Alfie-original 1966 Stock arrangement

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steveo_1965
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Alfie-original 1966 Stock arrangement

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id just like to say that the original "stock arrangement" put out in 1966
for Alfie arranged by Johnny Warrington sucks. I don't know if Johnny is dead, and I don't mean to offend him(I'm sure he did a lot of good arrangements) but he missed the boat with Alfie, as far as I'm concerned.
I wonder if there are other musicians who have experienced stock arrangements for big bands with tunes by Burt...and if there are any "good ones" out there.
picture of Johnny Warrington:
http://www.alevy.com/gifs/johnnyw.jpg


Steveo
P.S. I'd like to mention I'm writing a song...the title is "The "S"on my Chest"
here are part of the lyrics for your amusement
The "S" on my chest
doesnt mean I can fly
It just means I feel Strong
in my love for you...

later on,the bridge)
Dont Worry if you aint found love yet...
someday I'll take you for my pet...
(And start flyin'round in my underwear....(this line is subject to change ;)

lol-don't ask....anyway I be workin on it.
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