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April Showers

by Dan Gabel

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#AprilShowers​ Dan Gabel and His Rhythm (solo orchestra) play:
Composed by: Louis Silvers and B. G. DeSylva (1921)
'Centennial' Arrangement by: Dan Gabel (2021)

This song is particularly meaningful for me this year. As the May flowers begin to bloom, so has a new hope for a return to normalcy and LIVE music. Written exactly 100 years ago, I wanted to play the tune, but also include the wonderful verse, and also interpolate a little "Singing in the Rain" as I sat down to write the chart on a lovely rainy April afternoon in quarantine. I'm happy with the results, but don't take myself too seriously.
I hope this puts a smile on your face with a century-old message that is as timeless and meaningful as ever!
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Instrument info:
6 Trombones
Trombone 1-5: 1935 #King​ #Silvertone​
Trombone 6: Benge 190T
Drums: 1929 #Leedy​ with custom lit bass drum/pedal action
Baritone Ukulele: 2017 Cordoba 22B
Piano: 2002 Yamaha 120-P

Arrangement:
Judy Green paper and Dixon # 2 pencil #handcopy​

Mics:
#Telefunken​ M90
#Shure​ PG-81

Mixing and Mastering:
LogicPro X #LogicProX​

Video:
FinalCut ProX #FCPX​

Arrangement Copyright 2021 by Dan Gabel, ASCAP.
Copyright Gabel Music, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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VERSE:
Life is not a highway strewn with flowers
Still it holds a goodly share of bliss
When the sun gives way to April showers
Here's the point you should never miss

CHORUS:
Though April showers may come your way
They bring the flowers that bloom in May

So if it's raining have no regrets
Because it isn't raining rain you know, it's raining violets

And where you see clouds upon the hills
You soon will see crowds of daffodils

So keep on looking for a blue bird
And list'ning for his song
Whenever April showers come along

INSTRUMENTAL

And where you see clouds upon the hills
You soon will see crowds of daffodils
So keep on looking for a blue bird
And list'ning for his song
Whenever April showers come along

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released April 29, 2021
#AprilShowers​ Dan Gabel and His Rhythm (solo orchestra) play:
Composed by: Louis Silvers and B. G. DeSylva (1921)
'Centennial' Arrangement by: Dan Gabel (2021)

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Dan Gabel Boston, Massachusetts

Hailed by the Boston Globe as “the real deal, [a bandleader] that looks and sounds like the 1940s.” Dan Gabel is a trombonist, arranger, bandleader, historian, and educator. He has performed in 47 of the 50 United States, and extensively through Japan and Canada. Specializing in vintage dance band music, Gabel leads several groups and is the Musical Director of the Vaughn Monroe Orchestra. ... more

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