Alfred Publishing release Billboard No. 1 Hits of the '70s
(Dave Molter | Posted 2010-07-02)
The 1970s was probably the last decade when Top 40 radio was compartmentalized, and the No. 1 spot on Billboard;s Hot 100 reflected a wide variety of musical genres, with acts like The Eagles, Paul Simon, Elton John and ABBA all comfortably sharing the airwaves.
Billboard No. 1 Hits of the 1970s relives the '70s with more than 50 chart-topping hits. Each song in this collection earned the distinction of a No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 during the 1970s. With more than 300 pages of sheet music, this songbook will keep you singing all night! Titles: 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover * Afternoon Delight * American Pie * Angie * Babe * Baby Come Back * Bennie and the Jets * Black Water * Blinded by the Light * Bridge Over Troubled Water * Brown Sugar * Cat's in the Cradle * (They Long to Be) Close to You * Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? * Dancing Queen * Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough * Dreams and more.
Billboard No. 1 Hits of the 1980s flashes back to the '80s with more than 50 classic hits from the "totally awesome" era! Each song in this massive collection earned the distinction of a No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 during the 1980s. Music makers of all ages will discover a lifetime of enjoyment among the more than 300 pages of sheet music in this songbook. Titles: Africa * Against All Odds * Always * Arthur's Theme (The Best That You Can Do) * At This Moment * Beat It * Bette Davis Eyes * Billie Jean * Careless Whisper * Celebration * Centerfold * Come on Eileen * Crazy for You * Endless Love * Every Breath You Take * Everytime You Go Away * Eye of the Tiger * Father Figure * and more.
Billboard No. 1 Hits of the 1970s and 1980s piano/vocal songbooks are now available for $24.99 each. Pick up your copies at a local music retail store, or buy them today at www.alfred.com.
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Alfred Music Publishing is the world’s largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational, reference, pop & performance materials for teachers, students, professionals & hobbyists spanning every musical instrument, style & difficulty level. Alfred’s home office is located in Los Angeles with domestic offices in Miami & New York as well as offices around the world including Australia, Germany, Singapore & the United Kingdom.
Since 1922, Alfred Music Publishing has been dedicated to helping people learn, teach & play music. Alfred currently has over 90,000 active titles. Alfred represents a wide range of well-known publications—from methods like, Alfred’s Basic Guitar, Alfred’s Basic Piano Library, Premier Piano Course, Sound Innovations & Suzuki, to artists like Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, Green Day, Michael Jackson, Sheryl Crow, Eagles, Cole Porter & George and Ira Gershwin, to brands like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of The Rings, Rolling Stone Magazine & Billboard.
In addition to its own titles, Alfred distributes products from over 50 companies, including Belwin, Daisy Rock Girl Guitars, Dover Publications, DW Drums, Faber Music, Highland/Etling, Kalmus, National Guitar Workshop, Penguin, TASCAM, Ultimate Support & WEA.
From a press release.