Wise Publications The Gig Book - Acoustic Hits

Summary of This Book

This songbook brings together 100 acoustic hits performed by the biggest names in Rock and Pop. Designed as a daily playing companion, it focuses on the essentials for effectively accompanying a song: vocal melody line, complete lyrics, as well as chord symbols and charts. Whether you are a guitarist looking for a "campfire" repertoire, a pianist wanting to quickly harmonize a melody, or a versatile musician, this format promotes clear reading and quick setup.

The book also stands out for its cultural dimension: each song is accompanied by its history and illustrated with photos. Ideal for enriching your understanding of the pieces, enhancing your interpretation, and finding anecdotes to share during rehearsals, lessons, or on stage. You will encounter major artists such as Jeff Buckley, Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, Coldplay, Oasis, Bob Dylan, and U2, among many others, to build a solid, immediately playable repertoire.

Excerpts from the list of included titles :
(Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame (Presley, Elvis)
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay (Redding, Otis)
50 Ways To Leave Your Lover (Simon, Paul)
Angie (Rolling Stones, The)
Babylon (Gray, David)
Boots Of Spanish Leather (Dylan, Bob)
Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon & Garfunkel)
Brown Eyed Girl (Morrison, Van)
California Dreaming (Mamas And The Papas, The)
Candle In The Wind (John, Elton)
Dear Prudence (Beatles, The)
Diamonds And Rust (Baez, Joan)
Don't Dream It's Over (Crowded House)
Don't Know Why (Jones, Norah)
Fairytale Of New York (Pogues)
Father And Son (Stevens, Cat)
Fields Of Gold (Sting)

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Pop

Publication

Sheet music

Instrumentation

vocal melody line with chord charts (adapted for guitar, piano, and other instruments)

Genre

collection of acoustic Rock and Pop songs