The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1908)

Edison Phonograph Monthly, Dec. ,1908 19 thing above ballads, coon songs and other selections of lighter vain. It is worth a place in the best collections of Records. Publisher, Carl Fischer, New York. 72 The Shipmates Golden and Hughes An original sketch in which this well-known team have made a great success on the vaudeville stage. With it they have entertained thousands from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Mr. Golden is the original "Billy" Golden, who was one of the early makers of Edison Records, and those coon shouts and songs are in every Record collection. The first half of the Record is taken up with a dialogue, in which nautical terms are used in a most original manner. Then follows the singing of a series of funny verses, with some good yodling by Mr. Hughes. *73 Do You Know Mr. Schneider^? Ada Jones One of the best things in the English musical comedy "The Girls of Gottenberg," which enjoyed a long run at the Knickerbocker Theatre, New York. It is written on different lines from any of the present day popular songs, a fact that adds much to its attractiveness. The entire song is given on the Record, comprising four verses and four choruses, each of the latter being different. Miss Jones' rendition of a perfect fac-simile of the stage performance. Orchestra accompaniment. Music, Lionel Monckton; words, Lionel Monckton and George Grossmith, Jr. Publishers, Chappell & Co.. New York. 74 Popular Songs of 1908 American Symphony Orchestra A potpourri of six of the most popular songs of 1908, as follows: "It Looks Like a Big Night To-night;" "Mandy Lane;" "Sweet Girl of My Dreams," from "Ragged Robin," Chauncey Olcott's new production; "Good Evening, Caroline-;" "Once in a While," from "Marcelle," the new musical comedy by Pixley & Luders; "Down in Jungle Town." In the language of the department stores, it is unusual value for the money. 75 Uncle Josh Keeps House Cal Stewart Sarah Ann Martin was not at all anxious to go to town and leave Uncle Josh in charge of the house. She had several presentiments that Uncle Josh would not be a success as a housekeeper. But she felt compelled to make the trip and started off, after charging Uncle Josh with a list of things that he must not do during her absence. The Record tells with what success he carried out instructions, his efforts being more humorous than otherwise. Four and one-half minutes of clean, wholesome fun. 76 Mona Edith Chapman A love ballad of the better sort, the music being by Stephen Adams, the well-known English composer and writer of the famous "Holy City." The words by F. E. Weatherly are above the average in attractiveness. They are set to a charming melody. Miss Chapman's cultured soprano voice makes a delightful Record of the selection. Orchestra accompaniment. Publishers, White-Smith Music Co., New York. 77 By the Suwanee River American Symphony Orchestra A musical sketch by W. H. Myddleton that portrays an English composer's idea of a darkey's dream of the past. "Marching to the Camp Meeting" is the opening number. This has an approach and passing effect. The "Dance of the Old Folks" is played in a rollicking style and leads into a spirited coon dance, in which the shuffling of feet is heard. "Way Down Upon the Suwanee River," played with dreamy tremolo effect, defines a vision of the old folks at home and the finale is again a jolly dance melody. Publishers, Hawkes & Son, London. 78 Cohan's Pet Names Ada Jones and Billy Murray Another of the songs from George M. Cohan's new show, "The American Idea." It is a conventional duet between a young couple in which the young man nearly exhausts his vocabulary of pet names to find some that will please his lady love. The song is more striking because it is a departure from the style of the present day popular ditties. With it Miss Jones and Mr. Murray will again score, it being especially fitted to their duet work. Orchestra accompaniment. Music and words, George M. Cohan. Publishers, Cohan & Harris Publishing Co., New York. 79 Battle Hymn of the Republic Miss Stevenson, Mr. Stanley and Chorus A remarkably fine presentation of Julia Ward Howe's stirring national anthem. Mr. Stanley, baritone, sings the first verse; Miss Stevenson, soprano, the second verse; Mr. Stanley and Mr. Anthony, the third verse, and Miss Stevenson and Mr. Anthony, the fourth verse. The choruses between the verses are sung by the Mixed Quartette. The singers are accompanied by the New York Military Band, which also plays a number of original interludes, these being among the attractive features of the Record. It will be strange, indeed, if this does not prove one of the largest selling Records ever made for the Edison Phonograph. * This selection will be illustrated on cover of February Phonogram