Warner Bros. Publications Puts the Spring in Springfield with The Simpsons Songbook

Business Wire, Feb 6, 2003

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Original Sheet Music from the Emmy(R) Award-Winning Fox Series

Includes the Favorites "We Put the Spring in Springfield" and

"We Do (the Stonecutters' Song)"

Warner Bros. Publications has fans of television's most colorful family, The Simpsons, humming with the newly released The Simpsons Songbook. Long-awaited by the musically inclined, the book features 26 original songs compiled by series creator Matt Groening and Simpsons' musical maven and composer Alf Clausen.

Arranged for piano, vocals, and chords, The Simpsons Songbook consists of songs culminated from the first 13 seasons of the series and include the Emmy Award-winning "We Put the Spring in Springfield" and "You're Checkin' In," as well as "The Simpsons Theme," "The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show Theme," "Deep, Deep Trouble," "Do the Bartman," "Shari Bobbins Medley," "We Do (The Stonecutters' Song)" and "Stop the Planet of the Apes Medley." Many of the songs are also found on The Simpsons' soundtrack albums, such as "Songs in the Key of Springfield" and "Go Simpsonic with the Simpsons."

"Over the years, I have received many requests for sheet music of the songs on the show and on the CDs," explains Clausen. "It would be wonderful to release all of our original songs in sheet music form. They're really fun to play and sing. The piano/vocal arrangements in this compilation are all true to the songs as presented on the show and on the CDs. Matt Groening has been very supportive of this project...I really appreciate his support and encouragement."

"We're proud to be associated with Fox Music and 'The Simpsons,'" said Fred S. Anton, CEO of Warner Bros. Publications. "Since its debut, 'The Simpsons' has set the standard for wit and originality in television programming. It's also served as a showcase for some great music. Our company has always strived to make music more accessible to more people. Publishing a book of songs from a program that has become one of our most popular cultural icons will certainly help us achieve this goal."

Senior Vice President/General Manager of Fox Music Publishing, Mary Jo Mennella, adds, "We're very proud to publish The Simpsons' music catalog, which has been an integral component of this series. Fans around the globe will now be able to sing along to their favorite production numbers!"

The Simpsons Songbook is complete with a colorful wraparound cover and interior art that highlights Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie, Moe, Krusty the Clown, Mr. Burns, Smithers, Principal Skinner, and numerous other Springfieldians.

Currently in their 14th season, 'The Simpsons' air their historic 300th episode on February 16, 2003. The longest-running sitcom on television and the longest-running primetime animated series in television history, 'The Simpsons' has received 18 Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, Golden Globe nomination, 16 Annie Awards, as well as a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The suggested retail price of The Simpsons Songbook is $18.95. For more information, contact Fran Vincent at Warner Bros. Publications at 800-327-7643, ext. 1749, or visit their electronic media kit through Business Wire at http://www.businesswire.com/emk/fl-warner-bros.shtml.

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