Big Time
A sassy big-band number about the process of becoming a "big time" star. This piece features a fabulous clarinet part (easily played on synth) and a brief alto solo. Made popular by Broadway star Linda Eder, this piece is a quick learn and a great choice for a concert or show opener. Full jazz band parts are available for no extra charge on request.
Instrumentation (Standard Pit Band): Piano/Bass/Guitar/Drums/Clarinet (Synth)/1 Tpt/1 Tbn/1 Alto Sax/1 Tenor Sax
Instrumentation (Jazz Band): Piano/Bass/Guitar/Drums/Clarinet/4 Tpt/4 Tbn/2 Alto Sax/2 Tenor Sax/1 Bari Sax
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He said you've got the good to make the big time And then he puffed on his cigar We'll make a killing, we'll get top billing I'm gonna make you a star First we'll improve a bit on Mother Nature I got a doctor friend you'll see Imagination plus augmentation Voila, a brand new me! To get to the big time You need big time looks A shady accountant Who can cook the books A couple of well-placed friends Some dynamite eight by tens Before you can reap Those big time dividends So now my name's in lights above the title Or it's not on the dotted line On the back-lots now, I call the shots now When there's a contract to sign I'm up in the big time So I make them wait I'm up in the big time So I'm always late I tell them all "Let's do lunch" Then give them that one-two-punch I'm part of the big-brass, first class Big Time Bunch I hit the right places I cover my bases I do what I have to Smile till it hurts, baby Wear shorter skirts, baby Cry in a pinch, baby But I won't dare Give a single square inch, baby Up here in the big time I've got big time friends Who wanna make sure My big time never ends My motto is: "I've Got Mine" I live on the bottom line When you make that climb From the nickel and dime To the simply sublime... Big Time! (Linda Eder)
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