Music Trade Review
Issue: 1915 Vol. 61 N. 16 - Page 54
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THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
54
REMICK'S UNUSUAL SHOWING.
NEW BALLAD PROVES POPULAR.
A Remarkable List of Song and Instrumental
"Keep the Home Fires B u r n i n g , " the Reigning
Successes for the New Season—Some Ex-
Song Success in London, Pleases the Public
cellent Exploitation Through Professional
in This Country and is Selling Well.
Channels That Has Developed the Demand.
MAKES NEW SONG OF LOVE "THEME.'
"The Perfect Song," Written by Clarence Lucaa
to Music of "The Birth of a Nation."
One of the most popular numbers at the present
Although introduced to the trade and public of time is the "love theme" from the incidental
the United States only a few weeks ago, the latest
music of "The Birth of a Nation," composed by
In the matter of recognized successes and proven
Joseph Carl Breil, and which has lu-cn published
{jou'l sellers, the present catalog of Jerome H. Re- ballad success from London, "Keep the Home
mick & 'Co. is unusually strong, for there are close
Fires Burning" ("Till the Hoys Come Home"),
to a dozen numbers thai can be we'.l classed as hits
written by Ivor Xovello, has already achieved a
and as many more live songs and instrumental
surprising measure of popularity, and the prospects
numbers that are steadily growing in popularity
are that the number will meet with a reception
and can be ranked as substantial successes at this
here that will come close to equaling ts success
time. Realizing the trend of the popular demand,
on the other side. The fact that the song has.
Riinick & Co. have naLurally given most attention
already been translated and sung in six language i
to the ballads, and these include such well-known
speaks much for its calibre.
In London "Keep the Home Fires Burning" is
being heard on all sides and has supplanted songs
that have enjoyed considerable popularity in Eng-
land. As was the case with "T pperary," the num-
ber has been carried to the soldiers at the front
and much of its popularity is due to that fact. Tr.e
success of the song has been commented upon in
several newspaper dispatcher from England anl
published in papers in New York and other cities
of the United States. The American r'ghts for
the number have been secured by Chappell & Co.
from Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, Ltd., of Lon-
don, the original publishers.
Two Present Remick Hits.
numbers as "The Sweetest (iirl in Monterey," by
Alfred I!: van and Herman Pal; y; that delightful-
'ALONE AT LAST" PRODUCED.
"natural" hit by Radford and Whiting, "It's Tulip
Time in Holland"; 'When I Was a Dreamer," by
"Alone at Last," a new operetta by Franz Leha",
Little and Van Alstyne, one of the most successful
and which has been declared by European crit'es
ballads of the year; the new bal'acl by Stanley
to be richer in good music than "The Merry
Murphy a:id Albert (nimble, "The Wedding of the Widow," will be produced at the Shubert Theatre,
Sunshine and the Rose," and the high-class ballad,
under Shubert management, on Saturday of this
"Underneath the Stars."
week. The operetta is in three acts, all the scenes
The big Remick hit, ' I'm on My Way to Dublin
being laid in Interlaken, and is interpreted by a
Bay," will not soon be forgotten and is sti'l in
capable cast. A. complete review of the music will
Clarence Lucas.
great demand, while "Circus Day in Dixie" a id
appear next week. The score is published by the
by
Chappell
&
Co.
as a song wi'h words by Clar-
"Alabama Jubilee" are being heard wherever lively
Karczag Publishing Co., Xew York.
ence Lucas and bearing the title "The Perfect
rag songs are featured in the theatre and the caba-
Song." Owing to the large number of theatres all
ret. A recent addition to the catalog, for which
over the country at which "The Birth of a Nation"
much is expected, is "Things Are Getting Better
PUBLISH NEW IRISH SONG.
is being shown in all sections of the country,
Every Day," a comedy number of the topical or-
Chappell & Co.. Ltd., have pureliased a clever
millions of people have heard the music and have
der, by Bryan, Wells and Gumble, and which is
new Irish song of war-time flavor and entitled
become acquainted with its seductive and contagi-
making a distinct bit with the profession, which
ous melody. Tn addition to the song arrangement
naturally makes for selling qualities. There are 'Tim Rodney's at the Fightin'," with both words
and music by Nora Flynn. The number has a a violin and piano arrangement of the music has
also other novelty songs well worth while.
also been made bv Otto Langey.
In the instrumental section of the catalog are to lively melody and a particularly pleasing chorus.
be found the "Geraldine Waltzes," by Henry
Lodge, featured heavily for several months and
" T H E P I A N O with the Weather Defying
which has developed into one of the waltz hits of
Action."
Artistic in design and tone quality.
the day throughout the country, and "Good Scout,"
FACTORY:
an unusually clever instrumental number, by Mel
B. Kaufman, and which, although comparatively
Eleventh and Winnebago Streets
MILWAUKEE, WIS.
new, has thus far met with marked success.
In addition to the numbers named, there are
many others now listed by Remick & Co. and
Factory and
which are all receiving their share of attention
Warerooms:
from the professional department. To push a
767-769
score of songs at one tirn-c is a rather ambitious
program, but when well done has an effect on the
10th Are.,
retail demand for the music that the dealer does
NEW YORK.
not always fully appreciate. The thousands of dol-
lars spent in professional exploitation are spent
"A LEADER
p'imarily for the benefit of the retai'er, who must
AMONG
take care of the demand created by that means. In
carrying on this work Remick & Co. have been
LEADERS"
most successful, as the popularity of their long list
PAUL G. MEHLIN & SONS
of this season's numbers indicates.
PIANO' CO.
JBecker J3tm
MEHLIN
fiigb Grade Pianos aid Player Piano*
IANO
Faotorlea:
Main Office and War«room:
Broadway from 2 0 t h to 2 1 s t Streets
2 7 Union Square, NEW YORK
WEST NEW YORK, N . J .
JOHN H. LUDDEN, Western Traveling Representative
6101 KIMBARK AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL.
452-456 Tenth Ave., New YorR
UNIFORMLY
GOOD
ALWAYS
RELIABLE
BOGART
PIANOS StfS
BOQART PIANO CO.
9.11 Canal Plaoa
NEW YORK
P
1
A
N
O
ESSENTIALLY A HIGH GRADE PRODUCT
F. R A D L E , w... 6 SS?r«..« N e w Y o r k City
DE RIVAS & HARRIS
MANUFACTURERS OF
HIGH GRADE UPRIGHT and PLAYER PIANOS
Naw Faotory, 184th to 1 88th Sta. and Willow Ava.
Itr 60*0 PIMOI »*r t u n a )
NBW YORK CITY
THE MUSIC TRADE REVIEW
54
REMICK'S UNUSUAL SHOWING.
NEW BALLAD PROVES POPULAR.
A Remarkable List of Song and Instrumental
"Keep the Home Fires B u r n i n g , " the Reigning
Successes for the New Season—Some Ex-
Song Success in London, Pleases the Public
cellent Exploitation Through Professional
in This Country and is Selling Well.
Channels That Has Developed the Demand.
MAKES NEW SONG OF LOVE "THEME.'
"The Perfect Song," Written by Clarence Lucaa
to Music of "The Birth of a Nation."
One of the most popular numbers at the present
Although introduced to the trade and public of time is the "love theme" from the incidental
the United States only a few weeks ago, the latest
music of "The Birth of a Nation," composed by
In the matter of recognized successes and proven
Joseph Carl Breil, and which has lu-cn published
{jou'l sellers, the present catalog of Jerome H. Re- ballad success from London, "Keep the Home
mick & 'Co. is unusually strong, for there are close
Fires Burning" ("Till the Hoys Come Home"),
to a dozen numbers thai can be we'.l classed as hits
written by Ivor Xovello, has already achieved a
and as many more live songs and instrumental
surprising measure of popularity, and the prospects
numbers that are steadily growing in popularity
are that the number will meet with a reception
and can be ranked as substantial successes at this
here that will come close to equaling ts success
time. Realizing the trend of the popular demand,
on the other side. The fact that the song has.
Riinick & Co. have naLurally given most attention
already been translated and sung in six language i
to the ballads, and these include such well-known
speaks much for its calibre.
In London "Keep the Home Fires Burning" is
being heard on all sides and has supplanted songs
that have enjoyed considerable popularity in Eng-
land. As was the case with "T pperary," the num-
ber has been carried to the soldiers at the front
and much of its popularity is due to that fact. Tr.e
success of the song has been commented upon in
several newspaper dispatcher from England anl
published in papers in New York and other cities
of the United States. The American r'ghts for
the number have been secured by Chappell & Co.
from Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew, Ltd., of Lon-
don, the original publishers.
Two Present Remick Hits.
numbers as "The Sweetest (iirl in Monterey," by
Alfred I!: van and Herman Pal; y; that delightful-
'ALONE AT LAST" PRODUCED.
"natural" hit by Radford and Whiting, "It's Tulip
Time in Holland"; 'When I Was a Dreamer," by
"Alone at Last," a new operetta by Franz Leha",
Little and Van Alstyne, one of the most successful
and which has been declared by European crit'es
ballads of the year; the new bal'acl by Stanley
to be richer in good music than "The Merry
Murphy a:id Albert (nimble, "The Wedding of the Widow," will be produced at the Shubert Theatre,
Sunshine and the Rose," and the high-class ballad,
under Shubert management, on Saturday of this
"Underneath the Stars."
week. The operetta is in three acts, all the scenes
The big Remick hit, ' I'm on My Way to Dublin
being laid in Interlaken, and is interpreted by a
Bay," will not soon be forgotten and is sti'l in
capable cast. A. complete review of the music will
Clarence Lucas.
great demand, while "Circus Day in Dixie" a id
appear next week. The score is published by the
by
Chappell
&
Co.
as a song wi'h words by Clar-
"Alabama Jubilee" are being heard wherever lively
Karczag Publishing Co., Xew York.
ence Lucas and bearing the title "The Perfect
rag songs are featured in the theatre and the caba-
Song." Owing to the large number of theatres all
ret. A recent addition to the catalog, for which
over the country at which "The Birth of a Nation"
much is expected, is "Things Are Getting Better
PUBLISH NEW IRISH SONG.
is being shown in all sections of the country,
Every Day," a comedy number of the topical or-
Chappell & Co.. Ltd., have pureliased a clever
millions of people have heard the music and have
der, by Bryan, Wells and Gumble, and which is
new Irish song of war-time flavor and entitled
become acquainted with its seductive and contagi-
making a distinct bit with the profession, which
ous melody. Tn addition to the song arrangement
naturally makes for selling qualities. There are 'Tim Rodney's at the Fightin'," with both words
and music by Nora Flynn. The number has a a violin and piano arrangement of the music has
also other novelty songs well worth while.
also been made bv Otto Langey.
In the instrumental section of the catalog are to lively melody and a particularly pleasing chorus.
be found the "Geraldine Waltzes," by Henry
Lodge, featured heavily for several months and
" T H E P I A N O with the Weather Defying
which has developed into one of the waltz hits of
Action."
Artistic in design and tone quality.
the day throughout the country, and "Good Scout,"
FACTORY:
an unusually clever instrumental number, by Mel
B. Kaufman, and which, although comparatively
Eleventh and Winnebago Streets
MILWAUKEE, WIS.
new, has thus far met with marked success.
In addition to the numbers named, there are
many others now listed by Remick & Co. and
Factory and
which are all receiving their share of attention
Warerooms:
from the professional department. To push a
767-769
score of songs at one tirn-c is a rather ambitious
program, but when well done has an effect on the
10th Are.,
retail demand for the music that the dealer does
NEW YORK.
not always fully appreciate. The thousands of dol-
lars spent in professional exploitation are spent
"A LEADER
p'imarily for the benefit of the retai'er, who must
AMONG
take care of the demand created by that means. In
carrying on this work Remick & Co. have been
LEADERS"
most successful, as the popularity of their long list
PAUL G. MEHLIN & SONS
of this season's numbers indicates.
PIANO' CO.
JBecker J3tm
MEHLIN
fiigb Grade Pianos aid Player Piano*
IANO
Faotorlea:
Main Office and War«room:
Broadway from 2 0 t h to 2 1 s t Streets
2 7 Union Square, NEW YORK
WEST NEW YORK, N . J .
JOHN H. LUDDEN, Western Traveling Representative
6101 KIMBARK AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL.
452-456 Tenth Ave., New YorR
UNIFORMLY
GOOD
ALWAYS
RELIABLE
BOGART
PIANOS StfS
BOQART PIANO CO.
9.11 Canal Plaoa
NEW YORK
P
1
A
N
O
ESSENTIALLY A HIGH GRADE PRODUCT
F. R A D L E , w... 6 SS?r«..« N e w Y o r k City
DE RIVAS & HARRIS
MANUFACTURERS OF
HIGH GRADE UPRIGHT and PLAYER PIANOS
Naw Faotory, 184th to 1 88th Sta. and Willow Ava.
Itr 60*0 PIMOI »*r t u n a )
NBW YORK CITY
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