Music Trade Review
Issue: 1926 Vol. 82 N. 16 - Page 43
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43
The Music Trade Review
APRIL 17, 1926
You Can't Co Wrong
0**^ ^Another
ChinXy China
A Great Lyric by
LEWIS and YOUNG-
A Knockout Twne by
RAY HENDERSON
CaYi't
_ ...»/ wow/ ,
IETS TALK ABOUT
MY SWEETIE
OlDMANDARI
f
Wion^
With
-A.tiy
What a Dance Tune//
A Real Fox Trot Sensation*
I
%y ISHAM JONES
MYCASTLE 7
IN SPAIN
Qhe Melody Hit of
ONE OF THOSE SONGS
EVERYBODY LL BE
SINGING/
.,
Go
Songs"//
^*%
Hit/
NOVELTY
10 DOB YOUR!
You
These FEIST'
KAHN -DONALDSON
Cute And Clever
FOX TROT
With
*BY THE WAV"
JACK HULBERTS
FEIST
cluding a balcony over the entire first floor, a^
around, which gave me a splendid opportunity
well as a new exterior on the street floor. The
to view the wonderful panorama of the bay and
main floor will be used as a retail establishment
the rocky headlands surrounding the city. My
the rest of the building being given over to the
visit was just like having met a long-lost cousin.
I surely enjoyed every minute I was with Cecil. Offers Prize of $100 for Setting of Catherine executive offices and publishing activities of the
Parmenter's Poem, "The West"—Conditions company.
It is easily seen that Cecil does not believe it
is necessary to be brutal in order to be frank,
of the Contest
The Dixon-Lane Co. entered the music pub-
nor to be stingy in order to be rich—nor to be
lishing field ten years ago. Harold Dixon, well-
dictatorial to have power and authority. That's
CHICAGO, I I I . , April 13.—The Male Chorus of known composer, and popular song writer, is
a good platform.
Swift & Co. announces its sixth annual competi- one of the founders of the firm and continues
tion in music composition in offering a prize of as vice-president. He is at present in charge
Too Many Miles From Broadway
In the directory of the British Columbia in- $100 that will be given for the best musical of the New York offices of the company at 1595
dustries are listed one dozen breweries of ale setting of "The West," a poem by Catherine Broadway.
and beer. Pretty soft for the boys on the West Parmenter.
The poem and conditions of the competition
Coast of Canada. Now I know why they don't
are set forth in a circular mailed to numerous
drink so much coffee.
composers, and it is believed that the announce-
W. F. Evans, Ltd.
"Everything in music" is carried by W. F. ment this year will obtain as much interest
Evans, Ltd., at 1113 Government street, which, among composers throughout the country as the Battle Creek, Mich., Publisher Predicts Big
Things for New Number Just Published by
while not on the main thoroughfare of the city, previous competitions.
That House
D. A. Clippinger, conductor of the chorus,
is doing a splendid business. I missed the man-
ager, R. E. Craine. He was visiting at the gen- 617-18 Kimball Building, Chicago, is in charge
The Charles E. Roat Music Co., Battle Creek,
eral office at Vancouver. I did have a short of arrangements, and all compositions must be
visit with H. E. Braley, the accountant, a very in his hands on or before September 15, 1926, Mich., announces a new novelty song, "Down
by the Railroad Track," by Will Dulmage and
pleasant and courteous gentleman. He stated as the award will be made October 1, 1926.
business was coming along fine. The firm fea- Other conditions of the competition are as Richard Pascoe, the writers of "Faded Love
Letters," which is to be the feature number of
tures the Heintzman piano. A sheet music de- follows:
partment is also conducted in this store, a nice
The composer must be a resident of the its catalog. The Roat Co. has outlined the
largest publicity campaign ever given one of
clean department, striking and attractive in ap- United States.
pearance.
The setting must be made for chorus of men's their publications, and predicts for "Railroad
Track" a sure-fire hit. The first edition is
voices and with piano accompaniment.
A Study in Black and White
It should be remembered, first of all, that the just off the press and is very attractive. The
(Julie Witmark Take Notice.) After having
checked out of the Empress Hotel and hurriedly composition must sing well. It should be kept title page is beautifully done in two colors,
jumping into a taxi on my way to the Canadian within a reasonable vocal compass. Parts may black and orange, and represents a railroad
scene showing a metropolitan city in the back-
Pacific boat to Seattle, I was an eye-witness to be doubled at pleasure. /
this incident. A truck containing some perfectly
Each composition must bear a fictitious name ground. Then come the railroad tracks and a
good coal collided with a milk wagon and both and the composer must enclose with his com- workman's shanty with several of the railroad
took a spill. Not being anxious for a "coal'* position a sealed envelope, bearing upon the out- boys gathered around discussing the new Roat
shower or a milk bath, we kept on going.
side the fictitious name and having inside his song. The title also contains a splendidly auto-
real name and address. Loose stamps must be graphed photo of the Happiness Boys, Billy
Jones and Ernest Hare, before the "Mike,"
enclosed if return of MSS. is desired.
The composition receiving the prize becomes broadcasting the song to their Western friends.
The music of "Railroad Track" is very simple
the property of the Swift & Co. Male Chorus.
The composition winning the prize may be but with a particularly attractive melody, well-
Firm Planning National Campaign on New produced in concert by the Swift & Co. Male marked rhythm and catchy harmony, making
it a tune with plenty of go. The words tell
Number "Desert Blues" Described as an Chorus during the season of 1926-1927.
The award will be made by a jury composed the story of an Irishman, Mike O'Rielly, an
Oriental Fox-trot
of Leo Sowerby, Arthur Olaf Andersen and D. old railroad man who inherited a fortune by the
The Joe McDaniel Music Co., the home of- A. Clippinger. No member of the jury shall death of an uncle in Australia and who moved
on Fifth avenue where he could enjoy the
hces of which are in New Bern, N. C, and enter the competition.
The jury reserves the right to reject any or luxuries which only wealth can give. But
which has operated a New York office at 1658
much to his regret, money did not buy happiness
Broadway for the past several years, now has a all compositions offered.
and poor Mike was sad, saying he was only
Western office in the Loop End Building, 177
happy when he heard the engine whistle blow-
North State street, Chicago, 111. The company
ing, saw the old smoke-covered shack, and told
also plans to appoint representatives in many
of times he had down by the railroad track.
other sections of the country in anticipation of
"Down by the Railroad Track" is a real tune,
a national campaign on their new publication
called "Desert Blues." This number, described St. Louis Concern Closes Long Time Lease on built for speed purposes only, and the Roat Co.
as an Oriental fox-trot, has made an impression
Quarters at 812 Pine Street That City—Ten proposes to put it across on time.
on orchestras everywhere and gives evidence
Years of Active Progress
that the Joe McDaniel organization is well
justified in exploiting it in a more active man-
ST. LOUIS, MO., April 12.—The Dixon-Lane Music
ner, considering the way it took hold.
Co. has closed negotiations for lease on the Al Dubin and Joe Burke have written a song
entire building at 812 Pine street, this city, for called "So Is Your Old Lady." The number is
Consult the Universal Want Directory of a term of years. The company will move into being introduced by Van & Schenck, Belle
The Review. In it advertisements are inserted the new quarters on June 1, following a num- Baker, Sophie Tucker, Ray Samuels, Dolly Kay
free of charge for men who desire positions. ber of alterations in the present structure, in- and others. It is published by Jack Mills, Inc.
Swift Chorus Holding
Annual Composers' Contest
Roat Co. Plans Drive on
"Down by Railroad Track"
The McDaniel Music Go.
Opens Chicago Office
Dixon-Lane Music Co.
Leases Entire Building
New Dubin and Burke Song
43
The Music Trade Review
APRIL 17, 1926
You Can't Co Wrong
0**^ ^Another
ChinXy China
A Great Lyric by
LEWIS and YOUNG-
A Knockout Twne by
RAY HENDERSON
CaYi't
_ ...»/ wow/ ,
IETS TALK ABOUT
MY SWEETIE
OlDMANDARI
f
Wion^
With
-A.tiy
What a Dance Tune//
A Real Fox Trot Sensation*
I
%y ISHAM JONES
MYCASTLE 7
IN SPAIN
Qhe Melody Hit of
ONE OF THOSE SONGS
EVERYBODY LL BE
SINGING/
.,
Go
Songs"//
^*%
Hit/
NOVELTY
10 DOB YOUR!
You
These FEIST'
KAHN -DONALDSON
Cute And Clever
FOX TROT
With
*BY THE WAV"
JACK HULBERTS
FEIST
cluding a balcony over the entire first floor, a^
around, which gave me a splendid opportunity
well as a new exterior on the street floor. The
to view the wonderful panorama of the bay and
main floor will be used as a retail establishment
the rocky headlands surrounding the city. My
the rest of the building being given over to the
visit was just like having met a long-lost cousin.
I surely enjoyed every minute I was with Cecil. Offers Prize of $100 for Setting of Catherine executive offices and publishing activities of the
Parmenter's Poem, "The West"—Conditions company.
It is easily seen that Cecil does not believe it
is necessary to be brutal in order to be frank,
of the Contest
The Dixon-Lane Co. entered the music pub-
nor to be stingy in order to be rich—nor to be
lishing field ten years ago. Harold Dixon, well-
dictatorial to have power and authority. That's
CHICAGO, I I I . , April 13.—The Male Chorus of known composer, and popular song writer, is
a good platform.
Swift & Co. announces its sixth annual competi- one of the founders of the firm and continues
tion in music composition in offering a prize of as vice-president. He is at present in charge
Too Many Miles From Broadway
In the directory of the British Columbia in- $100 that will be given for the best musical of the New York offices of the company at 1595
dustries are listed one dozen breweries of ale setting of "The West," a poem by Catherine Broadway.
and beer. Pretty soft for the boys on the West Parmenter.
The poem and conditions of the competition
Coast of Canada. Now I know why they don't
are set forth in a circular mailed to numerous
drink so much coffee.
composers, and it is believed that the announce-
W. F. Evans, Ltd.
"Everything in music" is carried by W. F. ment this year will obtain as much interest
Evans, Ltd., at 1113 Government street, which, among composers throughout the country as the Battle Creek, Mich., Publisher Predicts Big
Things for New Number Just Published by
while not on the main thoroughfare of the city, previous competitions.
That House
D. A. Clippinger, conductor of the chorus,
is doing a splendid business. I missed the man-
ager, R. E. Craine. He was visiting at the gen- 617-18 Kimball Building, Chicago, is in charge
The Charles E. Roat Music Co., Battle Creek,
eral office at Vancouver. I did have a short of arrangements, and all compositions must be
visit with H. E. Braley, the accountant, a very in his hands on or before September 15, 1926, Mich., announces a new novelty song, "Down
by the Railroad Track," by Will Dulmage and
pleasant and courteous gentleman. He stated as the award will be made October 1, 1926.
business was coming along fine. The firm fea- Other conditions of the competition are as Richard Pascoe, the writers of "Faded Love
Letters," which is to be the feature number of
tures the Heintzman piano. A sheet music de- follows:
partment is also conducted in this store, a nice
The composer must be a resident of the its catalog. The Roat Co. has outlined the
largest publicity campaign ever given one of
clean department, striking and attractive in ap- United States.
pearance.
The setting must be made for chorus of men's their publications, and predicts for "Railroad
Track" a sure-fire hit. The first edition is
voices and with piano accompaniment.
A Study in Black and White
It should be remembered, first of all, that the just off the press and is very attractive. The
(Julie Witmark Take Notice.) After having
checked out of the Empress Hotel and hurriedly composition must sing well. It should be kept title page is beautifully done in two colors,
jumping into a taxi on my way to the Canadian within a reasonable vocal compass. Parts may black and orange, and represents a railroad
scene showing a metropolitan city in the back-
Pacific boat to Seattle, I was an eye-witness to be doubled at pleasure. /
this incident. A truck containing some perfectly
Each composition must bear a fictitious name ground. Then come the railroad tracks and a
good coal collided with a milk wagon and both and the composer must enclose with his com- workman's shanty with several of the railroad
took a spill. Not being anxious for a "coal'* position a sealed envelope, bearing upon the out- boys gathered around discussing the new Roat
shower or a milk bath, we kept on going.
side the fictitious name and having inside his song. The title also contains a splendidly auto-
real name and address. Loose stamps must be graphed photo of the Happiness Boys, Billy
Jones and Ernest Hare, before the "Mike,"
enclosed if return of MSS. is desired.
The composition receiving the prize becomes broadcasting the song to their Western friends.
The music of "Railroad Track" is very simple
the property of the Swift & Co. Male Chorus.
The composition winning the prize may be but with a particularly attractive melody, well-
Firm Planning National Campaign on New produced in concert by the Swift & Co. Male marked rhythm and catchy harmony, making
it a tune with plenty of go. The words tell
Number "Desert Blues" Described as an Chorus during the season of 1926-1927.
The award will be made by a jury composed the story of an Irishman, Mike O'Rielly, an
Oriental Fox-trot
of Leo Sowerby, Arthur Olaf Andersen and D. old railroad man who inherited a fortune by the
The Joe McDaniel Music Co., the home of- A. Clippinger. No member of the jury shall death of an uncle in Australia and who moved
on Fifth avenue where he could enjoy the
hces of which are in New Bern, N. C, and enter the competition.
The jury reserves the right to reject any or luxuries which only wealth can give. But
which has operated a New York office at 1658
much to his regret, money did not buy happiness
Broadway for the past several years, now has a all compositions offered.
and poor Mike was sad, saying he was only
Western office in the Loop End Building, 177
happy when he heard the engine whistle blow-
North State street, Chicago, 111. The company
ing, saw the old smoke-covered shack, and told
also plans to appoint representatives in many
of times he had down by the railroad track.
other sections of the country in anticipation of
"Down by the Railroad Track" is a real tune,
a national campaign on their new publication
called "Desert Blues." This number, described St. Louis Concern Closes Long Time Lease on built for speed purposes only, and the Roat Co.
as an Oriental fox-trot, has made an impression
Quarters at 812 Pine Street That City—Ten proposes to put it across on time.
on orchestras everywhere and gives evidence
Years of Active Progress
that the Joe McDaniel organization is well
justified in exploiting it in a more active man-
ST. LOUIS, MO., April 12.—The Dixon-Lane Music
ner, considering the way it took hold.
Co. has closed negotiations for lease on the Al Dubin and Joe Burke have written a song
entire building at 812 Pine street, this city, for called "So Is Your Old Lady." The number is
Consult the Universal Want Directory of a term of years. The company will move into being introduced by Van & Schenck, Belle
The Review. In it advertisements are inserted the new quarters on June 1, following a num- Baker, Sophie Tucker, Ray Samuels, Dolly Kay
free of charge for men who desire positions. ber of alterations in the present structure, in- and others. It is published by Jack Mills, Inc.
Swift Chorus Holding
Annual Composers' Contest
Roat Co. Plans Drive on
"Down by Railroad Track"
The McDaniel Music Go.
Opens Chicago Office
Dixon-Lane Music Co.
Leases Entire Building
New Dubin and Burke Song
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