The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1908)

18 Edison Phonograph Monthly, Dec, 1908 10071 The Miner March John Kimmble An accordion solo of one of the best marches in Mr. Kimmble's repertoire. The popularity of Records made by the accordion would astonish those who are inclined to regard this instrument as commonplace. Of course, Mr. Kimmble's excellent performances do much towards popularizing the Records. Piano accompaniment. Composer, Otto Kost. 10072 There's a Warm Spot in My Heart for Tennessee Frederic Rose A ballad by the writers of "Somebody Just Like You" (Record No. 10042 in the January list). The chorus: There's a warm spot in my heart for Tennessee. I will call it home, sweet home. There's a longing for your smile comes over me. There's a warm spot in my heart for Tennessee. And wherever I may roam. The song is one that just suits Mr. Rose's voice and, therefore, the Record is a most pleasing combination of sentiment, music and singing. Orchestra accompaniment. Music, Johann C. Schmid; words, Charles E. Baer. Publishers, H. A. Weymann & Son, Philadelphia. 10073 Happy Mammy and Her Joe Ada Jones and Len Spencer An original Southern sketch. Mammy has a happy sunny disposition and she uses it effectively to cheer up her Joe, who is disposed to be low spirited because he's tired of the struggle for existence. She sings to him and induces him to shake the rheumatism out of his bones by dancing. The Record introduces Ed. Harrigan's and Dave Braham's old song "When de Trumpet in the Cornfield Blows." 10074 Policeman O'Reilly on Duty Steve Porter Another of Mr. Porter's clever street scenes, in which he continues his mirthful imitations of a conversation carried on by three individuals. Between the Italian peddlers, the newsboys and a fat woman who asks many questions, O'Reilly has his hands full. The way he handles every situation would make a New York policeman green with envy. It will certainly provoke many a smile. 10075 Alabama Collins and Harlan A comic ragtime coon duet song in the musical comedy "The Broken Idol." Mr. Collins carries the air in the verses, with responses by Mr. Harlan, and then they sing together in the choruses. One of those duet Records that have done so much to make Collins and Harlan popular. Orchestra accompaniment. Music, Egbert Van Alstyne; words, Harry Williams. Publishers, Jerome H. Remick & Co., New York. 10076 The Fairest of the Fair March New York Military Band The latest march by John Philip Sousa, the famous bandmaster. It has all the characteristic style and swing of his popular marches. It was written expressly for the Boston Food Fair and dedicated to the Boston Retail Grocers' Association. Publisher, John Church Co., New York. 13783 He Was Very Kind to Me Harry Lauder Jean's testimonial to the extreme kindness shown her by Sandy, her late spouse. After laying especial emphasis upon Sandy's kindness, Jean tells how she was confronted by a neighbor, who upon learning that Sandy was insured in the Prudential said that "eight poun' " and a dead "mon" was not so bad after all. A typical Lauder Record. Orchestra accompaniment. 13784 Rising Early in the Morning Harry Lauder A most excellent imitation of Jock's aversion to early rising and the efforts of his wife to get him out of bed. Mr. Lauder gives a most realistic presentation of the sleepy, yawning man who cares for nothing else so much as to stay in bed when he ought to get up and go to work. Orchestra accompaniment. 13785 The Weddin' o' Lauchie M'Graw Harry Lauder The things that took place at the wedding put the event in the same class as the far famed Donnybrook Fair. There was something doing every minute. So lively was the event that the singer declares that he'd sooner get mixed up in the wheels of a train than attend another like it. Orchestra accompaniment. Edison Amberol (Four-Minute) Records. 71 Selection from "Aida" Edison Concert Band "Aida," deemed by many to be Verdi's best opera, was written for the Khedive of Egypt and was given its initial performance at Cairo on December 24, 1871. On this Record are given the famous tenor solo, "Celeste Aida;" part of the ballet music and the grand finale of the second act. This is the most striking climax in the opera and very effective for military band performances. The Record must appeal strongly to those seeking some