Type: Book
by
- David A. Jasen
, ed.
DISCONTINUED but we have a copy. Fifty vintage popular songs America still sings, reprinted in their entirety from the original editions: "Some of These Days;" "Oh, You Beautiful Doll;" "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," more. Introduction.
ALEXANDER'S
RAGTIME BAND
and other Favorite Song Hits,1901-1911
EDITED BY DAVID A. JASEN
In the first decade of the 20th century, the newly prosperous song publishers of Tin Pan Alley were learning--and perfecting--the art of song-plugging. To plug a song was to turn it into a hit, hopefully, by encouraging vaudeville stars to sing it, persuading the owners of nickelodeons to play it as background music, and coaxing music-store employees to perform it for their sheet-music customers.
The publishers were so successful in their efforts that by 1911 there were, allegedly, over 100 songs that had made the "hit parade," with sheet-music sales of over one million copies each. "Alexander's Ragtime Band," by Irving Berlin, was one of the biggest hits. "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," by Leo Friedman, with sales of over 6 million, was the biggest. Both are included in this wonderful collection of 49 all-time favorite American songs, from "Some of These Days" and "Oh, You Beautiful Doll" to "I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now" and "Come, Josephine, in My Flying Machine."
Here, in one convenient and inexpensive paperback edition, are songs you and your friends will enjoy singing again and again. David Jasen, the well-known performer and historian of popular music who has compiled this sterling collection of familiar melodies, presents each song in its original edition with complete music and lyrics. Many also include illustrated covers. Turn to the table of contents and plunge in. A great musical adventure awaits you. The melodies are evergreen, and the lyrics--ever ready to put a song in your heart.
Original Dover (1987) publication. Compiled and reprinted from individual sheet music editions by various music publishers. Introduction. Detailed table of contents. 43 black-and-white illustrations. 224pp. 9 x 12. Paperbound.
ALSO AVAILABLE
RAGTIME GEMS: ORIGINAL SHEET MUSIC FOR 25 RAGTIME CLASSICS, edited by David A.
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RAGTIME RARITIES, edited by Trebor J. Tichenor. 305pp. 9 x 12. 23157-7 Pa.
RAGTIME REDISCOVERIES, selected by Trebor J. Tichenor. 320pp. 9 x 12. 23776-1 Pa.
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