The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1916)

14 EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY, JANUARY, 1916 Talking Points for January Blue Amberols SELLING records is an art in itself; one that will well repay preparation and study. Every Blue Amberol salesman should be familiar with the new list of records before he attempts to sell them. He should play each one over several times and note for himself its good talking points, making memoranda of qualities that seem to him striking. CONCERT SELECTIONS 28222 Recitatif et Arioso "De l'art splendeur immor telle" — Benvenu to Orphee Langevin A beautiful recitation and aria from the opera "Benvenuto." Sung by Orphee Langevin, a new Edison artist with a rich baritone voice. The recitation is an extraordinarily dramatic declamation; the aria a remarkably beautiful theme. A splendid record. 28223 Gloria— Twelfth Mass Gregorian Choir Most every one of any musical taste has heard, or heard of, Mozart's Twelfth Mass. It is one of the most magnificently concerted vocal pieces ever composed. As here rendered it is one of the most impressive and beautiful selections ever recorded (and the recording in this instance is well nigh perfect). REGULAR SELECTIONS 2775 Auf Wiedersehn— The Blue Paradise Burton Lenihan, Gladys Rice and Chorus Here is one of the big song hits from "The Blue Paradise" — one of this season's most successful comic operas. Burton Lenihan and Gladys Rice, two new Edison artists, certainly make a lively record of it, their fine voices harmonizing well with the chorus. 2776 When Old Bill Bailey Plays the Ukalele Billy Murray and Chorus An amusing ragtime song that is quite popular with comic opera goers. Billy Murray as "Old Bill Bailey" gets off the laughable words in a most rollicking manner. The Hawaiian music adds a novel and unusual charm. 2777 Daybreak at Calamity Farm Gilbert Girard and Company Here's a record that will captivate your rural, patrons. Every barn-yard noise is faithfully reproduced, and an amusing rube dialogue completes the early morning's experience on the farm. 2778 Love's Garden of Roses Reed Miller Reed Miller's voice gives this fine ballad a melody and a charm that puts it far above the average selection. Here is the record to sell to those who like a song full of pathos and sentiment. 2779 Dancing With Ma Honey Charles Daab Here is a rattling good, lively xylophone selection by the prince of xylophone players, Charles Daab. The recording is clear as a bell, and the accuracy both as to time and note make a record that is especially pleasing. 2780 With Sword and Lance March New York Military Band Military marches are all the go now. Here is one of the best, and you can't mistake its martial air and measure step. Seems like "Going to War" just to play it. 2781 My Fox Trot Wedding Day "Hip-Hip Hooray" — New York Hippodrome Irving Kaufman A clever ragtime-song that was one of the big hits of "Hip-Hip Hooray" at the New York Hippodrome. The main interest lies in the words that are sung by Irving Kaufman to an original tune. 2782 Omena — Intermezzo Fred Van Eps A spirited banjo selection, remarkably catchy and full of life. Fred Van Eps is reputed to have the cleanest execution and most musical tone of any banjoist. 2783 Kaiser Friedrich March New York Military Band Here is a fine sturdy march played by one of the best bands in the country. As a record it is clear, sharp, decisive, just as a military march should be. 2784 Good-Bye, Virginia George Wilton Ballard and Chorus A dainty song-ballad of exceptional charm both in the melody and the lyric. Snatches of familiar Southern melodies are heard in its refrain. 2785 Ballymooney and Biddy McGee Billy Murray and Chorus This Irish comic song was introduced in Montgomery and Stone's comic opera "Chin Chin" during its second year at the Globe Theatre, New York. Billy Murray has caught the Irish accent and gives a lively rendition. 2786 Blue-White March New York Military Band Another very popular march, particularly notable for its fine swing and its several original melodies. Notice in one part the bugle and drum effects. 2787 My Wild Irish Rose Walter Van Brunt One of the most perfectly recorded and reproduced records in the whole January list; one of Walter Van Brunt's biggest song successes. His voice is particularly adapted to just such a lyric song. 2788 Chin-Chin— "Hip-Hip Hooray"— New York Hip podrome Burton Lenihan, Gladys Rice and Chorus A dainty duet that was one of the features of "Hip-Hip Hooray" at the New York Hippodrome. The refrain introduces several unique effects of chorus and singing that are unusually beautiful. 2789 Lauterbach and Hi-le Hi-lo (With Yodels) George P. Watson One has only to hear this record to realize that George P. Watson is a most accomplished adept at yodle songs. Hi-le Hi-lo has become immortal like "Where, Oh Where, Has My Little Dog Gone." 2790 Amina — Egyptian Serenade Sodero's Band A "characteristic" selection, with an unusual and curious melody that is extraordinarily catchy. 2891 Cohen Owes Me Ninety-Seven Dollars Maurice Burkhart A comic Hebrew character-song that is extremely amusing — one of the best character-songs Irving Berlin ever wrote. 2792 In the Land of Lorraine— "Two is Company" Frederick Wheeler This is the big baritone song hit from the musical play "Two Is Company." Frederick Wheeler's beautiful voice is displayed to the best possible advantage as he sings this appealing melody. 2793 Battle of the Nations— Descriptive New York Military Band A timely composition that everyone will find enjoyable. Bugle calls and drums are first heard; then follow snatches of the National Anthems. A stirring melody. 2794 On the Bark of an Old Cherry Tree George Wilton Ballard and Chorus A sentimental ballad of unusual interest and charm. The lyric is written around a pretty sentiment, and the melody is exceptionally catchy. 2795 Song of Hybrias and Cretian T. Foster Why A vigorous bass melody that carries you away with its sturdy swing. T. Foster Why has an ideal voice for this style of song. The purity of his low notes is a feature of the record. 2796 Soft Southern Breeze Reed Miller Reed Miller has seldom given a finer rendition than this. It is a song of unusual artistic merit, with a refrain whose melody is wonderfully beautiful. 2797 Molly Dear, It's You I'm After Walter Van Brunt and Chorus A typical Irish sentimental ballad. The. melody has a lilting rhythm. The chorus assisting Mr. Van Brunt hum softly as he gives the first refrain; in the second they sing with him. Helen Clarksings a portion of the song as a solo.