Peter Frampton‘s “Baby, I Love Your Way” was originally released in 1975 as a single, and when it didn’t gain any traction he included it on his live album Frampton Comes Alive the following year, helping the album become a huge hit. The track also appeared in the 2000 movie High Fidelity, performed by Lisa Bonet. The cover featured here, performed by the American reggae/pop band Big Mountain, reached #6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and #2 on the UK Singles Chart. Key change at 3:16.
Tag: 2000s
A Little More Homework (from “13”)
“A Little More Homework” is from Jason Robert Brown‘s 2008 Broadway musical 13. The show is notable for being the first and only Broadway musical ever with a cast and band comprised entirely of teenagers. Key changes at 2:48, 4:02, and 4:33.
Can’t Help Falling In Love With You (from “All Shook Up”)
“Can’t Help Falling In Love With You” is featured in the 2005 Elvis jukebox musical All Shook Up. Most every cover of this song (and the original, released in 1961) includes a key change or two, but this one at 1:42 is particularly dramatic.
Leona Lewis | Footprints In the Sand
“Footprints In the Sand” appeared on the debut album of UK vocalist Leona Lewis, Spirit, in 2007. The track features two key changes, at 2:14 and 2:34.
A Love That Will Last (from “The Princess Diaries 2”)
“A Love That Will Last,” performed by Renee Olstead, was featured in The Princess Diaries 2 (2004). The track was written by David Foster and Linda S. Thompson. The key change is at 2:39.
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band | The Jazz Police
“The Jazz Police” is featured on Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band‘s 2003 album XXL. There are key changes at 4:17 and 4:24.
Enrico Pieranunzi | Jona Che Visse Nella Balena
Italian jazz pianist Enrico Pieranunzi, who has played with the likes of Chet Baker, Paul Motian, and Charlie Haden, released the trio album Play Morricone (2002) with bassist Marc Johnson and drummer Joey Baron. The album’s focus is the broad discography of composer Ennio Morricone, who has written over 400 scores for film and TV.
“Jona Che Visse Nella Balena” (Jonah Who Lived In The Whale), a solo track, modulates at 1:18, 2:36, and 4:10.
Barbra Streisand | What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve
Happy New Year’s Eve! Thank you all for making 2019 a memorable one at MotD, introducing new music to our libraries, with key changes brightening every day. We close out the year with “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve,” performed by Barbra Streisand from her 2001 album Christmas Memories. Key change at 2:47. See you in 2020!
Spirit of the Season (from “The Polar Express”)
Weekend bonus mod: From our Twitter follower @PTMusicGrind comes “Spirit of the Season” from The Polar Express (2004). The piece was composed by Alan Silvestri, a multiple Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee.
The piece is a parade of modulations; the first key change arrives at 0:33.
The Blenders | Go Tell It On the Mountain
Our special “Go Tell It On the Mountain” series features The Blenders‘ arrangement from their 2005 album Most Wonderful Time. Key changes at 3:38 and 3:56.
