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DECEMBER 13,
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
1924
Ballads That Hold the
Interest of the Public
Numerous Selections in Catalog of Chappell-
Harms, Inc., That Continue to Enjoy Wide
Popularity and Consequently Good Sales
Chappell-Harms, Inc., known as the "House
of Ballads," have again sprung into prominence
with their two latest ballad successes, entitled
"In the Garden of Tomorrow" and "The Song
of Songs."
These are two songs which have been enthusi-
astically received by musicians and the music-
loving public in general. Proof of the popu-
larity which they have gained in so short a
time can be found in the fact that they are now
being sung by many concert and vaudeville
artists and played by numerous dance and
theatre orchestras. This is the kind of pub-
licity which creates demand, and the indica-
tions are that their sales on these two hits will
rival those of "Roses of Picardy" and "The
World Is Waiting for the Sunrise," which, it
is generally known, were two of the most phe-
nomenal successes of recent years. The next
campaign number of Chappell-Harms, Inc., will
be "One Little Dream of Love," a beautiful
ballad which possesses all the earmarks of
another hit.
It must be a source of great satisfaction to
these successful publishers that many of their
newer songs of the more serious type are also
meeting with tremendous success among re-
citalists and have been included on the pro-
grams of John McCormack, who is now singing
"I Look Into Your Garden," a new ballad by
Haydn Wood; "The Sweetest Call," by John
Morrow, and "What a Wonderful World It
Would Be," by Herman Lohr. Reinald Werren-
rath is also programming "Go, Lovely Rose,"
by Roger Quilter; "The Bubble Song," by Mar-
tin Shaw, and "A Brown Bird Singing," by
Haydn Wood. The endorsement of these songs
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by such noted artists is in itself reasonable,
proof of their real merit.
Chappell-Harms, Inc., through their progres-
sive policies have built for themselves a most
enviable reputation in the song-world, and we
are indeed glad that they are being rewarded
by well-deserved success.
Leo Feist, Inc., Adds Some
Live Numbers to Catalog
National Opera Club Pays
Tribute to Victor Herbert
Among the new issues added to the catalog
of Leo Feist, Inc., and which appear in the
initial offers of that concern, are "Doo-Wacka-
Doo," a fox-trot success which has been fea-
tured by Paul Whiteman and his orchestra;
"I'm a Good Gal," described as a "low down"
blues fox-trot; "How I Love That Girl," a
comedy song by Gus Kahn and Ted Fiorito,
and "No Wonder" (That I Love You), fox-trot
song with an appealing melody and unusual
rhythm, all of which are arranged for ukulele
in the piano copies. Other songs of the new
issue list include "Prince of Wails," a novelty
fox-trot; "Burlamone," described as a South
Sea Isles tune, and "Heart Broken," a new fox-
trot ballad.
Special Testimonial Concert Given by That
Organization in Composer's Memory at
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel This Week
On Thursday afternoon of this week the
National Opera Club paid tribute to the mem-
ory of the late Victor Herbert at a testimonial
given in the grand ballroom of the Waldorf-
Astoria. Many famous singers and artists paid
tribute to his memory. The Victor Herbert
Orchestra of sixty pieces played several of his
compositions and noted music critics and
writers made brief addresses on the life work
of this noted American musician. Evans von
Klenner, the president and founder of the
National Opera Club, presided.
Jesse Crawford on Victor
A new and exclusive Victor artist will be
introduced to the record-buying public on Jan-
uarly 2 in the person of Jesse Crawford, organ-
ist at the Chicago Theatre, one of the foremost
moving picture houses in the country. Mr.
Crawford's playing is known to thousands of
Chicago residents, and it is felt that his record-
ings will be in great demand throughout that
section. Two records are listed for release the
first week of January, one "Rose-Marie,"
coupled with "Dreamer of Dreams," and
"Somewhere a Voice Is Calling," coupled with
"Serenade" of Schubert.
List of New Issues Includes Several New Selec-
tions That Are Already Being Featured by
Prominent Orchestras and Others
In Ditson Octavos
To its octavo edition the Oliver Ditson Co.
has added "Mass in F" for mixed voices, by
G. A. Grant-Schaefer. To its anthems for
mixed voices have been added "Blessed Art
Thou, O Lord," "In Thee, O Lord, I Put My
Trust," "Be Brave, Be Strong," "Prayer of
Thanksgiving," "O'er the Distant Mountains";
Cardinal Merry del Val has contributed "Three
Motets for Mixed Voices," "Tantum Ergo,' "O
Salutaris Hostia" and "Panis Angelicus."
New Hodge Number
"Smiling Eyes" is the title of a new song
written and published by Ward Hodge, of
Lackey, Ky. "Lonesome for You" is the title
of another popular song in his catalog.
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