every major concert venue including madison square garden, carnegie hall, the beacon theatre and radio city music hall to name just a few. Jimmy webb discography wikipedia republished wiki 2. Johnny maestro and the brooklyn bridge or simply the brooklyn bridge is an american musical group, best known for their million selling rendition of jimmy webbs the worst that could happen.
Webb the worst that could happen sheet music for voice. Download and print the worst that could happen sheet music for voice, piano or guitar by jimmy webb. When webb found out she had gotten married, he wrote worst that could happen. The glen campbell years fmu performing arts center. Look what the rookie did rosecrans boulevard sub pop 1996. Jul 26, 2017 and this is the end they say you really mean it this guys the one that makes you feel so safe, so sane and so secure and baby if he loves you more than me and baby if he loves you more than me maybe its the best thing maybe its the best thing for you but its the worst that could happen to me. Brooklyn bridge the worst that could happen lyrics. This the worst that could happen book is not ordinary book, you have it then the world is in your hands. But lightning struck for the band with the songwriter jimmy webb s worst that could happen. A second lp the second brooklyn bridge was released in 1969, and a mitestring of followup singles made the hot 100. Jimmy webb worst that could happen lyrics genius lyrics.
The worst that could happen clean by jimmy webb on. When webb found out she had gotten married, he wrote worst that could happen, where he comes to terms with the news. Music critic bruce eder called letters the most surprising, diverse, and possibly the most satisfying of all of jimmy webb s early solo lps and arguably the best of webb s solo albums. Dec 05, 2017 johnny maestro and the brooklyn bridge is an american musical group, best known for their rendition of jimmy webbs the worst that could happen 1968. Since his first platinum record the worst that could happen, webb has had numerous hits including up, up and away, by the time i get to phoenix, wichita lineman, galveston, highwayman, all i know and macarthur park, and has also become a leader and mentor in the industry as a champion for songwriters. The 5th dimension the worst that could happen 1968 us 12track stereo lp on the soul city label distributed by liberty, the second issue of the album formerly titled the magic garden.
By the time i get to phoenix by glen campbell songfacts. Check out the worst that could happen clean by jimmy webb on amazon music. Were excited to announce that jimmy s new ten easy pieces deluxe edition is now available for purchase. But perhaps the most enduring partnership out of all those memorable. Jimmy is a songwriter, composer and singer known worldwide as a master of his trade. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in c major transposable. I never got to hear berlin or gershwin perform in a club, however, i will be able to say i saw jimmy webb sitting at a steinway. Songwriter jimmy webb has had charttopping hits in a unique range of genres over the last 50 years, from country to pop to disco, with songs including worst that could happen, the highway man, up, up and away and macarthur park. Provided to youtube by universal music group the worst that could happen jimmy webb ten easy pieces.
The brooklyn bridge they were formed in march of 1968 and had their first hit record with a jimmy webb song, the worst that could happen. We have 5 albums and 48 song lyrics in our database. The worst that could happen by jimmy webb digital sheet. A tribute to judy collins fallow way wildflower 2009. Muse for jimmy webbs macarthur park treasures those. Worst that could happen is a song with lyrics and music written by singersongwriter jimmy webb. The worst that could happen clean by jimmy webb on amazon. May 7, 1939 in brooklyn, new york, began his career in 1957 as the original lead singer of the crests, one of the first interracial groups of the. The worst that could happen is produced and distributed by the team at hit trax and available in the following formats. Print and download the worst that could happen sheet music.
The worst that could happen came from the prolific songwriting pen of jimmy webb, who was inspired by the actual experience of having a former flame marry someone else. Johnny maestro and the brooklyn bridge is an american musical group, best known for. Since his first platinum hit the worst that could happen, webb has become a. As 1969 began, the former lead singer of the crests, johnny maestro, put his big voice behind worst that could happen and hit the top three with his new group, brooklyn bridge. Brooklyn bridge worst that could happen 1969 youtube.
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