Disco Inferno Unlocked
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JUSTIN SEPPLE
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July 2005
DISCO INFERNO THE NEW 70’S MUSICAL ‘Disco Inferno’ was first performed by Stage One Theatre Company in 1999, This new script was first performed in July 2004 at the Harlow Playhouse, Harlow, Essex with the following cast: JACK
Justin Sepple
JANE
Jude Stoughton
TOM
Richard Stoughton
MAGGIE
Sasha Martin
HEATHCLIFFE
Nick Lupton
KATHY
Katie Bass
LADY MARMALADE
Harri Shelton
DUKE
Steve Taylor
NICK DIABLO
David Adams
LILY
Jamie Riley
‘TOP OF THE POPS’ PRESENTER
Dave Roberts
BBC PRODUCER
Michael Fall
AGENTHA, from ‘ABBA’
Harri Shelton
ANNI-FRID, from ‘ABBA’
David Adams
BENNY, from ‘ABBA’
Jamie Riley
BJORN, from ‘ABBA’
Ben Horsburgh
MEMBERS OF THE COMPANY
Ben Horsburgh Jamie Riley Michael Fall Dave Roberts Lisa Short April Lee Sian Douglas Amber Cleaver Charlotte Taylor Natalie Pester Christie Lester
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED by Justin Sepple ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY by Harri Shelton
For more information visit
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DISCO INFERNO ABRIDGED EDITION CHARACTERS PRINCIPLE ROLES
JACK, a young and impressionable wannabe ‘superstar’ JANE, his devoted girlfriend / fiancé TOM, Jack’s lifelong, but somewhat nerdish best friend MAGGIE, Tom’s girlfriend and female equivalent HEATHCLIFFE, egotistical, malevolent singer in ‘Disco Inferno’ KATHY, Heathcliffe’s long-suffering girlfriend TERRY, Jack and Tom’s friend. Smooth talking DJ DUKE (The Devil), ageing rocker, owner of the nightclub LADY MARMALADE, a femme-fatale - the Devil’s right-hand lady NICK DIABLO, eccentric London style consultant and acolyte of the Devil LILY, a ‘camp’ barman
SPEAKING ROLES
JIMMY SAVILLE BBC PRODUCER AGENTHA, from ‘ABBA’ ANNI-FRID, from ‘ABBA’ BENNY, from ‘ABBA’ BJORN, from ‘ABBA’ COMPARE, of The Roundhouse GIRL IN CINEMA A PRIEST A PHOTOGRAPHER VARIOUS VOICE OVERS Members of the company play ‘Disco Inferno’ Dancers, Screaming Fans, ‘Top of the Pops’ Audience Members, Secretaries, Devil’s Acolytes, Kids in the Cinema, Executives & P.A’s, Press / Photographers etc..
THE SETTING
Various. London, United Kingdom
THE TIME
The 1970’s (from 1970 – 1979)
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DISCO INFERNO ABRIDGED EDITION MUSICAL NUMBERS (ACT ONE) 1
Overture / Disco Inferno (Instrumental)................................................................................5
Scene 1
Inside ‘Disco Inferno’, July 1976
2
Celebration / A Night To Remember (Full Company) ..........................................................5
3
If You Leave Me Now (Heathcliffe, Kathy, Jack & Jane)....................................................10
4
Crocodile Rock (Duke & Male Company) ..........................................................................13
Scene 2
Outside the Rialto Cinema, December 1970
Scene 3
Inside the Rialto Cinema
5
Kissing In The Back Row of the Movies (Tom & Company)...............................................18
Scene 4
Back Inside ‘Disco Inferno’, July 1976
6
Hot Stuff (Lady Marmalade & Girls) ...................................................................................20
Scene 5
Toilets in ‘Disco Inferno’, the following evening
7
Some Girls (Tom, Jack & Male Company).........................................................................26
8
You To Me Are Everything (Jack, Jane & Company).........................................................26
Scene 6
Back inside ‘Disco Inferno’
Scene 7
In an alleyway behind ‘Disco Inferno’
9
Streetlife (Kathy) ................................................................................................................30
Scene 8
Outside ‘Disco Inferno’, the following Friday
Scene 9
Fancy Dress Night inside ‘Disco Inferno’
10
Village People Medley (In The Navy/Go West/YMCA) (Guys) ................................................32
11
Could It Be Magic (Jack & Company) ................................................................................33
12
Leader of the Gang (Heathcliffe)........................................................................................35
Scene 10
‘Diablo Records’, Carnaby Street, the next morning
13
Pop Muzik (Nick Diablo & Company) .................................................................................37
Scene 11
Dressing Room, backstage at the Roundhouse
Scene 12
On stage at the Roundhouse
14
Boogie Nights (Jack & Company) ......................................................................................41
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DISCO INFERNO ABRIDGED EDITION MUSICAL NUMBERS (ACT TWO) 15
Entr’acte / Radio Montage (Instrumental) ..........................................................................43
Scene 1
‘Top of the Pops Studio’, October 1976
16
TV Theme – (band improvises 10 second intro / sting)......................................................44
17
Starman (Jack & Company)...............................................................................................44
18
Figaro (Jane & Company)..................................................................................................46
Scene 2
Inside ‘Disco Inferno’, two weeks later
19
I Love To Love (Maggie & Company) ................................................................................47
20
Groove Medley (Let’s Groove/Boogie Wonderland/Blame It On The Boogie) (Jack & Company) ..........49
Scene 3
Inside ‘Disco Inferno’, later that evening
21
I Will Survive (Jane) ...........................................................................................................54
Scene 4
Inside Jane’s House, late that evening
22
Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (Jack & Company) ...............................................56
Scene 5
Outside ‘Disco Inferno’, August 1977
Scene 6
Outside ‘Disco Inferno’ four weeks later
23
Don’t Give Up On Us Baby (Jack & Jane) .........................................................................58
Scene 7
Inside Jack’s flat, that night
Scene 8
Hell
24
Fire (Duke & Company) .....................................................................................................62
Scene 9
A Churchyard, a few weeks later
25
Spirit In The Sky (Jack & Company) ..................................................................................65
Scene 10
An alleyway beside ‘Disco Inferno’, that evening
26
Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting (Heathcliffe & Lady Marmalade) ..............................66
Scene 11
Inside ‘Disco Inferno’, moments later
Scene 12
Inside ‘Disco Inferno’, July 1976
27
Play That Funky Music White Boy (Jack & Company) .......................................................71
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Disco Inferno (Full Company) ............................................................................................71
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DISCO INFERNO ABRIDGED EDITION ACT ONE (As the audience enter the auditorium, TERRY ad-libs from the stage, offering members of the audience key rings and t-shirts, as prizes for correctly identifying the names and artists of songs that are played. DUKE stands by the entrance to the auditorium, checking their tickets and greeting the audience as they take their seats. When the audience is ready Duke gives Terry a signal and the ‘Overture’ begins)
TRACK 1
OVERTURE / DISCO INFERNO (Instrumental)………………………………………………
SCENE 1
INSIDE ‘DISCO INFERNO’, JULY 1976
Terry:
(During above number) Tonight’s the night and we’re on a roll. Whatever you’ve been holding back, let it go. Whatever you’ve been saving up, spend it! That’s right. We’re going all the way and there ‘ain’t no stopping us now’. Ladies and Gentlemen, it is with the greatest of pleasure that we invite you to dust down those platforms, catch some of that Saturday night fever and burn, baby, burn in... Disco Inferno. (The COMPANY scream with excitement and dance the following routine)
TRACK 2 Company:
CELEBRATION / A NIGHT TO REMEMBER (Heathcliffe & Company)…………………… Whoa! Oh Whoa! Oh It’s a celebration Whoa! Oh Whoa! Oh It’s a celebration Celebrate good times, come on (It’s a celebration) Celebrate good times, come on (Come on, let’s celebrate)
Heathcliffe:
There’s a party going on right here
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A celebration to last throughout the years So bring your good times and your laughter to We’re gonna celebrate, we’re gonna party with you Come on now Company:
Celebration
Heathcliffe:
Let’s all celebrate and have a good time
Company:
Celebration
Heathcliffe:
We’re gonna celebrate and have a good time (spoken) Come on gang! It’s time to come together It’s up to you, so what’s your pleasure?
Company
Everyone around the world, come on Whoa! Oh Whoa! Oh Whoa! Oh Whoa! Oh INSTRUMENTAL Get ready, tonight... we’re gonna make this a night to remember Get ready, tonight... we’re gonna make this a night to remember
Heathcliffe
When you love someone it’s natural not demanding And that’s one thing I’m proud to say I found in you I’m so glad we reached an understanding Now I know my heart is safe with you. So now my love to you, baby, I surrender
Company
Get ready, tonight... we’re gonna make this a night to remember Get ready, tonight... we’re gonna make this a night to remember Celebration
Heathcliffe
Let’s all celebrate and have a good time
Company
Celebration
Heathcliffe
We’re gonna celebrate and have a good time
Company
It’s time to come together It’s up to you, so what’s your pleasure? Everyone around the world, come on
Boys All
It’s a celebration Celebrate good times come on Celebrate good times come on
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(in counterpoint) Group 1
We’re gonna have a good time tonight Let’s celebrate, it’s all right (rpt)
Group 2
Get ready, tonight... we’re gonna make this a night to remember (rpt)
Group 3
Get ready tonight… let’s celebrate… it’s all right (rpt)
Group 4
Celebration…. It’s all right (rpt)
Company
It’s time to come together It’s up to you, so what’s your pleasure? Everyone around the world, come on
(During the number. MAGGIE, TOM and TERRY walk over to JANE and the company go back to what they were doing before the previous number) Jane:
(To Maggie) Has anybody seen Jack?
Maggie:
He’s probably just late again.
Jane:
I can see that. (We hear the sound of a motorcycle pulling up outside)
Jane:
He’s gonna lose this job if he’s not careful.
Tom:
That sounds like him now. Hurry up an’ get in here! (After the number, DUKE walks over to JACK with an open notepad in his hand. The others look on)
Jack:
All right, Duke?
Duke:
An’ just what time do you call this?
Jack:
(Trying to think of a clever answer) Closing time?
Duke:
Very funny.
Jack:
Look, I’ve got a really good excuse this time.
Duke:
Oh, yeah. What? Like all the others?
Jack:
What’s that supposed to mean?
Duke:
(Looking through his notebook) ‘The dog ate my bus pass’ (He looks at JACK) Migraine, German Measles, Whooping Cough... P.M.T? (He stares blankly at JACK)
Jack:
Not mine… Jane’s!
Duke:
Your birthday… your grandmother’s birthday… the Queen Mother’s birthday...
Jack:
Nothing wrong with being patriotic is there?
Duke:
You had your appendix taken out!
Jack:
What’s wrong with that?
Duke:
Three times? What do you take me for? Look, a little birdie tells me you’ve just come from another one of those auditions of yours.
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Jack:
An’ which little birdie would that be? (Looking back at LILY who mouths ‘Sorry!’)
Duke:
Now you listen to me and you listen carefully. There’s nothing wrong with chasing this dream of yours, but do it in your own time… Got it?
Jack:
Yeah, but...
Duke:
No buts. (DUKE throws JACK a cloth and the company freeze, except JACK)
Jack:
(Aside to audience) Welcome to our club, Disco Inferno. Now, the story I’m gonna tell you tonight is probably the weirdest you’ve ever heard. It was the summer of 1976, and it was as hot outside as the hits and the fashions were in - hottest summer ever recorded apparently. Do you know they even started rationing the water? It was Friday night and my 21st birthday. Not that anyone had remembered and if that weren’t bad enough, Duke, the boss, had just told me I had to make up the time I’d missed this week after hours. I’d been working here for quite some time, cleaning tables and stuff but I just knew that I was destined for bigger and better things… but at least I had a job, good mates and a sweet and understanding girlfriend...
Jane:
(JANE walks over to JACK obviously quite irate) Where have you been?
Jack:
(To audience) Well, two out of three ain’t bad. (Sarcastically, imitating Jane) Happy birthday, Jack... How did the audition go?
Jane:
Your birthday? I forgot. I’m so sorry.
Jack:
Just forget it.
Jane:
Well? Come on then. How did you get on at the audition?
Jack:
I never even got a chance to sing. I weren’t what they were looking for apparently.
Jane:
Oh, I’m sorry.
Jack:
It’s all right... I’m used to it.
Jane:
At least you’ve got me. I can’t believe I forgot your birthday. (Suggestively) Maybe I could make it up to you after work.
Jack:
I can’t. Dukes told me I’ve got to stay behind and make up the hours I’ve missed this
Jane:
Not on your birthday?
week.
(TERRY walks over) Jack:
I suppose you’ve forgotten as well?
Terry:
Forgotten what?
Maggie:
(Arguing with TOM) I don’t believe you. (MAGGIE and TOM have been arguing. MAGGIE storms off crying. JANE sees this and follows her. TOM walks over to JACK and TERRY - he is wearing a new suit. HEATHCLIFFE makes an entrance with his girlfriend, KATHY. KATHY is wearing dark glasses. She takes a seat. HEATHCLIFFE walks over to the stage and then to the bar where he is immediately surrounded by the female members of the company)
Tom:
Women?
Lily:
(Walking passed) Don’t look at me, love. Not my department.
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Jack:
(To TOM, referring to his new suit) Well, well, well. Look at you!
Tom:
Ten quid this cost me. Well it’s a special occasion, isn’t it?
Jack:
At last. (To TERRY) At least someone’s remembered.
Tom:
Remembered what? I’ve just been to pick up me new car (Tossing car keys in the air)
Terry:
What’s up with Maggie? How’ are things going between you an’ her?
Tom:
Absolutely nowhere, not so much as a peck on the cheek.
Terry:
(To Tom) How long have you been with her now?
Tom:
(Under his breath) Six years.
Terry:
Six years? (Laughs)
Tom:
Well... well...you can’t rush these things. Look, maybe I don’t want to settle down with just
Jack:
Tom, women are hardly falling’ over themselves, mate!
Tom:
I can take my pick.
Terry:
All right. (Pointing to KATHY) What about her then?
Jack:
Come on, Tel. Give him a fighting chance.
Tom:
No, no, no. It’s all right. You just stand back an’ watch a ‘master’ at work.
one bird at the moment.
(TOM ‘dances’ across the floor, towards KATHY. As he reaches her and is about to utter his first word, she grabs her drink and throws it over him. HEATHCLIFFE glances over) Kathy:
Get lost! (Rejected, TOM ‘slides’ back again. Members of the company laugh and JACK hands him a cloth to dry himself with)
Terry:
Well, master?
Tom:
(After hesitation and humiliation) Not my type. (HEATHCLIFFE, having seen the ‘attempt’ on his girlfriend walks over to TOM. He grabs TOM by the lapels. TERRY goes back his booth)
Tom:
(Smiling nervously) All right? I was… I didn’t… I just… erm... just... (Waving the cloth as a ‘peace’ flag as HEATHCLIFFE raises his fist) Please, don’t hit my face. (JACK thinks and acts quickly and grabbing the nearest drink from the hand of one of the girls, throws it over TOM)
Jack:
Tom, wake up!
Tom:
What did you do that for?
Jack:
You were sleepwalking again.
Tom:
Was I?
Terry:
(A la DJ) Hope that you’re all having a great time - things have been really hotting up in here tonight but they’re about to get a whole lot hotter as we welcome back on to the stage for the last time this evening, Heathcliffe and the Fallen Angels.
Heathcliffe:
(To Tom) You’re bloody lucky!
Tom:
I’m bloody soaking!
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Terry:
(During instrumental, a la DJ) Well, it’s that time again. Time to say goodnight from me, the fabulous Terry D. But for now, guys grab yourself a girl - Girls grab yourself a guy and hop aboard that ‘lurve’ train - it’s smooch time.
TRACK 3
IF YOU LEAVE ME NOW (Heathcliffe, Kathy, Jack & Jane)………………………………..
H’cliffe/Kathy:
If you leave me now, you’ll take away the biggest part of me Oh no, baby, please don’t go An’ if you leave me now, you’ll take away the very heart of me Oh no, baby, please don’t go Oh no, girl / boy, I just want you to stay
H’cliffe/Jack
A love like ours is love that’s hard to find
All
How could we let it slip away?
Kathy/Jane
We’ve come to far to leave it all behind
All
How could we end it all this way?
All
When tomorrow comes then we’ll both regret The things we’ve said today…. INSTRUMENTAL
(A few couples dance, notably JACK and JANE who take centre stage. During the number most of the company say goodnight and exit until all that remains are JACK, JANE, TOM, MAGGIE, TERRY and LILY, who has started cleaning away glasses etc.) Maggie:
(To JANE) I wish I had someone that could dance with me like that.
Terry:
(Walking out of the club) I’ll see you guys tomorrow!
All:
Bye... Take it easy... Later... etc.
Maggie:
(Upset, to TOM) How comes you never dance with me?
Tom:
‘Cos I don’t want to people to see me… it’s embarrassing (a beat) So, how comes you never want to kiss me?
Maggie:
Ditto. (Maggie storms out of the club)
Tom:
(Following her) Mags. Hold on. (He follows)
Jane:
(To JACK) I better try and catch her up! I’ll pop back in half an hour and you can walk me home.
Jack:
See you later. (They kiss and JANE exits) (HEATHCLIFFE enters as JACK starts putting chairs up on the tables)
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Heathcliffe:
(Holding up a guitar) Will you just look at the flame on that. (He ‘strikes a chord’) Will you just listen to that sustain. Well, it would obviously sound better if it was plugged in. (KATHY enters having got her coat from the cloakroom, and assumes that HEATHCLIFFE is talking about her)
Heathcliffe:
(To JACK) There’s nothing quite like the feeling of running your hands down that neck and kissing that perfectly curved body. She’s a beauty all right. (Turning to see KATHY) Oh, all right, love? I didn’t see you there.
Kathy:
(Getting annoyed) You love that guitar more than you love me.
Heathcliffe:
That’s not true… I love you both as much. (KATHY storms out)
Heathcliffe:
What did I say? (To JACK) So Jack, I hear you failed another audition today (He laughs)
Jack:
(Defensively) I just wasn’t what they were looking for, that’s all.
Heathcliffe:
You know what your problem is? You got no appeal. Style. That’s what counts.
Jack:
I got style!
Heathcliffe:
(Laughing to himself) You really think you’ve got what it takes to wear this coat, do you? All right, look. Here’s what I’ll do. I need someone to set up the gear for me, do a bit of running around. Then maybe, just maybe we’ll see about letting you get up and get down with the ‘Angels’. What do you say? (JACK doesn’t reply. TOM enters)
Heathcliffe:
I’m giving you a chance to break into showbiz. Listen, a wise old man once said to me, ‘Young man, there’s no need to feel down. Young man, pick yourself off the ground...’ - or was that the Village People? I’m not sure, anyway, it’s good advice, that is.
Jack:
Meaning?
Heathcliffe:
Meaning, if you two want to get where I got, you’re gonna need to pick yourself up - take risks Live a little. Chill!
Tom:
(Aside, to JACK) Chill? I’m bloody freezing.
Heathcliffe:
Here. (He throws his sunglasses to TOM) See what the world looks like through those. They belonged to Jim Morrison you know. There now, you know what I’m saying (He laughs) (TOM and HEATHCLIFFE burst out in hysterical laughter. After a while TOM stops and looks at HEATHCLIFFE blankly)
Tom:
No! (TOM has placed the sunglasses on but they sit on his face slanted, as he hasn’t put them on properly) Here, who’s this? (No response) Van Gogh on holiday!
Heathcliffe:
I jammed with the man, you know?
Tom:
Who? Van Gogh?
Heathcliffe:
No, Jim Morrison.
Tom:
You never.
Heathcliffe:
Yeah, me and Jim were close, man. We were even born on the same day - Tuesday.
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Tom:
What a coincidence, me too.
Heathcliffe:
Yeah well, listen – I’ve got to get going. (He exits taking his sunglasses back)
Tom:
(Calling O/S) Give my regards to Jim.
Jack:
(To TOM) Where did you get to?
Tom:
I was gonna walk Maggie home.
Jack:
What happened?
Tom:
I couldn’t keep up with the bus... so I thought I’d pop back and give you a hand.
Jack:
Cheers, mate! (TOM and JACK start to clear the club, putting chairs on tables etc. TOM starts singing)
Tom:
(singing) I love you Maggie, I do. I love you Maggie, I do I love you Maggie, I do But you won’t kiss me, will you?
Jack:
Just give her time.
Tom:
But six years, Jack! You know there’s a lot of love in me just waiting to burst out... I just
Jack:
Have you told her?
want her to know that I love her. Tom:
‘Course.
Jack:
Well that’s where you went wrong.
Tom:
Is it? You mean you’ve never told your Jane?
Jack:
Well... yeah... no! Not exactly. I mean I wanna tell her and I know it would mean the world to her but I just can’t get the words out.
Tom:
You know, I think you’re right. I told Maggie and you know what she did? She laughed at me.
Jack:
Treat them mean and keep them keen.
Tom:
Yeah, so I’ve heard. Look, maybe I should just find someone else. Couldn’t you set me up with someone?
Jack:
(Thinking) What about Debs? No, that’d never work.
Tom:
Why?
Jack:
She knows you. Maybe I could fix you up with a blind date.
Tom:
A blind date? I’m not sure.
Jack:
What’s wrong with that?
Tom:
Wouldn’t the white stick and the Labrador get in the way?
Jack:
Eh?
Tom:
Listen, I better get off home. My mum’ll be waiting up for me. Are you coming?
Jack:
No, I have stay here and finish off. Jane’s popping back in a while.
Tom:
I only wanna kiss. Not much to want out of life, is it? (TOM exits singing his ‘Maggie’ song. JACK addresses the audience unaware that DUKE has just walked in behind him)
Jack:
(To audience) All I ever wanted out of life was to stand up in front of a packed audience at the Hackney Empire or The Roundhouse. It was a bit of a family tradition - headlining at the Roundhouse. All my family were in ‘the business’. Even our sewing machine was a
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singer. I often wished that someone would come down and wave a magic wand, but I’ll tell you something my old mum used to say to me... She used to say ‘Son, be careful of what you wish for because one day that wish might just come true’. It didn’t make much sense to me either... at the time. (JACK yawns and closes his eyes as if to sleep, head propped on the broom) Duke:
Aren’t you finished yet?
Jack:
(With a start) You made me jump. I thought you’d gone home.
Duke:
I want a quiet word with you.
Jack:
Look, if it’s about me being late then I...
Duke:
Look. I couldn’t help but overhear you just now. Are you sure that’s really the path you
Jack:
Money. Nice car. His own flat!
want to take? I mean, just look at Heathcliffe. What’s he really got? Duke:
All of it... superficial!
Jack:
Popularity?
Duke:
That’s only because of the money! Listen, son – do you mind if I call you son?
Jack:
Why not. My dad does!
Duke:
Son, you’ve got what most people only dream of. You’ve got a future and you’ve got Jane – someone who loves you for who you are and not what you can give them.
Jack:
Heathcliffe’s got Kathy.
Duke:
She doesn’t love him. She’s only with him for what she can get out of him. Birds like that are ten to the penny. Your Jane ‘aint like that. She reminds me of a bird I used to knock about with (Thinking to himself) Now, what was her name?
Jack:
Yeah, well I better...
Duke:
Susie! That was it... (Reminiscing) Oh, Susie. Now those were the days. When music was music. None of this thud, thud, thud. (Smiling to himself) The things we used to get up to? I’ll tell you something for nothing, I could have taught you youngsters a thing or two. The twist... the boogaloo... the mashed potato... (Members of the company enter to join in the routine)
TRACK 4 Duke
CROCODILE ROCK (Duke & Male Company)………………………………………………… I remember when rock was young Me and Suzie had so much fun Holding hands and skimming stones Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own But the biggest kick I ever got Was doing the thing called the crocodile rock While the other kids were rocking round the clock We were hopping and bopping to the crocodile rock Well, Crocodile Rockin’ is something shocking When your feet just can‘t keep still
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I never knew me a better time and I guess I never will Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights When Suzie wore her dresses tight The Crocodile Rockin’ was out of the sight La, la, la, la, la, la etc... But the years went by and the rock just died Suzie went and left me for some foreign guy Long nights crying by the record machine Dreaming of my Chevy and my old blue jeans But they‘ll never kill the thrills we´ve got Burning up to the Crocodile Rock Learning fast as the weeks went past We really thought the Crocodile Rock would last All
Well, Crocodile Rockin’ is something shocking When your feet just can‘t keep still
Duke
I never knew me a better time and I guess I never will
All
Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights When Suzie wore her dresses tight The Crocodile Rockin’ was out of the sight La, la, la, la, la, la etc...
All
I remember when rock was young Me and Suzie had so much fun Holding hands and skimming stones Had an old gold Chevy and a place of my own But the biggest kick I ever got Was doing the thing called the crocodile rock While the other kids were rocking round the clock We were hopping and bopping to the crocodile rock Well, Crocodile Rockin’ is something shocking When your feet just can‘t keep still I never knew me a better time and I guess I never will Oh Lawdy mama those Friday nights When Suzie wore her dresses tight The Crocodile Rockin’ was out of the sight La, la, la, la, la, la etc...
Duke:
Yeah, those were the days all right.
Jack:
(Thoroughly uninterested) Very interesting.
Duke:
How long you been with your Jane now?
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Jack:
Six years. (To audience) We met back in December 1970. I remember it clearly because it was the same day The Fab Four split up. Everywhere you looked, girls crying over the news. Mind you, it didn’t stop me being my usual charming self.
SCENE 2
OUTSIDE THE RIALTO CINEMA, DECEMBER 1970 (A queue has formed outside the cinema. The girls in the cue are very upset about the split of The Beatles. Some of the girls are carrying records and other memorabilia. JANE stands near the front of the queue and TERRY is at the back of it, looking at his watch. JACK and TOM enter on the back of TOM’s ‘Chopper’. Some of the cast wear school uniforms, wigs, glasses etc.)
Tom:
(Shouting) Terry!
Terry:
Where have you two been? I’ve been waiting here like a melon for half an hour.
Jack:
Yeah, sorry we’re late. Tom got a flat on his chopper.
Tom:
(To one of the girls in the queue) I’ve got a flat chopper. (Girl reacts in disgust)
Jack:
What’s up with everyone?
Terry:
Haven’t you heard? (Looking around) They split this morning.
Jack:
What you talking about?
Terry:
(Whispering) The Beatles?
Tom:
Eh?
Terry:
(A little louder) The Beatles?
Tom:
The who?
Terry:
(Shouting) Not ‘The Who’, The Beatles! (As soon as TERRY says ‘Beatles’, the girls start to sob louder)
Tom:
(To JACK, referring to JANE) Crickey. Have you seen that bird down there?
Terry:
Tom, forget it. She’s way out of our league.
Jack:
A quid says you’re wrong.
Terry:
(They shake hands) All right, you’re on.
Jack:
Tom, follow me.
Tom:
Righti-ho! (JACK and TOM perform an elaborate series of moves, checking breath, hair etc. As they turn in time, Tom trips over. They make their way to the front of the queue. DUKE appears in the kiosk and the company pay him, collect their tickets and exit off stage)
Jack:
(To TOM) Leave this one to me... I know exactly what to say... (To JANE) Hello.
Jane:
(Briefly turning to JACK) Hello!
Tom:
Poetry. Pure poetry.
Jack:
(To TOM) Shut up. (To JANE) So... erm... what’s your name?
Tom:
Tom!
Jack:
Not you, you berk.
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Jane:
I’m sorry, were you talking to me?
Jack:
(Offering his hand) I’m Jack.
Jane:
(Without taking it) That’s nice.
Jack:
(JACK tries in desperation) I don’t think I’ve seen you here before. I’m sure I’d remember a smile like yours anywhere. (JANE looks around at JACK, certainly not smiling. TOM produces a small notebook and starts to write down every word JACK is saying)
Tom:
(To himself) ‘..here before’. ‘..Smile like yours’. Pure dynamite.
Jack:
(Knocking the pad from TOM’s hands. To JANE) So... erm... are you here with anyone? (MAGGIE enters and walks over to JANE)
Maggie:
I’ve got some more tissues. (During the next few lines, it is made obvious that TOM fancies MAGGIE)
Jane:
Me and Maggie are going to see ‘Love Story’.
Jack:
(‘Sliding’ in between the two girls and putting his arm over their shoulders) ‘Love story’?
Maggie:
That Ryan O’Neal - he’s gorgeous. (JANE and MAGGIE sigh, dreamily)
Tom:
Ryan who?
Jack:
Trying’ to take your minds of The Beatles? (MAGGIE bursts into tears)
Jane:
She’s taking it badly so try not to mention them.
Maggie:
I’m sorry. I’m just a little emotional at the moment.
Jack:
Well, well, well... ‘Love Story’? Well that’s a coincidence because so were we. (To TOM)
Tom:
I thought we were going to see....
Weren’t we, Tom?
(JACK treads on TOM’s foot. TOM yelps and leaps about in pain) Maggie:
Are you all right?
Tom:
(Still hopping) ‘I feel fine’. (MAGGIE bursts into tears) What?
Maggie:
(Barely comprehensible) ‘I Feel Fine’... number one for The Beatles in December 1964.
Tom:
(To MAGGIE, sincerely) What’s wrong? Here you go, you can borrow my hanky.... ‘From me To You’. (MAGGIE cries louder still. TOM takes her hand, which she promptly pulls away) ‘I Wanna Hold Your Hand’. Oh, please stop crying. Whatever it is, ‘We Can Work It Out’ (MAGGIE howls again)
Jack:
You’re upsetting her mate. ‘Let It Be’ (MAGGIE cries)
Tom:
What did I do? (Taking a step away)
Jack:
Where do you think you’re going?
Tom:
‘Nowhere Man’. (MAGGIE cries even louder than before)
Jack:
(To JANE) Well, do you fancy some company?
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Jane:
(Consoling MAGGIE) I don’t think so. (JANE and MAGGIE walk toward the kiosk as they queue has now completely gone. JACK looks back at TERRY, who has been watching JACK and TOM’s feeble attempt and gestures that he has won their bet)
Duke:
Can I help you?
Jane:
(Handing over money) Two for ‘Love Story’, please.
Jack:
Wait. I didn’t catch your name?
Jane:
I didn’t give it to you. Goodbye.
Jack:
Why d’you say goodbye when I said hello?
Tom:
Hello?
Jane:
Hello?
Tom:
I don’t why she said goodbye when you said hello.
Maggie:
(Almost in tears once more) Not again! (The lights fade as JANE and MAGGIE walk into the cinema, closely followed by JACK. JACK gestures back to TERRY that he will win the bet. TOM stands for a moment with his arm out. Lily walks up and takes it, leading Tom over to Duke)
Lily:
Two tickets for ‘Love Story’.
SCENE 3
INSIDE THE RIALTO CINEMA (Inside the cinema, we hear ‘Love Story’ playing. JACK, JANE and MAGGIE are sitting (in this order) MAGGIE and JANE are sitting, crying as they might during a first-class weepy. DUKE is now the usher, who stands at the back with a torch. TOM is sitting behind them next to LILY, who is crying on TOM’s shoulder. After a moment, TOM excuses himself, and JACK and TOM shuffle over to where the JANE and MAGGIE are sitting)
Tom:
(To MAGGIE) Popcorn?
Company:
Shhh.
Tom:
Sorry. (They sit with the girls)
Jack:
(To JANE) Nothing like a good weepy is there?
Tom:
A ‘good weepy’? There’s no such thing.
Girl:
Will you keep quiet! (The guys are visibly bored and the girls are visibly moved)
Jack:
(After a pause. Quietly, to TOM) Tom, put your arm around her. (TOM puts his arm around JANE)
Jack:
No, not her!
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(TOM slowly puts his arm around MAGGIE. She let’s out a scream. The company turn and ‘tut’ or comment. JACK stretches, and puts his arm around JANE. After a while JANE and JACK kiss. TOM sees this and ‘prepares’ to go in for a kiss from MAGGIE. MAGGIE turns around and catches him) Maggie:
Don’t even think about it.
Tom:
(Nudging Jack) It’s not fair. How comes I can never find anyone to snog?
TRACK 5
KISSING IN THE BACK ROW (Tom & Company)………………………………………….
Tom
Your momma says that all through the week You can’t go out with me But when the weekend comes along I know where I wanna be
All
Kissin’ in the back row of the movies on a Saturday night with you Holding hands together, you and I Holding hands together, oh yeah Smoochin’ in the back row of the movies on a Saturday night with you We could stay forever, you and I We could stay forever, you and I Huggin’ and a-kissin’ in the back row of the movies.
Tom
Ev’ry night I’d pick you up from school You’d be my steady date But from Monday through to Friday night I’ll leave you at the gate, yeah You know we can’t have too much fun ‘till all your homework’s done But when the weekend comes They know just where we’ll be. Yeah.
All
Kissin’ in the back row of the movies on a Saturday night with you Holding hands together, you and I Holding hands together, oh yeah Smoochin’ in the back row of the movies on a Saturday night with you We could stay forever, you and I We could stay forever, you and I Huggin’ and a-kissin’ in the back row of the movies. (I said) Huggin’ and a-kissin’ in the back row of the movies. (We’ll be) huggin’ and a-kissin’ in the back row of the movies. INSTRUMENTAL
All
You know you can’t have too much fun
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‘till all your homework’s done But when the weekend’s come You know just where we’ll be. Yeah. Kissin’ in the back row of the movies on a Saturday night with you Holding hands together, you and I Holding hands together, oh yeah Smoochin’ in the back row of the movies on a Saturday night with you We could stay forever, you and I We could stay forever, you and I Huggin’ and a-kissin’ in the back row of the movies. (I said) Huggin’ and a-kissin’ in the back row of the movies. (We’ll be) huggin’ and a-kissin’ in the back row of the movies.
(At the end of the number, TOM holds MAGGIE) Company:
Shhh.
Tom:
(Dropping MAGGIE onto the floor) Sorry!
SCENE 4
BACK INSIDE THE ‘DISCO INFERNO’, JULY 1976
Jack:
Heaven knows how they ever got together after that.
Duke:
But, you and Jane always made a great couple. And you’d be willing to throw all that away on a dream? Jack. It’s all about taking control of your destiny; not leaving it to chance but making sure you know exactly what you’re doing, who to and who for. The Beatles. Look at them. Once the greatest band that ever lived... they split and then what happened? John went to bed, Paul did a spot of farming, George went off to save Bangladesh and Ringo, bless him, just sat on a platform and waited for Thomas The Tank engine to pull in. (SFX. Thunder)
Duke:
Sounds like we’re in for a nasty spell. I’ll leave you to lock up. Remember what we’ve talked about tonight. Jack! As I’ve said before, there’s nothing wrong with following a dream, son, just as long as you know what you could be letting yourself in for. And make sure this place is spotless before you leave. (Exits) (JACK walks over to the DJ booth and sticks on a record. Grabbing a broom he halfheartedly sweeps the floor putting the chairs up on the tables and taking empty bottles and glasses over the bar. SFX. Thunder. At that moment, LADY MARMALADE enters. LADY MARMALADE is an attractive, well-spoken woman in her early 30’s. She is soaked from the rain)
Lady:
Excuse me.
Jack:
Oh, look… I’m sorry but the bar’s closed.
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Lady:
I don’t want a drink. I saw the light on and just wanted to get out of the rain. You don’t mind do you?
Jack:
I guess not.
Lady:
(Trying to get out of her wet coat) You couldn’t give me a hand, could you? (JACK reluctantly helps her with her coat)
Lady:
You wouldn’t believe the night I’ve had. So many men and not one of them interested in what I had to offer. Could you ever imagine someone like me finding it hard to get a man? I mean, what’s wrong with me? (Moving in close to JACK) Are you not attracted to me?
Jack:
No! I mean yeah! You’re... you’re nice. (LADY MARMALADE walks seductively towards him as the music starts. Female members of the company enter to join in the routine)
Lady:
Nice?
Jack:
Very nice!
TRACK 7
HOT STUFF (Lady Marmalade & Girls)…………………………………………………………
Lady
Sitting here eating my heart out waiting Waiting for some lover to call Dialled about a thousand numbers lately Almost rang the phone off the wall Looking for some... (Hot Stuff) baby, this evening I need some (Hot Stuff), baby, tonight I want some (Hot Stuff) baby, this evening Got to have some Hot Stuff Got to have some love tonight (Hot stuff) I need (Hot Stuff) I want some (Hot Stuff) I need (Hot Stuff...) Looking for a lover who needs another Don’t want another night on my own Wanna share my love with a warm-blooded lover Wanna bring a wild man back home Gotta have some... (Hot love) baby, this evening I need some (Hot Stuff), baby, tonight
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I need some (Hot Stuff) baby, this evening Got to have some Hot Stuff Got to have love tonight (Hot stuff) I need (Hot Stuff) I want some (Hot Stuff) I need (Hot Stuff…) INSTRUMENTAL All
Hot, Hot, Hot, Hot Stuff Hot, Hot, Hot Hot, Hot, Hot, Hot Stuff Hot, Hot, Hot
Lady
How’s about some... (Hot love) baby, this evening I need some (Hot Stuff) baby, tonight I need some (Hot Stuff) baby, this evening I need (Hot Stuff) baby, tonight Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (Hot stuff) baby, tonight I need some (Hot Stuff) baby, this evening I need some…
All
… Hot Stuff baby, tonight
(By the end of the number, JACK is leaning against a table, shaking) Lady:
(To the girls as they exit) Thank you girls
Jack:
It’s a nice offer... but... I’m... I’m seeing someone... I....
Lady:
(Interrupting) Relax. Why so nervous, Jack?
Jack:
How do you know my name? (LADY MARMALADE points to the name badge JACK is wearing)
Jack:
Who are you?
Lady:
Who I am is of little importance. Who I work for, now there is a question. But you’ll have to promise not to tell a soul. Cross you heart and hope to die? I work for the Devil. The Horned One. Beelzebub, Lucifer - the Prince of Darkness himself. Here’s my card. (LADY MARMALADE hands JACK a business card)
Jack:
(Reading from the card. Sarcastically) Oh, yeah ‘The Devil’. Obviously!
Lady:
Well, one of his minion anyway... at your service.
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Jack:
I’m not being rude but won’t the men in the white coats be looking for you? Look, I’ll call you a cab. Mind you, I’m going to have trouble finding one that will go to Hades this time of night. (Weak, nervous laugh)
Lady:
What a delightful wit. Maybe you should consider a career in stand-up instead of longing for one in the music industry.
Jack:
How do you know that?
Lady:
I know everything about you. Why is it so hard to believe?
Jack:
All right, let’s say I believe you. Why me?
Lady:
I just want you to be happy.
Jack:
I am!
Lady:
Oh, please. I know every thought in your tiny little mind. I know that every night you go home, strip down to your y-fronts, switch on your record player and sing along to your Barry Manilow vinyl’s in front of the mirror.
Jack:
That isn’t true! (LADY MARMALADE glares at him) Not every night.
Lady:
Then you slide under your covers and wonder why you can’t be the one on that stage, adored by women, stacks of cash, a flashy convertible... What would you think if I told you I had the power to give you all of this and much, much more? I’m talking about you taking control of your destiny. You really don’t believe me do you?
Jack:
No. You don’t look anything like a devil. The horns, the little pointed tail...
Lady:
Please, it’s so ‘trick or treat’. (Producing a ‘contract’ from her bag. SFX Thunder)
Jack:
What’s that?
Lady:
(Handing JACK a huge contract) Just sign it, Jack.
Jack:
All right. Look, if I promise to look it over will you promise to go home, get some sleep and in the morning get some help? (JACK starts looking through the contract)
Lady:
I wouldn’t worry about reading it. It does get very complex in places.
Jack:
(Reading the first page) The signer of this contract, herein referred to as ‘the damned’...
Lady:
(Turning the contract to the last page) You see, legal jargon. There’s nothing sinister to it -
Jack:
All right, let’s just suppose I believe you about this whole ‘devil’ thing. What would you
it’s all standard stuff. It states that the devil will give you one wish to use as you see fit. want from me? Lady:
Something you probably don’t even realise you have... your soul.
Jack:
But.. I... I’m not going to give you my soul.
Lady:
Who do you think you are? James Brown? Do you actually know what your soul does? Or even what it looks like?
Jack:
Well, yeah... it’s a... it’s one of those... it’s kind of... well, you know...
Lady:
You see! You haven’t got a clue. No one has. That’s because they have no function at all they’re totally expendable.
Jack:
If it’s that useless, what do you want it for?
Lady:
Some collect stamps or postcards... even magazines? (Producing a magazine from her bag) (JACK catches sight of his photo and the headline on the front of the magazine)
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Lady:
That caught your attention didn’t it?
Jack:
Hey, it’s me.
Lady:
Not yet! It’s your destiny Jack... well one possibly destiny anyway.
Jack:
(Starting to think about the proposal) But it’s my soul?
Lady:
A small price to pay.
Jack:
But if you took it out wouldn’t it hurt?
Lady:
It’s a painless operation and after it... you won’t feel a thing! Besides, you don’t have to pay for the wish until you’ve shuffled off this mortal coil. Then it’s no good to you anyway. (Seductively) Just sign the contract and everything you’ve ever wanted will be yours. (After a pause, JACK signs the contract. SFX Thunder and LADY MARMALADE quickly puts it back into her bag)
Lady:
Now, can you hurry it along.
Jack:
What? You want me to make my wish now?
Lady:
If you don’t mind. I’ve got places to go... people to condemn...
Jack:
(Thinking) Okay... erm... well I want to be famous...
Lady:
Always a fashionable choice.
Jack:
Popular and rich. How does that sound?
Lady:
Sounds groovy, baby. Enjoy. (LADY MARMALADE blows JACK a kiss and exits. JACK looks around. B/O)
SCENE 5
TOILETS IN THE ‘DISCO INFERNO’, THE FOLLOWING EVENING (TOM, JACK and TERRY are standing in the toilet preening themselves in an ‘imaginary’ mirror)
Jack:
So that’s what happened. She walked in, I signed the contract and made a wish (They look at JACK blankly) What?
Terry:
No, no, I believe you. A beautiful woman walks into the club and promises to give you everything you ask for.
Tom:
That’s funny because last night, I got home and Elvis popped round for a game of
Jack:
I’m serious.
Terry:
You really should start getting more sleep. So you really believe this woman do you?
Monopoly.
(TOM and TERRY laugh at JACK’s expense) Jack:
We’ll just have to see won’t we? Just think of the money, the glamour. Just think of the
Tom:
What’s that supposed to mean? I get my share.
girls. Tom, your love life could do with a bit of a kick start. Terry:
Like when?
Tom:
Just a few nights ago, actually.
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Terry:
(Laughing) What? With your Maggie? But, I thought you said...
Tom:
No, no, no. I decided to take Jack’s advice and got myself a date with the lovely Debbie.
Jack:
You are joking’. You and Debs?
Tom:
No. It’s true. It’s the car. Girls love the car. Park up. Back seat. Know what I mean? A nonstop snogging frenzy.
Jack:
The only action you’ve ever seen in that car is when you got stopped for running through a red light.
Tom:
A simple mistake.
Jack:
The red light was on the back of some poor bloke’s bike.
Tom:
All right. All right. So I made that bit up about me and Debs. ‘She’ asked ‘me’ out but I
Jack:
Give over. No girl in her right mind would get in a car with you behind the wheel.
Tom:
I’m a very good driver. Only last week somebody commented on my driving. They left a
turned her down flat.
little note on the windscreen that said ‘Parking Fine’. So that was nice. Jack:
Look you two, I got something to talk to you about. (Producing a ring)
Terry:
Ah, it’s a lovely offer, mate but you’re not my type.
Jack:
It’s for Jane. I’m going to ask her to marry me.
Terry:
When?
Jack:
Tonight, in here.
Tom:
What in the bogs?
Jack:
No, not in the bogs! Well it’s about time isn’t it? We’ve been together six years (The guys look amazed) Aren’t you going to wish me good luck?
Tom:
(Concerned) But what about your freedom?
Jack:
I’m going to ask her to marry me, not chain me to a rock and dump me in the Thames.
Tom:
But I thought you said...
Jack:
Never mind what I said...
Terry:
I’m really pleased for you mate. Look, I’ve got to get back behind the decks or Duke’s going to go mad. (TERRY exits) (The lights cross fade to the other side of the stage and the girls toilets. JANE and MAGGIE are preparing themselves in the mirror)
Jane:
So, have you and Tom... you know?
Maggie:
(Butting in) We’ve talked about it.
Jane:
(In disbelief) Talked about it?
Maggie:
I just don’t want things to happen too fast.
Jane:
Too fast? You’ve been with for six years and you haven’t even kissed him yet.
Maggie:
When it happens I want it to be special. How about Jack? Has he...?
Jane:
No, he still hasn’t told me he loves me... Everytime, the subject comes up I think he tries to but he just can’t get the words out. He twists and turns his face like he’s in agony, stammers for a few seconds and then quickly changes the subject. I know he loves me.. it would just be nice to hear him say it. (The lights cross fade to the guys toilets once more. LILY enters)
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Tom:
How come all the birds fancy you? It’s always been the same, ever since we were younger. Come on, how about some tips. Tips on how to pull the birds.
Jack:
You don’t need my help. I’ve seen the way girls look at you.
Tom:
Like who?
Jack:
(Looking out to the audience) There you are. How about her?
Tom:
(Turning to look at the audience) Who? (Quickly turning away embarrassed) She’s looking at me!
Jack:
There you go you see. Now say something... romantic.
Tom:
(turning slowly and meaningfully, a la Barry White or The Big Bopper) Hello, baby. (Realising) Ah, sorry mate! The lights are a bit bright. (Seeing the woman and trying again) Hello, baby. (To JACK) Here, what’s she doing in the bloke’s bogs? Jack, she’s laughing at me.
Jack:
She’s laughing ‘with’ you.
Tom:
I’m not laughing!
Jack:
Must be something to do with the fact that your flies are still undone then.
Tom:
So how do the birds look at me?
Jack:
Sort of... like... (Pulling a ‘strained’ face) I’m only kidding’.
Tom:
It’s because I’m ugly, isn’t it?
Jack:
You’re not ugly.
Lily:
(To TOM) Don’t you worry, sweetheart. I was never a good looking kid. In fact, one might have considered me to be an ugly duckling. And just look at what I grew into.
Tom:
An ugly duck.
Jack:
An ugly ducky.
Lily:
Charming! (He exits)
Tom:
I don’t know what it is about you. It can’t be the money, because you haven’t got any.
Jack:
All right, Tom.
Tom:
And it can’t be the car because you haven’t got one of those either.
Jack:
Thanks for reminding me.
Tom:
Sorry!
Jack:
Listen, mate, the best thing to do is be honest with her. You need to set the mood. A
Tom:
She’s just not that sort of girl...
Jack:
They’re all that sort of girl when you get them in the right mood.
Tom:
No, Maggie’s different...
romantic dinner for two, candlelight... that kind of thing.
(A number of guys enter the toilet during the previous dialogue and join in with number)
TRACK 7 Tom / Guys
SOME GIRLS (Tom, Jack & Male Company)…………………………………………………. Some girls will (Ooh….) Some girls won’t (Wee, ooh…) Some girls need a lot of lovin’ an’ (Wee, ooh…) Some girls don’t (Wee, ooh…) Well I know I’ve got the feelin’ (Ah… ah… ah…) But I don’t know why (Ah…) Some say they will an’ some girls lie (Ah... Ah...)
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Tom
And then I stand in front of you Not really knowin’ what to do My heart is feeling something new Nervously I turn away from you I see the looks you’re sending me Is this the way it’s meant to be? It’s something we should talk about Just give me time to work it out
Tom / Guys
Some girls will (Ooh….) Some girls won’t (Wee, ooh…) Some girls need a lot of lovin’ an’ (Wee, ooh…) Some girls don’t (Wee, ooh…) Well I know I’ve got the feelin’ (Ah… ah… ah…) But I don’t know why (Ah…) Some say they will an’ some girls lie (Ah... Ah...) INSTRUMENTAL / VOCAL BREAK
Tom
I don’t know what I’m gonna do INSTRUMENTAL / VOCAL BREAK cont...
Tom / Guys
Some girls will (Ooh….) Some girls won’t (Wee, ooh…) Some girls need a lot of lovin’ an’ (Wee, ooh…) Some girls don’t (Wee, ooh…) Well I know I’ve got the feelin’ (Ah… ah… ah…) But I don’t know why (Ah…) Some say they will an’ some girls lie (Ah... Ah...) Some say they will an’ some girls lie (Ah… Ah…) Some say they will an’ some girls lie (Ah… Ah…)
Tom:
(Turning to exit) I’ll see you outside. (TOM exits and JACK looks at the ring he is holding. At the appropriate point in the following number the lights come up in the girls toilets and JANE joins in the song)
TRACK 8
YOU TO ME ARE EVERYTHING (Jack, Jane & Company)………………………………….
Jack
I would take the stars out of the sky for you Stop the rain from falling if you asked me to I’d do anything for you, your wish is my command
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I could move a mountain when your hand is in my hand Jane
Oh, words could not express how much you mean to me There must be some other way to make you see If it takes my heart and soul you know I’d pay the price Everything that I possess I’d gladly sacrifice
Both
Oh, you to me are everything The sweetest song that I could sing Oh baby, oh baby To you I guess I’m just a clown who picks you up each time you’re down Oh baby, oh baby
Jane
You give me just a taste of love to build my hopes upon
Jack
You know you’ve got the power girl, to keep me holding on
Both
So, now you’ve got the best of me Come on and take the rest of me Oh baby, oh baby.
Jack
When you’re close to me we seem so far apart Maybe given time you’ll have a change of heart
Jane
If it takes forever boy, then I’m prepared to wait The day you say you love me won’t be a day too late CHORUS
Company
Oh, you to me are everything The sweetest song that I could sing Oh baby, oh baby Oh, you to me are everything The sweetest song that I could sing Oh baby, oh baby
Jack/Jane
You to me are everything!
(As the song progresses, the toilets move out and JACK, on bended knee proposes to JANE)
SCENE 6
BACK INSIDE ‘DISCO INFERNO’ (LADY MARMALADE enters and walks over to DUKE, who is sitting at the bar. They shake hands and are seen to be discussing something. Occasionally DUKE looks over to JACK)
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Jack:
Jane, will you marry me?
Jane:
(Very happy) I don’t know what to say.
Jack:
Say ‘yes’
Jane:
Yes.
Jack:
I’m going to make it one day, you know that, don’t you?
Jane:
I love you, Jack.
Jack:
Yeah, yeah... I... li....li....(He can’t get the words out) like you too... a lot. (JACK and JANE kiss and the company react. DUKE leaves LADY MARMALADE and walks over)
Duke:
Well, well, well... I guess ‘congratulations’ are in order. The drinks’ on me (Handing TOM a
Jack:
My what?
Jane:
Manager? You didn’t tell me.
drink) Here you go... pass it around. Jack, I’ve just been speaking to your manager.
Duke:
She seems convinced that you could be the next David Cassidy. She reckons I should give you a chance to prove yourself.
Tom:
(Impressed) David Cassidy!
Duke:
So I thought, I’d throw caution to the wind and give you a shot. Singing, in here this Friday. It’s Fancy Dress. Should be a good night.
Tom:
(Still impressed) David Cassidy, eh?
Jack:
What about Heathcliffe?
Duke:
What about him? (Changing the subject) You’ve got to start thinking about your future, Jack. Surely it’s got to be better than cleaning tables all night?
Tom: Duke:
Who’s the hell’s David Cassidy? Could be just the break you’ve been looking for (to TOM) You’re mum tells me you just got a new job and a new car...
Tom:
It’s a Capri! (Shakes his car keys)
Duke:
(to JACK) See, even a useless plank like him can make something of himself. Now do you want the gig or don’t you?
Jack:
Well... yeah... yeah, of course I do.
Duke:
I thought as much. (Walks over to HEATHCLIFFE)
Jane:
(Excited) Oh, Jack. (LADY MARMALADE walks over as DUKE approaches HEATHCLIFFE. DUKE and HEATHCLIFFE are clearly discussing something)
Lady:
Well aren’t you going to introduce me?
Jack:
Jane, Tom, Maggie... this is my... erm...
Lady:
Lady Marmalade - Jack’s manager. I’ve been following Jack’s career for some time now. Let’s just say that I’m someone very much into ‘soul’ and Jack’s got exactly what I’m looking for. (To JACK) So many auditions and so many knock backs. Everyone deserves a break.
Jack:
But how did you get Duke to....
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Lady:
(Interrupting) I can be ‘very’ persuasive. Well I have to get going. My boss will be expecting me back and he’s got one hell of a temper... such a hot head. Anyway, it’s been a pleasure. I dare say I’ll see you all here next Friday for Jack’s debut performance. Ciao.
Tom:
(Mesmerised) Ciao. (LADY MARMALADE kisses JACK and exits. MAGGIE slaps TOM out of his trance)
Heathcliffe:
(Shouting) You what? (The music stops and the company freeze all looking towards HEATHCLIFFE)
Duke:
It’s just for one night.
Heathcliffe:
Now you listen to me...
Duke:
No, you listen to me. (B/O)
SCENE 7
IN AN ALLEY BEHIND ‘DISCO INFERNO’ (HEATHCLIFFE paces backwards and forwards with KATHY standing close behind)
Heathcliffe:
Who does he think is? Whose face appears on that billboard?
Kathy:
(Clearly uninterested) Yours!
Heathcliffe:
That’s right. Mine! My face... not the face of some jumped up glass cleaner. What does Duke think he’s playing at? (No reply) What’s he got that I haven’t?
Kathy:
Hair?
Heathcliffe:
You what? Don’t you joke about my hair.
Kathy:
I don’t know why you’re so bothered about this place. You should be setting your sights higher.
Heathcliffe:
I am. But you’ve got to have something to fall back on. This is my steady until I hit the big time. Look, we get by just fine.
Kathy:
I don’t want to just ‘get by’. I want to be showered in jewels and wrapped in silks and satin. These days I’m lucky if I’m wrapped in polyester.
Heathcliffe:
It’s not all about the money.
Kathy:
I’m only saying that it’d be nice if you treated me once in a while.
Heathcliffe:
Took you out for dinner the other night, didn’t I?
Kathy:
The Mermaid?
Heathcliffe:
It’s a very respectable chip shop, that is!
Kathy:
(Sarcastically) How romantic!
Heathcliffe:
That’s all you ever go on about... money. If you’re that bothered about it, why don’t you get out there and earn some of your own? What am I thinking? You can’t do anything, can you?
Kathy: Heathcliffe:
(Upset) Heathcliffe, please. You just remember who was that found you on the seats and pulled you out of the gutter. I could quite easily throw you back in it again (He exits)
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TRACK 9
STREETLIFE (Kathy)………………………………………………………………………………
Kathy
I play the... Street life, because there’s no place I can go Street life, it’s the only life I know Street life, there’s a thousand parts to play Street life, until you play your life away You let the people see, just who you wanna be An’ ev’ry night you shine just like a superstar That’s how life is played, a ten cent masquerade You dress, you walk, you talk, you’re who you think you are Street life, you can run away from time Street life, for a nickel or a dime Street life, but you better not get old Street life, or you’re gonna feel the cold There’s always love for sale, a grown-up fairy tale Prince Charming always smiles behind a silver spoon And if you keep it young, your song is always sung Your love will pay your way beneath the silver moon Street life, street life Street life, oh, street life I play the street life because there’s no place I can go Oh, oh... I play the Streetlife.
Heathcliffe:
(O/S) Are you coming or what?
SCENE 8
OUTSIDE ‘DISCO INFERNO’, THE FOLLOWING FRIDAY (Outside the club, JANE is waiting for JACK, in fancy dress. Members of the company, also in fancy dress, walk passed and into the club. DUKE is collecting tickets and looking on)
Jack:
(Kissing JANE) You all right? Sorry I haven’t been about much this week. I’ve been so busy. Lady Marmalade’s got me rehearsing all hours of the day. She’s persuaded the manager of The Roundhouse to come along to the gig tonight. Just think of all the greats that have performed at The Roundhouse... T-Rex, the Rolling Stones Farewell Tour, March 14th ‘71... Pete Townsend April 12th ‘74, Led Zeppelin...
Jane:
Everything seems to be working out for you at last.
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Jack:
For us.
Jane:
You did remember that we’re going out with my parents tonight, after the gig!
Jack:
Oh no, I can’t tonight. I promised I’d grab something to eat with Lady Marmalade, she’s got some plans that she wanted to run past me.
Jane:
But the tables’ been booked for months.
Jack:
You can’t expect someone like her to make plans a month in advance. We can have dinner with your parents another night.
Jane:
Another night? Jack, you promised.
Jack:
Look, I’ve been waiting for this chance all my life. I’d expect you of all people to be a little bit more understanding. You coming inside? (He exits and she follows slightly behind)
SCENE 9
FANCY DRESS NIGHT INSIDE ‘DISCO INFERNO’ (The club is in full swing and the company dance to the music played)
Terry:
(A la DJ) Yes, it’s me, the fabulous, phenomenal Terry D. It’s Friday night and fancy dress at Disco Inferno. The joint’s already jumping’ here tonight and it looks like it’s going to be a night to remember. (JACK is being pampered by LADY MARMALADE. HEATHCLIFFE is sitting at the bar, glass in hand)
Lady:
Right. This is your big night. Are you all right?
Jack:
(unconvincingly) I’m fine.
Lady:
This is what you wanted. What you’ve dreamed about your whole life. You’ll be fine.
Heathcliffe:
(To JACK) I want a word with you. Don’t get any ideas, right? Just you remember whose name appears on that billboard outside. Do you understand me?
Duke:
Now you better put on a good show tonight. I’m counting on you.
Heathcliffe:
(Sarcastically, to JACK) I can hardly wait! (TOM, JANE and MAGGIE enter)
Tom:
Jack? You all right?
Jack:
Maybe I should just tell Duke that I’m not up for it.
Lady:
Come on, what’s wrong? This is the break you’ve been waiting for.
Jack:
Ever since I could remember, my dad’s always wanted me to make a go of it, but..
Tom:
(Interrupting) That’s funny because my dad had my career picked out for me too… (TOM starts the next number but it is stopped by the guys who realise that they are one short. A member from the audience is invited up on stage, at the discretion of the director, given a costume and encouraged to join in the routine)
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TRACK 10 Tom
VILLAGE PEOPLE MEDLEY (Male Company)………………………………………………... (In the navy) Yes, you can sail the seven seas (In the navy) Yes you can put your mind at ease (In the navy) Come on and join your fellow man (In the navy) Come on, now people… make a stand
Guys Tom
In the navy, in the navy, In the navy Where can you find pleasure? Search the world for treasure? Learn science, technology? Where can you begin to make your dreams all come true? On the land or on the sea? Where can you learn to fly, playing sports or skin-dive? Study oceanography? Sign up for the big band or sit in the grandstand When your team and others meet?
Tom
(In the navy) Yes, you can sail the seven seas (In the navy) Yes you can put your mind at ease (In the navy) Come on and join your fellow man (In the navy) Come on, now people… make a stand
Guys
In the navy, in the navy, In the navy INSTRUMENTAL We want you, we want you, we want you as a new recruit We want you, we want you, we want you as a new recruit
Terry
(Together) We will go our way (Together) We will leave someday (Together) Your hand in my hand (Together) We will make the plans (I love you) I know you love me (I want you) Happy and carefree (So that’s why) I have no protest (When you said) You want to ‘go west’ (Go west) Life is peaceful there (Go west) Lots of open air (Go west) To begin life new (Go west) This is what we’ll do. DRUM BREAK
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Jack
(Young man) There’s no need to feel down I said (Young man) Pick yourself off the ground I said (Young man) ‘Cos you’re in new town (There’s no need to be unhappy) (Young man) there’s a place you can go I said (Young man) When you’re short on your dough You can (stay there) an’ I’m sure you will find Many (ways to have a good time) Its fun to stay at the (YMCA)(x2) They have everything for young men to enjoy You can hang out with all the boys Its fun to stay at the (YMCA)(x2) You can get yourself clean You can have a good meal You can do whatever you feel Its fun to stay at the (YMCA)(x2) Young man, young man, there’s no need to feel down Young man, young man, pick yourself off the ground YMCA.... yeah!
Duke:
When you lot have finished mincing around... (To member of the audience as they are shown to their seat) And you should know better at your age! (To JACK) Don’t let me down.
Jane:
(To JACK) Good luck. (Kissing JACK)
Terry:
(A la DJ) It’s a very special evening this evening, ladies and gentlemen. Tonight, we have a young man and a very good friend of mine, making his debut performance at ‘Disco Inferno’. So Jack ... (Cheers from the company) ... don’t forget who your friends are when you’re rich and famous. Ladies and Gentlemen, remember where you saw him first as we welcome onto the stage Jack and the Fallen Angels... (The company applauds and JACK nervously makes his way onto the stage. HEATHCLIFFE claps sarcastically. During the following number it is clear the JACK is nervous but after a verse or two the nerves are soon gone and JACK is a huge success)
TRACK 11
COULD IT BE MAGIC (Jack & Company)……………………………………………………...
Jack
Spirits move me, ev’ry time I’m near you Whirling like a cyclone in my mind You’re my lifeline, angel of a lifetime
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Answer to all answers I can find Baby, I want you All
Come, come, come into my arms Let me know the wonder of all of you Could it be magic? Now, now, now an’ hold on fast Could this be the magic at last?
Jack
Baby, take me high up on a hillside High up where the stallion meets the sun I could love you, build my world around you Never leave you ‘til my life is done Baby, I love you
All
Come, come, come into my arms Let me know the wonder of all of you Could it be magic? Now, now, now an’ hold on fast Could this be the magic at last? INSTRUMENTAL / VOCAL BREAK Baby, I love you Come, come, come into my arms Let me know the wonder of all of you Could it be magic? Now, now, now and hold on fast Could this be the magic at last? Could it be magic? Could it be magic? Could it be magic? Now
(The company cheer. One of the girls leaps forward, throws her arm around JACK’s neck and kisses him) Tom:
So that’s how you pull the birds. (MAGGIE and JANE take it in turns to slap TOM. JACK is a success. Encouraged by LADY MARMALADE and other members of the company, the audience start chanting for ‘Jack’. This annoys HEATHCLIFFE. He knocks his chair over to the floor and storms over to JACK, grabbing the microphone from him and advances menacingly on the audience)
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TRACK 12
LEADER OF THE GANG (Heathcliffe)…………………………………………………………..
Heathcliffe
Come on, come on. Come on, come on Come on, come on, come on (x2) I said... Come on, come on. Come on, come on Come on, come on, come on (x2) D’you wanna be in my gang, my gang, my gang D’you wanna be in my gang, oh yeah. D’you wanna by in my gang, my gang, my gang D’you wanna by in my gang I’m the leader, I’m the leader, I’m the leader of the gang, I am I’m the leader, I’m the leader, and there’s no one like the man I am I can take you high as a kite, ev’ry single night I can make you sell me your soul, for rock ‘n roll You’ll never believe it (Come on, come on) You’ll never believe it (Come on, come on) You’ll never believe it (Come on, come on) D’you wanna be in my gang, my gang, my gang D’you wanna be in my gang, oh yeah.(x3) D’you wanna by in my gang, my gang, my gang D’you wanna by in my gang... my gang!
Heathcliffe:
(Advancing toward JACK) So, you’re the proper little superstar now aren’t you? Well we’ll see how much they like you when I’ve rearranged your face. (HEATHCLIFFE is about to hit JACK as DUKE walks in. The company react)
Duke:
All right, that’s enough. I’ll have no fighting in my club.
Heathcliffe:
(To JACK) Believe me, you haven’t heard the last of this. (He exits) Kathy! (She follows)
Duke:
You did well tonight. After what I’ve just seen, I might consider looking for a new act, to replace Heathcliffe - a more permanent position - if you’re interested. Give it some thought. (Turning to go) Oh, I almost forgot. The manager of The Roundhouse... fortunately for you, had to shoot off. I’m not sure he’d have been as impressed if he’d have seen that little escapade. Anyway, he left this for you. (DUKE hands JACK a piece of paper)
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Jane:
Well? What does it say?
Tom:
Come on, mate.
Jack:
(Excitedly reading) Apparently tomorrow nights act have pulled out and they need someone to step in. They want to know if I’d be interested... (JACK is extremely happy. He passes JANE, much to her upset and throws his arms around LADY MARMALADE)
Lady:
You see, the big guy upstairs is not the only one that can perform miracles.
Jane:
Jack… ?
Jack:
I’m going to be singing at The Roundhouse, tomorrow night.
Lady:
And we’ve got a lot to do before then. We really must do something about your image.
Jack:
What’s wrong with it?
Lady:
Nothing that a good friend of mine can’t put right... I’ve already got us an appointment in the morning.
Jane:
Jack, please. It’s really important.
Lady:
(To JANE) And it will have to wait. Jack doesn’t need any distractions right now.
Jane:
But I... (LADY MARMALADE hurries JACK off stage) I love you. (B/O)
SCENE 10
DIABLO RECORDS, CARNABY STREET, THE NEXT MORNING (JACK is ushered by LADY MARMALADE into a swanky office. An over-the-top, camp and overtly glamorous, record exec, NICK DIABLO, is ordering his various secretary’s, P.A.’s and junior executives to do various things whilst on two telephones)
Nick:
(Seeing LADY MARMALADE) Lady, sweetie, darling. (Kissing her on both cheeks)
Lady:
Nicky baby, there’s someone I want you to meet. (LADY MARMALADE ushers JACK forward. He holds out his hand to NICK, who doesn’t take it but looks him up and down)
Nick:
We meet at last, Jack. Lady Marmalade’s told me so much about you. She tells me that you have raw talent. Play your cards right and we could be talking photo shoots with Time, Lunch with glamour girls. Take any amount of money you’ve ever earned and add four zero’s. (Walking JACK over to a wall of photographs) Look at these photo’s Jack, all individual stars in their own right, the Bay City Rollers, David Bowie, Alice Cooper, David Soul... a stage name I’m particularly proud of.
Jack:
(Pointing to a picture) Isn’t that Rolf Harris?
Nick:
Well, everyone’s entitled to make one mistake, dear. So, you’re playing at the Roundhouse this evening are you? Yes, of course you are.
Lady:
What do you think?
Nick:
A bit rough around the edges.
Jack:
What’s that supposed to mean?
Nick:
But I’m sure he’ll scrub up nicely. There’s nothing like a blank canvass to work on.
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Jack:
(Defensively) Watch it.
Lady:
Look, Jack, when it comes to the music business, style and image are everything. You won’t find a better person to ask for advice.
Nick:
It’s true. I put the ‘pop’ in pop music, baby! (During the following number, JACK is redressed and restyled by the execs, hairdressers, tailors etc. under the supervision of NICK and LADY MARMALADE)
TRACK 13
POP MUZIK (Nick & Company)………………………………………………………………….
Nick
(answering telephone) Nick Diablo speaking
Company
Pop, pop, pop music Pop, pop, pop music (x2)
Nick
Radio, video Boogie with a suitcase You’re livin’ in a disco Forget about the rat race Let’s do the milkshake, sellin’ like a hotcake Try some, buy some, fee-fi-fo-fum Talk about (Pop, pop, pop music) Talk about (Pop, pop, pop music)
Company
Shoo-bee doo-bee, do wop
Nick
I wanna dedicate it
Company
Bop, bop, shoo-wop
Nick
Everybody made it
Company
Shoo-bee doo-bee, do wop
Nick
Infiltrate it
Company
Bop, bop, shoo-wop
Nick
Activate it New York, London, Paris, Munich Everybody talk about pop music Talk about (Pop, pop, pop music) Talk about (Pop, pop, pop music)
Company
Pop, pop, pop music Pop, pop, pop music
Nick
Singing in the subway Shuffle with a shoeshine Fix me a molotov I’m on the headline Don’t wanna be a gun slinger, wanna be a rock singer Eeny meeny miney moe
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Which a-way you wanna go Talk about (Pop music) Talk about (Pop music) Company
Shoo-bee doo-bee, do wop
Nick
Lying in a tree
Company
Bop, bop, shoo-wop
Nick
Eeney, meeny
Company
Shoo-bee doo-bee, do wop
Nick
Bird in the tree
Company
Bop, bop, shoo-wop
Nick
You know what I mean? Hit it. (Talk about) Talk about (Pop music) (Talk about) Talk about (Pop music) (Pop, pop) Pop music (Pop, pop) Pop music
Nick
All around the world (Pop, pop, pop music) Wherever you are (Pop, pop, pop music) Dance in the street (Pop, pop, pop music) Anything you like (Pop, pop, pop music) Do it in the car in the middle of the night (Pop, pop, pop music) La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la (Pop, pop, pop music) La, la, la, la, la, la, la (x2) (Pop, pop, pop music) Dance in the Supermarket Dig it in the fast lane Listen to the countdown They’re playing our song again I can’t get jumpin’ jack (talking into telephone) I wanna hold, get back Moonlight, muzak, knick knack paddy-whack (Talk about) Talk about (Pop music) (Talk about) Talk about (Pop music)
Company
Shoo-bee doo-bee, do wop
Nick
It’s all around you
Company
Bop, bop, shoo-wop
Nick
Gonna surround you
Company
Shoo-bee doo-bee, do wop
Nick
It’s all around you Hit it.
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New York, London, Paris, Munich Everybody talk about Pop Music (Talk about) Talk about (Pop music) (Talk about) Talk about (Pop music) (Pop, pop) Pop music (Pop, pop) Pop music (Talk about) Talk about (Pop music) (Talk about) Talk about (Pop music) (Pop, pop) Pop music (Pop, pop) Pop music
Nick:
Now, let’s get a photo of you for the papers. (Into the intercom) Pandora, send in my photographer. (To JACK) Time is money. Let’s get the world talking about, the one and only... Jack.... (Awaiting a response)....Jack.... We need a stage name. (The PHOTOGRAPHER enters)
Photographer:
Ready for your close up, Mr Diablo?
Nick:
(Posing for a photograph with JACK) Something that simply dazzles, darling. (The PHOTOGRAPHER takes the photograph)
Nick:
That’s it!
Jack:
That’s what?
Nick:
Flash Jack! (One of the executives whispers in his ear) Better still... I’m a genius (On the intercom) Pandora, darling. Alert the media. I want the world to say hello to the new star... Jumping Jack Flash.
SCENE 11
DRESSING ROOM AT THE ROUNDHOUSE, later that evening (As the lights come up, JACK is standing in his dressing room, signing autographs for other girls in the company. KATHY enters DS and watches for a while. KATHY gestures to girls to leave them alone and they exit)
Jack:
Kathy? What are you doing back here?
Kathy:
(Seductively) I just came to wish you good.
Jack:
That’s sweet.
Kathy:
Heathcliffe’s worried, you know?
Jack:
Look, I really have to finish getting ready.
Kathy:
I just wanted to warn you.
Jack:
Warn me?
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Kathy:
About Heathcliffe. You don’t know him as well as I do. He’s got a temper and right now, he’s not very happy. You’ve stolen his limelight, his gig. But then let’s face it, you’ve got something he hasn’t got.
Jack:
What’s that?
Kathy:
Me! (JACK stands up and pulls away)
Jack:
I don’t think this is such a good idea.
Kathy:
You need someone who understands the needs of a star and that’s where I come in. (KATHY goes in for the kiss)
Jack:
(Jumping to his feet) No, really I... I’m expecting Jane any moment now.
Kathy:
Relax, I’ve already seen her sitting in the front row with the others. You must know that I don’t come on to just anyone. I’ve been waiting my whole life for the right guy to come along.
Jack:
And I’m the right guy?
Kathy:
No, I’m just sick of waiting. (JACK doesn’t look impressed) That was a joke. Just relax. (KATHY moves in much closer still when they hear an intercom announcement)
Announcer:
(O/S) Jack Flash to the stage, please. Jack Flash to the stage.
Jack:
I’ve got to go! (Stands promptly and runs to the exit)
Kathy:
Good luck. I’ll be right here waiting for you. (Blows him a kiss. B/O)
SCENE 12
ON STAGE AT THE ROUNDHOUSE (During the B/O the curtain is dropped and the following dialogue takes place in front of it)
Compare:
(A la compare, to audience) Well, hello there. How’s everyone doing this evening? Are you all having’ a good time? (Await audience response) Oh come on. Are you all having a good time? (Await audience response) That’s a little more like it. Good. And have we got a great show for you tonight, a monster show. That’s right. So ladies and gentlemen, guys and girls, please put your hands together and give a nice warm, Roundhouse welcome to the rockin’ rebel himself, the one, the only Jack Flash. (The curtain rises and JACK stands on stage in all his splendour. Seeing the audience for the first time, he panics and goes to run off stage. He is pushed back on by the compare. Music starts)
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TRACK 14
BOOGIE NIGHTS / DISCO INFERNO (Jack & Company)……………………………………
Company
Boogie nights, whoah, oh… oh… Boogie nights, whoah, oh… oh… Boogie nights... Boogie nights... Boogie nights
Jack
Ain't no doubt we are here to party
Company
Boogie nights
Jack
Come on now got to get it started Dance with the boogie get down
Company
Dance with the boogie get down
Jack
'Cause boogie nights are...
Company
... always the best in town Got to keep on dancing Keep on dancing Got to keep on dancing Keep on dancing Boogie nights
Jack
Get that groove, let it take you higher
Company
Boogie nights
Jack
Make it move, set this place on fire Dance with the boogie get down
Company
Dance with the boogie get down
Jack
'Cause boogie nights are...
Company
... always the best in town INSTRUMENTAL Party night
Jack
Can you show that you know how to do it
Company
...Boogie Nights
Jack
Do it, do it
Company
Party night
Jack
Get on down with the sound of the music
Company
…Boogie Nights
Jack
Music, music
Company
Boogie nights
Jack
It’s all right, when you’ve got the feeling
Company
Boogie Nights
Company
Hold it tight, got to keep on dealing Dance with the boogie get down
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Company
Dance with the boogie get down
Jack
'Cause boogie nights are...
Company
... always the best in town Boogie nights! INSTRUMENTAL ‘DISCO INFERNO’ (B/O)
END OF ACT ONE
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DISCO INFERNO ABRIDGED EDITION ACT TWO TRACK 15
ENTR’ACTE / RADIO MONTAGE (Instrumental)……………………………………………... (During the entr’acte, we hear several o/s announcements and reviews reporting on the success of the new pop sensation. These could be tailored at the discretion of the director, adding more local references)
Announcer 1:
(A la Tony Blackburn) So mark that date, Saturday November 5th. Just look for the BBC Radio 1 hit caravan and me. I got an exciting guest on my show today. Recently released his first album on the Diablo label and currently leaping up the UK chart. Of course I’m talking about the new and ever popular pop sensation, Jumping’ Jack Flash.
Announcer 2:
.. and the award for Best Newcomer this year goes to a man, just twenty-one and so much talent, a legend in his own lifetime... This years New Musical Express poll winner is Jumping’ Jack Flash (SFX Applause)
Announcer 3:
You’re listening to Radio 1’s Friday Rock Show with me, Tommy Vance spinning all those tunes you wanna hear. We’ll kick off this evening with this weeks most requested track from the new singing sensation that is... Jack Flash.
Announcer 4:
(A la Noel Edmonds in ‘Juke Box Jury’) And that’s... (SFX Two bells rings) ... a hit for newcomer Jack Flash.
Announcer 5:
(a la Kermit the Frog) It’s the Muppet Show, with out very special guest star, Jack Flash.
SCENE 1
TOP OF THE POPS STUDIO, OCTOBER 1976 (As the lights come up we find ourselves in the Top of the Pops studio in October 1976, a scene complete with cameras, lights, screaming teens, Pan’s People and a presenter who bares a remarkable resemblance to Jimmy Saville, who is having his face powdered by a glamorous studio employee. There is much excitement. JACK is standing beside LADY MARMALADE with TOM standing beside in awe)
Producer:
We have clearance. Going live in five... four... three... (He mime’s ‘two and one’)
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TRACK 16
TV THEME (Instrumental)…………………………………...
(As the music starts the teens scream. Two or three of them smiling at the camera standing around the PRESENTER) Jimmy:
Now then, now then... what have we got here? Welcome to another Top of The Pops. And what a special show we have lined up for you tonight with none other, none other than The Rubettes (Teens cheer), Leo Sayer (Teens cheer) The Brotherhood of Man (Teens cheer) Jack Flash... (Teens cheer louder than ever) and our special guests - two years on from winning the Eurovision Song Contest - the glittering Swedish sensation, Abba. (The teens cheer as ‘ABBA’ enter and stand behind JACK and TOM)
Tom:
(very excited) And there they are… (tugging on Jacks sleeve) There they are
Jack:
What?
Tom:
Abba… look. I can’t believe it. Abba… did you know that that’s a palindrome, that is.
Jack:
What are you on about?
Tom:
I’ve got to say hello. I know a bit of Swedish. (Turning to ABBA and in a very bad Swedish accent) Hello, how are you? (Without hesitation, one of the guys from ABBA hits TOM. NB Tom now wears a plaster on his nose until Scene 9 Act 2. ABBA exit)
Tom:
(Holding his nose) Ouch! I think he broke my nose.
Jack:
Don’t worry, Jim’ll fix it! (JACK and LADY MARMALADE laugh)
Jimmy:
Now then, now then. Have we got a treat to kick off tonight’s show?
Lady:
(To Jack) Knock ‘em dead.
Jimmy:
Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls. A star that shines brighter than my jewellery... jingle, jangle.. Jewellery, jewellery... Yes, that’s right... Jumping’ Jack Flash. (Teens cheer) (JACK runs up onto the stage and the teens go wild)
TRACK 17
STARMAN (Jack & Company)……
Jack
Didn't know what time it was the lights were low I leaned back on my radio Some cat was layin' down some rock 'n' roll 'lotta soul, he said Then the loud sound did seem to fade Came back like a slow voice on a wave of phase That weren't no D.J. that was hazy cosmic jive There's a starman waiting in the sky He'd like to come and meet us But he thinks he'd blow our minds
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……………………
There's a starman waiting in the sky He's told us not to blow it Cause he knows it's all worthwhile He told me Let the children lose it Let the children use it Let all the children boogie I had to phone someone so I picked on you Hey, that's far out so you heard him too Switch on the T.V. we may pick him up on channel two Look out your window I can see his light If we can sparkle he may land tonight Don't tell your pappa or he'll get us locked up in fright There's a starman waiting in the sky He'd like to come and meet us But he thinks he'd blow our minds There's a starman waiting in the sky He's told us not to blow it Cause he knows it's all worthwhile He told me Let the children lose it Let the children use it Let all the children boogie Starman waiting in the sky He'd like to come and meet us But he thinks he'd blow our minds There's a starman waiting in the sky He's told us not to blow it Cause he knows it's all worthwhile He told me Let the children lose it Let the children use it Let all the children boogie La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la etc.
(The song finishes and the crowd surrounds JACK. JANE walks on DSR. The stage lights change. The crowds are wearing ‘Jack Flash’ T-shirts, carrying records, banners, photographs etc. Two security guards usher JACK off stage with the crowd following close behind. One of the girls from the crowd grabs JACK and kisses him. JANE tries to call to him but can’t be heard over the crowd. JANE is left alone on stage. She walks over and picks up a T-shirt left on the floor and holds it up to her chest almost in tears)
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TRACK 18
FIGARO (Jane & Company)………………………………………………………………………
Jane
Ev’ry morning when sun is dawning You’ll see him down on the beach Look out girl, beware, better take good care Keep yourself out of reach He’s out to make a killing girl He’s out to make a score And maybe If you’re willing girl He’s gonna ask for more
Company
Oh, oh Figaro - he’s got magico, oh Oh, oh Figaro - he’s a Romeo, oh See him down on the beach He’ll be looking for someone new Searching down on the beach Figaro, Figaro.
Jane
When he plays guitar at the disco-bar He’s the star of the show As the girls go by he just winks an eye See the pretty girls glow He’s out to make a killing girl When dancing on the floor And maybe If you’re willing girl He’s gonna ask for more
Company
Oh, oh Figaro he’s got magico, oh Oh, oh Figaro he’s a Romeo, oh See him down on the beach He’ll be looking for someone new Searching down on the beach Figaro, Figaro. Oh, oh Figaro he’s got magico, oh Oh, oh Figaro he’s got magico, oh Oh, oh Figaro he’s got magico, oh
(At the end of the number TERRY walks on stage, closely followed by LADY MARMALADE, but unobserved by JANE)
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Lady:
She looks really nice tonight, doesn’t she?
Terry:
(Taken by surprise) Oh! Hi... erm... yeah, yeah she does. (B/O)
SCENE 2
INSIDE ‘DISCO INFERNO’, TWO WEEKS LATER (The club is once again in full swing. HEATHCLIFFE is now cleaning the floors. DUKE is standing around impatiently looking at his watch and many members of the company stand around waiting for JACK. After a while they start chanting, ‘Jack. Jack’)
Duke:
Where is he?
Jane:
I wish I knew. I’ve hardly seen him in two weeks.
Duke:
He promised me he’d be here to judge the Dance Competition tonight. I’ve got the press over there waiting and everything. If he doesn’t turn up how’s that going to make me look? (TOM enters dancing, trying to count his steps)
Jane:
(To DUKE) Maybe Tom’s seen him. (To TOM) Tom?
Tom:
Don’t talk, don’t talk. I’m counting. (Losing his count) Practising.
Duke:
Practising what?
Tom:
Dancing. Maggie’s been on at me for ages about how much she wants to dance with me... so I decided to pop down to the library and get myself a book out. (He does a ‘move’) What do you think? Self taught... not a single lesson. You know, I think we’ve got a pretty good chance of winning tonight. (DUKE laughs to himself and exits)
Jane:
You seen Jack?
Tom:
Not for a while. Still, you know how busy he’s been. (MAGGIE enters)
Tom:
Hello, Mags. (Suavely) So do you fancy entering the competition?
Maggie:
With who?
Tom:
With me. I’ve been practising (He ‘struts his stuff’ across the floor) This is it. I was born to boogie.
Maggie:
Typical. Lost in music!
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I LOVE TO LOVE (Maggie & Company)………………………………………………………..
Maggie
Oh, I love to love, but my baby just loves to dance He wants to dance, he loves to dance, he’s got to dance Oh (I love to love), but my baby just loves to dance Oh, (I love to love), but there’s no time for our romance
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No, no, no, no Oh (I love to love), but my baby just loves to dance The minute (Minute) the band begins to swing it (Swing it) He’s on his feet to dig it (dig it) And dance the night away. Stop! (Stop, stop) I’m spinnin’ like a top (Top, top) We’ll dance until we drop (Drop, drop) But if I have my way Oh, I love to love, but my baby just loves to dance He wants to dance, he loves to dance, he’s got to dance Oh (I love to love), but my baby just loves to dance Oh, I love to love, but there’s no time for our romance No, no, no, no Oh (I love to love), but my baby just loves to dance Stop! (Stop, stop) I’m spinnin’ like a top (Top, top) We’ll dance until we drop (Drop, drop) But if I have my way (Sun down) instead of going (downtown) We’ll stay at home and (get down) To what I’m trying to say I love to love, but my baby, he loves to dance Yes, he does (x2) I love to love, but my baby, he… Company
…loves to dance
(At the end of the number there is huge excitement as JACK walks in. The girls in the club surround him, trying to get his autograph and possibly even a photograph of them with him as they once did with HEATHCLIFFE. HEATHCLIFFE looks on) Jack:
Excuse me girls (They walk away. Calling to TOM) Tom!
Tom:
Where have you been?
Jack:
Look, mate. I’ve got a problem.
Tom:
You’re going to have if you don’t get over there and talk to Jane.
Jack:
It’s Kathy! (Handing him a piece of paper)
Tom:
You’ve called a piece of paper Kathy? You really ‘do’ have a problem, mate.
Jack:
No it’s a letter from Kathy, you idiot!
Tom:
Oh. (Reading aloud) Dear Jack, I haven’t stopped thinking about you since last week...
Jack:
What am I going to do?
Tom:
I take it we are talking about Heathcliffe’s girlfriend, Kathy?
Jack:
Yes, Heathcliffe’s girlfriend, Kathy.
Tom:
You lucky bugger?
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Jack:
Tom!
Tom:
Look, I’d get rid of that letter if I were you. If Heathcliffe finds out you’ve been seeing his girlfriend...
Jack:
(Interrupting) I am not seeing his girlfriend.
Tom:
I’d keep your voice down if I was you and make another one of those wishes of yours (JANE and MAGGIE walk over. JANE doesn’t look very impressed)
Jane:
Where have you been?
Maggie:
Yeah, where have you been?
Jack:
Well, I’ve been working haven’t I?
Jane:
Why didn’t you call?
Maggie:
You could have called.
Jane:
(To MAGGIE) Do you mind? (DUKE walks over to MAGGIE and TOM and signs them into the competition)
Jack:
You know how busy I’ve been.
Jane:
Too busy to pick up the phone?
Jack:
Jane, it isn’t how it looks.
(Before JACK can stop her, JANE takes the letter from his hand and reads it) Jane:
Now I know why you’ve been so ‘busy’
Jack:
Jane, listen....
Jane:
It’s no wonder you never could tell me that you loved me... is it? (JANE screws up the letter and throws it at JACK. She runs off stage. JACK goes to follow but is stopped by DUKE)
Duke:
(To Jack) You took your time didn’t you?
Terry:
(A la DJ) It’s that time again, Saturday night at Disco Inferno... put on those flares and sort out your pairs. Grab your favourite girl and get down.
Maggie:
Jack, where did Jane go?
Terry:
(A la DJ) The Disco Fever at the club’s contagious tonight... it’s the Disco Inferno Dance
Tom:
Tonight’s the night, baby. Are you ready?
Terry:
(A la DJ) So, come on. Get ready to hit that floor and burn, baby, burn ‘cos we all love to
Competition and a chance tonight of walking away with some great prizes.
boogie. But Jack, be careful. You can’t boogie if your legs are broken. Here’s a reminder to keep those feet moving or else someone will pinch your shoes.
TRACK 20
GROOVE MEDLEY (Jack & Company)…………………………………………………………
Company
Sunshine… moonlight… good times… boogie Sunshine… moonlight… good times… boogie
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Jack
My baby’s always dancin’ an’ it wouldn’t be a bad thing But I don’t get no lovin’ and…
Company
…that’s no lie
Jack
We spent the night in Frisco at ev’ry kind of disco From that night I kissed our love goodbye Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…sunshine
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…moonlight
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…good times Blame it on the boogie
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…sunshine
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…moonlight
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…good times Blame it on the boogie
Jack
The nasty boogie bugs me But somehow it has drugged me Spellbound rhythm gets me on my feet I’ve changed my life completely I’ve seen the lightning leave me My baby just can’t take her eyes off me Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…sunshine
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…moonlight
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…good times Blame it on the boogie
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…sunshine
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…moonlight
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…good times Blame it on the boogie INSTRUMENTAL
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Company
Let’s groove tonight Share the spice of life Baby, slice it right We’re gonna groove tonight
Jack
Let this groove, get you to move, it’s alright
Company
Alright, alright
Jack
Let this groove, set in your shoes, so stand up
Company
Stand up, alright
Jack
Let this groove, get you to move, it’s alright
Company
Alright, alright
Jack
Let this groove, set in your shoes, so stand up
Company
Stand up, alright INSTRUMENTAL Dance, boogie wonderland Dance, boogie wonderland
Jack
Midnight creeps so slowly into hearts Of men who need more than they get Daylight deals a bad hand To a woman that has laid to many bets The mirror stares you in the face and says “Baby, uh hu it don’t work”
Company
You say your prayers through you don’t care
Jack
You dance and shake the hurt
Jack
Sounds fly through the night (Dance) I chase my vinyl dreams to Boogie Wonderland (Boogie wonderland) I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
Company
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland All the love in the world can’t be gone Oh the need to be loved can’t be wrong All the records are playing And my heart keeps saying Boogie wonderland, wonderland Dance, boogie wonderland Dance, boogie wonderland Dance, boogie wonderland Dance, boogie wonderland INSTRUMENTAL
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Sunshine… Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…moonlight
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…good times Blame it on the boogie
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…sunshine
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…moonlight
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…good times Blame it on the boogie
Jack
I just can’t, I just can’t, I just can’t control my feet I just can’t, I just can’t, I just can’t control my feet
Company
I just can’t, I just can’t, I just can’t control my feet I just can’t, I just can’t, I just can’t control my feet (x3) INSTRUMENTAL Sunshine…
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…moonlight
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…good times Blame it on the boogie
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…sunshine
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…moonlight
Jack
Don’t blame it on the…
Company
…good times Blame it on the boogie… yeah
(Towards the end of the number, TOM and MAGGIE start accidentally injuring the other competitors; TOM treads on the foot of one, MAGGIE swings her arm out and takes out another etc. until all that remain are TOM and MAGGIE) Duke:
(DUKE looks confused as he sees there are no other competitors left on stage but holds TOM’s arm in the air) Tom and Maggie?
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(As the lights fade, TOM leans in to kiss MAGGIE but unknowingly, she raises the trophy which TOM kisses instead. B/O)
SCENE 3
INSIDE ‘DISCO INFERNO’, LATER THAT EVENING (JACK is alone packing up his equipment as KATHY enters.)
Kathy:
You don’t look too happy.
Jack:
(With a start) Oh, Kathy! It’s you.
Kathy:
You sound tense. Why don’t you come over here and sit down. (He does so) I heard what happened tonight. I feel so bad....
Jack:
Good news really travels fast.
Kathy:
...and I’m sorry.
Jack:
Don’t worry about it.
Kathy:
I never meant for that to happen.
Jack:
It’s not your fault.
Kathy:
I do like you, you know.
Jack:
Yeah, yeah. I like you too.
Kathy:
I could be good for you... help you take your mind off Jane. You know that from the first moment I saw you I’ve thought about nothing else. (JACK and KATHY embrace but after a moment JACK pulls away)
Jack:
I can’t. You’re a great girl but I’m engaged to Jane - at least I think I still am - and you’re with Heathcliffe. If he finds us here there’s no telling what he’s going to do.
Kathy:
I don’t care.
Jack:
You might not...
Kathy:
I’ve led a terrible life and when I met Heathcliffe I thought it was all going to change. I should’ve known better. He’s just like every other man I’d ever met until now.
Jack:
Why don’t you just talk to him.
Kathy:
What’s the use?
Jack:
Tell him how you feel.
Kathy:
Last time I tried it wasn’t just my heart he broke. (KATHY cries and JACK puts his arms around her just as JANE walks in)
Jack: Jane:
(Seeing JANE) Jane? I just come to apologise about running off the way I did. Tom told me there was nothing going on between you two and like an idiot I believed him.
Jack:
There isn’t. I mean, there wasn’t... I...
Kathy:
I really should go. (She exits passed JANE, who stands in the doorway)
Jane:
(Crying) I knew this would happen. Now I know why I haven’t seen you for weeks.
Jack:
She was just upset.
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Jane:
And you happened to be there to console her? Do you think I was born yesterday? What’s happened to you? What has happened to us, Jack? (She turns to go)
Jack:
You’ve got it all wrong.
Jane:
The only thing I ever got wrong was agreeing to marry you (taking off the ring and throwing it at JACK) I’m sure it’d fit better on Kathy’s finger.
TRACK 21
I WILL SURVIVE (Jane)……………………………………………………………………………
Jane
At first I was afraid, I was petrified; Kept thinking’ I could never live without you by my side. But then, I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong And I grew strong... And I learned how to get along And so you’re back from outer space I just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face I should have changed that stupid lock, I should have made you leave your key If I’d have known for just one second you’d be back to bother me Go on now go, walk out the door, Just turn around now, ‘cause you’re not welcome any more. Weren’t you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye? Did I crumble, did you think I’d lay down & die Oh no, not I, I will survive For as long as I know how to love, I know I’ll stay alive I’ve got all my life to live, I’ve got all my love to give And I’ll survive, I will survive… hey, hey INSTRUMENTAL It took all the strength I had not to fall apart Kept tryin’ hard to mend the pieces of my broken heart And I spent, oh, so many nights just feelin’ sorry for myself I used to cry, but now I hold my head up high And you see me, somebody new I’m not that chained up little person still in love with you And so you felt like droppin’ in and just expect me to be free Well now, I’m savin’ all my lovin’ for someone who’s lovin’ me Go on now go, walk out the door Just turn around now, ‘cause you’re not welcome anymore Weren’t you the one who tried to hurt me with goodbye? Did I crumble, did you think I’d lay down & die Oh no, not I, I will survive For as long as I know how to love, I know I’ll stay alive I’ve got all my life to live, I’ve got all my love to give
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And I’ll survive, I will survive I will survive
SCENE 4
INSIDE JANE’S HOUSE, LATER THAT EVENING (JANE is sitting on the sofa still crying. TOM, MAGGIE and TERRY are sitting with her)
Maggie:
You sit there and I’ll make us all a cup of tea.
Tom:
I’ll give you a hand. (TERRY moves in next to JANE)
Jane:
What went wrong, Tel? We used to be so happy (She cries) All I ever wanted was to settle and maybe have a family one day.
Terry:
And you will... you’re going to meet someone else - someone who cares a lot more about you than Jack. I know this is hard but you’re not alone. We’re all here for you. (He takes her hand) (SFX Knock at the door)
Jack:
(O/S) Jane! Jane! We need to talk.
Jane:
(To Terry) I don’t want to see him.
Terry:
Don’t worry, I’ll get rid of him.
Jack:
(O/S) What are you doing here? Look, get out of my way. I want to talk to her. (JANE is getting upset by the offstage argument and covers her ears. JACK enters followed by TERRY)
Jack:
Jane, we’ve got to talk.
Jane:
Leave me alone, Jack. (TOM and MAGGIE enter)
Jane:
(Angry and upset) Please go, Jack.
Jack:
At least give me a chance to explain.
Terry:
Leave it, mate!
Jack:
This has got nothing to do with you... mate. I just want a moment alone with Jane.
Maggie:
Jane?
Jane:
Don’t go anywhere.
Jack:
(Calmly and meaningfully) Jane.... I love you. I’ve always loved you. Just took my time saying it that’s all.
Jane:
(After deliberate hesitation) It’s too late, Jack. It’s too late. You been so preoccupied with everything else...
Jack:
You know just how hard I’ve been working - for our future - together.
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Jane:
Is that what you were doing with Kathy? Well that certainly clears that up.
Jack:
It wasn’t like that and you know it?
Jane:
I know what I saw.
Jack:
I’m always the one in the wrong, aren’t I?
Jane:
Oh, so it’s my fault now is it? I can’t believe I’m hearing this. I’m not the one who played around. It wouldn’t be so bad if... just for once... you could admit that you made a mistake. But, oh no, not you!
Jack:
It’s not my fault.
Jane:
It never is. Just, leave me alone.
Jack:
We can’t just throw away the past six years. You said we’d always be together.
Jane:
That was before. Jack please go. You’re only making things worse.
Jack:
(Shouting) Making things worse? How could they possibly get any worse?
Jane:
(Calmly) Just listen to me. It’s over. Now, please, just go away. (Dejected, JACK steps forward into a spot)
TRACK 22
SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD (Jack & Company)……………………….
Jack
What have I got to do to make you love me? What have gotta do to make you care? What do I do when lightnin’ strikes me An’ I wake to find you’re not there? What have I gotta do to make you want me? What have I gotta do to be heard? What do I say now it’s all over? An’ sorry seems to be the hardest word It’s sad (so sad) so sad It’s a sad, sad situation And it’s getting more and more absurd It’s sad (so sad) so sad Why can’t we talk it over? Always seems to me that sorry seems to be the hardest word INSTRUMENTAL It’s sad (so sad) so sad It’s a sad, sad situation And it’s getting more and more absurd It’s sad (so sad) so sad Why can’t we talk it over? Always seems to me that sorry seems to be the hardest word What have I got to do to make you love me? What have gotta do to make you care?
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What do I do when lightnin’ strikes me What have I gotta do? What have I gotta do? Sorry seems to be the hardest word
(At the end of the number, TOM walks over to JACK and puts his hand on JACK’s shoulder. B/O)
SCENE 5
OUTSIDE ‘DISCO INFERNO’, AUGUST 1977 (KATHY is standing outside the club. After a moment, HEATHCLIFFE carries a bin liner out and places it in the metal trash can. They catch sight of each other and stare for a while)
Heathcliffe:
What’s this I’ve been hearing about you and Jack?
Kathy:
It doesn’t matter
Heathcliffe:
(Getting annoyed) Doesn’t matter? Do you know how stupid you’ve made me look?
Kathy:
No more than usual.
Heathcliffe:
Don’t push your luck.
Kathy:
It’s over between us Heathcliffe.
Heathcliffe:
(Calming) Look, I understand why you went to Jack. I mean, I know why you did it. I’ve said and done some pretty bad things to you but I can change. Everyone deserves a second chance.
Kathy:
As if I haven’t heard that before.
Heathcliffe:
I mean it this time.
Kathy:
Just look at you.
Heathcliffe:
Come on. I’ll get another singing job. It’ll be just like the old days. You and me against the world.
Kathy:
Goodbye Heathcliffe.
Heathcliffe:
Kathy, you’re nothing without me. I made you what you are.
Kathy:
Depressed, lonely....
Heathcliffe:
Then why did you hang around so long?
Kathy:
I loved you. Or at least I thought I did. That was until I found out what you really are.
Heathcliffe:
And what would that be? What’s the point? I try and welcome you back with open arms...
Kathy:
Surely a clenched fist is more your style. I don’t need you. I never did. Jack was right about you.
Heathcliffe:
Jack! That’s all I ever hear now... ‘Jack’ this and ‘Jack’ that....
Kathy:
He’s more of a man that you’ll ever be.
Heathcliffe:
You’re not worth it. I’ve got bigger fish to fry; or should I say batter (He exits. B/O)
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SCENE 6
OUTSIDE DISCO INFERNO, FOUR WEEKS LATER (JACK walks on stage and straight over to the trash can. He is carrying a small transistor radio)
Jack:
(To audience) Almost four weeks had passed. Despite the success I was so miserable. I just couldn’t stop thinking about Jane. It was true. I really did love her. I tried everything. I phoned her. Sent her flowers, chocolates... you know all the romantic stuff... don’t tell anyone but I even serenaded her outside her window. She could have just thrown the water... but no, down came the whole kettle. Then I wrote in to one of those romantic radio shows... well desperate times call for desperate measures (Turns on the radio)
Radio:
(O/S) You’re tuned in to Radio 1’s Daryl Horner and ‘Troubles From the Heart’. We’re going to kick off the programme tonight with a letter from a young man, hopelessly in love with a girl, let’s call her Jane.
Jack: Radio:
(Aside) Well that’s her name, isn’t it? A whirlwind romance that started almost seven years ago when the couple met outside the Rialto Cinema. Now, like most good things, that romance has sadly, come to an end, but not for Jack. Jack still thinks about Jane all the time and it sounds to me like he’s sorry, sorry for being an egotistical, self-centred, arrogant loser.
Jack: Radio:
(Aside) I never bloody wrote that! So, Jane, if you’re listening, pick up the phone and give him a call but not until we play this dedication to you. Unfortunately, something’s been spilt on the letter and the bottom part is hard to read, but I think I can just make this out. So, here, Jane especially from Jack to you, The Wurzles and ‘I’ve Got a Brand New Combine Harvester’ (We hear the beginning of ‘Combine Harvester’. After a moment, JANE walks on from the opposite side of the stage)
Jane:
Jack!
Jack:
How have you been?
Jane:
Fine, I guess.
Jack:
You didn’t return any of my calls.
Jane:
Did you honestly expect me too?
Jack:
Don’t be like that. Look, we had something special. We had some good times, didn’t we?
Jane:
Until you started putting everything and everyone before me. (Almost in tears) You
Jack:
I can make it up to you, I promise.
TRACK 23
DON’T GIVE UP ON US BABY (Jack & Jane)…………………………………………………
Jack
Don’t give up on us, baby
ignored me Jack.
Don’t make the wrong seem right The future isn’t just one night It’s written in the moonlight An’ painted on the stars
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We can’t change ours Don’t give up on us, baby We’re still worth one more try I know we’ve put a last one by Just for a rainy evening When maybe stars are few Don’t give up on us, I know We can still come through Jane
You know you broke my heart in two
Jack
You’ve got the right to stop believing But I’m sure there’s a little love left, even so
Both
Don’t give up on us baby
Jane
Lord knows we came this far
Jack
So, can’t we stay the way that we are?
Jane
Who sometimes plays the fool
The angel an’ the dreamer Both
Don’t give up on us maybe We could still come through
Both
Don’t give up on us baby
Jane
We’ve had our ups and downs
Jack
But we’ve a love that knows no bounds
Jane
A feeling deep inside of me
Jack:
A love you know is true
Both
Don’t give up on us maybe We could still come through INSTRUMENTAL (JANE and JACK seem as though they are going to get back together, almost kissing at the last note. JANE pulls away)
Jane:
(Spoken, during instrumental) It’s too late.
Jack:
It’s never too late. (TERRY walks in and kisses JANE)
Terry:
Jack?
Jane:
I didn’t want you to find out like this.
Jack:
Oh, no. But... but... you’re supposed to my mate.
Jane:
Jack, we’re happy. Look, you were going to find out sooner or later - Terry and me are
Jack:
You didn’t waste anytime, did you?
engaged.
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Jane:
It’s not like that. I want you to be happy for us, Jack.
Jack:
(Unconvincingly) Ecstatic... now leave me alone. (TERRY and JANE walk off hand in hand, leaving JACK in the street to finish the number alone)
Jack
(Singing) Don’t give up on us baby We’ve had our ups and downs But we’ve a love that knew no bounds A feeling deep inside of me A love I know is true Don’t give up on us, maybe
We could still come through Don’t give up on us, baby (spoken) Jane, I still love you
(LADY MARMALADE enters with NICK DIABLO) Jack:
(Aggressively) What do you want?
Nick:
Now that’s no way to talk to a Lady.
Jack:
This is all your fault.
Lady:
My fault? Now let’s get one thing straight here, who was it that made the wish? All I did was give you one wish in return for your soul. I’m only doing my job. For once in your pathetic little life, I gave you the chance to control your own destiny. You had the chance to choose between good and bad... and this is what ‘you’ made of it - not me.
Jack:
That’s not fair.
Lady:
Fair? You do remember who I work for, don’t you?
Jack:
The deal is off.
Lady:
I’m afraid that’s not up to you. I’m sorry but there’s no way out of this - you should have read the contract.
Jack:
I tried but...Look I just want to go back to the way things used to be. All my life I’ve wished to be successful, rich...and I always thought, wouldn’t it be great if someone could come along and wave a magic wand and make all that happen. But, I’ve realised now it doesn’t work by magic and all I ever wanted I had already.
Lady:
How inspiring. Look, you can go easy or you can go hard, but one way or another I will
Jack:
(To audience) Well, did I promise you a happy ending? (B/O)
SCENE 7
INSIDE JACK’S FLAT, THAT NIGHT
have your soul! (Exits)
(TOM and JACK are sitting in Jack’s flat. JACK is clearly very upset)
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Tom:
Look, cheer up, mate - it could be worse.
Jack:
How’s that then?
Tom:
Well, at least she’s going out with one of your best mates and not a complete stranger.
Jack:
Shut up Tom.
Tom:
Jack, you’ve been sitting in this flat for four days. It can’t be doing you any good. Why
Jack:
I don’t fancy it.
Tom:
Well, if you change your mind, you know where I’ll be. (Trying to lighten the mood) Here,
don’t you come down the club tonight... help you take your mind off things.
Maggie wants to talk to me about something special. We’ve booked a table in a posh restaurant and everything. With a bit of luck I might even get a chance to kiss her! (No reply) What do you think about that? Jack:
Is that all you care about?
Tom:
Eh?
Jack:
Here I am, in the depths of despair and you’re more interested in kissing some bird. Some
Tom:
Jack.
Jack:
Should I really have expected anything more? I’ve been stabbed in the back by everyone
mate.
else, why not by you too? (No reply. After a moments hesitation) Oh, I’m sorry, mate. It’s just that I miss Jane that’s all. Tom:
I know you do, mate.
Jack:
If I could just talk to her - tell her everything is going to be okay.
Tom:
Maybe one day...
Jack:
Tom, are you going to pick Maggie up?
Tom:
Yep.
Jack:
You couldn’t do me a favour and drop me off at Jane’s on the way, could you?
Tom:
I don’t think it’s a good idea, mate. Maybe you should just leave it a while. You don’t really want to turn up at Jane’s and end up saying something you’ll regret., do you?
Jack:
You reckon?
Tom:
Definitely. Why don’t you get some rest and I’ll pop back in the morning (Taking keys out
Jack:
Thanks, Tom.
Tom:
That’s all right. What are mates for? I told you I’d always be here for you, didn’t I? Friends
Jack:
The very end. You have a good night tonight and good luck with your Maggie. Have you
of pocket)
until the end? done the usual checks? (TOM goes through the same routine as in Act 1 Scene 2, checking breath, hair etc. As he checks his breath he screw up his face) Tom:
Must have been the cheese and onion crisps I had at lunch. What am I going to do? Tonight of all nights. Here, you haven’t got any mouth wash or breath freshener, have you?
Jack:
(Pointing off stage) Bathroom cabinet. (TOM passes the keys to JACK and exits. JACK looks at the keys for a moment and runs off-stage. TOM comes back, SFX Car door closes and the engine starts)
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Tom:
Oh, no! (Calling O/S) Jack. Wait for me... hang on. (B/O. SFX A car pulls away quickly and after a moment we hear a loud screech as the Capri crashes. There is moments silence and we hear the following announcement)
News Reporter:
(Off stage) … and now for a newsflash – up and coming rock ‘n’ roll sensation, Jack Flash has been injured in a freak car accident that has shocked the nation. Eyewitness reports have confirmed that the red ’76 Ford Capri, driven by Flash, was travelling at incredibly high speeds when it seemingly lost control at a roundabout. The vehicle, belonging to the singer’s lifelong friend, Tom Evans who was also travelling in the car, then careered headlong into a tree. Both men have been rushed to a local hospital and their injuries, at this time, are unknown. We’ll bring you more news on this tragic incident as the story develops (changing his tone) And here’s a great track for all of you out there enjoying this hot summer’s evening – the devil’s lose and stalking this town – it’s the crazy, Crazy World of Arthur Brown.
SCENE 8
HELL (There is a loud explosion of sound / light and JACK finds himself in the middle of ‘hell’. Flames lick against the walls and a figure (DUKE) sits in a throne. Standing next to him we see LADY MARMALADE and NICK DIABLO, who turn around and smile at JACK. Members of the company, dressed in suitable red attire also surround DUKE and join in the number)
TRACK 24
FIRE (Duke & Company)//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Duke
(spoken) I am the god of hell fire, and I bring you… Fire, I’ll take you to burn Fire, I’ll take you to learn I’ll see you burn You fought hard and you saved and earned But all of it’s going to burn And your mind, your tiny mind You know you’ve really been so blind Now ‘s your time, burn your mind You’re falling far too far behind Oh no, oh no, oh no, you’re gonna burn INSTRUMENTAL Fire, to destroy all you’ve done Fire, to end all you’ve become I’ll feel you burn
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You’ve been living like a little girl In the middle of your little world And your mind, your tiny mind You know you’ve really been so blind Now ‘s your time, burn your mind You’re falling far too far behind Ohhh INSTRUMENTAL Fire, I’ll take you to burn Fire, I’ll take you to learn I’ll see you burn I’ll see you burn I’ll see you burn
SCENE 9
A CHURCHYARD, A FEW DAYS LATER (Dim lights come up on a graveyard and JANE, TERRY, MAGGIE and members of the company are standing around a grave. A PRIEST stands at the head of the crowd. Church music begins)
Priest
We have entrusted the soul of our brother, to God’s merciful keeping and we now commit his body to the ground, earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust, in sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. (JACK enters from behind with his arm in a sling as members of the company leave)
Terry:
(Seeing JACK) What are you doing here?
Jane:
(Holding TERRY back) Terry, not here. Not now.
Terry:
Only friends and family are welcome here and you don’t fall under either category.
Jack:
He’s my best mate.
Jane:
‘Was’, Jack. ‘Was’ your best mate!
Jack:
It’s not my fault.
Jane:
You really are unbelievable! You still can’t admit when you’re wrong, can you? Not even now. (MAGGIE runs off crying and JANE follows. The company start walking off, leaving TERRY and JACK on stage)
Terry:
We’re all going back to the club. Do us all a favour will you and don’t show your face in there... again (He exits) (JACK waits a moment and walks over to the gravestone)
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Jack:
Why didn’t I listen to you mate? You were right all along and I just didn’t listen! This is all because of that bloody contract! If I hadn’t signed it you’d still be alive, Jane would still be with me. If only there was a way I could take it all back (Throughout the above there is the sound of tapping) Who’s there?
Tom:
(Appearing from behind a headstone with hammer and chisel) Only me! Just making an
Jack:
Adjustment?
Tom:
They spelt my name wrong.
adjustment to my headstone.
Jack:
Well, can you keep it down mate, I’m trying to pay my last respects?
Tom:
Righti-ho! (Disappears behind headstone)
Jack:
(Double-take) Tom?
Tom:
(Reappearing) Yes?
Jack:
You’re alive!
Tom:
Not quite.
Jack:
You’re a ghost?
Tom:
Kind of! Scary, huh? (He makes a ghostly noise) I just came to warn you that you will be visited by three ghosts! No, I’m only kiddin’.
Jack:
My life just gets weirder by the second.
Tom:
(Trying to lighten the mood) You think yours is weird? Last night Elvis really did stop by for
Jack:
She hasn’t stopped crying all week. She misses you... we all do.
Tom:
See, I knew she loved me.
a game of monopoly (Failing) So, how’s Maggie doing?
Jack:
(Regretfully) Tom, I don’t know what to say. I never meant for this to happen.
Tom:
I know mate but we all make mistakes. What’s important is that we own up to them and learn from ‘em. You know, it’ ain’t ever too late to say you’re sorry... never too late to make amends.
Jack:
But I signed the contract. There’s no getting out of it now... damned forever. Tom, I’m
Tom:
Hey, I know. Look, it’s no so bad up here... d’ya know ... (No response) You can’t leave
sorry. You know I am. things like this. You need to talk to Jane... Jack:
I’ve been trying to....
Tom:
...and Terry’s not a bad bloke. There’s no reason why you two couldn’t patch things up.
Jack:
I could never replace you. You’re always there for me.
Tom:
Not anymore, mate. All I can do now is watch from afar. Ah, well, I’d best be getting back.
After all. you’re gonna need a new best mate now.
It’s time for me to drive the celestial Capri down that pearly motorway. Oh, I almost forgot... I’ve got a message for you, from a very beautiful and wise woman. ‘Be careful what you wish for because one day that wish might just come true’. Jack:
Mum?
Tom:
She sends her love. She watches you all the time, mate. Make her proud! Make us both proud. (They hug)
Jack:
See you later, Tom.
Tom:
Goodbye Jack. I’m gonna miss ya (He exits)
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TRACK 25
SPIRIT IN THE SKY (Jack & Company)………………………………………………………
Jack / Co
(A capella) When I die and they lay me to rest Gonna go to the place that’s best When they lay me down to die Goin’ on up to the Spirit in the sky BREAK / INTRODUCTION
Jack
Prepare yourself, you know it’s a must
All
Gotta have a friend in Jesus
Jack
So you know that when you die He’s gonna recommend you to the Spirit in the Sky Gonna recommend you to the Spirit in the Sky (In the sky) That’s where you’re gonna go when you die (When you die)
Company
When you die and they lay you to rest
Jack
Gonna go to the place that’s the best INSTRUMENTAL I used to be a sinner, I used to sin
Company
Now, he’s found a friend in Jesus
Jack
An’ now I know that when I die He’s gonna send me up to the Spirit in the Sky Oh, send me up to the Spirit in the Sky (In the sky) That’s where I’m gonna go when I die (When you die)
Company
When I / you die and they lay me / you to rest
Jack
I’m gonna…
Company
…go to the place that’s the best Go to the place that’s the best Go to the place that’s the best (As JACK sings, the company gradually come on and join in the number. B/O)
SCENE 10
AN ALLEYWAY BESIDE ‘DISCO INFERNO’, THAT EVENING (HEATHCLIFFE is sitting DS, playing his guitar. He looks very upset and worse for wear. LADY MARMALADE appears behind him, causing him to jump with a start)
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Lady: Heathcliffe:
Just the person I’ve been looking for. What do you want? Look, if you’ve come to tell me to lay off Jack. Then you can save your breath - I’m over it.
Lady:
Really?
Heathcliffe:
Just leave me alone, will you?
Lady:
When did the happy fairy last slap you in the face.
Heathcliffe:
What have I got to be happy about? Thanks to you and your protégé, I lost everything. My job... money... Kathy! I can’t see that there’s anything worth smiling about.
Lady:
You’re hurting, right? I can tell.
Heathcliffe:
There’s no getting anything passed you, is there?
Lady:
You know that there’s only one way to deal with this don’t you? Wrath... my favourite sin.
Heathcliffe:
A gun?
Lady:
Well done, Einstein.
Here, this’ll help. (Handing HEATHCLIFFE a gun)
Heathcliffe:
What am I supposed to do with this? And what’s the Beatles’ manager got to do with anything?
Lady:
Just think - with Jack out of the way, everything will come back. Do you know what the others are doing now? They’re laughing at you. They’re laughing at the man who was the King and you’re just going to sit back and let them? Come on Heathcliffe. This is not like you. Just one simple flick of the trigger - that’s all it will take.
TRACK 26 Heathcliffe
SATURDAY NIGHT’S ALRIGHT FOR FIGHTING (Heathcliffe & Lady Marmalade)…….. It’s getting late an’ I just can’t wait Just tell me when the boy get’s here It’s seven o’clock an’ I’m gonna rock Wanna get a belly full of beer My old man’s drunker than a barrel full of monkeys An’ my old lady, she don’t care My sister looks cute in her braces and boots A handful of grease in her hair
Both
Oh, don’t give us none of your aggravation I’ve had it with your discipline Saturday night’s alright for fighting Get a little action in Get about as oiled as a diesel train Gonna set this dance alight ‘Cos Saturday night’s the night I like Saturday night’s alright Alright, alright Oooh, ooh, ooh, oooh
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Heathcliffe
Well, they’re packed pretty tight in here tonight I’m looking for a dolly who’ll see me right I may use a little muscle to get what I need Sink a little drink and shout out, “she’s with me”
Lady
A couple of the sounds that I really like Are sounds of a switchblade and a motorbike
Heathcliffe
I’m a juvenile product of the working class Who’s best friend floats in the bottom of the glass
Both
Oh, don’t give us none of your aggravation I’ve had it with your discipline Saturday night’s alright for fighting Get a little action in Get about as oiled as a diesel train Gonna set this dance alight ‘Cause Saturday night’s the night I like Saturday night’s alright Alright, alright Oooh, ooh, ooh, oooh INSTRUMENTAL Saturday, Saturday, Saturday Saturday, Saturday, Saturday Saturday, Saturday, Saturday night’s alright Saturday, Saturday, Saturday Saturday, Saturday, Saturday
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday night’s alright (During the instrumental, JACK rushes passed and straight into the club. HEATHCLIFFE and LADY MARMALADE hide out of sight)
SCENE 11
INSIDE DISCO INFERNO, AN HOUR LATER (The lights come up in the club. The company are standing around looking sombre. MAGGIE is clutching the dance trophy. JACK enters)
Terry:
I thought I told you...
Jack:
(Interrupting) Just let me say my peace and I’ll be out of here.
Jane:
There’s nothing at all you can say that we want to hear.
Jack:
Just the same, I want to say it anyway. I’m sorry to all of you - sorry for everything. Jane I know I wasn’t here when you needed me and I made a pretty bad boyfriend. (JANE tries
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to speak) No, no, no... I know that and I accept it. (To TERRY) I said some pretty bad things about you too mate, but you two deserve each other and I am happy for both of you. I mean it. Maggie:
(In tears) Sorry’s not going to bring Tom back though, is it?
Jack:
I made a mistake....
Terry:
You can say that again.
Jack:
...a stupid mistake that I’m going to have to live with for the rest of my life. (SFX Thunder. At this point, HEATHCLIFFE bursts in brandishing the gun. Everything runs in slow motion as HEATHCLIFFE shoots JACK, possibly with strobe lighting. He falls to the floor. There is a weird crescendo of voices. Music. B/O. When the lights come up, JACK is propped up against his broom as he was during his speech to the audience on page 11)
SCENE 12
INSIDE ‘DISCO INFERNO’, JULY 1976 (The lights come back up in the club. TOM enters. He no longer wears the plaster on his nose)
Tom:
(As if nothing has happened) Forgot my coat.
Jack:
You’re nose!
Tom:
(Panicking) What about it?
Jack:
I can see your nose!
Tom:
Very impressive mate. Are you all right?
Jack:
I’m better than all right. I’m alive! I’m alive! And you’re alive too! (Prodding TOM in the
Tom:
Ouch. (Confused) Yes mate.. we’re both alive.
Jack:
And you’re all right?
ribs)
Tom:
(Nursing bruised ribs) Not now, my ribs hurt. You’re scaring me, mate.
Jack:
Tom!
Tom:
Jack?
Jack:
What day is it?
Tom:
Your birthday! Are you all right?
Jack:
And the contract, the devils... your funeral....
Tom:
You’re definitely scaring me now (There is a knock at the door. Slowly JACK goes over to the door and opens it)
Jane:
I was getting worried about you. I’ve been knocking for ages.
Jack:
Jane? What are you doing here?
Jane:
I said I’d pop back to see if you’d finished cleaning up. You were going to walk me home, remember?
Jack:
(Excitedly) Walk you home? Oh, yeah... of course I remember.
Jane:
Are you all right?
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Jack:
(Still excited) I love you!
Jane:
(Confused and taken aback) I... I... love you too.
Jack:
What about Terry?
Jane:
Terry? Are you okay? You look a bit pale.
Jack:
It’s just been one of those nights. (They embrace) Come on, we’d better lock up and get off home.
Jane:
I thought we could stay here and have a quick drink first. It ‘is’ your birthday. (Suddenly the whole cast jumps onto the stage, ‘Surprise’. JACK is so shocked that he trips over his own feet. The company are wearing party hats and carrying drinks, balloons, presents etc.)
Duke:
What are you doing down there? Jack, there’s a few friends of mine I want you to meet.
Jack:
You! But you’re, you’re...
Duke:
(Patronisingly) Duke? (DUKE calls LADY MARMALADE and NICK DIABLO over. JACK reacts in terror)
Duke:
Jack, meet Lady Marmalade, top club acts promoter and good friend of mine and Mr Nick
Lady:
Duke tells me that you’re looking for a career in showbiz and ’we’re here to offer you that
Diablo, publicist to the stars. opportunity. Nick:
We’re looking for a dynamic front man - someone with talent, style, charm - you’ve come highly recommended so we thought we’d pop down with the contract and.... (LADY MARMALADE produces the contract and places it down on the bar)
Jack:
(Bluntly) I’m not interested!
Jane:
Jack? I think he’s just been working too hard.
Duke:
If only!
Lady:
I don’t think you understand what I’m offering here.
Jack:
I think I’ve got a pretty good idea. Thanks, but no thanks. I’ve got everything I need right
Heathcliffe:
Here, what about me? If you’re looking for someone with talent, style, charm... (He
Lady:
Well, if you’re sure, Jack. (Looking HEATHCLIFFE up and down) I guess you’ll do.
here. belches) .... then look no further. (Handing him a pen) If I can just have your signature down here then we can get started, we’ve got a busy schedule ahead. Heathcliffe:
(Signing the contract) Look at this - signing autographs already.
Jack:
I’d read that through carefully if I were you.
Heathcliffe:
Well, unfortunately for you - you’re not. So pipe down.
Jack:
Don’t say I didn’t warn you. (LADY MARMALADE takes the contract and she and NICK DIABLO walk over to the door, HEATHCLIFFE follows)
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Lady:
(To HEATHCLIFFE) Just a minute. (LADY MARMALADE and NICK DIABLO walk back to JACK and takes him aside)
Lady:
You look confused.
Nick:
Paragraph 3, Section 1.4. Clause 7. ‘If the damned realises the error of his/her ways then this contract will be deemed null and void’.
Lady:
You apologised, Jack. Repented. You said you were sorry. That’s just like a ‘get out of jail free card’. Simple wasn’t it? It’s a shame really. You spend fifty or sixty years working on a client; making them vain, greedy, lustful... , then just when he’s breathing his last breath he repents. I knew you were a clever one.
Nick:
(Looking to HEATHCLIFFE) I’m not sure there’s much hope for him though.
Lady:
Do me a favour and keep this between us... our little secret. If word gets out then we’re ruined. Goodbye, Jack. (She winks and they walk back to HEATHCLIFFE) We may have to see what we can do about the look. A change of hairstyle perhaps?
Heathcliffe:
Well, that’s it. Sorry to break up the party but I’ve got a date with an angel. (KATHY follows him towards the door) Sorry, babe but you’re excess baggage, if you know what I mean. (To everyone) See you around.
Jack:
Not for quite some time.
Heathcliffe:
(To LADY MARMALDE) Hold on. I forgot my coat.
Lady:
Oh, I don’t think you’ll be needing that where you’re going. (KATHY looks upset by HEATHCLIFFE’s rejection. TERRY puts his arm around her and she smiles at him)
Duke:
Look at you all... this is supposed to be a birthday party isn’t it? So Jack, how do fancy a job here?
Jack:
I’ve got a job here.
Duke:
On the stage I mean. It looks like I’m going to need a new act to replace Heathcliffe, if
Jack:
Well...
Duke:
Don’t look to enthusiastic.
Jane:
Of course he’s interested.
Duke:
I thought so.
you’re interested. To be honest, I never liked the guy anyway.
Kathy:
(Handing JACK Heathcliffe’s coat) This will look better on you.
Jack:
(Putting on the coat) Well, what do you think?
Duke:
(Up on stage) Ladies and Gentlemen, will you welcome for the last time tonight. The best
Tom:
(Music starts) The stage is all yours!
thing that’s happened to dancing since feet - the Serif of Soul - Jumping Jack Flash! Jane:
Burn, baby, burn!
Jack:
I’d rather you didn’t say that. (They kiss. Music starts)
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TRACK 27
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC WHITE BOY (Jack & Company)………………………………
Jack
Once there was a funky singer, playin’ in a rock & roll band Never had no problems, yeah, burnin’ down one night stands An’ everything around me, yeah, got to stop to feelin’ so low An’ I decided quickly - Yes, I did - gonna disco down and check out the show And they was dancin’ and singin’ and movin’ to the groovin’ And just when it hit me somebody turned around and shouted
Company
Play that funky music white boy Play that funky music right Play that funky music white boy Lay down that boogie and play that funky music till you die
Jack
Till you die, oh till you die INSTRUMENTAL
Company
And they was dancin’ and singin’ and movin’ to the groovin’ And just when it hit me somebody turned around and shouted
Jack
Play that funky music white boy
Company
Play that funky music right
Jack
Play that funky music white boy
Company
Lay down that boogie and play that funky music till you die
Jack
Till you die, oh till you die
Company
Play that funky music white boy Play that funky music right Play that funky music white boy Lay down that boogie and play that funky music till you die
(At the end of the number, the characters are with their respective partners centre stage. MAGGIE pulls TOM towards her and they kiss, the others smile. JACK walks forward into a spot) Jack:
(to audience) Well, that’s my story. I told you it was weird, in fact, I’m not sure that I believe it myself, but that’s the gospel truth. We never did see Heathcliffe after that. Be careful what you wish for because one day that wish might just come true. There’s probably a lesson there somewhere for all of us. Anyway, I better get back - I’m missing my own party. Later!
TRACK 28
DISCO INFERNO / CURTAIN CALL (Company)……………………………………………….
Company
Burn Baby Burn, Burn Baby Burn
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Burn Baby Burn, Burn Baby Burn.. burnin’ Jack
To my surprise, one hundred stories high People getting loose, y’all, they’re gettin down on the roof The folks are screamin’ out of control It was so entertainin’ when the boogie starts to explode I heard somebody say…
Company
Burn Baby Burn (Disco Inferno) Burn Baby Burn (Burn that mother down) Burn Baby Burn (Disco Inferno) Burn Baby Burn (Burn the mother down) Burnin’ All around my head I hear music in the air (I hear music) That makes me know there’s a party somewhere
Jane
Satisfaction (Oh, oh, oh) came in a chain reaction (Burnin’) I couldn’t get enough (Oh, oh) so I had to self destruct (Oh, oh, oh) The heat was on, (Risin’) to the top Everybody goin’ strong (Oh, oh, oh), that was when my spark got hot I heard somebody say…
Company
Burn Baby Burn (Disco Inferno) Burn Baby Burn (Burn that mother down) Burn Baby Burn (Disco Inferno) Burn Baby Burn (Burn the mother down) Burnin’ INSTRUMENTAL
Company
I just can’t stop when the sparks get hot I just can’t stop when the sparks get hot I heard somebody say… Burn Baby Burn (Disco Inferno) Burn Baby Burn (Burn that mother down) Burn Baby Burn (Disco Inferno) Burn Baby Burn I heard somebody say… Burn Baby Burn (Disco Inferno) Burn Baby Burn (Burn that mother down) Burn Baby Burn (Disco Inferno) Burn Baby Burn I heard somebody say… Burn Baby Burn (Disco Inferno)
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Burn Baby Burn (Burn that mother down) Burn Baby Burn Baby burn
(In the orchestration, an optional ‘Disco Inferno’ Megamix has been included for the Curtain Call. Previous productions have repeated one of the medleys as an Encore, usually encouraged by the audience and persuading them to stand, sing and dance; the ‘Village People Medley’ is always a popular choice. This decision, however may be left to the discretion of the director and musical director. Enjoy!)
THE END
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Book by
JUSTIN SEPPLE
VOCAL BOOK
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DISCO INFERNO ABRIDGED EDITION
VOCAL BOOK MUSICAL NUMBERS (ACT ONE) 1
Overture / Disco Inferno (Instrumental)................................................................................1
Scene 1
Inside ‘Disco Inferno’, July 1976
2
Celebration / A Night To Remember (Full Company) ..........................................................2
3
If You Leave Me Now (Heathcliffe, Kathy, Jack & Jane)....................................................10
4
Crocodile Rock (Duke & Male Company) ..........................................................................12
Scene 2
Outside the Rialto Cinema, December 1970
Scene 3
Inside the Rialto Cinema
5
Kissing In The Back Row of the Movies (Tom & Company)...............................................18
Scene 4
Back Inside ‘Disco Inferno’, July 1976
6
Hot Stuff (Lady Marmalade & Girls) ...................................................................................27
Scene 5
Toilets in ‘Disco Inferno’, the following evening
7
Some Girls (Tom, Jack & Male Company).........................................................................31
8
You To Me Are Everything (Jack, Jane & Company).........................................................39
Scene 6
Back inside ‘Disco Inferno’
Scene 7
In an alleyway behind ‘Disco Inferno’
9
Streetlife (Kathy) ................................................................................................................43
Scene 8
Outside ‘Disco Inferno’, the following Friday
Scene 9
Fancy Dress Night inside ‘Disco Inferno’
10
Village People Medley (In The Navy/Go West/YMCA) (Guys) ................................................45
11
Could It Be Magic (Jack & Company) ................................................................................51
12
Leader of the Gang (Heathcliffe)........................................................................................59
Scene 10
‘Diablo Records’, Carnaby Street, the next morning
13
Pop Muzik (Nick Diablo & Company) .................................................................................61
Scene 11
Dressing Room, backstage at the Roundhouse
Scene 12
On stage at the Roundhouse
14
Boogie Nights (Jack & Company) ......................................................................................68
MUSICAL NUMBERS (ACT TWO) 15
Entr’acte / Radio Montage (Instrumental) ..........................................................................73
Scene 1
‘Top of the Pops Studio’, October 1976
16
TV Theme – (band improvises 10 second intro / sting)......................................................74
17
Starman (Jack & Company)...............................................................................................75
18
Figaro (Jane & Company)..................................................................................................78
Scene 2
Inside ‘Disco Inferno’, two weeks later
19
I Love To Love (Maggie & Company) ................................................................................81
20
Groove Medley (Let’s Groove/Boogie Wonderland/Blame It On The Boogie) (Jack & Company) ..........86
Scene 3
Inside ‘Disco Inferno’, later that evening
21
I Will Survive (Jane) ...........................................................................................................98
Scene 4
Inside Jane’s House, late that evening
22
Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (Jack & Company) .............................................101
Scene 5
Outside ‘Disco Inferno’, August 1977
Scene 6
Outside ‘Disco Inferno’ four weeks later
23
Don’t Give Up On Us Baby (Jack & Jane) .......................................................................104
Scene 7
Inside Jack’s flat, that night
Scene 8
Hell
24
Fire (Duke & Company) ...................................................................................................107
Scene 9
A Churchyard, a few weeks later
25
Spirit In The Sky (Jack & Company) ................................................................................109
Scene 10
An alleyway beside ‘Disco Inferno’, that evening
26
Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting (Heathcliffe & Lady Marmalade) ............................112
Scene 11
Inside ‘Disco Inferno’, moments later
Scene 12
Inside ‘Disco Inferno’, July 1976
27
Play That Funky Music White Boy (Jack & Company) .....................................................117
28
Disco Inferno (Full Company) ..........................................................................................119
1. Disco Inferno Overture Voices: TACET
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2. Celebration / Night To Remember
Bright Disco q=123 Heathcliffe
Girls Ensemble
Guys Ensemble
Heath.
Girls
Girls
Guys.
Optional Falsetto
7 Oh!
A
Optional Falsetto
Optional Falsetto
Optional Falsetto
Optional Falsetto
Whoa! Oh!
Whoa!
Whoa!
Whoa! Oh!
Whoa! Oh!
It's a cel - e - brate - tion!
12
Heath.
Optional Falsetto
Oh!
Guys.
By Bell, Brow, Mickens, Smith, Taylor, Thomas, Toone and Deoda Arranged by Brett Foster
B
Ce
Ce
-
-
le - brate good times come on!
le - brate good times come on!
It's a cel - e - brate - tion!
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2
2. Celebration / Night To Remember - Vocals
Heath.
Girls
17 Ce
le - brate good times come on!
here,
25
Heath.
Heath.
Girls
Guys.
good times,
have a good time.
Girls
Guys.
Ce
-
tion!
le - bra -
years.
So bring your
tion!
le - bra -
Page 3 of 125
Let's all
ce - le brate an
-
were gon - na ce - le - brate your
too,
D 28 par - ty with you. Come on now,
par - ty go - ing on right
Ce
to last through - out the
and your laugh - ter
32
Heath.
tion
C
There's a
a ce - le bra -
22
Heath.
- le - brate good times come on!
Ce -
Guys.
we gon - na ce - le brate and
3
2. Celebration / Night To Remember - Vocals
36
Heath.
E
have a good time.
40
Heath.
It's time
to come to geth - er
it's up to you,
F
what's your plea - sure? Ev - 'ry - one a - round the world, come on.
Girls
Guys.
Heath.
Girls
45 Oh!
Heath.
60
Heath.
Girls
Guys.
G
H
52
Optional Whoa! Falsetto
Ev - 'ry - one a - round the world, come on.
Oh!
Guys.
Whoa!
Ev - 'ry - one a - round the world, come on.
Optional Falsetto
so
1.
2.
Optional Whoa! Oh! Falsetto
Optional Whoa! Oh! Falsetto
Get
Get
Get
Page 4 of 125
4
2. Celebration / Night To Remember - Vocals
Heath.
I 68 rea - dy
Girls
Guys.
to night,
rea - dy
to night,
rea - dy
to night,
72
Heath.
rea - dy
Girls
Guys.
rea - dy
to night,
rea - dy
to night,
J 76 Heath.
79
Heath.
found in
you.
Guys.
When you
gon - na make this a night to re - mem ber. gon - na make this a night to re - mem ber. C7
ing
and that's one thing I'm proud to say I've
I'm so glad for rea - son un der stand - ing,
now I know
my heart is safe with
So now my love to you ba - by I sur - ren - der.
Get
gon - na make this a night to re - mem ber.
gon - na make this a night to re - mem ber.
love some - one it's nat - ural not de - mand -
Get
gon - na make this a night to re - mem ber. Get
you.
Girls
Gm7
83
Heath.
gon - na make this a night to re - mem ber.
to night,
Get
Get
Get
Page 5 of 125
5
2. Celebration / Night To Remember - Vocals
Heath.
K 87 rea - dy
Girls
Guys.
to night,
gon - na make this a night to re - mem ber.
rea - dy
to night,
rea - dy
to night,
Girls
Guys.
Heath.
Girls
Guys.
Girls
gon - na make this a night to re - mem ber.
to night,
gon - na make this a night to re - mem ber.
rea - dy
to night,
gon - na make this a night to re - mem ber.
L
Ce
Guys.
to night,
Get
rea - dy
101
Heath.
95
gon - na make this a night to re - mem ber.
rea - dy
Get
gon - na make this a night to re - mem ber. Get
91
Heath.
-
Ce
-
tion!
le - bra -
Let's all ce - le brate an have a good time.
le - bra - tion!
we gon - na ce - le brate and have a good time.
Page 6 of 125
6
2. Celebration / Night To Remember - Vocals
Heath.
M 105 It's time
Girls
Guys.
It's time
to come to geth - er
It's time
to come to geth - er
109
Heath.
to come to geth - er
N
it's up to you,
so
what's your plea - sure?
it's up to you,
so
what's your plea - sure?
it's up to you, so what's your plea - sure?
Ev - 'ry - one a - round the world, come on.
Girls
Ev - 'ry - one a - round the world, come on.
Guys.
Heath.
Girls
Guys.
120
Heath.
Ce - le -
Ev - 'ry - one a - round the world, come on.
114 brate good times come on! brate good times come on!
Ce
- le -
It's a cel - e - brate - tion!
le - brate good times come on!
Ce - le - brate good times come on!
Ce
O+ Other Leads
We're gon- na have good time to - night!
Page 7 of 125
-
Let's cel - le - brate,
it's al - right.
7
2. Celebration / Night To Remember - Vocals
124
Heath.
Girls
Guys.
We're
Girls
gon - na have
rea - dy
Get
rea - dy
Girls
bra -
Guys.
Girls
Div.
Let's ce - le - brate,
Groupgon1- na have SSA & Basses (Tenos Actual Pitch)
Group 2Ce
-
good time to - night!
-
le
it's al - right.
make this
night
-
rea - dy
it's al - right.
Gon - na
gon - na
to
re
-mem - ber.
Group 2
Get
+ Other Leads
Ce
Guys.
Let's cel - le - brate,
We're
Get
Let's cel - le - brate,
to night,
night,
re - mem ber.
to -
Divide Chorus into mixed groups
We're gon - na have good time to - night! Group 1 SSA (Tenos & Basses Actual Pitch) 133
Heath.
tion!
night,
Q+ Other Leads
to -
it's al - right.
130
it's al - right.
Heath.
good time to - night!
Get
make this a night to
Guys.
127
Heath.
P
rea - dy
-
-
le
-
bra -
tion!
Let's cel - le - brate,
to night,
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Gon - na
it's al - right.
it's al - right. make this
night to
re -
8
2. Celebration / Night To Remember - Vocals
1. 136
Heath.
Girls
Guys.
Get
it's up to you, so it's up to you, so 140
Girls
Guys.
R
Ensemble Back To It's time to come to geth - er Respective Parts mem ber.
Heath.
2.
it's up to you,
so
mem ber.
It's time
to come to geth - er
It's time
to come to geth - er
Shouted
Shouted world, come on.
what's your plea - sure? Ev - 'ry - one
a - round the world, come on.
what's your plea - sure? Ev - 'ry - one
a - round the
what's your plea - sure? Ev - 'ry - one
a - round the world, come on.
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3. If You Leave Me Now
Kathy & Jane
Heathcliffe & Jack
Kath.
6
Kath.
don't go.
Heath.
Kath.
don't go. 15
of me.
Heath.
Kath.
Heath.
of me.
of me. 20
me now
you'll
leave me now
you'll
no ba - by please
Ooh, Opt. Falsetto
take a - way the big - gest part of me. 10
If you
take a - way the big - gest part
Heath.
A
If you leave
Words & Music by Peter Cetera. Arranged by Brett Foster
Ooh,
no
ba - by please
B Andif you leave me now, you'll take a - way the ver - y heart Andif you leave me now,
you'll take a - way the ver - y heart
ba - by please don't go. Ooh, no Ooh,
Ooh,
no
ba - by please
3
boy, I just want you to say. 3 girl, I just want you to say.
Page 10 of 125
don't go.
Ooh,
C
Heathcliffe & Jack
A love
2
3. If You Leave Me Now - Vocals
Kath.
Heath.
Kath.
25
Kath.
29
34
be hind
D
Heath.
Heathcliffe
to
far
to leave
to
far
to leave
Kathy & Jane
it all
this way?
it all
this way?
Heathcliffe & Jack
How could we end
How could we let
How could we end
Heathcliffe & Jack
We've come
re - gret
the things we said to - day
When to mor - row comes then we'll both re - gret the things we said to - day 42
Kath.
How could we let
Kathy & Jane
When to mor - row comes then we'll both
Heath.
We've come
it all be hind 38
Kath.
a way?
it slip a way?
it all
Heath.
like ours is love that's hard to find
it slip
Heath.
Kathy & Jane
E
Page 11 of 125
F
rall.
Opt. Repeat back to Fif needed
4. Crocodile Rock Light Hearted Rock
q=154
Duke
Male Ensemble
A
I re - mem
-
- sie had so much fun
Hold - ing hands
16
Had an old
was do - in' a
- er kids were rock - in'round the clock
C
27
Duke
Croc - o - dile rock - in'
is some - thing shock - in' when your
bet - ter
rock
got
while the oth -
I nev - er knew me a
We were hop - pin' and bop - pin' to the croc - a - dile rock,Well
31
Duke
B
thing called the croc - a - dile
23
Duke
andskim - ming stones
gold Chev - y and a place of my own, but the big - est kick I ev - er
20
Duke
ber when rock was young
Me and Su
Duke
12
Duke
Word & Music by Elton John & Bernie Taupin Arranged By Brett Foster
time and I guess
Page 12 of 125
feet just can'tkeep
still.
I
nev - ver will
Oh,
2
4. Crocodile Rock - Vocals 35
Duke
Lawd - y ma - ma
those Fri - day nights
when Su - sie wore here
39
Duke
the croc - o dile rock - in'
Male Ens.
Male Ens.
la, la, la, la,
and
D
Falsetto Style
E
But the years
La, la, la, la, la,
went by
and
la.
La, la, la, la, la
rock just
la.
for - eign guy.
died,
Su
Long
la.
-
sie went and left me for some
58
Duke
tight
sight
54
Duke
dres - ses
La,
50
Duke
out of
44
Male Ens.
was
nightscry - in' by the rec cord ma - chine dream - in' of my Chev - y and my
F
old blue jeans butthey'll nev - er kill the thrills we've got
burn - ing up to the croc - o - dile
62
Duke
rock
learn - ing fast
till the weeks went past
Page 13 of 125
We real - ly
thought the croc - o - dile
3
4. Crocodile Rock - Vocals
Duke
Male Ens.
G 66 rock wouldlast,Well Croc - o - dile rock - in' is some - thing shock - in' when your feet just can'tkeep Croc - o - dile rock - in'
70
Duke
still.
Male Ens.
is some - thing shock - in' when your
I nev - er knew me a
bet - ter
just can'tkeep
time and I guess
I
nev - ver will
still.
74
Duke
Male Ens.
Oh,
Oh,
Lawd - y ma - ma
those Fri - day
nights
Lawd - y ma - ma
those Fri - day
nights
Male Ens.
Male Ens.
tight
and
dres - ses
tight
and
H
Su - sie wore here
was out of sight the croc - o - dile rock - in'
was
Falsetto
La,
when
the croc - o - dile rock - in'
82
Duke
dres - ses
78
Duke
la, la, la, la,
Page 14 of 125
la.
out of
sight
La, la, la, la, la,
la.
4
4. Crocodile Rock - Vocals
88
Duke
Male Ens.
La, la, la, la, la
I
I re mem - ber whenrock wasyoung
Me and Su
I re mem - ber whenrock wasyoung
Me and Su
la.
- sie had so much fun Hold - ing hands andskim - ming stones Had an old 93
Duke
Male Ens.
- sie had so much fun
Hold - ing hands
97
Duke
Male Ens.
Male Ens.
Duke
Male Ens.
Had an old
gold Chev - y and a place of my own, but the big - est kick I ev - er
got
was do - in' a
gold Chev - y and a place of my own, but the big - est kick I ev - er
got
was do - in' a
101
Duke
J
andskim - ming stones
thingcalled the croc - o - dile
rock
while the oth
-
er kids were rock - in' round the
thingcalled the croc - o - dile
rock
while the oth
-
er kids were rock - in' round the
K 104 clock We were hop - pin' and bop - pin' to the croc - a - dile rock,Well clock
We were hop - pin' and bop - pin' to the croc - a - dile rock,Well
Page 15 of 125
Croc - o - dile rock - in'
is
Croc - o - dile rock - in'
is
5
4. Crocodile Rock - Vocals
108
Duke
some - thing shock - in' when your
Male Ens.
112
Duke
Male Ens.
bet - ter
time and I guess
still.
just can't keep
Male Ens.
nev - ver will
I
nev - ver will
was
Duke
Male Ens.
out of
126 La, la, la, la, la,
Lawd - y ma - ma
those
dres - ses tight
and
the croc - o dile rock - in'
la.
La, la, la, la, la
la. La, la, la, la, la
Page 16 of 125
the croc - o dile rock - in'
LOpt Falsetto
La,
La,
La, la, la, la, la, la.
those
and
sight
Lawd - y ma - ma
tight
120
Male Ens.
Oh,
Oh,
Fri - day nights when Su - sie wore here dres - ses was out of sight
Fri - day nights
Duke
I nev - er knew me a
I
still.
116
Duke
I nev - er knew me a
some - thing shock - in' when your
feet just can't keep
bet - ter time and I guess
la.
la, la, la, la,
la.
la, la, la, la,
la.
M
la, la, la, la,
La,
La,
la, la, la, la,
6
4. Crocodile Rock - Vocals
133
Duke
Male Ens.
la.
la.
La, la, la, la, la, la. La, la, la, la, la, la.
La, la, la, la, la la. La, la, la, la, la
Page 17 of 125
la.
5. Kissin' In The Back Row q = 129
Tom
Your mo - mma says
can't go out with me.
know where I wan - na be. 10
Tom
Girls
But when the week - end
Kis - sin' in the
Kis - sin' in the
Guys
Tom
vies on a Sat - ur - day night with you,
14
Guys
- vies on a Sat - ur - day night
with you,
Page 18 of 125
comes
A
a - long
you
I
back
row
of the mov -
back
row
of the mov -
Hold - ing hands to - ge - ther, you and I,
-
Girls
that all through the week,
6
Tom
colla voce
Girls Ensemble
Guys Ensemble
Freely
By MacCauley & Greenway. Arranged by Brett Foster
Hold - ing hands to - ge - ther, you and I,
2
5. Kissin' In The Back Row
Hold - ing hands to - ge - ther, 18
Tom
Girls
Hold - ing hands to - ge - ther,
Oh
Oh
yeah!
Smoo - chin' in the back row of the mov-
Tom
vies on a Sat - tur - day night with you.
22
Guys
Tom
26 Opt. Falsetto We could stay for - ev - er, you and I
- vies on a Sat - tur - day night
Girls
with you.
Guys
you and I.
you and I.
Hug - ging and a - kiss - in' in the
you and I
Page 19 of 125
We could stay for - ev - er,
We could stay for - ev - er,
We could stay for - ev - er,
-
Girls
Smoo - chin' in the back row of the mov-
yeah!
Guys
B
Hug - ging and a - kiss - in' in the
3
5. Kissin' In The Back Row
back row of the mo vies. 30
Tom
Girls
back
Guys
34
Tom
38
Tom
row
Mo
-
Ev - ry night I'd pick you up from school
vies.
date,
But from Mon - day through to Fri - day night,
I'll leave you at the
You'd be my stead - y
C
gate,
yeah
D
You know we can't have to much fun
'till all your home - work's done but when the week end comes they
42
Tom
know just where we'll be. 46
Tom
Girls
Yeah.
E
Kiss - in' in the back row
Kiss - in' in the back Guys
Page 20 of 125
of the mov -
row
of the mov -
4
5. Kissin' In The Back Row
- ies on a Sat - ur - day night with you. 50
Tom
Girls
- ies on a Sat - ur - day night
Hold - ing hands to - ge - ther
with you.
you and I,
Hold - ing hands to - ge - ther
you and I,
Guys
Tom
Hold - ing hands to - ge - ther, oh yeah Smoo - chin' in the back row of the mo-
F
54
Girls
Hold - ing hands to - ge - ther,
oh
yeah
Guys
Tom
- vies on a Sat - ur - day night with you.
Guys
with you.
Page 21 of 125
of the mo-
We could stay for - ev - er
- vies on a Sat - ur - day night
Smoo - chin' in the back row
58
Girls
you and I,
We could stay for - ev - er
you and I,
5
5. Kissin' In The Back Row
we could stay for - ev - er you and I 62
Tom
Girls
we could stay for - ev - er,
Guys
Tom
back row of the mo vies. 66
Girls
back
row
Mo
-
-
vies
Guys
Tom
back row of the mo vies.
70
Girls
back
Guys
row
Mo
-
vies
Page 22 of 125
Hugg - in' and a - kiss - in' in the
I said Hugg - in' and a - kiss - in' in the
Hugg - in' and a - kiss - in' in the
you and I
I said Hugg - in' and a - kiss - in' in the
We'llbe Hugg - in' and a - kiss - in' in the
We'llbe Hugg - in' and a - kiss - in' in the
6
5. Kissin' In The Back Row
back row of the mo vies. 74
Tom
Girls
back
Guys
Tom
88
Girls
row
Mo
-
-
vies
G
H
Instrumental
I
You knowyou can't have to much fun
'till all your home - work's done
You knowyou can't have to much fun
'till all your home - work's done
Guys
Tom
92 but when the week - end's come you know just where we'll be.
Girls
Yeah.
but when the week - end's come
Guys
you know just where we'll be.
Page 23 of 125
7
5. Kissin' In The Back Row
Kiss - in' in the back row of the mov - ies on a Sat - ur - day night with you.
J
96
Tom
Girls
Kiss - in' in the back row Guys
Tom
100
Girls
of the mov - ies on a Sat - ur - day night
with you.
Hold - ing hands to - ge - ther
you and I,
Hold - ing hands to - ge - ther,
oh
yeah
Hold - ing hands to - ge - ther
you and I,
Hold - ing hands to - ge - ther,
oh
yeah
Guys
Tom
Smoo - chin' in the back row of the mo - vies on a Sat - ur - day night with you.
104
Girls
Smoo - chin' in the back row Guys
of the mo - vies on a Sat - ur - day night
Page 24 of 125
with you.
8
5. Kissin' In The Back Row
108
Tom
Girls
We could stay for - ev - er
you and I,
we could stay for - ev - er
you and I
We could stay for - ev - er
you and I,
we could stay for - ev - er,
you and I
Guys
Tom
112
Girls
Guys
Tom
116
Girls
Guys
Hugg - in' and a - kiss - in' in the back
Hugg - in' and a - kiss - in' in the back
row
vies.
Mo
-
-
vies.
I said Hugg - in' and a - kiss - in' in the back row
of the mo
Acapella
row
of the mo
I said Hugg - in' and a - kiss - in' in the back
Page 25 of 125
row
vies.
Mo
-
vies.
9
5. Kissin' In The Back Row
Girls
Guys
Tom
120
Tom
123
Girls
Guys
Mo
We'll be
vies.
-
-
rall.
Hugg - in' and a - kiss - in' in the
-
-
vies.
Page 26 of 125
A tempo
back
row
Directed
of the mo
6. Hot Stuff
q=120
Lady Marmalade
Backing Girls
19
Lady M.
- out, wait - ting,
23
Lady M.
B.V
Lady M.
B.V
Lady M.
B.V
A
Sit - ting here, eat - ing my heart -
wait - ing for some lov - er to call.
Dailled a - bout a thou - sand num-
C
al - most rang thephone off the wall.
Look - ing for some hot stuff,ba - by,this eve
hot stuff,
- ning?
I need some hot stuff, ba - by, to night.
I need some hot stuff ba - by, this eve -
hot stuff,
31
27
B
- bers late - ly,
Word & Music by P. Bellotte, H. Faltermeyer & K Forsey Arranged by Brett Foster
-
hot stuff,
ning.
Got
ta have some hot stuff, got
-
ta have some love to night.
hot
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stuff,
2
6. Hot Stuff - Vocals
Lady M.
B.V
35
I need hot stuff.
hot stuff.
B.V
hot stuff,
52
Lady M.
wantan - oth - er night onmy own.
D
Lady M.
B.V
E
Look - ing for a lov - er who needs
an - oth - er, don't
Wan - na share mylove witha warm - blood - ed love - er,
Got - ta have some hot love, ba - by, this eve -
hot love,
59
hot stuff,
wan - na bring a wild man back home.
B.V
I need
56
Lady M.
I want some hot stuff.
hot stuff,
40
Lady M.
- ning?
I need some hot stuff, ba - by, to night.
hot stuff,
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I need some hot stuff ba - by, this eve -
hot stuff,
3
6. Hot Stuff - Vocals
Lady M.
63
-
B.V
Lady M.
B.V
ning.
Got
67
I want some hot stuff.
hot stuff,
92
Hot, hot, hot.
B.V
I need hot stuff.
hot stuff,
Lady M.
ta have some love to night.
hot
hot stuff.
B.V
-
72
Lady M.
ta have some hot stuff, got
Hot, hot
hot.
stuff,
I need
hot stuff,
F
G Hot,
hot,
hot
hot
stuff.
Hot,
hot,
hot,
hot
stuff.
Hot, hot, hot
hot
Hot, hot, hot.
Hot, hot, hot, hot
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stuff.
stuff.
Hot, hot
hot.
4
6. Hot Stuff - Vocals
97
Lady M.
B.V
Lady M.
H
How's a - bout some hot love, ba - by, this eve - ning?
101
B.V
ning.
hot
I need hot stuff, ba - by, to night.
hot stuff,
hot stuff, ba - by, to night.
love,
-
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
I need some hot stuff ba - by,this eve
B.V
109
Lady M.
hot stuff,
hot stuff,
105
Lady M.
I need some hot stuff, ba - by, to night.
hot love,
I need some hot stuff ba - by,this eve
B.V
hot stuff,
-
hot stuff,
Page 30 of 125
ning.
I need hot stuff, ba - by, to night.
hot stuff, ba - by, to night.
7. Some Girls
q=180
Tom
Guys 2
Claps
Guys (Basses)
Cast Clapping
Guys 1
Guys (Tenors)
q=180
Tom
Word & Music by Chapman & Chinn Arranged Brett Foster
A 6
Some girls
A
B
Falsetto
will,
Ooh
Some girls
Page 31 of 125
B
will,
2
7. Some Girls - Vocals
11
Tom
Guys 1
Guys 2
Claps
we
ooh
a lot of lov - in' an'
Guys 1
Guys 2
Claps
we
ooh.
some girls
we
ooh,
need
need
Well I know I've
Ah,
aah
ah
don't.
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don't.
Some girls
Some girls
won't!
some girls
a lot of lov - in' an'
won't!
some girls
15
Tom
some girls
Well I know I've
3
7. Some Girls - Vocals
Tom
Guys 1
Guys 2
Claps
19 got the feel ing but, I don't know why?
Guys 1
Guys 2
Claps
aah
an' some girls lie!
C
Some say they will
And then I
stand in front of you
aah.
and some girls lie!
C
know - in' what to do.
My heart is
turn a - way from you. I see the
33
Tom
aah
not real - ly
28
Tom
got the feel ing but don't know why?
Some say they will
23
Tom
feel - ing some - thing new nerv - ous - ly
looks you're send - ing me,
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I
is
this the
4
7. Some Girls - Vocals
way it's meant to be? It's some - thing weshouldtalk a - bout, Just give me time to work it out.
37
Tom
D Some girls will,
42
Tom
Guys 2
Claps
we
Some girls will, D
a lot of lov - in' an' 47
Tom
Guys 1
Guys 2
Claps
we a lot of lov - in' an'
we
some girls
some girls
don't.
Page 34 of 125
Falsetto -Upper
need
Well I know I've
ooh,
Some girls
don't.
won't!
need
some girls
ooh.
Some girls
ooh
won't!
Ooh Falsetto
Guys 1
some girls
Ah,
aah
ah
Well I know I've
5
7. Some Girls - Vocals
Tom
Guys 1
Guys 2
Claps
51 got the feel ing but got the feel ing but
and some girls lie! and some girls lie! 55
Tom
Guys 1
Guys 2
Claps
Ah, Ah,
Tom
Guys 1
Guys 2
aah
Ah
aah
Some say they will
E
Ah,
Ah,
E
aah.
Ah
Some say they will
don't know why?
I don't know why?
61
Ah
Ah
Ah,
Ah,
Ah,
nna do!
Ah Ah
I don't know what I'm go
Page 35 of 125
Ah,
I don't know what I'm go
nna do!
6
7. Some Girls - Vocals
Ah, 67
Guys 1
Guys 2
Ah,
Ah,
F Some girls will,
Ooh
Falsetto Guys 1
Guys 2
Claps
Guys 1
Guys 2
Claps
we
ooh.
some girls
Some girls
Page 36 of 125
Some girls
need
Well I know I've
Ah,
aah
ah
don't.
ooh,
don't.
need
won't!
we
some girls
ooh
some girls
a lot of lov - in' an'
won't!
Some girls will, F
79
Tom
some girls
we
a lot of lov - in' an'
Ah
Ah,
Ah
74
Tom
Ah,
Ah,
Ah,
Ah,
Well I know I've
7
7. Some Girls - Vocals
Tom
Guys 1
Guys 2
Claps
83 got the feel ing but don't know why? aah
and some girls lie! aah.
Guys 1
Guys 2
Claps
Guys 1
Guys 2
Claps
Some say they will
and some girls lie!
Page 37 of 125
Some
say
Some
say
they
and some girls lie!
aah
Some say they will
G
92
Tom
Some say they will
aah
aah.
G
and some girls lie!
Some say they will
aah
87
Tom
got the feel ing but don't know why?
they
will
will
8
7. Some Girls - Vocals
95
Tom
Guys 1
Guys 2
Claps
and
and
some
girls
lie!
some
girls
aah.
lie!
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8. You To Me Are Everything
q=100
Jane (& Girls)
Jack (& Boys)
stop the rain form fall - ing if you
15
Jane
Jack
Jane
B
asked me to.
Ever - y - thing that I
Oh,
poss - ess I'd
glad - ly sac - ri fice.
Page 39 of 125
There must be some- oth - er way to
love me won't
24
Jack
I could move a moun - tain when your hand is in my hand.
The day you say you
make you see.
Jane
I'd do an - y thing for you, your
sky for you,
21
the
words could not ex press how much you mean to me,
Jane
wish is my com mand. 18
I would take the stars out of
12
Jack
Words & Music by Golde & Denne Arranged by Brett Foster
A
C
be
a
bit to late
You to me
are eve - ry thing, the
You to me
are eve - ry thing, the
2
8. You To Me Are Everything - Vocals
Jane
27
sweet - est song that I
Jack
sweet - est song that I
can see, oh
ba - by.
oh ba- by.
can see, oh
ba- by,
oh ba - by
To you I guess I'm just a clown who
31
Jane
picks you up each time your down, oh
Jack
picks you up each time your down, oh
ba- by,
ba- by,
35
Jane
build my hopes u pon.
Jack
38
Jane
Jack
Jane
oh
ba - by
oh
ba - by
You give me such a taste of love to
So,
now you've got the best of me, come on and take the rest of me, oh
ba - by.
of me, come on and take the rest of me, oh
ba - by.
F
Whenyou're close to me we seem so far a part.
48
D
You know you've got the pow - er girl, to keep me hold - ing on.
now you've got the best 44
Jack
To you I guess I'm just a clown who
E
So,
May - be giv - en time you'll have a
change of heart.
If it takes for - ev - er boy, then I'm pre - pared to wait,
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The day we are a fam - i - ly won't
3
8. You To Me Are Everything - Vocals
Jane
Jack
51
be a day to late.
Jack
ba by.
ba - by
59
Jane
Jack
ba - by
ba - by
62
Jane
Jack
You to me are eve -ry thing, the sweet - est song that I
can see, oh
ba - by.
You to me are eve - ry thing, the sweet - est song that I
can see, oh
ba- by,
oh
ba by,
To you I guess I'mjust a clown who picks you up eachtime yourdown, oh
ba by,
oh
You give me such a
taste of love to
build my hopes u- pon.
oh
You
know you've got the pow - er girl, to
So, now you've got the best of me, come
keep me hold - ing on.
on andtake the rest of me,oh ba- by.
Jack
To you I guess I'mjust a clown who picks you up eachtime yourdown, oh
65
Jane
oh
55
Jane
G
on andtake the rest of me,oh ba- by.
So, now you've got the best of me, come
H
Plus Girls
PlusGuys
You to me are eve -ry thing, the
You to me are eve - ry thing, the
Page 41 of 125
4
8. You To Me Are Everything - Vocals 71 Plus Girls
Jane
Jack
sweet - est song that I can see, oh ba - by. sweet - est song that I can see, oh ba- by, Plus Guys
Jane
75
oh ba - by, sweet - est song that I can sing oh ba- by, sweet - est song that I
Jack
can sing
oh ba- by.
oh ba - by
oh
ba - by
oh
ba - by
Page 42 of 125
Oh, you to me are ev ry thing the Oh, you to me are ev - ry thing the
You to me are eve - ry thing,
You to me are eve - ry thing,
9. Street Life
q = 110
Kathy
A
Kathy
place I
can go.
11
Kathy
Street life,
and there'sa
playthe
street life
it's the on
be - cause there's no
-
ly life
thou - sand parts to play.
I
know
Street life,
I
8
Music By J. Santana Lyrics by W. Jennings Arr. by Brett Foster
Street life
un - til youplay
B
14
Kathy
your life a way.
You let the peo - ple see
just who you want to be
17
Kathy
3
ev - ery night you shine
just like a sup - er star
That's how the life is played,
20
Kathy
ten centmas quer - ade.
C
23
Kathy
You dress and walk and talk,
Streetlife.
Youcan run
a wayfromtime.
27
Kathy
and
Street
life,
Butyou'd bet - ter not
your who you think you are.
Streetlife,
get old.
Page 43 of 125
a
for a nick - el or a dime.
Street life.
Or you'regon -
2
09. Streetlife - Vocals
D
30
Kathy
- na feel the cold.
33
Kathy
There's al - way love for sale,
a
grown up fai - ry tale.
Prince
E
Charm - ing al - ways smiles
be - hind a sil - ver spoon.
And
if you keep it young,
you
36
Kathy
song is al - ways sung,
your love will pay yourway
F
39
Kathy
Street life.
44
Kathy
street
Kathy
Ooh,
Ooh
I play the
be - cause there's
Street life.
life
52
Street life.
50
Kathy
Street life.
Oh,
G
be - neath the sil - ver moon.
no
I
place
play the street
Page 44 of 125
I
life!
can
go.
10. Village People Medley Words & Music by J.Morali, H. Belolo & V. Willis Arr. By Brett Foster
(Y.M.C.A, In The Navy, Go West)
Moderately Fast Disco
q=127
Male Leads (Tom, Terry, Jack)
Male Ensemble
In
A
the
Na - vy
In
na - vy
the
yes you can
yes, you can
12
Leads
Male Ens.
sail the sev - en seas In the Na - vy
yes,you can put your mind at ease. In the Na - vy
come on and
sail the sev - en seas, In the na - vy
yes,you can put your mind at ease. In the na - vy
come on and
16
Leads
join yourfel - low man. In the Na - vy
Male Ens.
come on peo - ple andmake a stand
join yourfel - low man. In the na - vy,
20
Leads
na - vy.
Male Ens.
B
In the na - vy,in the
In the na - vy
In the
Where can you find plea - sure, search
the world for trea - sure,
na - vy
23
Leads
learnscience tech - no - lo gy
where canyou be - gin to make
Page 45 of 125
yourdreams allcome true?
2
10. Village People Medley - Vocals
27
Leads
On the land or on the sea?
Where can you learn to fly, play - ing sports or skin - dive
31
Leads
stu - dy oc - ean - og - raph - y?
sit in the grand - stand
whenyourteam andoth - ers meet.
Male Ens.
Sign up for the big band or
C f
35
Leads
In the
Na - vy
yes,you can sail thesev - en seas In the
f
In the
na - vy
yes,you can sail thesev - en seas, In the
39
Leads
Na - vy
Male Ens.
yes,you can put your mind at ease. In the Na - vy
na - vy
yes,you can put your mind at ease. In the na - vy
43
Leads
Na - vy
Male Ens.
come on and join your fel - low man. In the
come on peo - ple and make a stand
na - vy,
come on and join your fel - low man. In the
In the na - vy, in the na - vy.
In the na - vy
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In the na - vy
3
10. Village People Medley - Vocals
Leads
Male Ens.
Perc.
D 47
Male Ens.
Perc.
they want you as a new re - cruit!
They want you, they want you,
They want you, they want you,
they want you as a new re - cruit!
They want you, they want you,
Cast Clap
E 2. Jack 50
Leads
They want you, they want you,
1.
they want you as a new re - cruit!
they want you as a new re - cruit! To - geth - er!
they want you as a new re - cruit!
they want you as a new re - cruit! To - geth - er!
Leads
go our way
Male Ens.
Leads
To - geth - er!
We will leave some day,
To - geth - er!
To - geth - er!
You hand
To - geth - er!
F 57 in my hand,
Male Ens.
3
53
We will
To - geth - er!
We will make the plans.
To - geth - er!
Page 47 of 125
I love you!
I love you!
I know
4
10. Village People Medley - Vocals
Leads
Male Ens.
you love me,
I want you,
no pro test,
Male Ens.
Go
Male Ens.
You want to "go west"
Lots of
west!
93
Leads
Male Ens.
west!
I
That is what were go - na do!
3
Go
H
west!
To be - gin life new!
west!
Life is
o - pen air.
3
G
Go
74
Leads
When you said
I have
peace - ful there,
Male Ens.
so that's why,
so that's why,
When you said
69
Leads
Hap - py and care - free,
I want you,
65
Leads
3
61
Go
JJack Young man,
there's no
Young man.
need to feel down.
I said
young man,
pick your - self of the ground.
Young man.
Page 48 of 125
I said
5
10. Village People Medley - Vocals
96
Leads
Male Ens.
Leads
Male Ens.
young man
Young man.
Young man
there's a
Male Ens.
Male Ens.
need
to
be
un - hap - py.
I said
un - hap - py.
young man,
when your
and I'm sure you will find man - y
stay there.
a good time.
man - y
It's fun to stay at the
good time.
L
ways
to
have
ways
to
have
Y.
M. C. A.
it's fun to stay at the
Y.
M. C. A.
it's fun to stay at the
Y.
M. C. A.
They have ev - ery
thing
for young men to en - joy,
Y.
M. C. A.
They have ev - ery
thing
for young men to en - joy,
Young man.
112
Male Ens.
there's no
place you can go.
short on your dough you can stay there,
a
Leads
be
Young man.
107
Leads
to
need
103
Leads
'cause your in a new town there's no
K 100
Page 49 of 125
you can
6
10. Village People Medley - Vocals
It's fun to stay at the
Y.
M. C. A.
Its fun to stay at the
It's fun to stay at the
Y.
M. C. A.
Its fun to stay at the
116
Leads
Male Ens.
hang out with all
Male Ens.
boys.
Y.
M. C. A
Y.
M. C. A
120
Leads
the
Male Ens.
you can have a good meal,
you can
You can get your - self clean,
you can have a good meal,
you can
It's fun to stay at the
Y.
M. C. A.
it's fun to stay at the
do what - ev - er
you feel.
It's fun to stay at the
Y.
M. C. A.
it's fun to stay at the
M. C. A.
Y.
M. C. A.
132
Leads
Young man, young man,
Male Ens.
you feel.
Y.
Male Ens.
M
do what - ev - er
128
Leads
You can get your - self clean,
124
Leads
Young man, young man, C11
Young man, young man, there's no need to feel down,
Young man, young man, there's no need to feel down,
3
get your - self off the
ground.
get your - self off the
ground.
3
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Y.
M.
C. A.
Y.
M.
C. A.
11. Could It Be Magic Inspired By "Prelude in C Minor" by F. Chopin Lyrics Ly by A. Anderson
q=128
Jack
Opt. Girls Backing Vocals
Opt. Guys Backing Vocals
Jack
Girls B.V
Sun
14 - clone in my mind
ev - 'ry time I'm
near
you,
Your my
life
whirling like a
-
Time
Page 51 of 125
cy-
line,
Time Guys B.V
A Spir - it move me
Sun
9
Jack
Music By B. Manilow Arranged By Brett Foster
Woh,woh,
Woh,woh,
2
11. Could It Be Magic - Vocals
Jack
Girls B.V
19 an - gel of a life - time
woh.
Guys B.V
woh.
Jack
Girls B.V
24 Ba - by, I wantyou.Come,
B
Guys B.V
come in - to
my arms.
come in - to
my arms.
Come,
come in - to
my arms.
of all
of you.
of all
of you.
Let me know the won - der
Come,
Let me know the won - der
come,
Let me know the won - der
can find
29
Girls B.V
all ans - wers I
Ba - by, I wantyou.Come,
Jack
ans wer to
Ba - by, I wantyou.Come,
Guys B.V
of all
of you.
Page 52 of 125
Couldit be
ma - gic.Now,
Couldit be
Couldit be
ma - gic.Now,
ma - gic.Now,
3
11. Could It Be Magic - Vocals
now, 34
Jack
Girls B.V
Girls B.V
- gic
Jack
on
on
fast.
fast
fast,
at last?
Sun
Could this
be
Could this
be
could this
be
the ma -
the ma -
the ma -
Sun
at last?
- gic
43
on
now an; hold
- gic
Guys B.V
now,
Jack
now an' hold
38
now an' hold
now,
Guys B.V
at last?
Sun
Page 53 of 125
Sun
4
11. Could It Be Magic - Vocals
C 49
Jack
Girls B.V
Ba - by take
me
high up on
a
hill - side,
high up wherethe stal
Take me,
Guys B.V
Take me,
Jack
Girls B.V
Guys B.V
54 - lion meets the sun.
Girls B.V
I could love
you,
buildmy world a - round
buildmy world a - round
you,
you,
Ooh,
Love you,
buildmy world a - round
Guys B.V
Love you,
59
Jack
Ooh,
nev - er leaveyou 'til
my life is
done.
my life is
done.
my life is
done.
nev - er leaveyou 'til
nev - er leaveyou 'til
Page 54 of 125
5
11. Could It Be Magic - Vocals
Jack
Girls B.V
64 Ba - by, I love you.Come,
come,
Guys B.V
Let me know the won - der 69
Girls B.V
74
Jack
Girls B.V
now,
Guys B.V
now,
Come,
come in - to
my arms.
of all
of you.
of you.
of you.
Couldit be
Couldit be
Couldit be
on
fast
on
fast,
Page 55 of 125
ma - gic.Now,
fast.
ma - gic.Now,
on
now an; hold
my arms.
my arms.
of all
now an' hold
now an' hold
come in - to
come in - to
of all
Let me know the won - der
now,
Let me know the won - der
Guys B.V
Come,
Bab - by, I love you.Come,
Jack
Ba - by, I love you.Come,
ma - gic.Now,
Could this
be
the ma -
Could this
be
the ma -
could this
be
the ma -
6
11. Could It Be Magic - Vocals
- gic 78
Jack
Girls B.V
at last?
- gic
Girls B.V
Guys B.V
Girls B.V
Woh, Take me. Woh,
Take
Ba - by, I love you.Come,
Ba - by, II love you.Come,
E
come,
Woh, time
Woh,
Woh, time
come in - to
my arms.
Come,
come in - to
my arms.
Come,
come in - to
my arms.
Page 56 of 125
Woh, time
Woh,woh, woh.
me.
Ba - by, I love you.. Come,
Guys B.V
88
Jack
Woh,woh, woh.
Woh, time
Woh,woh, woh.
at last?
83
Jack
at last?
- gic
Guys B.V
D
7
11. Could It Be Magic - Vocals
Let me know the won - der 93
Jack
Girls B.V
Let me know the won - der
Guys B.V
of all
of all
98
Jack
Girls B.V
Guys B.V
Girls B.V
Guys B.V
now an' hold on fast.
of you.
Could it be
ma - gic.Now,
of you.
Could it be
ma - gic.Now,
Couldthis be
the ma - gic
at last?
now,
Couldthis be
the ma - gic
at last?
now,
now an; hold on fast,
couldthis be
the ma - gic
at last?
now an' hold on fast
103
Jack
ma - gic.Now,
of all
Could it be
Let me know the won - der
now,
of you.
Could
it
be
ma
Could
Could
Page 57 of 125
it
it
be
be
-
gic.
-
gic.
ma
ma
-
gic.
8
11. Could It Be Magic - Vocals
Could Could 105
Jack
Girls B.V
Guys B.V
it
it
Could it
be
ma -
be ma be
-
ma -
gic.
gic.
Could it
gic.
Could it
Could
it
be
be be
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ma - gic,
now!
ma - gic, now! ma - gic,
now!
12. Leader Of The Gang
q=75
Heathcliffe
6
Heath.
on
accel.
Words & Music by Leander & Glitter Arranged by Brett Foster
Come on, come on. Come on, come on
Come on, come on. Come on, come on
Come on, come on, come
Come on, come on, come
on
I
said...Come
Tempo
Heath.
11 q=156 11 on, come on. 16
Heath.
on, come on
Come on, come on
Come on, come on, come
Come on, come on, come
on
on
Come on, come on. Come
19
D’you wan - na be in my gang,
20
Heath.
my gang, my gang D’you wan - na be in my gang, oh yeah. D’you wan - na be in my gang,
24
Heath.
my gang, my gang D’you wan - na be in my gang,
I’m the lea
-
der, I’m the lea -
28
Heath.
- der of the gang, I’m the lea - der of the gang, I’m the lea - der of the gang, I am
31
Heath.
der, I’m the lea der, and there’s no one like the man I am Page 59 of 125
2
12. Leader Of The Gang - Vocals
35
Heath.
I
41
Heath.
46
Heath.
can
take
you
high as a kite, ev' - ry sin - gle night
me yoursoul, for
rock‘n roll You’ll ne - ver bel ieve
You’ll ne - ver bel ieve
it
I
can
make you sell
You’ll ne - ver bel ieve
it
it
D’you wan - na be in my gang,
50
Heath.
my gang, my gang D’you wan - na be in my gang, oh yeah. D’you wan -na be in my gang,
54
Heath.
my gang, my gang D’you wan - na be in my gang, oh yeah. D’you wan -na be in my gang,
58
Heath.
my gang, my gang
D’you wan - na be in my gang,
61
Heath.
oh
yeah.
wan - na be in my gang, my gang, my gang D’you wan - na be in my gang, Page 60 of 125
D’you
Opt Falsetto or Shouted
Oh yeah
13. Pop Muzik
Nick
Girls Ensemble
q=100
Guys Ensemble
Girls
7
Music & Lyrics by Scott, Linial, Cordes & Cordes Arranged by Brett Foster
q=115
Pop, pop, pop mus - ic.
A Ra - di - o, vi - de - o,
pop,
pop mus - ic.
Pop, pop, pop mus - ic.
boo - gie with a suit case.
Pop, pop, pop mus - ic.
Pop, pop, pop mus - ic.
You're liv - in' in a dis - co.
For -
Let's do the milk - shake, sell - in' like a hot - cake.
Try some, buy some, fee - fi fo - fum. Talk - a - bout, Pop mus - ic, talk a - bout pop mus - ic.
17
Nick
pop mus - ic.
Pop, pop, pop mus - ic.
get a - bout the rat race.
pop,
Pop,
15
Nick
12
Nick
Pop,
Pop, pop, pop mus - ic.
Guys
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2
13. Pop Muzik - Vocals
B 20
Nick
Girls
I wan - na ded - i - cate it.
Shoo - bee do - bee do - whop.
Shoo - bee do - bee do - whop.
Guys
Girls
Nick
Girls
Guys
Girls
Guys
In - fil - trate it.
Act - i - vate it.
Bop, bop, shoo - wop.
Shoo - bee do - bee do - whop.
Bop, bop, shoo - wop.
24 New York,Lon - don,Par - is,Mun - ich, ever - ry bod y talk a bout pop mus - ic. Talk a - bout, Pop mus - ic,
talk a - bout 27
Nick
Bop, bop, shoo - wop.
Shoo - bee do - bee do - whop.
Guys
Eve - ry - bod - y made it.
Bop, bop, shoo - wop.
22
Nick
Pop mus - ic,
Pop mus - ic,
Pop mus - ic, Pop, pop mus - ic.
Pop mus - ic,
Pop,
pop mus - ic.
pop mus -
ic.
pop,
pop mus - ic.
Pop,
pop,
pop mus - ic.
pop,
pop mus - ic.
Pop,
pop,
pop mus - ic.
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3
13. Pop Muzik - Vocals
C Sing - ing in the sub way,
30
Nick
shuf - fle with a shoe shine.
Fix me a mol - ot- ov.
I'm on the head - line. I wan - na be a gun - sling - er, don't be a rock song - er, 33
Nick
Girls
Guys
Ah
ah,
Ah
ah,
Ee - ny mee - ny mi - ney moe, which a - way you wan - na go? Talk - a - bout, 35
Nick
Girls
Guys
37
Nick
Girls
Guys
talk a - bout
ah.
Pop mus - ic,
Pop mus - ic,
pop mus - ic.
Pop mus - ic,
ah.
Pop mus - ic,
Pop mus - ic,
Ly - ing in a tree
Shoo - bee do - bee do - whop.
Shoo - bee do - bee do - whop.
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4
13. Pop Muzik - Vocals
39
Nick
Girls
bird in a tree
Shoo - bee do - bee do - whop.
Bop, bop, shoo - wop.
Shoo - bee do - bee do - whop.
41
Nick
Girls
Een - ey mee - ny,
Bop, bop, shoo - wop.
Guys
You know what I mean.
Hit it!
Bop, bop, shoo - wop.
Bop, bop, shoo - wop.
Guys
D
44
Nick
Girls
Talk a - bout, Pop mus - ic,
Talk a - bout,
Guys
Talk a - bout, 47
Nick
Girls
Pop mus - ic, Talk a - bout,
Pop mus - ic, Talk a - bout,
Pop,
Pop,
Pop mus - ic, Pop, pop, pop mus - ic. Pop mus - ic,
pop mus - ic. All a - round the world,
Pop, pop, pop mus - ic.
Talk a - bout, pop mus - ic.
Pop, pop, pop mus - ic.
Guys
Pop, pop, pop mus - ic.
Where - ev - er you are,
pop,
pop mus - ic.
pop,
pop mus - ic.
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pop mus - ic.
Pop,
pop,
pop mus - ic.
Pop,
pop,
pop mus - ic.
5
13. Pop Muzik - Vocals
Nick
Girls
50 Dance in the street, an- y - thing you like. Do it in the car in the mid - dle of the night!
Pop,
Guys
Pop, 55
Nick
Girls
Guys
Girls
pop,
Pop,
pop
mus - ic.
Pop,
Pop, pop, popmus - ic.
Pop, pop, popmus - ic.
la, la, la,
la, lah.
pop,
pop,
pop
mus - ic.
pop
mus - ic.
La,la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la,la,
Pop, pop, popmus - ic.
Pop, pop, popmus - ic.
Dance in the sup - er mart.
Pop, pop, popmus - ic.
Pop, pop, popmus - ic.
Dig it in the fast lane.
pop mus - ic.
Lis - ten to the count
- down
their
play - ing our song a - gain.
64
Nick
pop,
Pop, pop, pop mus - ic. 62
Nick
mus - ic.
La,la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la,la, la, la, la, la,lah.
Pop,
Guys
pop
E
59
Nick
pop,
I
can't get Jump - ing Jack, I wan - na hold, get back. Moon - light muz - ak, knick - knack pad - dy whack. Page 65 of 125
6
13. Pop Muzik - Vocals
66
Nick
Girls
Talk - a - bout,
Talk - a - bout,
Guys
Girls
Girls
Pop mus - ic,
Bop, bop, shoo - wop.
Bop, bop, shoo - wop.
Its all a - round you.
Gon - na sur - round you,
Shoo - bee do - bee do - whop.
72
Nick
pop mus - ic.
Talk - a - bout,
Shoo - bee do - bee do - whop.
Guys
Pop mus - ic,
70
Nick
Talk - a - bout,
Its all a - round you,
Shoo - bee do - bee do - whop.
Talk - a - bout,
Shoo - bee do - bee do - whop.
Guys
Pop mus - ic,
68
Nick
Pop mus - ic,
Pop mus - ic,
Talk - a - bout,
Hit it!
Bop, bop, shoo - wop.
Bop, bop, shoo - wop.
New York, Lon - don, Par - is, Mun - ich, eve - ry - bod - y talk a bout, pop mus - ic Page 66 of 125
7
13. Pop Muzik - Vocals
74
Nick
Girls
Talk a - bout, Pop mus - ic,
Nick
Girls
Pop mus - ic, Talk a - bout,
Pop, pop, pop mus - ic. Talk a - bout,
Guys
Pop, pop, pop mus - ic. Talk a - bout,
80
Nick
Girls
Guys
pop mus - ic.
Pop,
pop,
pop
Pop mus - ic,
Pop, pop, pop mus - ic.
mus - ic.
Talk a - bout, pop mus - ic.
Pop mus - ic, Talk a - bout,
Pop mus - ic, Talk a - bout,
Pop mus - ic,
pop mus -
Pop,
Talk a - bout, Pop mus - ic,
Pop, pop, pop mus - ic.
pop mus - ic.
pop mus - ic.
Pop mus - ic,
77
Pop mus - ic, Talk a - bout,
Talk a - bout,
Talk a - bout, pop mus - ic.
Talk a - bout,
Guys
pop,
pop
Pop, pop, pop mus - ic. Pop, pop, pop Page 67 of 125
Pop mus - ic,
ic. Pop!
mus - ic.
mus - ic.
Pop!
Pop!
14. Boogie Nights (& Disco Inferno Playout)
Fast Jazz Feel q=116 Jack
Girls Ensemble
Guys Ensemble
Guys
Jack
Girls
Optional Repeat
ff
ff
Boo - gie
Boo - gie
nights
nights
B 15
2.
whoa.
whoa.
whoa.
whoa.
Boo - gie nights!
Boo - gie nights!
Boo - gie nights!
f Ain't nodoubt
Whoa,
Boo - gie nights!
weare here to par - ty.
Boo - gie nights!
1.
Whoa,
A Disco (Mod. Fast)
Boo - gie nights!
Guys
10
Girls
Words & Music by Rod Temperton. Arranged by Brett Foster
Come on now
got to get it start - ed.
Boo - gie nights!
Boo - gie nights!
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2
14. Boogie Nights - Vocal (& Disco Inferno Playout)
Dance with the boo - gie, get down, 19
Jack
Girls
Guys
Jack
Girls
Guys
Girls
Guys
'cause
get down,
keep on danc - ing,
al - ways the best in town. Got to keep on danc - ing,
keep on danc - ing,
D
Get that groove;
keep on danc - ing,
Boo - gie nights!
keep on danc - ing,
Boo - gie nights!
Page 69 of 125
boo - gie nights are
al - ways the best in town. Got to keep on danc - ing,
Dance with the boo - gie get down,
C 22 al - ways the best in town.
26
Jack
Dance with the boo - gie
Got to keep on danc - ing,
Got to keep on danc - ing,
let it take you high - er.
3
14. Boogie Nights - Vocal (& Disco Inferno Playout)
29
Jack
Make it move;
Girls
Guys
set the place on fire.
Dance with the boo - gie, get down,
Boo - gie nights!
Boo - gie nights!
32
Jack
Girls
Guys
Girls
'cause
Dance with the boo - gie get down, Dance with the boo - gie get down,
F 43
Jack
boo - gie nights are
al - ways the best in town.
Can you show that you know how
Par - ty night.
Instrumental
al - ways the best in town.
E
al - ways the best in town.
to
Par - ty night.
Guys
do
it,
Boo - gie
Boo - gie
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do
it,
do
it?
night.
night.
4
14. Boogie Nights - Vocal (& Disco Inferno Playout)
47
Jack
Girls
Get on down with the sound of
the
Par - ty night.
Guys
Jack
Girls
Boo - gie
Par - ty night.
G 51
mu - sic,
Boo - gie
It's all right
Jack
Girls
Guys
mu - sic, mu - sic.
night.
night.
Hold it tight;
Boo - gie nights!
Boo - gie nights!
54 got to keep on deal - ing.
when you've got the feel - ing.
Boo - gie nights!
Guys
Boo - gie nights!
Dance with the boo - gie, get down,
'cause
Dance with the boo - gie get down,
Dance with the boo - gie get down,
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5
14. Boogie Nights - Vocal (& Disco Inferno Playout)
Playout -
boo - gie nights are al - ways 57
Jack
Girls
Guys
the best in town.
al - ways the best in town.
nights! Boo - gie nights! Boo - gie
al - ways the best in town. Boo - gie nights!
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Instrumental
q=130
15. Entr’acte Voices: TACET
Page 73 of 125
16. “TV Theme” (Band improvises 10-second introduction or sting) Voices: TACET
Page 74 of 125
17.Starman Jack
Opt. Male Duo Backing Vocal
A
Did - n't know what time it was, and the lights were low ow - ow
11
Jack
I leaned back on my ra - di - o o
14
Jack
Word & Music by D. Bowie Arranged by Brett Foster
rock - n' roll,"lot - ta soul" he said. Spoken
B
- o
Some cat was lay - in' down some
Then the loud sound did seem to fa - a - ade
18
Jack
came back like a slow voice on a wave of pha - aa - ase That weren't no D. J. that was
21
Jack
ha - zy cos - mic jive.
C There's a
Star - man
wait - ing in
like to come andmeet us, but he thinks he'd blow our minds,There's a Star - man
26
Jack
the sky, he'd
wait - ing in the sky, he's
told us not to blow it, 'cause he knows it's all worth - while; he told me let the child - ren lose it,
30
Jack
33
Jack
let the child - ren use it,
let all the child - ren boog - ie.
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D
2
17. Starman - Vocals
E I had to phone some - one,so I picked on you oo - oo Hey,that's far out, soyou heard himtoo oo - oo
42
Jack
Switch on the T. V.,we may pick him up on chan - nel two. 46
Jack
B.V
see his ligh igh see his ligh igh 50
Jack
B.V
B.V
B.V
B.V
One B.V Only
ight,
if we can spark - le he may land to nigh igh ight,
Don't tell you pop - pa or he'll
ight,
if we can spark - le he may land to nigh igh ight,
Don't tell you pop - pa or he'll
get us locked up in fright. get us locked up in fright.
G
There's a Both B.Vocalists
Star - man
There's a
Star - man
like to come andmeet us, but he thinks he'd blow our minds,There's a Star - man like to come andmeet us, but he thinks he'd blow our minds,There's a Star - man
wait - ing in
the sky, he'd
wait - ing in
the sky, he'd
wait - ing in the sky, he's
wait - ing in the sky, he's
told us not to blow it, 'cause he knows it's all worth - while; he told me let the child - ren lose it, told us not to blow it, 'cause he knows it's all worth - while; he told me let the child - ren lose it, 63
Jack
59
Jack
Look out your win - dow,I can
Look out your win - dow,I can
54
Jack
F
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3
17. Starman - Vocals
66
Jack
B.V
La La 72
Jack
B.V
let the child - ren use it,
let all the child - ren boog - ie.
let the child - ren use it,
H
let all the child - ren boog - ie.
la
la
la
la
la
la
la
la
la
la
la
la.
la
la
la
la
la
la
la
la
la
la
la
la.
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18.Figaro
q=125
Jane
Chorus
Ev’ ry mor - ning when sun is
13
Jane
17
reach
Look out
B
out
And
C Oh,oh
fi - ga - ro
he’s a
he’s got ma - gic - o,
32
Chorus
rom - e - o,
take good care Keep your- self
kil - ling girl
may - be If you’re wil - ling girl
27
Chorus
to make a
girl, be - ware, bet - ter
22
Jane
He’s
daw - ning You’ll see him down onthe
beach
Jane
Words & Music by T. Hillier, L Sheridan & M. Lee
Arranged by Brett Foster A
He’s
out
oh
oh
more
fi - ga - ro
D
See him down on the beach
Page 78 of 125
Oh,oh
to make a score
He’s gon - na ask for
out of
2
18. Figaro - Vocals
(tenors)
36
Chorus
He’ll be loo - king for some - one new
40
Jane
Chorus
E
at the dis - co - bar
Sear - ching down on the beach
When he
(tenors)
plays gui - tar
Fi - ga - ro, Fi - ga ro.
45
Jane
He’sthe star of the show
50
Jane
glow
F
He’s
And
out
to make a
G Oh,oh
hejust winks an eye Seethe prêt - ty girls
kil - ling girl
may - be If you’re wil - ling girl
60
Chorus
Asthe girls go by
55
Jane
fi - ga - ro
he’s got ma - gic - o,
He’s
out
oh
Page 79 of 125
to make a score
He’s gon - na ask for
more
Oh,oh
fi - ga - ro
3
18. Figaro - Vocals
65
Chorus
he’s a
rom - e - o,
oh
(tenors)
He’ll be loo - king for some - one new
Chorus
(tenors)
Fi - ga - ro, Fi - ga- ro.
78
Chorus
Oh, oh
82
Chorus
Oh,oh
fi
-
ga - ro
Oh oh
fi
-
ga - ro
Sear - ching down on the beach
H
73
See him down on the beach
69
Chorus
fi - ga - ro
he’s got
he’s got ma - gic - o,
he’s got
ma - gic - o,
Page 80 of 125
ma - gic - o,
oh
oh
oh!
19. I Love To Love q=103
Maggy
Female Ensemble
Male Ensemble
Oh,
Words & Music by J Robinson & J . Bolden Arranged by Brett Foster
A
I love to love,
but my ba - by just
B 7
Maggy
Girls
Guys
loves to dance He wants to dance, he loves to dance, he’s got to dance Oh
Girls
Guys
but my ba - by just loves to dance
Oh, I love to love,
love to love,
I
love to love,
I
10
Maggy
I
love to love,
but there’s no time for our ro -
I love to love,
I love to love,
Page 81 of 125
2
19. I Love To Love - Vocals
14
Maggy
Girls
Guys
mance
No, no, no
Guys
Girls
Guys
but my ba - by just loves to dance
The
I love to love,
C
it
mi - nute
it
And dance the night a way.
Stop!
mi - nute
swing it
He’s on his feet to dig
swing it
mi - nute
the bandbe gins to swing
21
Maggy
I love to love,
I love to love,
mi - nute
Girls
no, Oh
19
Maggy
I’m spin - nin’ like a
Stop, stop!
mi - nute
Stop, stop!
Page 82 of 125
3
19. I Love To Love - Vocals
24
Maggy
top
Girls
We’ll dance un - til
we drop
top,top
But if I have my way
top,top
Guys
D
oh, I love to love,
drop,drop
drop,drop
28
Maggy
but my ba - by just loves to dance He wants to dance, he loves to dance, he’s got to dance Oh
Maggy
Girls
Guys
Maggy
Girls
Guys
E 31
I
love to love,
but my ba - by
I
I
No, no,
no,
no
Oh
I
love to love,
love to love,
I
Page 83 of 125
love to love,
F
I
love to love,
mance
love to love,
but there’s no time for our ro-
I
I
35
Oh,
love to love,
I love to love,
just loves to dance
love to love,
4
19. I Love To Love - Vocals
39
Maggy
Girls
Guys
Maggy
but my ba - by
just loves to dance
42
Guys
top,top
But if I have my way
drop, drop
drop, drop
Sun - down
Girls
I’m spin - nin’ like a top
Stop, stop!
45
Maggy
Stop, stop!
top,top
Guys
The Stop!
We’ll dance un - til we drop
Girls
G CHORUS 2
in - stead of go - ing down - town
Sun - down
We’ll stay at home and
down - town
Page 84 of 125
5
19. I Love To Love - Vocals
47
Maggy
get down
Girls
Guys
To what I’m try - ing
56
does
Girls
Guys
but my ba - by he
I love to love
get down
lovesto dance yes he
Maggy
to
51
Maggy
H OUTRO
does
I love to love
I love to love
but myba - by he loves to dance yes he
but my ba - by
he loves to dance
loves to dance
loves to dance
Page 85 of 125
20. Groove Medley
(Blame It On The Boogie, Grove Thing, Boogie Wonderland)
q=120
Jack
Girls Ensemble
Guys Ensemble
13
Jack
Girls
boo gie
Guys
14
10
Various Writers (See footnotes) Arranged by Brett Foster
Sun - shine
moon light
good times
My
Sun - shine
moon light
good times
boo gie
18 ba - by's al - ways dan - cin' Andit would - n't be a bad thing But I don't get no lov - ing and
18
Jack
Jack
Girls
21 that's no lie We spent the night in Fris - co At ev' ry kind of dis - co
that's no
Guys
lie
Page 86 of 125
2
20. Groove Medley - Vocals
26 Fromthat night I kissed Ourlove good bye Don'tblame itonthe sun - shine Don'tblame itonthe 24
Jack
Girls
Guys
Sun - shine
moon light Don't blame it on the good times Blame it on the boo gie Don't blame it on the 27
Jack
Girls
moon light
Guys
Jack
Girls
good times
Blame it on the boo gie
30 30 sun - shine Don't blame it on the moon light Don't blame it on the good times Blame it on the Sun - shine
Guys
moon light
Page 87 of 125
good times
Blame it on the
3
20. Groove Medley - Vocals
34 boo- gie The nas - ty boo - gie bugs me But some - how it has drugged me 33
Jack
Girls
Guys
boo- gie
Spell - bound rhy - thm gets me On my feet I'vechanged my life com plete - ly I've 36
Jack
Girls
Guys
seen the light - ning leave me My ba - by just can't take Her eyes off me Don't blame it on the
39
Jack
Jack
Girls
42 42 sun - shine Don't blame it on the moon light, Don't blame it on the good times, Blame it on the Sun - shine
Guys
moon light,
Page 88 of 125
good times,
Blame it on the
4
20. Groove Medley - Vocals
46 boo gie Don't blame it on the sun - shine Don't blame it on the moon light Don't blame it on the 45
Jack
Girls
boo gie
Guys
Sun - shine
moon light
49 good times Blame iton the boo gie
48
Jack
Girls
58
Girls
Guys
Girls
share the spice of life
boo gie
groove to - night
Guys
Blame iton the
63
Jack
good times
Guys
Let's groove to - night
Page 89 of 125
ba - by slice it right
Let this groove,
65
57
we're gon - na
get you to move, it's al - right,
al - right
5
20. Groove Medley - Vocals
al - right 68
Jack
Girls
al -
Guys
letthis groove,
Girls
right
Guys
Jack
let this groove,
Girls
Guys
82
Girls
Guys
90
Dance,
right
-
right
al
-
right
81 al
-
right
al
-
right
stand up
boo - gie won - der
al
al - right
set in your shoes,you stand up,
al -
right
get you to move, it's al - right,
77
stand up
al -
set in your shoes, you stand up,
73 Let this groove,
73
Jack
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land
Dance,
6
20. Groove Medley - Vocals
95
Jack
Girls
Guys
98
Mid - night creeps so
slow - ly
in - to
Boo - gie won - der land
hearts
of men who need more than they get Day - light deals a bad hand To a wo
100
Jack
- man that has laid too ma - ny bets The mir - ror stares you in the face
104
Jack
Jack
Girls
Guys
108 and says“Ba - by, uh uh it don’t work”
You say
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your
prayers through you don’t care
7
20. Groove Medley - Vocals
You dance and shake the hurt 112
Jack
Girls
Guys
Jack
Girls
114
Sounds fly through the
chase my
Day - light
deals
a
Girls
Guys
bad
Dance,
hand To a wo - man that has laid too ma - ny bets The mir - ror stares 119
Jack
vi-
boo - gie won - der
116 - nyl dreams to Boo - gie Won - der - land
I
Dance,
land
Guys
night
boo - gie won - der land
Dance,
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8
20. Groove Medley - Vocals
you in the 123
Jack
Girls
Guys
face
boo - gie won - der
and
Girls
You say
Guys
Girls
your
130 130
Dance,
Guys
136
Girls
land
Guys
prayers
land.
through you don’t care
boo - gie won - der - land
Dance,
dance and shake the hurt
You
138
don’t work”
it
uh
126
Jack
says “Ba - by, uh
Dance,
boo - gie won - der
boo - gie won - der - land
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Dance,
9
20. Groove Medley - Vocals
143
Jack
Girls
Guys
boo - gie won - der - pland
146 150
Sun - shine, don't blame it on the
Sun - shine
moon light. Don't blame it on the good times, blame it on the boo gie Don't blame it on the 151
Jack
Girls
moon light
Guys
Jack
Girls
good times
blame it on the boo gie
blame it on the boo gie
154 154 sun - shine, don't blame it on the moon light, don't blame it on the good times, blame it on the Sun - shine
Guys
moon light
good times
blame it on the
blame it on the
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10
20. Groove Medley - Vocals
boo gie 157
Jack
Girls
158
Ijust can't
Ijust can't
Ijust can'tcon trol my feet
Ijust can't
Ijust can't
boo gie
Guys
boo gie
I just can't con trol my feet I just can't I just can't I just can't con - trol my feet 161
Jack
Girls
Guys
I just can't
I just can't
I just can't con - trol my feet
I just can't I just can't I just can't con trol my feet I just can't I just can't 164
Jack
Girls
I just can't
Guys
I just can't
I just can't con trol my feet
I just can't
I just can't
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11
20. Groove Medley - Vocals
I just can't con trol my feet I just can't I just can't I just can't con trol my feet 167
Jack
Girls
I just can't con trol my feet
I just can't
I just can't
I just can't con trol my feet
Guys
Jack
170 I just can't I just can't I just can't con - trol my feet I just can't I just can't
Girls
Guys
I just can't
I just can't
I just can't con trol my feet
I just can't con - trol my feet 173
Jack
Girls
I just can't
Guys
con - trol my feet
174
182
I just can't
Sun -
shine
Sun - shine
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I just can't
Don't blame it on the
12
20. Groove Medley - Vocals
moon light Don't blame it on the good times Blame it on the boo gie Don't blame it on the 183
Jack
Girls
moon light
Guys
186 sun 186
Jack
Girls
good times
-
shine
Guys
Jack
good 188
Girls
good
Guys
Don't blame it on the
moon - light
Blame
times
Don't blame it on the moon - light
times
Blame it on the boo gie
Sun - shine
Blame it on the boo gie
Blame
it
it
on
on
the
the
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boo - gie
ow!
boo - gie
ow!
21. I Will Survive
Words & Music by Fekaris & Perren. Arranged by Brett Foster
a tempo
rubato
Jane
Aq=122
At
first I was a - fraid,
I was
pet - ri - fied; Kept thin
-
kin’
4
Jane
I could ne - ver live with - out you by my side.
7
Jane
how you did me wrong And I grew strong
10
Jane
B
back
But then, I
from ou - ter space
And I learned how to get a - long And so you’re
spent so ma - ny nights thin - kin’
I just walked in to find you here with that sad look
13
Jane
u pon your face I should have changed that stu - pid lock, I should have made
known for just one se - cond you’d be back to bo - ther me
19
Jane
you leave your key If I’dhave
C
16
Jane
Just turn a round
now,
Go on now go,
walk out the door,
‘cause you’re not wel - come an - y more.
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2
21. I Will Survive - Vocals
22
Jane
Weren’t you the one who tried to hurt
me with good bye? Did
D
25
Jane
lay down & die Oh no,not
I,
I
crum - ble,
I will sur vive
For as long
did you think I'd
as I know how to love,I
29
Jane
know I’ll stay a - live
I’ve got
32
Jane
vive,
42
Jane
F
I will sur vive
all my life to live,
E
I’ve got
all my love to give And I’ll sur -
INSTRUMENTAL
Hey hey.
It took
all the strength I
had
not to
fall a
- part
Kept try - in’ hard to mend the piec - es of my
45
Jane
bro - ken heart
48
Jane
And I spent, oh, so ma - ny nights just feel - in’ sor - ry for
my - self I used to cry,
G
but now I hold my head up high And you see me,
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some - bo - dy new
I’m not that chained
3
21. I Will Survive - Vocals
52
Jane
up lit - tle per - son still in love with you
And so you felt like drop - pin’ in
and just ex -
55
Jane
pect me to be free Well now, I’m sav - in’ all my lov - in’ for some - one who’s lov - in’ me Go on now
58 CHORUS 2
Jane
go,
walk out the door,
61
Jane
wel - come an - y more.
Just turn a round
didyou think I’d lay down & die Oh no,not
as
I know how to love, I
I,
know I’ll stay a - live
71
all my love to give And I’ll sur - vive,
I will sur vive
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‘cause you’re not
me with good bye? Did
68
Jane
now,
H
crum - ble,
Jane
Weren’t you the one who tried to hurt
64
Jane
I
I will sur vive
For as long
I’ve got
all my life to live,
I
I’ve got
vocal flourish - tempo ad lib
will
sur
-
vive
22. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
q=68
Jack
Chorus
A
By E. John & B. Taupin Arranged by Brett Foster 3
What have I got to do to make you love
3
What haveIgot - ta do
An’ I wake
B 3
13
What haveI got - ta do to make you want
16
Jack
What do I do when light - nin’ strikes
me
Jack
to make you care?
10
Jack
me?
7
Jack
to find
me?
that you’re not
there?
3
What have I got - ta do
er?
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What do I say now it’s all ov -
to
be heard?
Sor - ry seemsto be the hard - est word
2
22. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - Vocals
20
Jack
Ch
C
It’s sad,
it’s so sad
It’s a sad, sad, sit - u - a -
it's so sad
23
Jack
And it’s get - ting more and more ab - surd,
Ch
D INSTRUMENTAL 29
Ch
Why can’t we talk it ov - er?
Jack
It’s sad,
it’s so sad
it's so sad
word
Al - ways seems to me
E
that sor - ry seems to be the hard - est
It’s sad,
it’s so sad
it's a sad sad sit - u - a - tion
it's so sad
26
Jack
tion
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3
22. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word - Vocals
39
Jack
And it’s get - ting more and more ab - surd,
It’s sad,
Why can’t we talk it ov - er?
Always seems to me
F 3
45
word.What haveI got to do to make you love
48
Jack
me?
that sor - ry seems to be
What haveIgot - ta do
What do I do when light' - nig stikes me
What haveI got - ta do
sor - ry seemsto be
the hard - est word
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the hard - est
3
52
Jack
42
Jack
it’s so sad
it's so sad
Ch
Jack
to make you care?
What have I got - ta do
rall.
23. Don't Give Up On Us Baby
q=85
Jack
Jane
A
Don’t give up on us, ba - by
right The fu - ture is - n’t just one night
We’re still worth one
Jack
more
Just for a rai - ny eve - ning
25
Jack
Wecanstill come through 30
Jack
Jane
right to stop be - lie - ving
35
Jack
light
B
Don’t give up on us, ba - by
try
I
know we’ve put a last one
When may - be stars are few
C
Don’t make the wrong seem
It’s writ - ten in the moon -
An’pain - ted on the stars We can’t change ours
20
15
Jack
10
Jack
Words & Music by D. Hayman Arranged by Brett Foster
by
Don’t give up on us, I
know
You’vegot the
You know yourbroke myheart in two
ButI’m sure there’s a lit - tle
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love left,
ev - en
so
2
23. Don't Give Up On Us Baby - Vocals
40
Jack
Jane
D
Jane
Who some - times plays the fool
54
Jack
Jane
Jane
Lord knows we
came
this
far
The an - gel an’ the drea
-
mer
Don’t give up on us may - be
E
Don’t give up on us, ba - by
we've had our
Wecould still come through
Wecould still come through
Don’t give up on us, ba - by
we’ve a love that knows no bounds
Don’t give up on us may - be
59
Jack
Don’t give up on us, ba - by
can’t we stay the way that we are?
So,
49
Jack
Don’t give up on us, ba - by
45
Jack
But
ups
and
downs
A feel - ing deep in side
Page 105 of 125
me
3
23. Don't Give Up On Us Baby - Vocals
A love you know is 63
Jack
Jane
68
Jack
Don’t give up on us may - be
true
Don’t give up on us may - be
Don’tgive
A love you know is
through
95
Jack
true
up on us ba - by
down But we’ve alovethatknowsno bounds
91
Jack
We could still come through
F UNDERSCORE G
86
Jack
We could still come through
We’ve had our ups
Don’t give
Afeel - ingdeep in side
up on
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us
and
Don’t give up on us may - be
ba
-
by
me
We could still come
24. Fire q=140
Fi re,
Duke
7
Duke
learn
Words & Music By The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown Arranged by Brett Foster
3
I’lltake you to burn
Fi re,
I’ll
see
3
I’lltake you to
you burn
You fought
13 hard and you saved and earned But all of it’s goingto burn
13
Duke
Andyour mind,yourti - nymindYou knowyou’vereal - ly beensoblind Now'syour time, burnyourmindYou’re
17
Duke
21
20
Duke
fal - ling far too far be - hind
59
59
Duke
Fi re,
87
Duke
rit.
39
Slower
49
a tempo
(spoken) Oh no, oh no, oh no, you’re gon-na burn
76
3
3
Fi - re,
80
Duke
72
to des troy all you’ve done
toendall you’ve be - come
I’ll
feel you burn
88
You’ve been
li - ving like a lit - tle
girl
Page 107 of 125
In the mid - dle of your lit - tle
world
2
24. Fire - Vocals
91
Duke
Now'syour time, burnyourmind You’re fal - ling far toofar be - hind 3 I’ll take you to burn
110
Duke
learn
96
105
Duke
And your mind, your ti - ny mind You know you’ve real - ly been so blind
94
Duke
Oh
Fi - re,
104 Fi re,
3
I’ll take you to
112 I’ll
see
you burn
Page 108 of 125
I'll see you burn I'll
see
you burn
25. Spirit in the Sky Words & Music by N. Greenbaum. Arranged by Brett Foster
When I die and they lay me to rest q=120 Rock Gospel Swing
Jack
Gon - na go to the place div alto
Girls Ensemble
When I die and they lay me to rest
Guys Ensemble
When they lay me 5
Jack
Girls
Guys
10
Jack
Girls
Guys
Jack
down
When they lay me down
B
3 to die Go - in' up to die
Go - in' up
to the Spi - rit in the sky.
Pre - pare your - self, you know it’s a must
that’s the best
that’s the best
A
div bass
in the sky
Got - ta have a friend in
Got - ta have a friend in
3 Soyouknow that when you die
21
Gon - na go to the place
Je sus
Je sus
He’sgon - na re - com - mend you to the Spi - rit in the Sky
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Gon
2
25. Spirit in the Sky - Vocals
Jack
Girls
Guys
C 25 - na re - com - mend you to the Spi - rit in the Sky
Girls
Guys
Jack
I die
When you die
when you die
When you die
He’s gon
and they lay
and they lay
you to rest You’re gon - na
you to rest
I
na send me up
Je - sus
to the Spi - rit in the Sky
Page 110 of 125
used to be a sin - ner,
-
DINSTRUMENTAL E
I used to sin Now, I’ve found a friend in
go to the place that’s the best
46
3
42
Jack
That’s where you’re gon - na go
31
Jack
in the sky sky
when you die
28
Jack
An’3nowI
know that when
F Oh, send me up
to the
3
25. Spirit in the Sky - Vocals
Sp - irit in the Sky 50
Jack
Girls
Guys
Jack
Girls
Girls
3
That’s where I’m gon - na go
when I
die
when you die
53 When I die and they lay me to rest I’m gon - na go to the place that’s the
and they lay
you to rest
best
G
go to the place that’s the best
best
Guys
in the sky sky
56
Jack
When you die
Guys
go to the place
go to the place that’s the best
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that’s the
go to the place that’s the best
go to the place that’s the best
26. Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting q=148 Driving Rock
Lady Marmalade
Heathcliffe
Words & Music by Elton John & Bernie Taupin. Arranged by Brett Foster & Jim Coyle
A
It's get - ting late
an' I just can't wait
just
tell me when the boy get's here. It's sev - en o' clock and I'm gon - na rock, Wan - na get
12
Heath.
16
Heath.
a bell - y full of
beer.
My
old man's
bar - rel full of mon - keys and my old la - dy she don't care
19
Heath.
23
Lady.M
Heath.
drunk - er than a
My sis - ter lookscute in her
So
So
B
don't give us none of your ag
Heath.
bra - ces and boot, a hand - ful of grease in her hair 28
Lady.M
-
gra - va - tion,I''ve had it with your dis - ci -
pline,
oh
don't give us none of your ag - gra - va - tion,I''ve had it with your dis - ci - pline, oh Page 112 of 125
2
26. Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting - Vocals
32
Lady.M
Sat - ur - day night's al - right
Heath.
for fight - in'
Sat - ur - day night's the night
Heath.
Heath.
D
52
Heath.
Get
train.
Gon
-
na set this dance a light.
'cause
I
like
Sat - ur - day night's
al - right
'cause
al - right al - right.
Falsetto Sat - ur - day night's the night I like Sat - ur - day night's al - right al - right al - right.
44
Lady.M
in.
a - bout as oiled as a dies - el train. Gon - na set this dance a light.
40
Lady.M
a lit - tle act - ion
C
a - bout as oiled as a dies - el
Heath.
get
Sat - ur - day night's al - right for fight - in' get a lit - tle act - ion in. Get
36
Lady.M
E
Ooh
Ooh
Well, they're
packedpret - ty tight
in here to - night
I'm look - ing for a dol - ly to
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see me right I may
3
26. Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting - Vocals
56
Heath.
use a lit - tle mus - cle to get what I need, I may sink a lit - tle drink and shout out
59
Lady.M
Heath.
she's with me
A coup
-
le of
Heath.
65
Lady.M
Heath.
Lady.M
sound of
that I
real - ly
like are the
a switch - blade and a
mo - tor
bike
I'm a
ju - ven - ile prod - uct of the
work ing class whose bestfriend floats in the bot - tom of a glass, ooh
Ooh
So
So
F 70 don't give us none of your ag
Heath.
sounds
62
Lady.M
-
gra - va - tion,we've had it with your dis - ci -
pline,
oh
don't give us none of your ag - gra - va - tion,we've had it with your dis - ci - pline, oh Page 114 of 125
4
26. Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting - Vocals
74
Lady.M
Sat - ur - day night's al - right
Heath.
for fight - in'
get
a lit - tle act ion
in.
Get
Sat - ur - day night's al - right for fight - in' get a lit - tle act ion in. Get 78
Lady.M
a - bout as oiled as a dies - el
Heath.
Sat - ur - day night's the night
Heath.
Heath.
Lady.M
na set this dance a light.
I
like
Sat - ur - day night's
Ooh
Ooh
91
day,
Heath.
-
al - right
Sat - ur - day night's the night I like Sat - ur - day night's al - right 86
Lady.M
Gon
'cause
a - bout as oiled as a dies - el train. Gon - na set this dance a light. 82
Lady.M
train.
Sat - ur - day,
ff
Sat - ur - day,
'cause
al - right al
right.
al - right al - right.
G Sat - ur - day,
Sat - ur -
ff Sat - ur - day,
Sat - ur -
Sat - ur - day,
Sat - ur - day, Sat - ur - day,
Sat - ur -
day, Sat - ur - day, Sat - ur - day, Sat - ur - day, Sat - ur - day, Sat - ur - day, Sat - ur Page 115 of 125
5
26. Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting - Vocals
Lady.M
95
day,
Heath.
day,
Sat - ur - day
1.2.
nights al -
Sat - ur - day
nights al -
right.
right.
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3.
nights al -
right.
nights al -
right.
27. Play that Funky Music q=110
Jack
‘yeah!’
pla - yin’ in a rock & roll band
1 2 3 Go ‘Yo!
Once there was a fun - ky sin -
Ne ver had no prob - lems, yeah,
B
got to stop to fee - lin’ so low
dis - co
An’ e - very - thing a - round me, yeah,
An’ I
Go
23
Jack
2
bur - nin’ down one night stands
19
Jack
A
Some - bo - dy scream
15
Jack
1
3
11
Jack
All right
6
Jack
Words & Music by R. Parissi Arrranged by Brett Foster
down and check out the show
de - ci -
ded quick
C
ger,
- ly
gon - na
BRIDGE 1
And they was dan - cin’
and sing - in’
an'
mov - in’ to the groov- in’ And just when it hit me some - bo - dy turned a round and shout - ed
26
Jack
Jack
Play that fun - ky mu - sic white boy
33
Jack
D
Play that fun - ky mu - sic white boy
29
Play that fun - ky mu - sic right
TAG 1
Lay down that boo - gie and play that fun - ky mu - sic till you
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2
27. Play That Funky Music - Vocals
37
Jack
E
die
F
And they was dan - cin’
and sing - in’
an'
mov - in’ to the groov- in’ And just when it hit me some - bo - dy turned a round and shout - ed
46
Jack
Jack
Play that fun - ky mu - sic white boy
53
Jack
57
Jack
H
67 TAG OUT
Jack
die
64
Jack
G
Play that fun - ky mu - sic white boy
49
Lay
I
TAG 2
Lay down that boo - gie and play that fun - ky mu - sic till you
Play
that
Play that fun - ky mu - sic right
Play that fun - ky mu - sic white
fun - ky
boy
mu - sic
white
down that boo - gie and play that fun - ky mu - sic till you
Page 118 of 125
Play that fun - ky mu - sic right
boy
die
q=130
Solists
Girls Ensemble
Guys Ensemble
13
Girls
Guys
18
Soloists
Girls
28. Disco Inferno A
Burn,
Burn,
ba - by burn!
Soloists
Burn,
ba - by burn!
ba - by burn!
hun - dred sto - ries
Burn,
CSoloist 1
Burn - in'
To
ba - by burn!
my sur - prise,
Burn
ba - by burn!
Burn
one
Burn - in'
high,
down on the roof here. It was so
ba - by burn!
Burn,
ba - by burn!
31
Burn,
26
Soloists
B
22
Soloists
ba - by burn!
Guys
Words & Music By Lery Green & Ron Kersey Arranged by Brett Foster
peo- ple
get - tin' loose,
en - ter - tain
y'all.
Thefolks are scream -
in',
They're get - tin'
out ofcon trol.
-
in'
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when the boo - gie
start to ex plode.
2
28. Disco Inferno - Vocals
I heard some - bod - y say, 35
Soloists
Girls
Guys
38
Soloists
Girls
Burn,
42
Soloists
Girls
ba - by burn!
Burn that mo - ther down!
ba - by burn!
mu - sic in the air
Guys
Burn - in'
mus - ic in the air
Burn
ba - by burn!
D
Burn
All a - round my
head,
All a - round my
head,
I hear
that makes me know there's a
par - ty some where.
that makes me know there's a
par - ty some where.
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ba - by burn!
Burn - in'
46
Girls
Dis - co in fer - no!
Burn,
ba - by burn!
Guys
Burn,
Burn,
Burn that mo - ther down!
Burn,
ba - by burn!
ba - by burn!
Burn,
Dis - co in - fer - no!
ba - by burn!
Guys
I hear
3
28. Disco Inferno - Vocals
52
Soloists
Girls
Guys
ESoloist 2
Girls
Guys
Girls
Guys
65
Soloists
Girls
Guys
tion
ooh!
I could - n't get
F
e nough
The heat was on,
till I
ooh!
Ooh, ooh,
ooh!
had
to self de struct.
a chain re - ac -
ris - ing to
Ooh, ooh,
ooh!
came in
Ooh, ooh,
Burn in'!
-
Burn in'!
60
Soloists
tis - fac
Ooh, ooh,
56
Soloists
-
- tion.
Sat
the top.
Ev -'ry bod-
ris - ing
ris - ing
y go - in'
strong.
Ooh, ooh,
ooh!
Ooh, ooh,
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ooh!
That is when my spark
got hot.
4
28. Disco Inferno - Vocals
Soloists
Girls
Guys
G 68 I heard some - bod - y say,
71
Soloists
Girls
Guys
Girls
ba - by burn!
ba - by burn!
Soloists
Girls
Guys
H
I
Burn - in'
Burn - in'
whenthesparks get hot!
whenthesparks get hot!
whenthesparks get hot!
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ba - by burn!
Burn that mo - ther down!
ba - by burn!
Dis - co in fer - no!
86
Burn,
Burn,
ba - by burn!
Burn,
Burn,
Burn that mo - ther down!
ba - by burn!
Guys
ba - by burn!
75
Soloists
Burn,
Dis - co in - fer - no!
Burn,
Burn
ba - by burn!
Instrumental
Burn
I just can't stop,
I just can't stop,
I just can't stop,
I just can't stop, I just can't stop,
I just can't stop,
5
28. Disco Inferno - Vocals
91
Soloists
Girls
Guys
Soloists
Girls
Guys
Girls
Guys
Soloists
Girls
Guys
when the sparks get hot!
ba - by burn!
Burn,
ba - by burn!
ba - by burn!
K
Burn
ba - by burn!
ba - by burn!
I heard some - bod y say,Burn,
I heard some - bod y say,Burn,
ba - by burn!
ba - by burn!
Burn that mo - ther down!
Burn,
I heard some - bod y say,
102 Dis - co in fer - no!
Burn,
ba - by burn!
Burn
ba - by burn!
Burn that mo - ther down!
Burn,
ba - by burn!
I heard some - bod - y say, Burn,
Dis - co in fer - no!
I heard some - bod - y say, Burn,
when the sparks get hot!
I heard some - bod - y say,
Burn,
when the sparks get hot!
94 Dis - co in fer - no!
98
Soloists
J
Burn,
ba - by burn!
ba - by burn!
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Burn,
Burn,
ba - by burn!
ba - by burn!
6
28. Disco Inferno - Vocals
Soloists
Girls
Guys
106 Dis - co in fer - no!
I heard some - bod y say,Burn,
Girls
Guys
Burn
ba - by burn!
ba - by burn!
Dis - co in - fer - no!
113
Soloists
Girls
Guys
I heard some - bod y say,Burn,
ba - by
ba - by
Burn,
Ba - by
ba - by burn!
burn!
Burn,
Ba - by
ba - by burn!
ba - by burn!
ba - by burn!
Burn that mo - ther down!
Burn,
I heard some - bod y say,Burn,
Burn,
ba - by burn!
Burn
110
Soloists
L
burn!
Ba - by
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burn!
burn!
burn!
29. Megamix Voices: TACET
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