The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1909)

Edison Phonograph Monthly, April, 1909 19 10145 If You Were Mine James F. Harrison Mr. Harrison has not in some time made a more delightful Record than this new sentimental ballad by Kerry Mills, whose name alone makes for a successful production. Orchestra accompaniment. Words, Arthur J. Lamb; publisher, F. A. Mills, New York. 10146 Who's Your Friend? Collins and Harlan One of those duet Records in which these popular artists have made their greatest successes. It is typically "coon" in character, with clever verses and a swinging air. A laughable bit of by-play is the termination of a quarrel between the pair of dusky lovers. She is jealous and nags him till he strikes her. She cries "Police," but when the patrol wagon arrives she declares that he has only been demonstrative in his affection, and will not let the policeman arrest "her man." Orchestra accompaniment. Music and words, Ed. Rogers; publisher, Ted Snyder, New York. 10147 Almost Edward M. Favor One of the song hits in "The Fair Co-Ed," the successful musical production written by George Ade and played by the Elsie Janis Co. It is the song of "the average sort of a regular kind of a college man" who "almost" does many things. He "almost" made quarter back, "almost" ran on the cinder path, "almost" made the banjo club; the girls said he could "almost" dance, etc. Orchestra accompaniment. Music, Gustav Luders; words, George Ade; publishers, M. Witmark & Sons, New York. 10148 The Rolling Chair March Maurice Levi and his Band Another of Mr. Levi's own compositions. Mr. Levi's productions show that he has unusual talent as a composer of band music, as well as being a band leader of the first rank. The Records by this band are different from any band Records heretofore listed in the Edison catalogues and are already in great demand. Publisher, Chas. K. Harris, New York. 10149 Uncle Josh's Trip to Coney Island Cal Stewart Mr. Stewart has been telling the story of his trip to New York City's famous resort for a long time and millions of people have laughed when he told it. But, like wine, the story improves with age and it is still funnier than most of the humorous things more recently placed before the public. Thousands of Phonograph owners are acquiring a complete collection of the Uncle Josh Records, getting the new ones as fast as they appear. 10150 Isn't Love a Grand Old Thing Ada Jones and Billy Murray The title of this comic duet and the names of the artists singing it, at once suggest a Record that will be "in the money" — that is, one that will rank among the five best sellers of the month. Miss Jones and Mr. Murray present another Record fully as good as any made by them since they have been singing together. Orchestra accompaniment. Music and words, Wm. J. McKenna (writer of "Mandy Lane," our Record No. 10033) > publishers, Jerome H. Remick & Co., New York. 10151 Schoolmates Byron G. Harlan A charming waltz song that may be called a companion piece to the familiar "Schooldays" (our Record No. 9562). It is written by the same composer and sung for our Record by the same artist. A pleasing feature is the unexpected responsive voice in the refrain of the little schoolmate of "not so many years ago." This refrain is sung by Miss June Rossmore. Orchestra accompaniment. Music, Gus Edwards; words, Ed. Gardenier; publishers, Gus Edwards Music Co., New York. 10152 Moszkowski's Serenade Venetian Instrumental Trio Moritz Moszkowski, concert pianist and composer, was born at Breslau, August 23d, 1854. As a composer he is most widely known by his elegant and dainty salon-music for piano. The serenade is a gem among his many compositions. It was originally written for the piano, but it is here given with a musical setting that emphasizes its charming and graceful melody. 10153 Flanagan's Evening at Home Steve Porter Another good member of the Flanagan series. Flanagan puts in an evening at home. He reads the newspaper and in the "Lost" and "Wanted" columns he finds much to amuse him. Some of the advertisements he reads to Mary Ann will certainly amuse Phonograph owners. 10154 Good-Night Quartette — "Martha" Metropolitan Quartette "Martha," by F. Von Flotow, was first performed in Vienna in 1847. Its popularity has been so great and lasting that it has become known both here and abroad as "the ever popular." The "Good-Night Quartette" is one of its many charming and melodious numbers. It is sung in the second act, the scene being in the farm-house after Martha and Nancy have engaged themselves as servants to Lionel and Plunkett. Publisher, G. Schirmer, New York. 10155 Denver Town Premier Quartette Another cowboy song, telling how a cowboy wooed and won his bride. It is sung by a new combination of artists, including Will Oakland, John H. Biehling, Billy Murray and W. F. Hooley. Unaccompanied. Music, George Botsf ord ; words, Harry Breen; publishers, Jerome H. Remick & Co., New York.