Jay Althouse

Pay tribute to legendary recording artist Whitney Houston, who made this song an international hit in 1986. First popularized by George Benson in the 1977 Mohammed Ali biopic The Greatest.

Here's one of the great, swingin' 'train songs' from the 1940s. Jay's arrangement features a tight, rhythmic 'chug-a, chug-a, oo-woo' section straight from the lyricist Johnny Mercer's own hit recordi...

A full-fledged Latin-rock number, in the style of Carlos Santana, complete with rhythmic intensity and solid choral writing. The general, 'music' lyrics ('Life is like a melody. Life is like a song. '...

A full-fledged Latin-rock number, in the style of Carlos Santana, complete with rhythmic intensity and solid choral writing. The general, 'music' lyrics ('Life is like a melody. Life is like a song. '...

A full-fledged Latin-rock number, in the style of Carlos Santana, complete with rhythmic intensity and solid choral writing. The general, 'music' lyrics ('Life is like a melody. Life is like a song. '...

A full-fledged Latin-rock number, in the style of Carlos Santana, complete with rhythmic intensity and solid choral writing. The general, 'music' lyrics ('Life is like a melody. Life is like a song. '...

George Gershwin's classic song comes from the score of his Broadway musical Oh, Kay! , and has been recorded by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Willie Nelson. Jay's new arrangement takes a pure choral...

George Gershwin's classic song comes from the score of his Broadway musical Oh, Kay! , and has been recorded by everyone from Frank Sinatra to Willie Nelson. Jay's new arrangement takes a pure choral...

From the songwriting team that created 'You Raise Me Up' comes this Celtic-inspired ballad performed by the internationally renowned artists Secret Garden. Inspiring and beautiful lyrics, gorgeous har...

From the songwriting team that created 'You Raise Me Up' comes this Celtic-inspired ballad performed by the internationally renowned artists Secret Garden. Inspiring and beautiful lyrics, gorgeous har...

Bring back the golden age of rock 'n' roll with this wet and wonderful duo of pop hits: 'Splish Splash' (written by the legendary Bobby Darin) and 'Sea Cruise' (by New Orleans legend Huey 'Piano' Smit...

Bring back the golden age of rock 'n' roll with this wet and wonderful duo of pop hits: 'Splish Splash' (written by the legendary Bobby Darin) and 'Sea Cruise' (by New Orleans legend Huey 'Piano' Smit...

Soul and blues singer Etta James made this luscious ballad a hit in 1960, though it was written almost 20 years earlier by the songwriting team of Mack Gordon and Harry Warren. Since then it's been re...

Soul and blues singer Etta James made this luscious ballad a hit in 1960, though it was written almost 20 years earlier by the songwriting team of Mack Gordon and Harry Warren. Since then it's been re...

This tribute to songwriter Harry Warren pairs two of his most popular titles. It's been said that Warren wrote songs you couldn't forget. You certainly won't forget this pair, which have been recorded...

This tribute to songwriter Harry Warren pairs two of his most popular titles. It's been said that Warren wrote songs you couldn't forget. You certainly won't forget this pair, which have been recorded...

This pop hit from 1960 (the only #1 hit for the group, The Drifters) has been recorded by dozens of artists from country to r&b, including Dolly Parton and Michael Bubl. Jay's new arrangement has a li...

This pop hit from 1960 (the only #1 hit for the group, The Drifters) has been recorded by dozens of artists from country to r&b, including Dolly Parton and Michael Bubl. Jay's new arrangement has a li...

In early 1927 heavy rains in the central United States caused the Mississippi River to flood and overflow its banks down river in Louisiana. Randy Newman's 1975 song documented that event. In the afte...

Singer Mel Tormé called 'Dream' 'the national anthem for group singers. ' It's been recorded by everyone from Frank Sinatra to George Shearing, and is the quintessential vocal group number. The vocal...

The tempo indication says 'with a groove,' and we couldn't think of better words to describe it. This arrangement cooks! It's funky, with a twist of soul. And the lyrics are upbeat and positive: 'Thin...

The tempo indication says 'with a groove,' and we couldn't think of better words to describe it. This arrangement cooks! It's funky, with a twist of soul. And the lyrics are upbeat and positive: 'Thin...

Here's a driving, rock version of the Hank Williams classic. From the opening measure it'll knock your socks off. Strong, easy-to-learn choral parts and a rockin' piano accompaniment are the stars her...

Here's a driving, rock version of the Hank Williams classic. From the opening measure it'll knock your socks off. Strong, easy-to-learn choral parts and a rockin' piano accompaniment are the stars her...

We love the lyrics on this one; they remind us we're all special, and unique. The sentiment of this 70s pop hit is always timely, and the song has been used in several movies, including The Last Ameri...