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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
44
JANUARY 4, 1919
BUSHIN©
CONDUCTED BY B. B. WILSON
JACK ROBBINS COMING BACK
PUBLISHERS OF OPTIMISTIC MIND
"LISTEN, LESTER," ON BROADWAY
Former Head of B. and O. Department of Every Indication That 1919 Will Prove an Un- Lively New Musical Show Pleases With Clever
Maurice Richmond Co. to Leave Army
usually Good Year in the Trade
Dances and Good Songs
Optimism as to the future certainly prevails
John Cort's new musical show, "Listen, Les-
Corporal Jack Robbins, who was connected
with the Richmond Co. before entering the serv- in the music publishing world, and practically t'er," opened on Monday of last week in the
ice, in a recent letter to Maurice Richmond, of every publishing house is making arrangements Knickerbocker Theatre. "Listen, Lester," has
that firm, states he expects shortly to be dis- to handle a large business during the coming book and lyrics by Harry L. Cort and George
charged. He is a member of the Seventy-third year. It is true, of course, that at no time dur- E. Stoddard, the former being the son of John
Infantry, stationed at Camp Devens, Mass., and ing the war period were the music publisfiers Cort, the producer. The music is by Harold
at the present time he is touring New England as a rule in a pessimistic frame of mind, this Orlob.
The show has a number of songs which will
with the regiment's production "No Man's despite the fact that they had many problems
Land, the Seventy-third Review." The show is under the wartime conditions, such as paper probably go the rounds, and these, together with
having much success, and upon its return to shortages and rise in costs of practically all clever dancing and much comedy, serve to pro-
materials and wages, etc. It is also true that vide a fine evening's entertainment. Among the
camp the boys expect to be released.
Corporal Robbins was formerly in charge of throughout that period they -probably had less songs coming in for particular mention are
the band and orchestra department, and the to contend with than most lines of business "Waiting," "I Was a Very Good Baby," "When
Richmond Co. is anxious for his return so that that were considered other than a war essential. the Shadows Fall," "I'd Love To" and "Show a
There were no curtailments other than the Little Something New." Shapiro, Bernstein &
he may resume his old duties.
agreement to cut down the size of sheet music, Co., Inc., are the publishers of the music.
and this move as a matter of fact was a welcome
"SOMEBODY'S SWEETHEART" A HIT one and had long been advocated as a progres-
SOME TIMELY ADVERTISING
New Musical Comedy Well Received Last Week sive measure by many in the trade.
As the country was never so prosperous as Leo Feist, Inc., Calls Public Attention to "The
—Is Full of Attractive Melodies
at the present time and as music of all kinds has
Navy Will Bring Them Back" on the Day
That the Battle Fleet Returned From Europe
"Somebody's Sweetheart," a new musical received recognition and encouragement under
comedy, opened at the Central Theatre on Mon- wartime conditions the publishers feel that real
On Thursday of last week, when America's
day night, last week, and was received enthusi- benefit from this as far as sales are concerned great battle fleet returned to New York from
will
commence
to
be
felt
early
during
the
com-
astically by both the press and the first-nighters
its long stay in foreign waters, and was ac-
who attended. The show has ai\ exceptionally ing year.
corded a reception in keeping with the excellent
clever cast, and the story is full of complica-
work that had been done by its officers and
GENERAL PRAISES_PAULL MARCH
tions which requires them to display their full
men, Leo Feist, Inc., seized the psychological
ability. The music was most pleasing and in
moment to carry large double-column advertise-
Brig.-Gen.
S.
L.
Faison
Writes
Pleasing
Letter
itself created no little comment. William Kent
ments in various newspapers featuring their
Regarding
"Pershing's
Crusaders"
and Louise Allen head the cast ably, supported
sailor song success, "The Navy Will Bring
by Eva Fallon, John Dunsmore, Walter Scan-
The following letter was recently received by Them Back."
Ion and Nonette, the well-known violinist.
E. T. Paull from Brig.-Gen. S. L. Faison, of the
Among the leading song numbers are Thirtieth Division, American Expeditionary
NO CREDIT FOR SONG WRITERS
"Twinkle," "Dearie, I Love You," "Girl of My Forces, in regard to his march, "Pershing's Cru-
Heart," "Song of the^ Fiddle," "Somebody's saders."
Program of "Atta Boy" Neglects to Mention
Sweetheart" and "On the Wings of Doubt."
Names of Contributors of Words and Music
"I have this day received the autographed
The book and lyrics are by Alonzo Price, and copy of 'Pershing's Crusaders' which you so
the music by Antonio Bafunno. The music is kindly presented to me.
Several song writers who contributed lyrics
published by T. B. Harms and Francis, Day & "It is entirely fitting that this music, dedicated and music for "Atta Boy," the new soldier show,
Hunter.
to so noble a cause, should have reached me on by the men from the Aberdeen Proving Grounds,
this day of Thanksgiving and prayer, mixed and headed by Capt. Frank Tinney, are much
perturbed because when the production was
with joy.
"I shall take pleasure in having one of the brought to the Lexington Theatre last week the
bands under my command to immediately start program neglected to give them credit for their
to work on it, so that the men may march to work, and, in fact, failed to give the title of
it Good Ball*
several numbers featured after the first act. The
it and enjoy it."
neglect shown in not giving the song writers
SOME OF OUR SUCCESSES
credit has not been explained.
FUND FOR MURPHY'S FAMILY
"THERE'S AN ANGEL MISSING FROM
HEAVEN"
"KEEP YOUR FACE TO THE SUNSHINE"
"ON THE SIDEWALKS OF BERLIN"
'WHEN AUNT DINAH'S DAUGHTER HANNAH
BANGS ON THAT PIANO "
"YOU CAN HAVE IT, I DON'T WANT IT"
" 0 KIDDO"
"WILL THE ANGELS GUARD MY DADDY
OVER THERE ? "
"OLD GLORY GOES MARCHING ON"
"THERE'S A LITTLE BLUE STAR IN THE
WINDOW "
i ' M HITTING THE TRAIL TO NORMANDY"
"WHEN THE KAISER DOES THE GOOSE STEP
To a Good Old American Rag"
"WAY DOWN IN MACON, GEORGIA
I'll be Makin' Georgia Mine"
"MOONLIGHT BLUES WALTZ"
"HAWAIIAN MOONLIGHT VALSE"
"LET'S KEEP THE GLOW IN OLD GLORY "
" LET THE CHIMES OF NORMANDY BE
OUR WEDDING BELLS "
"SWEET HAWAIIAN MOONLIGHT "
Tell Her of My Love
The friends of Stanley Murphy, the well-
known song writer, are now endeavoring to raise
a fund to provide for Mr. Murphy's wife and
children, owing to the fact that the song writer
is now confined to the asylum at Central Islip
suffering from an incurable mental disease, and
has left Mrs. Stanley without means of support,-
and it is suggested that those who desire to lend
their assistance make checks and money orders
payable to Mrs. Stanley Murphy, and address
them to the Stanley Murphy Benefit Fund, 219
West Forty-fifth street.
SONGS THAT SELL ON SIGHT
Quit Calling Me Hon'
As Sung by Sophie Tucker
Send Me My Girl
The Busted Blues
If you were ever broke you'll enjoy this one.
PRICE 7c each.
Dealers write for samples.
SAY NUFFIN, It's for the Best
A 30c number. Your price 15c.
C. ARTHUR FIFER MUSIC CO., Quincy, 111.
New York Office 1647 Bdway.
'JEROME H
.Sensational Son^ Hit
SONGS
"After All"
"Madelon"
"Till We Meet Again":
"A Little Birch Canoe and You"
"Smiles"
"Blue Ridge Blues"
"Give A Little Credit to The
Havy"
"You Don't Know"
"Tackin"Em Down"
"Comprenez-vous Papa 11
"In t h ' Land Where Poppies
Bloom"
"On the Road to Calais"
"M'Everything"
"I'll Say She Does'
JEROME H. REM1CK & CO.