Billboard advertising (Dec 1917)

OECEMBER 1, 1917 The Biliboard 7 HOWARD & LA VAR’S NEW PATRIOTIC BALLAD One Hundred Thousand Copies of Somewhere in France Is Daddy Sold at TwentyFive Cents Each ‘New York, Nov, 24.—Howard & La Var, music publishers, of 1431 Broadway, have & new pa{riotic ballad, Somewhere in France Is Daddy, which to a hit. While a bit these days is not juewal, the fact that a firm not four months old. bas already sold one hundred thousand copies of a song retailing at 25 cents a copy is more than unusual. Bveey act using this number reports that it is nothing ebort of 2 young riot. ‘With Somewbere in France Ts Daddy well on | w, its way to success, the publishers have issued another patriotic march song by the same author, Great Howard, This song, already known the American Tipperary, {e called I'll Be a Loni Long Way rom Home; with a lyric that tell good story and a melody that makes them all sit up and take notice, it con not help but go over big. A dainty little girl song, Since the Day You Called Me Pretty Baby, by Howard, La Var and Gahagan, is another catchy little sumber that every gisl or woman ia.the show Raslness could use to good advantage. For ballad singers they bave, If You Only Bellerea in Me, by Great Howard and Matty Cohan. To round up a well-arranged catalog they have one of the prettiest little Irish ballads ever written, ‘Sue's Walting Back in Yreland (On the banks of Dublin Bay), by Great Howard and Matty VON TILZER HAS NEW SONG New York, Nor, 24.—The announcement that there ts a new song in process of manufactire by the Harry Vou Tizer frm always means soncthlox to professionals, It is called A. Little Good-for-Nothing Ts Good for Something After All, Of course, Harry composed the music, ‘while Lou Klela wrote the lyrics. It was recently trled. out by ‘Herman, and ts sald to bave been, a “riot.” Lillian Lorraine 4s singing Says I to Myself, Says.I In the new show, Odds and Ends, at the Bijoo, Adele Rowland wil feature the coming week in her act at the Palace Bring Back the Kalsev to Me and Listen to the Knccking at_the Kalting a M GOING TO FOLLOW THE BOYS New York, Nov. 24,—That new song of Jamy "ma Going ‘To Follow the Boys, seems big hit already, altho it 1s only a few Gays old, ‘Those who have tried It out say it Jn one of the best songs recently written. ‘Three big headliners, EUzabeth Murray, Betty Morgan and Grace Fisher, all report bits with ers, M, Witmark & Sons. CHU CHIN CHOW NUMBERS New’ York, Nor, 24.—Jos, W. Stem & Co., put over one of the biggest scoops of the year when they acquired the publishing rights to the numbers of Chu Chin Chow. This sta. Fendous production, is the biggest theatrical event of, the year, as It Is recelting one of the areatest publicity campaigns this elty bas ever Known. ‘The musical numbers are all of exceptions! merit, and ft seems cortatn, from the Present Andleations, that several of them aro Bolng to be record bits. NEW PATRIOTIC SONG. New York, Nor. 24.—The new song with 2 very martin’ and popolar swing, called We'll Keen Old Glory Flying, ts the latest publica tion, of ‘the well-inown ‘musie house of Boorey & Co. It was written by Private Bearmolio, 8 well-known murictan. whe ts now connected with the Nat Army nt Comp Dix, TI melody of the march refrain strikes ouch a Fetwonsive and fervent note that it ought to bie fn the repertoire of all publle-eingers. The simplicity and dlenlty of the tune should, a» we think f will, ensure its acceptance by’ the masees, WITH THE SONGPUBLISHERS ConDuUCTED By. W.W. RANDALL RANDALL’S RECOMMENDATIONS For Professional Singers of the Current 1917 SONG HITS Ballads ARE YOU FROM HEAVENS By Gilbert and Friedland, ‘The best ballad by this team. (Gilbert ‘& Friediand susic Co.) ILIKE FOU BEDE OF ALL. By Van and Schenck, Already great Century Thester bit. (Chas. Ke Harr ‘OF WORMANDY, Ry Bryan and Wells. Authors of Joan of Are have scored in this. (Gilbert & Friedland Basie Co.) in FOR YOU A ROSE. ‘Hy Cobh and Eawards. One of the best ballads, | (Remick) ‘WHEN. YOU FIND "8 SOME ONE MISSING. By Joe McCarthy and (3iccarthy & Flactee) WHEN OU G0 ‘BACK TO THAT LONESOME TOWN OF » By Bi Dawson. (Cadillac IRELAND'S A PARADISE TO ME. By Wayne Tankersiey, An Irish song sensation, (Tanker: SNE TE XESEERDAY! By Irving Bertie, Now being sung by Nora Bayes, (Waterson, & sayder.) SOMEWHERE EW FRAMOE 18 THE LILY. By Howsrd,and Johneon. Joe Howard says it is his Geo, Fatrman. (Borster.) Heart interest without war or mother. best song. (Mf. Witmark & Sons.) SOONG, MOTHER, By Bean, Kahn and Van Alsting. It te already. hit. (J. H. Remick & Co} ROSARY, iam J. McKenua. A remarkable ballad. (F. B. Haviland Co.) ‘MY BROKEN ‘ALL I NEED 18 A GIEL TOU. “by Addon Burkert and Abe Olsas. A comer from the tart. (Forster Mnsic Publisher, Toe.) GUN GOES DOWN IN DIXIE. By Low Brown and Albert Von Tilser. One of tho ‘most popular ballads. (Broadway Musle Corporation.) PRAY FOR GUNSHINE, By Young, Lewis & Abrabams, A cong with a amile to tt, (Kelman, catia xt 508 poe ‘Z0.XOU. By B. Teschemacter apd F. Dorel, Featured by John McCormack, Patriotic Songs ‘ z WHAT DO YOU Sa¥, BOYS. By 0. H. Lowden. A new, fine marching song. (Acme, Phila.) WELL REEF OLD GLORY FLxiNO. ‘By Slontange and Gearmelin. Great emg for aray bars. SEND ME A. ara. Big hit with boys at camps. LADDIE. BOX. ‘One of the big war song bite, (Gus Edwards.) BETSY ROSH By Wan Red and’ Peter Delos. “Appealing hit te “Old Glocy." tearing.) THERES A G1 ‘By Allan Fino. A rousing number. (Planta‘dosi.) CAN DO. By Crabam, Hill and Johnson. Timely, popular and patrigtcy Roger Graham.) ‘THERE'S A VA ‘CHAIR IN EVERY HOME TONIGHT. By Bryan and Brewer. Very ‘effective. (Hichmond Music Co.) XANES COME MARCHING HOME, By Wm. Jerome and Seymour Furth, Looks ke another Over There. (Jerome.) OU COME HOME.” By FE. Wentnerty and W. H. Squire, Big appeal to American paltnig mag BREA "HSE wets O'MOTEOR. By Chas. K, Harris. Now belng sung by a score of beed iinera. (Chas. K. Barrie Co.) SEARS AND STRIPES SOR ME. By G. H.\Carey and A. J. Schacter. A great march tongs viaccess Sfvsie Co.) OVE THERE. ‘By George 31. Coban. One of the very best patriotic songs, (Felat.) TREN TEE OOME BACHE TO YOU. By J. W. Bratton. Wonderful melody and words, (Mf ‘Witmark & fons.) ‘THE HOME FIRES BURNING. By Lena G, Ford and Ivor Novello. Great marching song. (Chappell & Co.) ‘WE'LL HANG THE KAISER UNDER THE LINDEW a feature of many acts. (Kendis & Brockman.) FREE. By Kendle and Brockmsn. Alresdy GAMOUFEAGE. By Glibert ap Friedland. A No. 2 aut song. (J. W. Stern & Co.) SoupnaDe's GONNA GET ZOU. hy Cibert & Aiotean. “in the Sooltide of aueces, (Jon, W. era. . save T'b9 MYQELE, GATS Z By H, You Tier, One of the best Tesh comety Bite (Hl. Vou "EHE'GRAVEL. By Jack Yellen, Perry Bradford and Chatile Plerce. A rag comle ‘tong, also good for dancing. (Charles K. Harris Co.) Novelty Songs ¢ HE'S DOING HIG BIT (FOR THE GIRIS). By Hanico and HZ. Von Titzr. A great novelty, {oby Florence Tempest. (H. Von ‘Tilser.) zona BOY, a Rovelty song for any act. (Shapiro-Bernsteln Co.) BAUS Mert DEE ER RAISER. By ‘Sterling, Costello and Lange. Very lively, eatehy alr. (Joe WERE ALL HERE, BILLY, ME-BOY, By Bill William. Good vaudeville or burlesque number. (oliver, Ganningbem) UILY OF THE V. Guert and Friedland. Greatest “ant” song of the day. Gos. W. Stern & Co.) bd one , WISCONGIN. By Kalmer, Leslie and Ruby. A big success along thé line, (Kalmar, Puck & Abrahams.) Seige ae 2 Instrumental REESE Riwose, Gy Foes. Sette eee es ieee S00) (Waltea ‘States Music Pubitshing Co.) LEN SWEETS,” Dy Harry Von Tilser. ‘The walts beautiful, featured by Joan Sawyer. CH. ser Co.) Duy YOUR TEARS. By Chas, K. Harri, A great walts, used by Lacitle Cavanaugh. (0. K. INDIANOLA.” By &. B. Henry and D. Ontran, 4 beautiful for trot and petrol. Gon W. Stem To Professional Singers and The Billboard Readers in General ‘This list wilt de changed or corrected from time to time, and will be thoroly Impartial. Singera can ot make a mistake in using avy of the above material. Only recogaised professionals can obtain professional coptes of theee songs. In writing to the publishers send sour latest profram and always state that you saw mention of the song or songs in The Billboard. ‘The Billboard Aoes not furnish professional or the regular contes of mus! MOST OF ‘THE ABOVE SONGS CAN NOT BE PLAYED OR SUNG IN CABARETS, EXOLUSIVELY MOVING TICTUND THEATERS OR HOTRLS WITHOUT TERsissION OR LI CENSE OF THE AMERICAN SOCIBTY OF COMPOSERS, AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS. 56 WEST FORTY-FIFTH STREET. NEW YORK. NEARLY ALL OF THE MUSIC PUBLISHERS ARE MEMBBRS, AND IT WOULD BE BEST TO COMMUNICATE WITH THIS SOCIETY FIRST. GILBERT & FRIEDLAND Have Opened Up Their Offices New Korky Nov, 24—This week has been = series of holiday events at the new offices of the new music publishers, Gilbert & Friedland. at 232 West Forty.sixth street, where they ‘occupy the whole building. Proferslonals from all over have crowded thelr fine ofices, and the pretty and catchy stratus of thelr drst release, ‘Are You From Heaven, have been much admired by those who have heard them. Harry GooaWin, whose connection with the new firm is already belng felt, is a bury man these days, and he will not leave a stone unturned to’ put ip principals to the fore, He 1s one of the Drightest publicity experts in the muate tine. Gilbert & Friedland are also getting ready to push Chimes of Normandy, from the former catalog of 'T. B, Harms, which they purchased, as well as thelr new rag, It’s @ Hundred to One You're From Dizi * STERN GETS THE HITS New York, Nov. 24—"“Get the bits, te the slogan of Jos, W. Stern & Co., and they sore live up to it. *Way out ti Kaveas City, Mo., the Stera people found Will E. Skidmore, who ‘has promptly proved to thelr satisfaction that ihe song Lite are-not written around Broa ‘Skidmore 1s the originator of a. peculiar type of song, which for want of a better name may be described as jazz novelties. He ha» toned up to the Stern catalog with such hits ax Pray for the Lights To Go Out and It Takes a Long, Tall, Brownskin Girl To Make a Preacher Lay His Bible Down. A few days ‘ago Skidmore handed thee publishers = mew one, I'm Old Enough for a Little Lorin’, and it fs the unanimous opinion of those who have heard it that he bas come thra with anotuer big bit, HALL IN SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco, Nov. 23.—J. N, Hall, traveling representative for W. A. Quincke & Company, the Los Angeles poblisbers, is bere after a tour Of Oregon, Wasbingtos, Utab, Idaho, Montana and California ia the interests of some of the latest song productions of his frm and reports that the demand for Calro Maid was so great that in many places the dealérs had secured lots before be arrived and were ready for a reorder. Hall's owa number, Pride of My Hart, seems to be getting attention also, ‘The number 4s one which be bad Iaid by, thinking little of st tM a well-sustained demand for the piece opened bis eyes to Its value. Quizcke -& Company bave just published My Hawafian Dream Girl, composed by Jesse G, M. Glick of the local Sherman Clay house. VAUDEVILLE NOTES Robert Nome, mopologist and wostcian, offered & norelty at the Empress, Danbury, Coun, rebe appeared in 2.Roman costume from various instroments, ‘Mr. apd Mrs, Dennis, of Morton, Dennis and Barrows and Lancaster. King, Home and Douglas, a singing trio, are making a hit on the Western Vaudeville Circuit. ‘Trey are featuring Harry D, Kerr's ballad, In the Garden of Eden, Clara Morton is introducing ber new act to the Bast. It is called The Toy Shop, and she is assisted by two, including her husbend, Frank Sheehan. Daley Harcourt, the English comediense, made quite a bit recently at the Plaza, Charleston, ‘West Virsinia. ‘Billy Danube, formerly of the Four Danuber, is now touring the Pantages Circult with the Four Casters. :