this special edition, full-color, hardcover book, the complete story of the song is presented, taking us on a fascinating journey into how Ball Game has come to take a unique place in our cultural landscape. With images of historical newspaper clippings, baseball cards, sheet music, movie stills, ballplayers at the mic, and of course, Harry Caray leading the crowd at Wrigley, Baseball's Greatest Hit also comes packaged with a CD of rare and classic recordings, including performances by Dr. John, Arturo Sandoval, George Winston, Harry Caray and many more. Features an introduction by baseball commissioner Bud Selig and a foreword by Carly Simon. Baseball's Greatest Hit is a gorgeous celebration, not only of a song, but of baseball, music, pop culture, and the crea...  (less)

FOR PEACE * AIN'T GONNA RAIN * AMIGOS * BARREL OF MONKEYS * BOOGIE-WOOGIE GOOSE * CAN'T GET 'EM UP! * FR LUDWIG * GET AWAY! (WILLIAM TELL) * GOD MADE THEM ALL * HAPPY DAY POLKA * KNOCK, KNOCK! * MUSIC WITH A BEAT * OLD WOMAN * ON WITH THE SHOW! * SURPRISE! * TA-DAH! * THE BASEBALL GAME * THE BRAVE KNIGHT * THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THE YOUNG * THE HOWLING WIND * THE PURPLE COW * THREE WISE MONKEYS * WHO DID? * WHOOPEE TI-YI-YO * WILL YOU, WON'T YOU  (less)

Schulz/Mendelson/Guaraldi collaboration came to be, and reflections from fellow musicians influenced by Guaraldi's music; and piano solo arrangements of 30 terrific tunes, each featuring a Peanuts illustration by Schulz. The songs include: Baseball Theme Blue Charlie Brown The Christmas Song Christmas Time Is Here Freda (With the Naturally Curly Hair) Happiness Theme He's Your Dog, Charlie Brown Linus and Lucy Oh, Good Grief The Pebble Beach Theme Peppermint Patty Red Baron Schroeder Skating You're in Love, Charlie Brown and more. This book will be an absolute treasure for any Peanuts or jazz fan!!  (less)