The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1912)

18 Edison Phonograph Monthly, Jan., 1912 942 'Lizabeth Ann Campbell & Gillette An amblin' sort of coon love song, with rather a prettier melody and better words than the average. Theodore Morse and D. A. Estrom, writers of them, are responsible for "By the Dear Old River Rhine," sung by the same artists on Amberol Record No. 872. Campbell and Gillette are prime favorites with the Edison public and try earnestly to make each of their Records better than the last. They have certainly succeeded in this instance. Orchestra accompaniment. Published by Theodore Morse Music Publishing Co., New York City. 943 Coronation March — "Die Folkunger" Edison Concert Band "Die Folkunger" is undoubtedly the most important work of Edmund Kretschmer (18301908), and was received with great favor upon its initial performance at Dresden in 1874. The next year Kretschmer carried off the highest individual honors at the first "saengerfest" in the city. The Coronation March is admittedly one of the most striking parts of the opera, and produces a truly inspiring Record when interpreted in such admirable fashion by our Concert Band. Publisher, Carl Fischer, New York City. 944 Driving Home the Cows from Pasture Walter Van Brunt and Chorus Armstrong and Clark, the writers of this selection, style it "The Cock-a-Doodle-Doo Song." One may gather from the title that the song is a rural march ballad and leans towards the sentimental. Walter Van Brunt sings the verses in his customary excellent style. When a carefully balanced quartet of mixed voices joins him in the refrains the "Edison attention to 'performance' " is plainly evident. The orchestra accompaniment is particularly well conceived. M. Witmark & Sons, New York City, are the publishers. 945 Crucifix Reed Miller and Frank Croxton The sacred song here sung by Messrs. Miller & Croxton is well known in church music, particularly under the name "Come Ye That Weep." It was written originally by Jean Baptiste Faure, composer of "The Palms," but is most frequently heard in the form we present — a translation and adaptation by Theodore T. Barker. One of the most impressive Records of a sacred song we have listed in some time. Published by Oliver Ditson Co., New York City. 946 Baby's Eyes Harry Anthony Harry Anthony's Record No. 22 ("Daddy") was one of his most artistic and for that reason we have had him sing this quasi-companion piece "Baby's Eyes." Both songs are of Australian origin and possess a wealth of tenderness and simplicity peculiar to songs written on that island. The orchestra accompaniment is written in a not-too-accentuated waltz time, and Mr. Anthony's tenor voice carries the simple air very clearly and sweetly. Composer, \£aude. *947 In the Golden Afterwhile Peerless Quartet The many friends of the late Frank Stanley Grinsted (Frank C. Stanley) will perhaps be surprised to learn that he was a song writer of no little talent. "In the Golden Afterwhile" is from his pen and has always been one of the great favorites of the Peerless Quartet, singing in concert. By special arrangement "the boys" of the quartet have turned over the money earned in making the Record to Mr. Grinsted's widow and four children. We have also arranged that full royalty for every Record sold shall be sent them through the courtesy of M. Witmark & Sons, New York, Mr. Grinsted's publishers. The purchase of the Record will give added satisfaction to the buyer through knowledge that the act is contributing to a very worthy cause. Orchestra accompaniment. 948 I Want to Be Down Home in Dixie Collins and Harlan Here is the great "hit" in May Irwin's new show "She Knows Better Now," in which it is sung by the star herself. It is a real "coon" song of the most infectious variety, and certainly loses none of its catchiness through the able rendition of Collins and Harlan. Mr. Harlan is just getting around again after his long illness, and his voice sounds fresher and more pleasing than ever. Our orchestra has caught the spirit of the accompaniment in fine style. The words and music are the efforts of the always successful Berlin and Snyder. The Ted Snyder Co. of New York City, published the song. 949 Marry a Yiddisher Boy Premier Quartet As its title indicates this song tells in an amusing yet inoffensive way of the virtues of "Yiddisher" boys as husbands. The Premier Quartet is not content to render the song "as written," but introduces a number of effects that add much to its enjoyable features. George Botsford and Seymour Brown, writers of the music and words respectively, have contributed several songs to our catalog in the past few years. Orchestra accompaniment. Publishers, Jerome H. Remick & Co., New York City. *This Record will be illustrated on cover of March Phonogram.