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(1) If We Really
Release
Date |
9 October 1996
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Description |
This is an adaption of a song by Take 6, a fantastic
American Gospel a cappella (ie. voices only) group. This
song contains 9 voices (5 parts).
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Length |
18
secs |
Lyrics |
If you really want to talk to me
You'd leave me a message now
I'll call you back as soon as I get home
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Sample
(57kB)
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NB - Credit goes to Bryan Matheson
for (AFAIK) doing the original adaptation.
(2) Mister Sandman
Release
Date |
25 January 1997
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Description |
This is an adaptation of the popular 50's song
by The Four Aces, featured in "Back To The Future" and
numerous other movies. This song has a music background and 4
voices (3 parts).
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Length |
24
secs |
Lyrics |
Mister Sandman, please call again
Or at the beep you can leave me your name
Thanks for calling, you're my friend
I'll call you back as soon as I can
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Sample
(66kB)
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(3) So Much In Love
Release
Date |
25 January 1997
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Description |
This is an adaptation of a song by All 4 One (who
brought you "I Swear"). This song is a cappella,
with lead vocals plus 5 more voices (5 parts).
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Length |
27
secs |
Lyrics |
I'm afraid to say I'm not at home
Or I just can't come to the phone
But if you, want me to, call you back real soon
You know what to do, know what to do
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Sample 1 (69kB)
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Sample
2 (68kB) |
(4) Back
For Good
Release
Date |
25 January 1997
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Description |
Yes, this is an adaptation of the
song by Take That, in my opinion one of the best songs they ever
did.
(v2) - Just a shortened version of the above
- the same thing, but fades out before the second verse.
(v3) - Another shortened version - this one cuts
out the intro and has the two verses and ending
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Length |
v1
- 37 secs, v2 - 20 secs, v3 - 30 secs
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Lyrics |
(There is no one at home...)
Whatever you do, don't hang up the phone (whatever you do, don't
hang up)
Leave a message, I will try to call you back
(Call you back, call you back, call you back real soon)
Whoever you are, whatever you want (whoever you are, don't matter)
Leave a message, promise I will call you back
(Call you back, call you back)
I'll call you back real soon
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Sample
(68kB)
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(5) Short
People
Release
Date |
9 March 1997
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Description |
"Short People" is a very funny a
cappella song by the King's Singers, which never fails to
make the vertically-challenged frown disapprovingly (albeit due
to misinterpretation). This adaptation, however, has none of the
"controversial" lyrics, and is made up of 11 voices,
with 7 parts.
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Length |
20
secs |
Lyrics |
I'm sorry there's nobody
So sorry there's nobody
I'm sorry there's nobody at home
(There's nobody at home)
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Sample
(64kB)
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(6) Get
Away Jordan (version #1)
Release
Date |
16 March 1997
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Description |
Another adaptation of a Take 6 a cappella
classic. All-in there are 8 voices, 6 parts. (See message
no. (23) for an alternative and shorter version of this song.
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Length |
26
secs |
Lyrics |
Leave a message (I want you to leave me)
Leave me a message
Oh won't you leave me a message
Cos there's nobody home now to take your call
So please, leave a message
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Sample
(67kB)
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(7) Bohemian
Rhapsody
Release
Date |
29 March 1997
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Description |
This Queen classic needs no introduction. It has
been used in quite a few movies, including Wayne's World (the
car scene!). 8 voices, with 4 parts, plus a piano (and some effects).
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Length |
29
secs |
Lyrics |
Is this a real voice? No this is an answerphone
In a little while, I'll be home
Leave your name, at the tone
Go on make me happy
Go on leave a message for me, for me
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Sample
(71kB)
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(8) Don't
Worry Be Happy
Release
Date |
1 April 1997
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Description |
The Bobby McFerrin mega hit. This song, including
the background percussion, is totally a cappella, and
is made up of the lead vocals plus 8 other parts.
(v2) - A shortened version of the above - the
same thing but ends earlier.
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Length |
v1
- 39 secs, v2 - 26 secs
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Lyrics |
Here's my answering machine
I've probably gone out to play, it seems
But don't worry, leave a message
Don't worry leave a message (x2)
When you worry call me, leave a message, it'll make you happy
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Sample
(70kB)
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(9) They
Can't Take That Away From Me
Release
Date |
28 April 1997
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Description |
This one is from my all-time favourite "classical"
composer, George Gershwin. This adaptation is adapted from an
adaption originally adapted by Glad, the gospel a cappella
singers. 5 parts, plus vocals.
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Length |
29
secs |
Lyrics |
The way you don't say a word
The way you never speak
It's getting so absurd
The way you never leave a message for me
No, no you never leave a message for me
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Sample
(70kB)
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(10) How
Long Has This Been Going On
Release
Date |
4 May 1997
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Description |
Another a cappella adaptation of a George
Gershwin adaptation, originally adapted by Glad and now adapted
by myself. 7 voices in all, made of 5 parts plus vocals.
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Length |
24
secs |
Lyrics |
I could cry salty tears
Never got a message all these years
So if I'm out, if I'm asleep
Please leave a message at the beep
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Sample
(63kB)
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(11) I'll
Be There For You ("Friends" Theme)
Release
Date |
25 May 1997
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Description |
This song (by the Rembrandts) is probably known
to most people as the theme song from the TV sit-com "Friends".
This adaptation also marks my first totally-digital audio production
using my newly acquired Soundscape digital audio workstation!
(v2) - A shortened version of the above - just
has the ending "I'll be there for you" bit.
NB - Many thanks to Shawn (SirLouie) Lewis for doing the original midi file.
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Length |
v1
- 35 secs, v2 - 17 secs |
Lyrics |
You better leave a message before you go away
I don't believe that there is nothing you could say
I'll be back for you (when I will return your call)
I'll get back to you (if you say you want me to)
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Sample
1 (68kB)
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Sample
2 (67kB) |
(12) Naturally
Release
Date |
6 June 1997
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Description |
This was one of the first a cappella
songs I ever heard and which sparked off my interest in a
cappella. Original version by Huey Lewis & The News,
this adaptation is made up of the lead vocals plus five parts.
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Length |
31
secs |
Lyrics |
Well I can't take your call, I'm not home afterall
Looks as if it's not your lucky day
But here to intervene, is my answering machine
It'll take all you have to say
So baby won't you please, leave a message for me
mmm... at the beep
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Sample
1 (68kB)
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Sample
2 (68kB) |
(13) Englishman
In New York
Release
Date |
6 June 1997
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Description |
This is adapted from an a cappella rendition
of the Sting hit by the Michigan Amazin' Blue, a US college a
cappella group. Consists of lead vocals plus five parts.
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Length |
33
secs |
Lyrics |
I don't think I am home right now my dear
But my answerphone is here
Leave a message if you really are sincere
I will call you back have no fear
Oh, I will call you back, promise I will call you back
I will call you back soon my dear
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Sample
1 (70kB)
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Sample
2 (70kB) |
(14) Tengo Una Forma Mas
Release
Date |
10 August 1997
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Description |
This is a totally a cappella song from
Vocal Sampling, a great Cuban a cappella group (I think
the title means "I have one more form/style" - ie. a
cappella). Consists of 6 voices - three parts, plus vocal
percussion.
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Length |
23
secs |
Lyrics |
Oh don't be such a fool, go on leave me a message
If you hang up and don't say nothing you know it'll really make
me sad
Oh don't be such a jerk, go on leave me a message
If you don't leave a message for me you know it'll really make
me mad
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Sample
(67kB)
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(15) The
Way It Makes Me Feel
Release
Date |
13 August 1997
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Description |
Here's a very short message! Not sure who the
original song artistes were, but this is based on an a cappella
adaptation by the Housejacks. This song is all voices except for
the drums, and has about 10-11 parts.
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Length |
10
secs |
Lyrics |
You know what you've gotta do
(c'mon, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon... yeah...)
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Sample
(57kB)
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(16) The
Lion Sleeps Tonight
Release
Date |
31 August 1997
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Description |
This is an old classic, which was more recently
used in Lion King. This version is based on various versions
of the song from various groups, including The Nylons (great group!).
It is a cappella except for the drums, and has a whopping
11 parts and voices. Many thanks to Sandie
for her "guest appearance" (she did the very high suprano
vocals which I can't even dream of reaching! High C!).
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Length |
27
secs |
Lyrics |
In this home, this quiet home, there's no one
in tonight
In this home, this quiet home, there's no one in tonight
No one home, no one home, no there's no one home
(There's no one home, there's no one home...)
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Sample 1 (70kB)
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Sample
2 (70kB) |
(17) Earth
Angel
Release
Date |
18 September 1997
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Description |
This song is an oldie originally by The Penguins,
and was featured in Back To The Future. Based on an adaptation
by The Essentials, this number is a cappella, and has
lead vocals plus 4 parts (6 voices).
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Length |
28
secs |
Lyrics |
Earth angel, earth angel, won't you be kind
Give me a message, I'll treasure it for all time
What must I do, to get a message from you?
(oh, from you, let it be true, message from you)
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Sample (70kB)
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(18) My Girl
Release
Date |
23 September 1997
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Description |
Another classic, originally by the Temptations.
This is another a cappella number based on an adaptation
by The Essentials. Has about 7 parts, sung with around 10 voices
(plus hand snaps and phone rings!).
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Length |
30
secs |
Lyrics |
I bought myself an answering machine
Well, I guess you say, who could call me up today
(Ring ring) My girl... that must be my girl.. Good girl!
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Sample (69kB)
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(19) Breaking
Up Is Hard To Do
Release
Date |
1 October 1997
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Description |
This song was originally performed by Neil Sedaka
and was a #1 hit for him in 1962 (or so I've been told). Whatever
the case, it's one of those very familiar-sounding barbershop
songs. This version is a cappella and is based on an
adaptation by The Essentials. 7 parts and 8 voices, one of the
shorter ones.
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Length |
16
secs |
Lyrics |
Don't you hang up the phone on me
Don't you leave my heart in misery
If you do, you'd hurt me so
Leave your name before you go
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Sample (69kB)
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(20) Secret
Part of Me
Release
Date |
7 October 1997
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Description |
Great song by the Nylons. This adaptation
is particularly appropriate for telling callers you're screening
calls. A cappella, around 5 parts and 9 voices.
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Length |
23
secs |
Lyrics |
Hi, hello, what do you want from me?
What's your name, tell me why I should talk to you?
Speak now, what can I do for you?
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Sample (64kB)
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(21) Don't
Be Cruel
Release
Date |
17 November 1997
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Description |
An Elvis classic (not Bobby Brown!). A
cappella plus percussion, 4 parts plus lead vocals.
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Length |
19
secs |
Lyrics |
If you know what's best for you
And if you're not a fool
Then when I'm not at home
You'd speak to my answerphone
Don't be cruel, do what you should do
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Sample (69kB)
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(22) Heartbreak
Hotel
Release
Date |
17 November 1997
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Description |
Another Elvis number (no I'm not an Elvis freak,
altho' I swear I spotted him the other day...). This also
provides an exception to when I say that these answ. mach. messages
are all either a cappella or high harmony, cos this one
is neither (it has music and has a grand total of ONE voice part
- the lead vocals)!.
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Length |
21
secs |
Lyrics |
Well since my baby left me
T there's just no one left at home
No one to take your call except my
Answerin' machine now baby
Oh leave a message for me, please leave a message
If you don't leave one, I would die
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Sample (68kB)
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(23) Get
Away Jordan (version #2)
Release
Date |
7 December 1997
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Description |
This is another version of the same song as message
(6), adapted from the incredible Take 6. This one's much
shorter and contains the bit I like the most from the song. Totally
a cappella, 6 parts, 6 voices.
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Length |
10
secs |
Lyrics |
There ain't nobody home now to take your call
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Sample (55kB)
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(24) Wannabe
Release
Date |
21 December 1997
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Description |
Here it is, as requested by all you Spice Girls
fans out there. Many many thanks to Sandie
for sing this for me (there are about 20 of her, singing 5 parts).
Hmm, I think she's sung it so well I might be redundant very soon...
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Length |
13
secs |
Lyrics |
If you wanna be my lover
You have got to leave (you've got to leave)
Leave your name and number
Cos that's the way it is
If you wanna be my lover
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Sample (69kB)
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(25) Uhh
Ahh
Release
Date |
9 March 1998
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Description |
A short a cappella number in the form
of a countdown, originally from Boyz II Men's "Uhh Ahh"
(part of their brilliant Cooley High Harmony album). You may choose
to use a wave editor like Cool
Edit to edit out the speech after the countdown and add whatever
you want to say.
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Length |
11
secs |
Lyrics |
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...
It's time to talk
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Sample (61kB)
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(26) Ya
Gotta Be
Release
Date |
17 April 1998
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Description |
This is an adaptation of a song originally by
Des'ree, based on an a cappella version superbly done
by Off The Beat. This has about 10 parts (including the
percussion which is also "sung"!), and has about 30
voices.
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Length |
21
secs |
Lyrics |
Listen up you silly fool, if you wanna be real
cool
Then I don't have to tell you what you've gotta do
Ya gotta be, ya gotta be good
Y a gotta be kind, ya gotta leave a message
All I know all I know is I ain't home right now, uh uh
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Sample 1 (68kB)
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Sample
2 (68kB) |
(27) Love
Me For A Reason
Release
Date |
6 May 1998
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Description |
This is a "Boyzone" song. Not much else
to say, really.
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Length |
17
secs |
Lyrics |
You didn't call me for fun, girl
I am not that dumb, girl
You called me for a reason
Let the reason be known
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Sample (71kB)
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(28) As
Long As You Love Me
Release
Date |
9 May 1998
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Description |
A Backstreet Boys song.
v2 - A slightly shorter version, without the
intro hi-hats, and fades out earlier (exactly the same as the
preview version).
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Length |
v1
- 16 secs, v2 - 11 secs |
Lyrics |
I don't care who you are
Why you called, what you want
As long as you leave your name
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Sample (70kB)
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(29) Stayin'
Alive
Release
Date |
19 July 1998
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Description |
The Bee Gees classic from Saturday Night Fever.
One of my all-time favourite messages as the modified lyrics are
very close to the original!
v2 - A shortened version of the above - fades out earlier.
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Length |
v1
- 27 secs, v2 - 21 secs |
Lyrics |
Well you can tell by the way I answer your
call
There's no one home, no one at all
But it's alright, it's okay, cos I'll be home sometime today
Leave your name, at the beep, I'll call you back before I sleep
Whether you're my brother or whether you're my mother
Speak after the beep, after the beep
I said ah, ah, ah, ah, after the beep... (oohyeah!)
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Sample 1 (67kB)
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Sample
2 (69kB) |
(30) Wonderful
World (Version #1)
Release
Date |
20 September 1998
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Description |
This is the one from Sam Cooke that goes "Dunno
much about history..." (not to be confused with the
Louis Armstrong one, which is message No. 34).
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Length |
19
secs |
Lyrics |
Dunno much about algebra
Dunno much about who you are
But I do know that I'm not home
And you know this is my answerphone
So leave a wonderful message for me
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Sample (64kB)
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(31) Wonderful
World (Version #2)
Release
Date |
20 September 1998
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Description |
Also the Sam Cooke version, but this one is adapted
from another part of the song - the bridge part that goes, "I
don't claim, to be an 'A' student..." If you use
Version #1 a lot, you may want to use this instead for a change
sometimes.
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Length |
19
secs |
Lyrics |
Well, I don't claim to be here this moment
But I long to be
Cos maybe by being here this moment baby
You won't hear this stupid machine
Dunno much about why you call...
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Sample (68kB)
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(32) Silent
Night
Release
Date |
4 December 1998
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Description |
Merry Christmas!! This one is adapted from a Boys
II Men rendition of the song. Another a capella
number - 5 parts, with almost 30 voices.
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Length |
18
secs |
Lyrics |
Silent night, no one in sight
So please speak at the beep
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Sample (68kB)
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(33) You
Sexy Thing
Release
Date |
26 September 1999
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Description |
The superb song by Hot Chocolate,
featured in "The Full Monty". This adaptation
has music background, with lead vocals and 4 other parts.
v2 - A shortened version of the above.
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Length |
v1
- 27 secs, v2 - 20 secs |
Lyrics |
I believe in miracles, when you call
Y ou sexy thing (sexy thing, you)
I believe in miracles, when you leave your name
You sexy thing (sexy thing, sexy thing)
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Sample (70kB)
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(34) What
A Wonderful World
Release
Date |
3 October 1999
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Description |
This is the one from Louis Armstrong that goes
"And I think to myself, what a wonderful world..."
(not to be confused with the Sam Cooke one, which is No. 30 and
31 above). This adaptation is also another exception to
the rule, in that there is no harmony and only has one voice.
The first version of the adapted answering machine message ends
with "who the hell can it be", which may offend
some people.
v2 - A more "polite" version, which
ends with "who on earth can it be".
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Length |
v1and
v2 - 28 secs |
Lyrics |
I hear my phone ring, but I'm too busy
I'll leave it for my answering machine
And I think to myself... who the hell can it be?
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Sample 1 (v1) (71kB)
Sample 2 (v1) (68kB)
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Sample (v2) (70kB) |
(35) Man
In The Mirror
Release
Date |
17 January 2000
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Description |
This is the Michael Jackson hit from
his "Bad" album. This version is adapted from an excellent
a cappella rendition of the song by Amalgamates, which
is packed full of voices and harmony. A great song to savour for
all a cappella and harmony fans, as it has 10 parts
in total (plus a drum track), sung with over 30 voices.
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Length |
22
secs
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Lyrics |
Just one message gets me all so excited
If you wanna make the world a better place
Leave a message for me, at least leave your name
Na na na, na na na, na na na na... leave your name
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Sample (69kB)
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(36) Just The Two Of Us
Release
Date |
14 July 2000
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Description |
This song was originally recorded
and made popular by Bill Withers and Grover Washington Jr., and
recently revived by Will Smith and also sung by Dr. Evil in Austin
Powers - The Spy Who Shagged Me - with Mini-Me! :)
v2 - shorter version, without the intro.
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Length |
v1
- 26 secs, v2 - 21 secs
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Lyrics |
(Leave your name for us)
From the first time the phone rang all across the hall
I knew there was no way, no way to take your call
There ain't nobody home but if it's one of us you seek
Then at the beep you speak
Leave your name for us, you can do it if you try
leave your name for us, don't be shy
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Sample (67kB)
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(37) Livin' La Vida Loca
Release
Date |
10 November 2000
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Description |
Yep, the mega-hit by Ricky Martin.
v2 - shorter version, without the intro.
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Length |
v1
- 37 secs, v2 - 25 secs
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Lyrics |
I'm into superstition
I knew that you would call
So I turned on my answerphone before I left this home (c'mon)
Outside, I'm outside
I'm livin' la vida loca
So how 'bout now you try
Leavin' your name and nomba (c'mon)
Leavin' your name and nomba (go on)
Leavin' your name and nomba
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Sample 1 (68kB)
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Sample 2 (68kB) |
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