The talking machine world (Jan-June 1928)

The Talking Machine World, New York, January, 1928 (World of Music) 115 Two Novel Offerings in Witmark Popular Catalog "Mamma's Little Baby" and "There's Always a Way to Remember," by Well Known Composers, Seem Certain of Winning Popularity Among the really attractive and often novel offerings recently put out in their popular catalog by M. Witmark & Sons are two that are already outstanding favorites and seem destined to become substantial popular hits. Both of them are fox-trots, and each has a dance arrangement by two of the most adroit arrangers in the country. "Mamma's Little Baby" is number one of this duo of successes. It's by the two clever boys who were responsible for the same firm's snappy seller, "Two Little Pretty Birds," and it has the same delightful, unexpected bits and twists and fancies that made its predecessor so great a favorite with the dancers. The dance arrangement of the number is by Joseph Nusbaum. In "There's Always a Way To Remember" Lew Pollack has handed M. Witmark & Sons a real Pollack fox-trot sizzler. He is a writer, of course, who, in the language of the day, certainly "knows his onions," otherwise he could hardly have to his credit such three emphatic popular hits at one time as "Charmaine," "Diane" and "Miss Annabelle Lee." To which must certainly now be added "There's Always a Way To Remember." The Witmark firm has a capital dance arrangement of it by Frank Skinner. Berlin Tenor Banjo and Saxophone Folios Released The Irving Berlin Standard Music Corp. announces that it released on January 10th, the No. 4 Tenor Banjo Folio consisting of their latest hit songs. The first three releases of their Banjo Folio have enjoyed a very substantial sale, and new editions will be released about three times a year. They also announce the release of the No. 3 Saxophone Folio. Both of these folios will undoubtedly be received with popular favor throughout the trade. Advance orders for the No. 4 Tenor Banjo Folio and the No. 3 Saxophone Folio are now being taken. "Henry's Made a Lady Out of Lizzie" a Sure-Fire Hit De Sylva, Brown & Henderson Publish Topical Comedy Song Which Tells of the Ford's Transition — Many Extra Choruses What promises to be the outstanding comedynovelty song of the present day and of many days is being vigorously exploited by De Sylva, Brown & Henderson, Inc., who believe that "Henry's Made a Lady Out of Lizzie" will smash all records of this type song for years to come. The timeliness of the song, coming as it does immediately after the introduction of the new Ford line, the catchiness of the melody and the humor of the innumerable choruses have made the song a big favorite with vaudeville, radio and recording artists. Believe it or not, the Ford after its many years of jeers comes in for praise and Walter Keefe, who wrote the lyrics and music of the number, has given the trade a topical song which is certain to be sung, hummed and whistled all over the country. Dan Winkler, sales manager of De Sylva, Brown & Henderson, states that the song has been recorded 100 per cent and the recording companies are rushing releases on the number. The song bears the O. K. of the Ford Motor Co., which is pleased with the idea of boosting a car which heretofore has been a subject for jest. Ford dealers are being requested to tie up with the song, placing copies of it in novel backgrounds of their window displays. The Champion Sparkers, representing the makers of Champion spark plugs, which are used in Ford cars, have agreed to broadcast the number every week over a chain hook-up for the next twenty weeks. Joe Cook, famous comedian, recently broadcast the song. Fred K. Steele, Inc., Takes Over Jane Frazer Fish Songs "Blue Idol." With Arrangement by Louis Katzman, and "Silent Places," With W. C. Polla Arrangement, Additions to Steele List Fred. K. Steele, Inc., recently accepted two i:ew numbers by Jane Frazer Fish, "Blue Idol" and "Silent Places," for publication and the organization is putting a strong campaign behind the selections. Mr. Steele feels that in taking over the numbers he exercised excellent judgment, for favorable responses from both the trade and the mechanical managers were heard immediately following the release of the numbers. Louis Katzman first heard "Blue Idol" and thought so well of it that he made a special arrangement for the Anglo-Persians to use it in their radio broadcasts. He then brought the song to the attention of Mr. Steele, who lost no time in adding it to his catalog. The arrangement by Louis Katzman is considered by many to be the best he has ever made. "Silent Places," the second Jane Frazer Fish number, has an arrangement by W. C. Polla. It is a beautiful waltz romance and Mr. Steele expects it will soon find a big demand both from musicians and the public. Harry Von Tilzer reports that "I'm Happy Now That You've Gone," which was placed on sale the first week of the year, found favor with the trade and public immediately. The song, which was released on records some time ago, is by Vic Meyers, Al Thompson and Harry Von Tilzer. Forster for Hits The following songs are among the best sellers and featured by theatres, orchestras and radios throughout the country. Tomorrow —Destined to become the biggest ballad hit of the season. Counting the Days — Wonderful fox-trot song. I'm Waiting for Ships That Never Come In — Staging a come back — the demand for this number is phenomenal. That Saxophone Waltz — The bread and butter tune. Please Tell Me — A fascinating fox-trot song. When You're in Love — Featured in all concerts by Tito Schipa. Written by Walter Blaufuss and Walter Donaldson. Fallen Leaf —By Frederic Knight Logan— and as good as his PALE MOON. Forster Music Publisher, Inc* 218 So. Wabash Ave. Chicago, 111.