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MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
MARCH 28, 1925
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"The Dromedary" is somewhat similar to the
"Camel Walk," but has several unique steps
which distinguish it from the older dance. In
his studio Theo-Creo had been using the fox-
Well-known Opera Singer Now Appearing in trot "Dromedary" for the purpose of teaching Berlin Number From "Music Box Revue"
Proving Big Hit as Result of Special Ex-
Vaudeville Presents "You're Just a Flower his pupils their steps. One of his star students,
ploitation Campaign by House
From an Old Bouquet" With Great Success in a spirit of fun, executed a step that was not
on the program, but the watchful eye of Theo-
KANSAS CITY, MO., March 21.—"You're Just a
Creo caught it. "Do that again!" he com- The Irving' Berlin, Inc., number "Listening,"
Flower From an Old Bouquet," published by manded, and the girl once more performed the the fox-trot ballad which originally appeared
the J. W. Jenkins Sons Music Co., has been playful antic. Theo-Creo made a note of the in the "Music Box Revue" and which is now
chosen for one of the numbers on her program step and later, with the aid of the fox-trot being programmed by many vaudeville perform-
by Mme. Bernice de Pasquali, on the Orpheum "Dromedary," he developed the dance.
ers, is being widely accepted as a successor to
Circuit since September. Mme. Pasquali ap-
Berlin's "All Alone". Lyrically it is a ballad
peared on the Orpheum bill for the week of
of the same order and musically is has a win-
March 9 and included the song in her program
ning fox-trot rhythm.
here, with approval from Kansas City audiences
The entire trade is taking part in the sales
as an opera star choosing and singing a selec-
drive on "Listening" which includes not only
tion published in this • city, particularly since "When the Sun Goes Down" Expected to Ex- sheet music jobbers and retailers but talking
the chosen selection is in the category of a pop-
ceed in Popularity Many Previous Hits Cred- machine record and player roll manufacturers,
ular ballad.
their distributors and dealers and the results
ited to That Writer
In reply to a request for her opinion Mme.
have been very good.
Arthur A. Penn, whose gifts of melody and
de Pasquali said graciously, "Whatever you can
say or think that is in praise of the delightful lyric charm have met with such steady and
little 'Bouquet' meets with my approval, for I generous appreciation, has still another ballad
consider it really good." From Kansas City success to his credit. Following hard on the
The Association of Music Men, the organiza-
the artist will appear in Omaha, Neb., and heels of such favorites as "Smilin' Through," tion composed of sales members of dealers and
"Carissima,"
"Sunrise
and
You"
and
"The
thence in Minneapolis, where she will sing
publishers in the metropolitan area and which
"You're Just a Flower From an Old Bouquet." Magic of Your Eyes," comes this new one, has as associate members dealers in other parts
"When the Sun Goes Down." It is a typical of the country, held its March meeting on Fri-
Penn ballad, yet unlike any of its predecessors day evening of this week at its gathering place
from the same source. "When the Sun Goes in the Grand Opera House Building, New York
Down" possesses an excellent melody, a beauti- City.
ful lyric, a fine climax, and, above all, just a
At this meeting plans for a new constitution
Noted Broadway Dancing Coach Writes Steps touch of sentiment. The lyric, as well as the and by-laws were put into effect and arrange-
music,
was
written
by
Mr.
Penn.
Though
new,
Around E. B. Marks Song of Same Name
ments to make the association an effective
"When the Sun Goes Down" is being taken up
Theo-Creo, famous Broadway dancing coach, by scores of singers and its sales are already working body were outlined.
who has trained such stars as Jessica Brown, most substantial. It is published by M. Wit- In order to care for its activities the asso-
ciation dues have been slightly increased and
"Kyra," Marie Saxon and scores of others, has mark & Sons.
the response from the members has been most
created a new dance called "The Dromedary,"
gratifying.
This young organization has
written around the E. B. Marks song of the
brought
together
the competitive staffs of the
same name.
local music houses with the result that some
Harry Rollband has joined the publicity staff constructive measures for the general good have
of Jack Mills, Inc. He will have full charge been inaugurated.
Of Interest to McKinley Dealers!
of all advertising and publicity. He has had
long experience in publicity work, having for
Now ready for season 1925!
a number of years been very active in com-
mercial journalism, at one time representing
Leo Feist, Inc., has four waltz songs which
50 New Numbers and New
some twenty trade publications.
are having good sales. In fact, during the past
Catalogs now ready for 1925
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Mme. De Pasquali Features
J. W. Jenkins Go. Number
"Listening" Hailed as
"All Alone's" Successor
Arthur A. Penn Writes
a New Ballad Success
Music Men Meet
Theo-Creo Creates New
Dance Galled "Dromedary"
Rollband With Jack Mills
Feist Waltzes Popular
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