The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1908)

Edison Phonograph Monthly, Dec, 1908 17 10062 I Don't Like You June Rossmore This serio-comic song introduces a new artist, who is well known on the vaudeville stage. Miss Rossmore sings for this Record in a style different from any singer now in our catalogues, introducing some of the effects that have made her such a success in vaudeville. It is one of those Records that improve with each hearing. Orchestra accompaniment. Music and words, Clare Kummer. Publishers, Jerome H. Remick & Co., New York. 10063 Blessed Assurance Edison Mixed Quartette One by one the best and most popular of the sacred selections are bemg added to the Edison catalogue. "Blessed Assurance" has been repeatedly asked for and its inclusion in this month's list will, therefore, please many Phonograph owners. Our Quartette has given it a rendition quite in keeping with the spirit of the hymn. Unaccompanied. Music, Mrs. Joseph F. Knapp ; words, Fanny J. Crosby. 10064 I Never Cared for Anyone the Way I Care for You Byron G. Harlan A sentimental song that is fully described by its lengthy title. The writers of present day ballads aim to get names for their efforts that will furnish a fair idea as to their character. This one is entitled to a perfect score. The writers also produced "Somebody that I Know and You Know Too" (our Record No. 9822) and "When You Know You're Not Forgotten by the Girl You Can't Forget" (our Record No. 9544), both good examples of descriptive titles. Orchestra accompaniment. Music, J. Fred Helf; words, B. F. Barrett. Publishers, Helf & Hager Co., New York. 10065 I'll Sing Thee Songs of Araby. Thomas Chalmers The text of this song was taken from the poem "Lalla Rookh," by Tom Moore. "Lalla Rookh" was set to music by Frederic Clay, the well known English composer. It is a song of a high order and popular as a concert number. Mr. Chalmers' fine baritone voice makes it a Record of more than ordinary beauty. Orchestra accompaniment. Music, Frederic Clay; words, W. G. Wills. Publisher, G. Schirmer, New York. 10066 Rainbow New York Military Band This most popular Indian intermezzo was put out as a vocal solo by Ada Jones and Billy Murray, in the January list (it was Record No. 10049), Dut it is such an attractive composition that it will bear repetition as a band number, as all who get this Record will testify. "Rainbow" is similar in style to the famous "Hiawatha," and its popularity ought to be none the less enduring. In addition to some excellent work by the band, the Record includes solos by the xylophone and bells. Composer, Percy Wenrick. Publishers, Jerome H. Remick & Co., New York. 10067 Down in Georgia on Campmeeting Day Edward Meeker A coon song with a lively ragtime melody, and with words that are as full of action as the melody. The words are descriptive of the happenings at a darkey camp meeting in Georgia. Mr. Meeker enters into the spirit of the selection and makes a Record that is not only good musically, but is full of imitations of darkey mannerisms. Orchestra accompaniment. Music, Nathan Bivins; words, John Madison Reed. Publishers, Millbrook Music Publishing Co., New York. 10068 I Wish I Had a Girl Manuel Romain A song that has made a big hit in the West. It is being sung by Mr. Romain in vaudeville. The words tell of a young man's plaint that he is lonesome, very lonesome, without a girl and he wishes that he had one, just as the other fellows do. Mr. Romain, who by the way, has become one of the best selling Edison artists and, therefore, one of the most popular, sings the selection in a very attractive manner. Orchestra accompaniment. Music, Grace LeBoy; words, Gus Kahn. Publishers, Thompson Music Co., Chicago. 10069 I Can't Say You're the Only One Ada Jones and Billy Murray These are the words a young couple use in having a heart-to-heart confession concerning their past experiences in making love. There were others who kissed and said sweet nothings and both tell of it unblushingly. But those things are past history and both are now sure that the present love is "it." The song is from the Fnglish musical comedy "The Girls of Gottenberg" and is one of the hits in the production. Orchestra accompaniment. Music, Jerome D. Kern; words, C. H. Borill. Publishers, T. B. Harms Co. and Francis, Day & Hunter, New York. 10070 Jim Lawson's Horse Trade Cal Stewart Jim Lawson was a Yankee who was unusually clever in trading horses, but one day a gypsy proved too smart for him and he became the owner of a horse whose only fault was that he would sit down whenever he was touched on the side by his rider. This Record relates how Jim sold him to the Deacon as a hunting horse that would not only carry his owner but would "point" the game. A typical Cal Stewart Record in fun and rendition.