The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1910)

Edison Phonograph Monthly, Oct., 1910 15 565 My Old Girl Manuel Romain Tenor solo. Admirers of the favorite minstrel tenor will acclaim this one of his very best efforts for Edison Records. The song is on the popular light sentimental order, cheerful in theme and tuneful in melody. Its catchy two-step swing is a most agreeable change from the usual languorous melody of the majority of sentimental numbers, and Mr. Romain has adapted himself splendidly to the change, his sweet voice and pleasing style being heard to the very best advantage. Mr. Romain's reputation as a singer of sentimental songs is known the country over, and the fact that he is an exclusive Edison artist is a talking point for the Dealer. Particular attention is drawn to the pretty orchestra accompaniment. Words and music, J. R. Shannon; publishers, Grinnell Brothers, Detroit, Mich. 566 Phoebe Jane Sophie Tucker A Southern serenade. A typical darkey love plaint in which is drawn a vivid picture of the entrancing charm of a Southern moonlight. The air is melodious in the extreme, of the peculiar hesitating type made popular by the famous minstrel, Eddie Leonard. "Phoebe Jane" is Miss Tucker's first Amberol Record for the Edison catalog and it is indeed a splendid performance that she has given us. Her dialect, enunciation and style are beyond reproach, while there is an abundance of pleasing volume throughout. Orchestra accompaniment. Words, Richard Henry Buck; music, Theodore Morse; publishers, Theodore Morse Publishing Company, New York City. 567 My Wild Irish Rose Oakland & Thompson Counter-tenor and baritone. One of the prettiest and most popular waltz songs ever written is here offered in novel vocalization. The success of the first duet Record made by these two artists was so emphatic as to leave no doubt that the public would welcome more of their efforts. In this instance the lines of the verse are sung alternately as solos and duets, Mr. Thompson leading, and the chorus is sung as a duet. Chauncey Olcott, the well-known Irish tenor, wrote the words and music of this song which is still one of the favorite numbers in his repertoire. This Record can not fail to revive the popularity of the song. Orchestra accompaniment. Publishers, M. Witmark % Sons, New York City. 568 Honey I Will Long For You Billy Murray & Chorus A typical plantation melody is this plaintive little ballad in which a darkey pledges love and devotion to his dusky queen at parting. The song possesses real poetic merit and the air, a rhythmic two-step of rather slow tempo, will be found particularly engaging. Mr. Murray has made a charming Record of the number, in voice, dialect and expression fully meeting its requirements. Billy Murray's Records are always big sellers and this number will prove no exception to the rule. Orchestra accompaniment. Words, Arthur Longbrake; music, Ed. Edwards ; publishers, The Jos. Morris Co., New York City. 569 Selection from "The Wizard of the Nile" Victor Herbert and His Orchestra "The Wizard of the Nile" will be pleasantly remembered by theatre-goers as one of the most tuneful and successful of Herbert's many operas, and in this Record they will recognize the choicest numbers of the production, viz.: "Father Nile, Keep Us in Thy Care"; "My Love, Awake"; "Song of the Optimist"; "Starlight, Star Bright"; "Cleopatra's Entrance Song"; "Egyptian March"; "My Angeline," and "Finale of the First Act." A sparkling collection of melodies brilliantly played and with considerably more volume than is customary with Herbert's performances. 570 The Man in the Silvery Moon Helen Clark & Chorus Mezzo-soprano solo with chorus. Miss Clark, who here makes her bow as an Edison artist, has chosen a most agreeable vehicle for her introduction to the public. One of the latest of light sentimental compositions, it is rapidly winning its way to popularity. In well-written verse the tale of a maiden's love for the man in the moon is told, and set to an airy, lilting melody whose rhythm, especially in the chorus, is unusually well defined. Miss Clark is the fortunate possessor of a voice of beautiful quality, and her pleasing vocal style and clear enunciation stamp her as a decided acquisition to the catalog. Her first Record will undoubtedly win her hosts of admirers. A well balanced male quartet assists her in the chorus. Orchestra accompaniment. Words, A. Seymour Brown; music, Nat D. Aver; publishers, Jerome H. Remick & Co., New York City. 571 Planning — "Pretty's the Picture I'm Planning" Joe Maxwell Tenor solo. A new and pretty waltz song with an original idea, written by the popular composer, Gus Edwards, who wrote the ever welcome "By the Light of the Silvery Moon" (Amberol No. 421, Standard No. 10362). The "planning" is done by a pair of youthful lovers who paint a charming idyllic picture, the central figure of which is the rose-clad cottage in which they propose to live their happy future. Mr. Maxwell sings the dainty number exceedingly well. This is a Record which the lover of sentimental numbers will be glad to add to his collection. Orchestra accompaniment. Words, Will D. Cobb; music, Gus Edwards; publisher, Gus Edwards, New York City. (Always specify on your orders whether you want Amberol or Standard Records )