This memorable collection of 23 favorite songs from the turn of the century recalls an era that produced some of America’s best-loved popular music. The years 1906—1908 ushered in popular songs with rich melodies and catchy lyrics made famous by the Ziegfeld Follies, Broadway, vaudeville and barbershop quartets. They were composed by such masters of melody as George M. Cohan, Victor Herbert, Gus Edwards, Nora Bayes, and Albert Von Tilzer.
Here are hit tunes reproduced exactly as originally published, with lyrics and sheet-music covers that capture the flavor of the period. You’ll find the immortal song “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” composed in 1908 by Albert Von Tilzer and Jack Norworth, “School Days,” a 1907 boy-and-girl waltz by Will D. Cobb and Gus Edwards, “Cuddle Up a Little Closer, Lovey Mine” and “The Yama-Yama Man” from the Broadway hit Three Twins by Karl Hoschna; Franz Lehar’s music from The Merry Widow — “Maxim’s,” “I Love You So” and “Vilia”; George M. Cohan’s “Harrigan,” Victor Herbert’s “Ask Her While the Band Is Playing” and “Love Is Like a Cigarette”; Nora Bayes’ and Jack Norworth’s famed ballad “Shine On, Harvest Moon” and 12 other favorites that captured America’s heart.
Now music lovers, pianists, singers, students, teachers and anyone interested in early 20th-century music can immerse themselves in the ambiance of a glorious musical era with this selection of delightful tunes. An informative introduction by sheet-music authority Lester Levy illuminates the period, the songs and the composers who wrote them. You’ll find years of enjoyment in this handsome volume as well as lasting historical document of a golden age of song.
Dover original (1984) publication. Sheet music (plus cover) for 23 songs. Introduction. Table of Contents. l28pp. 9 x 12. Paperbound.