Description

Dan Coates's Decade by Decade series offers an extensive collection of the most iconic pop music from the 20th century, featuring an unprecedented array of chart-topping hits by renowned artists and songwriters. This Easy Piano compilation not only includes the lyrics and chord symbols for each song but also provides insightful descriptions that enhance the reader's appreciation of pop music history and contextualize these beloved tracks. With its rich selection spanning numerous years, the Decade by Decade series is designed to captivate pianists of all skill levels and ages, making it a valuable addition to any music enthusiast's library.

Songs / Content

• Annie's SongJohn Denver (composer)
• Big Yellow TaxiJoni Mitchell (composer)
• Bridge Over Troubled WaterPaul Simon (composer)
• Can You Read My Mind? (Love Theme from "Superman")Leslie Bricusse (lyricist); John Williams (composer)
• Charlie's Angels (Main Theme)Jack Elliott (composer); Allyn Ferguson (composer)
• Dancing QueenBenny Andersson (composer); Bjorn Ulvaeus (composer); Stig Anderson (composer)
• DesperadoGlenn Frey (composer); Don Henley (composer)
• Don't It Make My Brown Eyes BlueRichard Leigh (composer)
• Ease on Down the Road (from "The Wiz")Charlie Smalls (composer)
• Evergreen (Love Theme from "A Star Is Born")Paul Williams (lyricist); Barbra Streisand (composer)
• Go Your Own WayLindsey Buckingham (composer)
• Hotel CaliforniaGlenn Frey (composer); Don Henley (composer); Don Felder (composer)
• How Deep Is Your LoveBarry Gibb (composer); Robin Gibb (composer); Maurice Gibb (composer)
• Killing Me SoftlyNorman Gimbel (composer); Charles Fox (composer)
• LaylaEric Clapton (composer); Jim Gordon (composer)
• Love Story (Where Do I Begin)Francis Lai (composer); Carl Sigman (lyricist)
• Maggie MayRod Stewart (composer); Martin Quittenton (composer)
• MoondanceVan Morrison (composer)
• Old Time Rock & RollGeorge Jackson (composer); Thomas E. Jones III (composer)
• Peaceful Easy FeelingJack Tempchin (composer)
• Send in the Clowns (from "A Little Night Music")Stephen Sondheim (composer)
• Sister Golden HairGerry Beckley (composer)
• Song from "M*A*S*H" (Suicide Is Painless)Johnny Mandel (composer); Michael Altman (lyricist)
• Star Wars (Main Theme)John Williams (composer)
• Stayin' AliveBarry Gibb (composer); Robin Gibb (composer); Maurice Gibb (composer)
• Sunshine on My ShouldersJohn Denver (composer); Mike Taylor (composer); Richard Kniss (composer)
• The Best of My LoveGlenn Frey (composer); J. D. Souther (composer); Don Henley (composer)
• The Greatest Love of AllMichael Masser (composer); Linda Creed (lyricist)
• The Masterpiece (Theme from "Masterpiece Theater")Paul Parnes (composer); J.J. Mouret (composer)
• The Summer Knows (Theme from "The Summer of '42")Michel Legrand (composer); Alan Bergman (lyricist); Marilyn Bergman (lyricist)
• Theme from "Superman"John Williams (composer)
• Those Were The Days (from "All in the Family")Charles Strouse (composer); Lee Adams (lyricist)
• Too YoungSylvia Dee (lyricist); Sid Lippman (composer)
• Weekend in New EnglandRandy Edelman (composer)
• What a Fool BelievesMichael McDonald (composer); Kenny Loggins (composer)
• You Light Up My LifeJoe Brooks (composer)
• You Make Me Feel Brand NewThom Bell (composer); Linda Creed (composer)
• You Needed MeRandy Goodrum (composer)