Music Trade Review
Issue: 1904 Vol. 39 N. 24 - Page 47
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THE MUSIC TRADE
0(X^XX^Cy^XX)00000^^
In tHe World of Music Publishing
REVIEW OF TRADE CONDITIONS.
concerns with little capital and rocky credit have
either not been able to surmount, or have been
overwhelmed in the struggle."
tack of typhoid fever, is now in South Dakota on a
special business trip and also health hunting.
Two songs referred to as having set everybody
to laughing, are "Freddy" and "All I Needed Was
REVIEWOGRAPHS.
the Money," both of which were written by Ed.
P. Moran and Seymour Furth and published by
The street" is busy with rumors that Paul M. Witmark & Sons. The verses are ridiculously
Dresser and Patrick J. Howley will once again funny, of course, as their author intended, and
try their luck as publishers, and locate some- the melodies are bright, spirited and full of that
Little, if any, change is to be reported in con- where, so as to preserve their former designation,
rhythmic charm that puts one in the best of
nection with the publishing business. One week as the "House on Broadway." As a matter of
humor. Lew Dockstader is convulsing his audi-
is pretty much like another, both as to the vol- fact, neither one of the gentlemen is in a posi-
ence with "All I Needed Was the Money," which
ume and character of trade, and neither is worth tion to enter business on his own account un-
is sufficient proof that it is a "taking" song, and
boasting about. Sales could be better, and then til the bankruptcy proceedings are further on a
Grace Cameron is rendering "Freddy" in her
again much worse, though the orders for this way to a final settlement than surface appear-
own inimitable manner.
week have been coming in more freely. Jobbers ances would indicate. Mr. Dresser is undoubtedly
are having a fair run of trade direct, but collec- desirous of being a publisher once more, but it is
The charges and counter charges in the price-
tions are not altogether to their liking. Accounts strongly intimated that the establishment will be cutting warfare waged between different stores
are now being closely scrutinized, and dealers arranged on a totally different basis from his in New York, Chicago and other points, do not
with a tendency to chronic delinquency are han- late venture. He has a pretty clear idea now always follow the exact lines of truth. A rumor
dled without gloves or cut off close up behind that the professional hanger on is of not much is quickly magnified into a substantial statement,
the ears on future supplies.
account in the economy of a well-regulated busi- and a side light illuminating only a section of the
Along credit lines, not a few publishers are ness; and is of the further opinion that the load controversy is spoken of as "the situation in a
fond of making comparisons as to the safest and becomes burdensome and dangerous. Should P. nutshell." It is just as well to weigh up reports
most satisfactory way of conducting the business. D. get a-going again, and a host of friends wish and consider them carefully before their accept-
When one is particularly fortunate in meeting him a speedy realization of the possibility, it is ance as gospel truth. This applies particularly
the public fancy then nothing succeeds like suc- safe to say, the "free list" will be entirely sus- to conditions in Chicago, accusations relative
cess. On the other hand, if the goods do not pended on the premises.
thereto doing the accused rank injustice. To the
move as per calculation then the real business
wise, even matters in New York have a sugges-
ability to market the slow sellers profitably
Publishers, as a rule, call every new song tive flavor of the ridiculous, which will be re-
shows forth. To be sure there is a certain ele- they bring out a hit. This is not always the vealed when the vapors evaporate.
ment in fortuitous circumstances, but a knowl- case, but, from the favor that "Won't You Fondle
Theodore Morse has several new songs and in-
edge of the trade in all its manifestations and Me" is meeting with, bnapiro, Remick & Co. have
ramifications is invaluable and not often turns given a genuine success in this new and inter- strumentals which the F. B. Haviland Publish-
what appears to be a failure into a pronounced esting coon song. Their Japanese march song, ing Co., Broadway and 37th street, New York,
success. Referring to this phase of the business, "One Little Soldier Man," is reported as on the will bring out after the first of the year. They
the chief of the department in a publishing house wave of popularity, and "Back, Back, Back to are described as equal to anything he has ever
charged specifically with getting things in the Baltimore" has, it is said, astonished everybody; written, and are expected to sell right off the
most favorable light—and expeditiously as pos- even London artists are writing in for what they reel.
sible—before professional singers and the trade, term the "hit of hits."
Every New Yorker considers it a recognition of
extracted a few observations from his experience
business
as well as social distinction to be in-
for the benefit of The Review, as follows:
J. Edward Killalea, of Baltimore, Md., and at vited to serve on the sheriff's jury. Sol. Bloom,
"One of the most important matters to be one time a member of the Morning Herald repor- the aggressive music publisher, has been so hon-
looked after is the correspondence. Letters in torial staff, and Mr. Philip Lee Scantling, of ored and will serve on the January panel. Their
reply to inquiries from singers, whose good of- Washington, son of Lieut.-Col. J. C. Scantling, of banquet, wnich is an event, will take place on
fices you are eager to enlist in behalf of your the United States Army, jointly the authors of the 20th of next month, at Delmonico's.
publications, must be written in a vein that ap- several popular songs, have signed contracts to
peals more or less to their personal vanity. Per- write exclusively for M. Witmark & Sons.
The complete selection of the "Higgledy-Pigg-
haps that is a term not quite fitting what is Messrs. Killalea and Scantling have just com- ledy" music for band and orchestra, which in-
meant to be conveyed, but it will answer. If
pleted three new songs entitled "My Own Little cludes "Game of Love," "Nancy Clancy," "Big
you can impress the professional with the idea Girl," "Sandy" and 'Delia Dare," which will be Indian and His Little Maid," "I'm so Lonesome,"
that he is the real thing, and his judgment is issued by Witmark & Sons shortly. Mr. Killa- "In Gay Paree," "Miss Watermelon Sweet," now
sought by your house on the merit and taking lea is also at work on the lyrics of a romantic ready for orchestra leaders, is arranged by
qualities of a melody you are trying to market, comic opera, for which Mr. Scantling will write Theo. Bendix. George Totten Smith and George
he is your man and his assistance is not to be the music.
Nichols have collaborated and are hard at work
despised. Very often, when on tour, by asking a
upon the book, lyric and music for the musical
performer to speak to orchestra leaders or band
Following their recenr, work, "The Most Popu- comedy, "His Honor, the Mayor of the Bowery,"
organizations, and that a request for any music lar College Songs," Hinds, Noble & Eldredge have starring Dan McAvoy. Some of the songs are
in which his name is mentioned will be promptly in preparation "School Songs With a College now in manuscript form. Chas. K. Harris has
taken care of, is also a strong card to play and Flavor," and of its merit that can be depended just completed a new high-class coon serenade
most always effective. It makes the chap chesty, upon without much speculation. Prof. Walter totally different from anything he has ever writ-
but it accomplishes your purpose. Here is where Howe Jones, manager of the firm's music depart- ten, both as to the melody and the words. It
a publisher's personal acquaintance is an asset ment, who recently recovered from a serious at- "looks good."
of value; or, rather, whoever may have this
knowledge.
"One practice has grown up in the business
that has assumed proportions which it is be-
lieved every publisher would be pleased to have
abolished, and that is the professional salary list.
A lot of men, and women as well, who have been
spoiled by paying them in advance to use music
Goodbye, Little Girl, Goodbye
50 You're the Flower of My Heart, Sweet
are altogether unmanageable ever afterward.
Goodnight, Beloved, Goodnight
50 Adeline • •
50
Maurice Shapiro, who recently retired from the
"Big Firm," is generally credited with introduc-
Girl Who Cares for Me
50 Lucy Lindy Lady
50
ing this method. We all believe it was a mis-
Because You Were an Old Sweetheart of
Listen to the Big Brass Band
50
take of the gravest nature, but how to get rid
Mine
50
My
Little
Love-Bird
50
of the nuisance no one has made any practicable
There's Nothing New to Say-
suggestions, excepting to stop it forthwith, and
50 In Dreamland, In Dreamland
• • 50
that is not always feasible when an abuse has
become deep seated. A few other crying evils,
all of a parasitical nature, could also be uprooted
to the benefit of the publisher's bank account, and
CHICAGO
LONDON
which have unquestionably been obstacles that
Trade', While Not Phenomenal in Volume, Is
Steady, With Hopeful Feelings Regarding
the New Year—Credits Now Scrutinized
Closely—Some Pointers Upon the Develop-
ment of Business.
HITS! HITS! HITS!
VOCAL
M. WITMARK & SONS, New Yotk
•
THE MUSIC TRADE
0(X^XX^Cy^XX)00000^^
In tHe World of Music Publishing
REVIEW OF TRADE CONDITIONS.
concerns with little capital and rocky credit have
either not been able to surmount, or have been
overwhelmed in the struggle."
tack of typhoid fever, is now in South Dakota on a
special business trip and also health hunting.
Two songs referred to as having set everybody
to laughing, are "Freddy" and "All I Needed Was
REVIEWOGRAPHS.
the Money," both of which were written by Ed.
P. Moran and Seymour Furth and published by
The street" is busy with rumors that Paul M. Witmark & Sons. The verses are ridiculously
Dresser and Patrick J. Howley will once again funny, of course, as their author intended, and
try their luck as publishers, and locate some- the melodies are bright, spirited and full of that
Little, if any, change is to be reported in con- where, so as to preserve their former designation,
rhythmic charm that puts one in the best of
nection with the publishing business. One week as the "House on Broadway." As a matter of
humor. Lew Dockstader is convulsing his audi-
is pretty much like another, both as to the vol- fact, neither one of the gentlemen is in a posi-
ence with "All I Needed Was the Money," which
ume and character of trade, and neither is worth tion to enter business on his own account un-
is sufficient proof that it is a "taking" song, and
boasting about. Sales could be better, and then til the bankruptcy proceedings are further on a
Grace Cameron is rendering "Freddy" in her
again much worse, though the orders for this way to a final settlement than surface appear-
own inimitable manner.
week have been coming in more freely. Jobbers ances would indicate. Mr. Dresser is undoubtedly
are having a fair run of trade direct, but collec- desirous of being a publisher once more, but it is
The charges and counter charges in the price-
tions are not altogether to their liking. Accounts strongly intimated that the establishment will be cutting warfare waged between different stores
are now being closely scrutinized, and dealers arranged on a totally different basis from his in New York, Chicago and other points, do not
with a tendency to chronic delinquency are han- late venture. He has a pretty clear idea now always follow the exact lines of truth. A rumor
dled without gloves or cut off close up behind that the professional hanger on is of not much is quickly magnified into a substantial statement,
the ears on future supplies.
account in the economy of a well-regulated busi- and a side light illuminating only a section of the
Along credit lines, not a few publishers are ness; and is of the further opinion that the load controversy is spoken of as "the situation in a
fond of making comparisons as to the safest and becomes burdensome and dangerous. Should P. nutshell." It is just as well to weigh up reports
most satisfactory way of conducting the business. D. get a-going again, and a host of friends wish and consider them carefully before their accept-
When one is particularly fortunate in meeting him a speedy realization of the possibility, it is ance as gospel truth. This applies particularly
the public fancy then nothing succeeds like suc- safe to say, the "free list" will be entirely sus- to conditions in Chicago, accusations relative
cess. On the other hand, if the goods do not pended on the premises.
thereto doing the accused rank injustice. To the
move as per calculation then the real business
wise, even matters in New York have a sugges-
ability to market the slow sellers profitably
Publishers, as a rule, call every new song tive flavor of the ridiculous, which will be re-
shows forth. To be sure there is a certain ele- they bring out a hit. This is not always the vealed when the vapors evaporate.
ment in fortuitous circumstances, but a knowl- case, but, from the favor that "Won't You Fondle
Theodore Morse has several new songs and in-
edge of the trade in all its manifestations and Me" is meeting with, bnapiro, Remick & Co. have
ramifications is invaluable and not often turns given a genuine success in this new and inter- strumentals which the F. B. Haviland Publish-
what appears to be a failure into a pronounced esting coon song. Their Japanese march song, ing Co., Broadway and 37th street, New York,
success. Referring to this phase of the business, "One Little Soldier Man," is reported as on the will bring out after the first of the year. They
the chief of the department in a publishing house wave of popularity, and "Back, Back, Back to are described as equal to anything he has ever
charged specifically with getting things in the Baltimore" has, it is said, astonished everybody; written, and are expected to sell right off the
most favorable light—and expeditiously as pos- even London artists are writing in for what they reel.
sible—before professional singers and the trade, term the "hit of hits."
Every New Yorker considers it a recognition of
extracted a few observations from his experience
business
as well as social distinction to be in-
for the benefit of The Review, as follows:
J. Edward Killalea, of Baltimore, Md., and at vited to serve on the sheriff's jury. Sol. Bloom,
"One of the most important matters to be one time a member of the Morning Herald repor- the aggressive music publisher, has been so hon-
looked after is the correspondence. Letters in torial staff, and Mr. Philip Lee Scantling, of ored and will serve on the January panel. Their
reply to inquiries from singers, whose good of- Washington, son of Lieut.-Col. J. C. Scantling, of banquet, wnich is an event, will take place on
fices you are eager to enlist in behalf of your the United States Army, jointly the authors of the 20th of next month, at Delmonico's.
publications, must be written in a vein that ap- several popular songs, have signed contracts to
peals more or less to their personal vanity. Per- write exclusively for M. Witmark & Sons.
The complete selection of the "Higgledy-Pigg-
haps that is a term not quite fitting what is Messrs. Killalea and Scantling have just com- ledy" music for band and orchestra, which in-
meant to be conveyed, but it will answer. If
pleted three new songs entitled "My Own Little cludes "Game of Love," "Nancy Clancy," "Big
you can impress the professional with the idea Girl," "Sandy" and 'Delia Dare," which will be Indian and His Little Maid," "I'm so Lonesome,"
that he is the real thing, and his judgment is issued by Witmark & Sons shortly. Mr. Killa- "In Gay Paree," "Miss Watermelon Sweet," now
sought by your house on the merit and taking lea is also at work on the lyrics of a romantic ready for orchestra leaders, is arranged by
qualities of a melody you are trying to market, comic opera, for which Mr. Scantling will write Theo. Bendix. George Totten Smith and George
he is your man and his assistance is not to be the music.
Nichols have collaborated and are hard at work
despised. Very often, when on tour, by asking a
upon the book, lyric and music for the musical
performer to speak to orchestra leaders or band
Following their recenr, work, "The Most Popu- comedy, "His Honor, the Mayor of the Bowery,"
organizations, and that a request for any music lar College Songs," Hinds, Noble & Eldredge have starring Dan McAvoy. Some of the songs are
in which his name is mentioned will be promptly in preparation "School Songs With a College now in manuscript form. Chas. K. Harris has
taken care of, is also a strong card to play and Flavor," and of its merit that can be depended just completed a new high-class coon serenade
most always effective. It makes the chap chesty, upon without much speculation. Prof. Walter totally different from anything he has ever writ-
but it accomplishes your purpose. Here is where Howe Jones, manager of the firm's music depart- ten, both as to the melody and the words. It
a publisher's personal acquaintance is an asset ment, who recently recovered from a serious at- "looks good."
of value; or, rather, whoever may have this
knowledge.
"One practice has grown up in the business
that has assumed proportions which it is be-
lieved every publisher would be pleased to have
abolished, and that is the professional salary list.
A lot of men, and women as well, who have been
spoiled by paying them in advance to use music
Goodbye, Little Girl, Goodbye
50 You're the Flower of My Heart, Sweet
are altogether unmanageable ever afterward.
Goodnight, Beloved, Goodnight
50 Adeline • •
50
Maurice Shapiro, who recently retired from the
"Big Firm," is generally credited with introduc-
Girl Who Cares for Me
50 Lucy Lindy Lady
50
ing this method. We all believe it was a mis-
Because You Were an Old Sweetheart of
Listen to the Big Brass Band
50
take of the gravest nature, but how to get rid
Mine
50
My
Little
Love-Bird
50
of the nuisance no one has made any practicable
There's Nothing New to Say-
suggestions, excepting to stop it forthwith, and
50 In Dreamland, In Dreamland
• • 50
that is not always feasible when an abuse has
become deep seated. A few other crying evils,
all of a parasitical nature, could also be uprooted
to the benefit of the publisher's bank account, and
CHICAGO
LONDON
which have unquestionably been obstacles that
Trade', While Not Phenomenal in Volume, Is
Steady, With Hopeful Feelings Regarding
the New Year—Credits Now Scrutinized
Closely—Some Pointers Upon the Develop-
ment of Business.
HITS! HITS! HITS!
VOCAL
M. WITMARK & SONS, New Yotk
•
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