Music Trade Review
Issue: 1922 Vol. 74 N. 15 - Page 51
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APRIL 15,
THE
1922
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
THREE OCLOCK
MORNING
h
It's
three
o" qlock in the morn
-
Ing,
"ANGEL CHILD" ON RECORD
THE RADIO AND^SHEET MUSIC
"ANSWER"_SUIT SETTLED
Two Forms of Witmark Number Issued en
Columbia Record
Broadcasting Service Has Had No Appreciable
Effect on Sheet Muse Sales, but Publishers
Feel That They Siould Be Compensated by
Radio People for Use of Copyrighted Music
Pr v_te Agreement Arrived at in Suit Against
Harry Von Tilzer Co.
The Columbia Graphophone Co. released this
month a unique record, inasmuch as both sides of
the disc are devoted to the M. Witmark & Sons'
song, "Angel Child." On one side is an orchestra
recording of the number, arranged as a fox-trot
for dancing, and on the reverse side is the song
in vocal form by Al Jolson.
This is, after all, a tribute to the popularity of
"Angel Child," which is among the most active
of the present season's songs.
BENNETT MARKS PASSES AWAY
Father of E. B. Marks Dies in His Eighty-eighth
Year—Recently Celebrated Golden Wedding
Bennett Marks, father of Edward B. Marks, the
well-known music publisher, died on April 3 at
his residence, 550 Riverside Drive.
Mr. Marks was eighty-eight years old, a Civil
War veteran and a member of the Provost Guard.
At one time he was a member of the Troy, N. Y.,
Fire Department.
In November he celebrated the golden anniver-
sary of his wedding. He is survived by a widow
and four sons, Edward B., Max, Sol and Mitchell
B. Marks.
Maurice Richmond, of the Maurice Richmond
Music Supply Co., who has been confined to his
home for the past several weeks following a nerv-
ous breakdown, returned to his desk this week.
WATERSON,
BERLIN & SNYDER CO.
The sudden and tremendous development of
the radio, and particularly the publicity given
through the newspapers and in other directions
to the broadcasting concerts, naturally made a
deep impression on the various divisions of the
music industry likely to be affected by this free
distribution of music. There was much excite-
ment in music publishing circles, particularly at
the outset, over the po'sibilit'es of taking ad-
vantage of the nnu ual publicity offered by tiic
radio in plugging new numbers.
There has followed, however, somewhat of a
reversal of feeling on the part of the publishers,
who have begun to believe that in the long run
they are likely to be the losers if the radio con-
tinues to succeed. Individual publishers and their
trade associations have gone into the matter to a
considerable extent and the feeling has become
general that the music publishers should be com-
pensated in some way by the broadcasting sta-
tions for the use of their copyrighted music, just
as theatre orchestras mu.-st pay for the right to
perform publicly the same music.
There has been a feeling in certain quarters
that the broadcasting of popular music might
have a tendency to cut into sheet music sales,
but this effect has not yet become evident.
Neither is there evident any noticeable good effect
from the publicity obtained through the broad-
casting services.
At the present time the publishers are watch-
ing developments very closely and some action
will undoubtedly be taken should the radio
broadcasting service continue to grow and show
indications of becoming a permanent entertain-
ment factor.
S-O-N-G H-I-T-S
NEW SPRING OFFER
Lola Lo
Pick Me Up and Lay Me Down in
Dear Old Dixieland
By the Sapphire Sea
Jimmy, I Love But You
Cuddle Up Blues
Waikiki, I Hear You Calling Me
The Sheik of Araby
My Mammy Knows
' •
She's Mine, All Mine
-. " •
If You Knew
Molly O
Leave Me With a Smile
The Sam Fox Pub. Co., of New York and
Cleveland, O., has just announced to the trade
a Spring offer on the Sam Fox Library Edition.
The offer is in three combinations—piano solos
and songs or the songs and solos in individual
order.
Published by
WATERSON,
BERLIN & SNYDER CO.
Strand Theatre Bl I*., New York City, N. Y.
MO-NA-LU
BELWIN'S LATEST
The Waltz Ballad Supreme
"YOU'RE ALWAYS
SPREADING SUNSHINE"
Q R S Word Roll No. 1881
KUNDE AND ALBERT
CAWKER BLDG.
MILWAUKEE, WIS.
The suit of Norman J. Yanse against the TIarry
Von Tilzer Music Co. in the New York City
Court was settled privately last week after a
jury, which had been out three hours, failed to
agree. Judge Callahan, who heard the case, ad-
vised tin's private settlement, as the court was
anxious not to create a precedent. If Vause had
been successful in his suit it would have meant
tl at songwriters holding contracts since 1909
could bring suit on similar cause.
The suit was brought to recover a portion of
the record royalties which Vause alleges he was
entitled to, having written the song "Answer,'"
although his contract with the publisher specified
that the writer was to receive no royalty on any
medley in which his composition might appear in
mechanical form. One of the lead'ng record
manufacturers issued what is described as a
medley involving two numbers and Vause alleged
that two numbers did not constitute a medley.
The mechanical reproduction of two or more
songs in a medley has invariably released the
music publisher from dividing the royalties re-
ceived from such with the songwriters. How-
ever, this did not always prove agreeable to the
latter and no legal precedent has ever been estab-
lished and, with the closing of the present case,
as outlined above, the question is still legally in
the same status as it was prior to the bringing
of the action.
NEW IRISH LOVE SONG
"My Machree's Lullaby," a new Irish love song,
was recently released by Leo Feist, Inc. Among
the headliners in vaudeville using the number are
Frank Mullane, Jack Reddy, Lew Tilford and
Officer Hyms.
Sherman May & Go.
SAN FRANCISCO
Sparkling
Melody hits
'Another Waltz
with You "
» "Smi'tiri" n
TbmorrowLam
^Rosemary"
jamasK. Moon n
You
wont bcsony
Order from your jobber
or direxft from us
APRIL 15,
THE
1922
MUSIC TRADE
REVIEW
THREE OCLOCK
MORNING
h
It's
three
o" qlock in the morn
-
Ing,
"ANGEL CHILD" ON RECORD
THE RADIO AND^SHEET MUSIC
"ANSWER"_SUIT SETTLED
Two Forms of Witmark Number Issued en
Columbia Record
Broadcasting Service Has Had No Appreciable
Effect on Sheet Muse Sales, but Publishers
Feel That They Siould Be Compensated by
Radio People for Use of Copyrighted Music
Pr v_te Agreement Arrived at in Suit Against
Harry Von Tilzer Co.
The Columbia Graphophone Co. released this
month a unique record, inasmuch as both sides of
the disc are devoted to the M. Witmark & Sons'
song, "Angel Child." On one side is an orchestra
recording of the number, arranged as a fox-trot
for dancing, and on the reverse side is the song
in vocal form by Al Jolson.
This is, after all, a tribute to the popularity of
"Angel Child," which is among the most active
of the present season's songs.
BENNETT MARKS PASSES AWAY
Father of E. B. Marks Dies in His Eighty-eighth
Year—Recently Celebrated Golden Wedding
Bennett Marks, father of Edward B. Marks, the
well-known music publisher, died on April 3 at
his residence, 550 Riverside Drive.
Mr. Marks was eighty-eight years old, a Civil
War veteran and a member of the Provost Guard.
At one time he was a member of the Troy, N. Y.,
Fire Department.
In November he celebrated the golden anniver-
sary of his wedding. He is survived by a widow
and four sons, Edward B., Max, Sol and Mitchell
B. Marks.
Maurice Richmond, of the Maurice Richmond
Music Supply Co., who has been confined to his
home for the past several weeks following a nerv-
ous breakdown, returned to his desk this week.
WATERSON,
BERLIN & SNYDER CO.
The sudden and tremendous development of
the radio, and particularly the publicity given
through the newspapers and in other directions
to the broadcasting concerts, naturally made a
deep impression on the various divisions of the
music industry likely to be affected by this free
distribution of music. There was much excite-
ment in music publishing circles, particularly at
the outset, over the po'sibilit'es of taking ad-
vantage of the nnu ual publicity offered by tiic
radio in plugging new numbers.
There has followed, however, somewhat of a
reversal of feeling on the part of the publishers,
who have begun to believe that in the long run
they are likely to be the losers if the radio con-
tinues to succeed. Individual publishers and their
trade associations have gone into the matter to a
considerable extent and the feeling has become
general that the music publishers should be com-
pensated in some way by the broadcasting sta-
tions for the use of their copyrighted music, just
as theatre orchestras mu.-st pay for the right to
perform publicly the same music.
There has been a feeling in certain quarters
that the broadcasting of popular music might
have a tendency to cut into sheet music sales,
but this effect has not yet become evident.
Neither is there evident any noticeable good effect
from the publicity obtained through the broad-
casting services.
At the present time the publishers are watch-
ing developments very closely and some action
will undoubtedly be taken should the radio
broadcasting service continue to grow and show
indications of becoming a permanent entertain-
ment factor.
S-O-N-G H-I-T-S
NEW SPRING OFFER
Lola Lo
Pick Me Up and Lay Me Down in
Dear Old Dixieland
By the Sapphire Sea
Jimmy, I Love But You
Cuddle Up Blues
Waikiki, I Hear You Calling Me
The Sheik of Araby
My Mammy Knows
' •
She's Mine, All Mine
-. " •
If You Knew
Molly O
Leave Me With a Smile
The Sam Fox Pub. Co., of New York and
Cleveland, O., has just announced to the trade
a Spring offer on the Sam Fox Library Edition.
The offer is in three combinations—piano solos
and songs or the songs and solos in individual
order.
Published by
WATERSON,
BERLIN & SNYDER CO.
Strand Theatre Bl I*., New York City, N. Y.
MO-NA-LU
BELWIN'S LATEST
The Waltz Ballad Supreme
"YOU'RE ALWAYS
SPREADING SUNSHINE"
Q R S Word Roll No. 1881
KUNDE AND ALBERT
CAWKER BLDG.
MILWAUKEE, WIS.
The suit of Norman J. Yanse against the TIarry
Von Tilzer Music Co. in the New York City
Court was settled privately last week after a
jury, which had been out three hours, failed to
agree. Judge Callahan, who heard the case, ad-
vised tin's private settlement, as the court was
anxious not to create a precedent. If Vause had
been successful in his suit it would have meant
tl at songwriters holding contracts since 1909
could bring suit on similar cause.
The suit was brought to recover a portion of
the record royalties which Vause alleges he was
entitled to, having written the song "Answer,'"
although his contract with the publisher specified
that the writer was to receive no royalty on any
medley in which his composition might appear in
mechanical form. One of the lead'ng record
manufacturers issued what is described as a
medley involving two numbers and Vause alleged
that two numbers did not constitute a medley.
The mechanical reproduction of two or more
songs in a medley has invariably released the
music publisher from dividing the royalties re-
ceived from such with the songwriters. How-
ever, this did not always prove agreeable to the
latter and no legal precedent has ever been estab-
lished and, with the closing of the present case,
as outlined above, the question is still legally in
the same status as it was prior to the bringing
of the action.
NEW IRISH LOVE SONG
"My Machree's Lullaby," a new Irish love song,
was recently released by Leo Feist, Inc. Among
the headliners in vaudeville using the number are
Frank Mullane, Jack Reddy, Lew Tilford and
Officer Hyms.
Sherman May & Go.
SAN FRANCISCO
Sparkling
Melody hits
'Another Waltz
with You "
» "Smi'tiri" n
TbmorrowLam
^Rosemary"
jamasK. Moon n
You
wont bcsony
Order from your jobber
or direxft from us
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