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Music Trade Review

Issue: 1905 Vol. 40 N. 21 - Page 43

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THE
MUSIC
TRADE
REVIEW
REVIEWOGRAPHS.
A change of some moment is contemplated in
one of the active Twenty-eighth street publish-
ing houses. Ppssibly litigation will follow, and
then the fur will fly.
THE SUMMER WALTZ SONG.
With
the Terrible Handicap of Originality,
This One Stood No Chance.
The man with the luxuriant hair and the roll
of manuscript entered the music publisher's of-
William Jerome and Jean Schwartz will write fice with an air of assurance.
the lyrics and music for "Lifting the Lid." The
"I have here," he said, "a popular waltz song
review will open the season on the New Amster- that ought to catch on quickly this summer."
dam roof gardens next week. J. H. Remick &
"That so?" wearily replied the music publisher,
Co. are the publishers.
glancing over to where a blond piano accompan-
H. B. Draper, managing director of the Cana- ist was dividing his attention between a cigarette
dian-American Music Publishing Co., Toronto, and a blond sweet singer who was practicing
Can., is said to have placed the publishers on this "Sweet Susquehanna Sambo" in order to attain a
side of the line under lasting obligations from high register that would rise above the Coney
the manner in which he attends to the copyright waiter's insistent—"Who wants the handsome
waiter?"
business intrusted to his care.
"Really, my boy," he continued, "I really
Harry von Tilzer is expected home from Eng- haven't time to have it played over. A brief de-
land next week. During his absence Ben Bern- scription of your song will indicate its merits."
GUS EDWARDS.
"Well, it has an original title, and
"
stein, manager of the professional department,
The accompanying portrait is that of Gus Ed- has kept things running, and will render a good
"Oh," said the publisher, "that fault can be
wards, one of the most prominent composers now account of his stewardship. He has been espe- easily corrected. But let me ask you about the
before the public. He has written several popu- cially sucessful in landing top-liners for his firm's rhymes in it. Do 'true' and 'blue' and 'you'
lar songs that have become world wide, and he stuff.
rhyme in the chorus, and does it contain such
is still as full of new ideas as ever. Among his
phrases as 'I love you so,' and "Don't say no,'
The Moore Publishing Co., 1345 Broadway, New eh?"
successful songs are the following: "Good-bye,
Little Girl, Good-bye," "Little Miss No One from York, with Frank B. Perry in the managerial
"Why, no. As I told you, 1 have steered clear
Nowhere," "The Girl Who Cares for Me," and chair, has announced a number of their first is- of all such hackneyed expressions
"
"Mumm's the Word." His two latest songs, the sues, and the prediction is made that they all look
"Do you mean to stand there and tell me that
words of which were written by Vincent Bryan, good.
you have no line about 'the moon is shining,' and
are "He's Me Pal" and "Tammany," being sung
an answering echo, 'my heart is pining'? Doesn't
Sol Bloom's catalogue is well represented in
by prominent heatlliners on the vaudeville stage.
'eyes' connect with 'prize,' and 'skies above' fur-
"Tammany" is one of the songs made famous by the repertoires of many of the leading singers, nish an excuse for dragging in 'love'? Your song
Lew Dockstader, Eddie Foy, Jefferson D'Angelis, and the songs from the facile pen of Wm. H. contains none of these things?"
Penn are in demand.
Lee Harrison and Nat Wills, and is as popular in
"Why, no; this popular waltz song is on orig-
the West and South as it is in New York. An en-
"
Monday week, in Philadelphia, T. BIngham inal
tirely new characteristic march and two-step en- Bishop, the song writer, died, aged 70 years. In
"Original!" roared the music publisher. "Do
titled "Dear Old South," was recently published his varied life, Mr. Bishop was minstrel, music you want to bankrupt me? Why should I pub-
by M. Witmark & Sons. It is one of the,best in- teacher, army photographer, inventor, stock lish such a crazy song? Skidoo! Git!"
strumental pieces ever written by Mr. Edwards, broker, banker, promoter. But as the author of
being full of stirring melody and very catchy. two war-time songs—two that will always live—
CLARE RUMMER'S NEW WALTZ SONG.
Mr. Edwards left for London last Tuesday, where he will be remembered. These were "John
he will try to place some of his numbers with Brown's Body" and "When Johnny Comes
The musical programme of "Sergeant Brue"
prominent managers there.
Marching Home." These were but two of more has been strengthened by the addition of two
than three hundred songs upon the title page of
new songs. One, a comic, entitled "Welcome," by
which his name has appeared. Among his other Benjamin Hapgood Burt (author of "The Indians
successes were "Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me," Along Broadway," in the "Rollicking Girl"), will
"Kitty Wells/' "Leaf by Leaf the Roses Fall," be sung by Frank Daniels. The other is a dainty
"Pretty as a Picture/' "Nancy Till," "Sweet waltz song, entitled "On the Rialto," written by
Is ol interest to all dealers we furnish
Evelina." One of his first songs was "Johnny Fill
Clare Kummer, and was sung by Blanche" Ring
you with any quantity of our new
Up the Bowl," which is famous to this day in Monday evening. This is the second hit of Clare
thematic catalogues without charge.
council circles. The deceased made and lost for- Rummer's in the production, as Sally Fisher is
We publish "Blue Bell," "Feelin* for
tunes as a speculator, had promoted many suc- already singing her "Dearie" with success. Both
You," "What the Brass Band Played"
and other big hits.
cessful business enterprises, but he never lost his are published by Stern & Co.
Let us get In touch with you write us.
bent for song writing, and it was his boast that
no manuscript of his was ever rejected.
SOME HAVILAND NEWS.
Hammerstein's Paradise Roof Garden will open
125 W. 37th Street, New York
Helen Castano is featuring "Longing for You,"
the season on June 5 with an entire change of
and
says it is a big hit. The Capitol City Quar-
policy. European and American vaudeville acts
will be offered with a weekly change of bill. tette are also using the same song, and say it
THE BIG SENSATIONAL SELLING
Heretofore it has been Mr. Hammerstein's cus- goes great.
SONG HIT OF 1905,
Flossie Allen reports great success with "Keep
tom to continue most of the big specialties
throughout the roof garden season.
Another a Little Cosy Corner in Your Heart for Me."
innovation will be the continuance of the per- Ada Henry has just returned from an extended
Also
formance until midnight. Another feature will tour and will open her summer engagement at
Love in a Phonograph,
once, during which time she will feature Dris-
Kisses,
be a daily matinee. The seating capacity has been
Georgie,
A Bit O' Blarney,
lane and Morse's big song hit, "Keep a Little
enlarged
and
the
garden
entirely
renovated.
A Mormon Coon,
A House to Rent.
Cosy Corner in Your Heart for Me."
PUBLISHED BY
Heretofore occupying but two floors of the Hazel Burt is back again, and is receiving
building at 12 East 17th street, New York, in four and five encores each time she sings "Keep
obedience to the growth of their business, the a Little Cosy Corner in Your Heart for Me."
Crown Music Co., leading jobbers, have now
Susanne Willis, supported by Thearles Na-
New Amsterdam Theatre Bldg.,
NEW YORK
leased the entire building.
tional Students, have added "Jasper, Don't You
Hear Me Calling You?" "Oh, oh, Sallie," "Keep
a Little Cosy Corner in Your Heart for me," and
"What the Brass Band Played" to their great
act.
Orpheus Comedy Four are singing "Please
"YOU'RE THE FLOWER OF MY HEART , SWEET
'TAMMANY."
Come and Play in My Yard." Reports say this is
ADELINE."
"UK'S ME PAL."
"I5ECAISE YOT WERE AN OLD SWEF 1THEART
"IX THE SHADOW OF THE PYRAMID.'
the best baby ballad on the market.
OF .MINE."
"AWAKE. HELOVED. AWAKE."
"HAPPY. .1APPY. SOLDIER MAN."
"Jl'ST FOR TO-NIGHT."
The Theodore Morse Trio are featuring their
"RESIGNATION."
"STAR OF MY LIKE."
latest compositions: "Keep a Little Cosy Corner
"ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR."
"LISTEN TO THE IMG P.RASS I'.AXD."
"THE GIRL WHO CARES FOR ME."
'•PRETTIEST GAL IN P.ORNEO."
in Your Heart for Me," "I'm Going to Meet Birdie
"THERE'S NOTHING NEW TO SAY."
"GOOD-NIGHT. r.KLOYFI) GOOD NIGHT."
To-Night," "Longing for you," "What the Brass
MORE TO FOLLOW
Band Played," "She Waits by the Deep Blue
Sea," "A Little Boy Called 'Taps,' " etc. All of
the above are published by F, B, Haviland Pub-
N E W YORK
CHICAGO
LONDON
lishing Co.
OUR "NEW ISSUE"
PROPOSITION
F. B. Haviland Pub. Co.
" EASY STREET"
SOL BLOOM
All arc After these Popular Successes
M. WITMARK
& SONS

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