Description

Dan Coates's Decade by Decade series offers a comprehensive collection of the most iconic pop music from the 20th century. This Easy Piano compilation features an impressive array of chart-topping hits by renowned artists and songwriters, making it a unique addition to any pianist's library. Each piece is accompanied by insightful descriptions that enhance the reader's appreciation of pop music history, providing context for these beloved songs. Additionally, the collection includes lyrics and chord symbols for each track, catering to pianists of varying skill levels and ages. With its rich selection of timeless classics, the Decade by Decade series is sure to resonate with music enthusiasts everywhere.

Songs / Content

• After All (Love Theme from "Chances Are")Tom Snow (composer); Dean Pitchford (composer)
• AlwaysJonathan Lewis (composer); Wayne Lewis (composer); David Lewis (composer)
• At This MomentBilly Vera (composer)
• BadMichael Jackson (composer)
• Beat ItMichael Jackson (composer)
• Billie JeanMichael Jackson (composer)
• Broken WingsRichard Page (composer); Steve George (composer); John Lang (composer)
• CherishMadonna Ciccone (composer); Pat Leonard (composer)
• Crazy for YouJohn Bettis (composer); Jon Lind (composer)
• Don't You Know What the Night Can Do?Steve Winwood (composer); Will Jennings (composer)
• DriveRic Ocasek (composer)
• Endless LoveLionel Richie (composer)
• Eye of the Tiger (from "Rocky III")Jim Peterik (composer); Frankie Sullivan III (composer)
• Fame (from "Fame")Michael Gore (composer); Dean Pitchford (lyricist)
• Heaven Is a Place on EarthRick Nowels (composer); Ellen Shipley (composer)
• Higher LoveSteve Winwood (composer); Will Jennings (composer)
• Hold On to the NightRichard Marx (composer)
• If I Could Turn Back TimeDiane Warren (composer)
• Is This LoveJim Peterik (composer); Frankie Sullivan III (composer)
• Morning Train (Nine to Five) a/k/a 9 to 5Florrie Palmer (composer)
• Open ArmsSteve Perry (composer); Jonathan Cain (composer)
• Piano in the DarkBrenda Russell (composer); Jeff Hull (composer); Scott Cutler (composer)
• Right Here WaitingRichard Marx (composer)
• Take My Breath AwayGiorgio Moroder (composer); Tom Whitlock (lyricist)
• That's What Friends Are For (from "Night Shift")Carole Bayer Sager (lyricist); Burt Bacharach (composer)
• The Boys of SummerDon Henley (composer); Mike Campbell (composer)
• The Way You Make Me FeelMichael Jackson (composer)
• The Wind Beneath My Wings (from "Beaches")Jeff Silbar (composer); Larry Henley (composer)
• We Are the WorldLionel Richie (composer); Michael Jackson (composer)
• When I See You SmileDiane Warren (composer)
• Who's That Girl (Main Title)Madonna Ciccone (composer); Pat Leonard (composer)
• You Are the GirlRic Ocasek (composer)