The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1912)

16 Edison Phonograph Monthly, Feb., 1912 more, there is never any doubt that she thoroughly enjoys singing her songs. Her spirited, whole-hearted entry into the portrayal of any character which she assumes never fails to win new friends for her and enthusiastic applause from her old friends. In the following Records we hear the vaudeville star at her best. Every song is "Irenetrue-to-life." When to the superb ability of the singer is added the clever playing of Burt Green at the piano, the Records leave little to be desired. All three songs were written and composed by Miss Franklin and Mr. Green. 950 I've Got the Mumps Irene Franklin Miss Franklin leads off her series of Edison Records with one of her greatest successes and juvenile character creations, "I've Got the Mumps." The song offers unlimited opportunities for fun-making and any who have ever had the good fortune to hear Miss Franklin sing, it from the stage knows that she does not miss a single one of them. Burt Green at the piano. 951 The Talkative Waitress Irene Franklin Miss Franklin's next Record is a screamingly funny characterization of a type of restaurant waitress found in the larger cities, particularly in New York. The versatility of the artist in portraying first one character and then another is well exemplified here. No two characters could call for wider range of work than that of the child in "I've Got the Mumps" and "The Talkative Waitress," yet both are absolutely perfect in every detail. Burt Green again assists at the piano. 952 I Want to be a Janitor's Child Irene Franklin For Miss Franklin's third Record she goes back to the juvenile again; this time with orchestra accompaniment for a change. A little girl is portrayed who has everything in life that one could wish for, yet who innocently envies the lot of the janitor's child and her apparent freedom, for she can "sample all the 'goodies' that the grocer brings, dig into the ash can and find nice things." All three of these Records are in a class by themselves and will, we know, be appreciated at their full worth by every owner of a Phonograph. Edison Amberol Records UNITED STATES LIST, 50 CENTS; CANADIAN, 65 CENTS 953 Waldmere March New York Military Band This march should have been on the Amberol list 'ere this; our Standard Record of it has always been so popular. Its listing recalls the interesting fact that it was written by F. H. Losey, while he was riding on a trolley car running between Erie and Waldmere, Pa. Mr. JLosey was conductor of a band in the latter city at the time and named the piece for his home town. The air is melodious, the coda being particularly effective, and the rhythm right for marching. Published by Carl Fischer, New York City. 954 Rum Turn Tiddle Billy Murray and Chorus This novelty song is a combination of several of the most popular ragtime songs now current in vaudeville and is being featured with complete success by Bessie Wynn, Maggie Cline and other favorites. As produced on this Record, it introduces humming and whistling effects as added attractions. Orchestra accompaniment. Music by Jean Schwartz; words by Edward Madden. Published by Jerome and Schwartz Publishing Co., New York City. 955 Maybe That Is Why I'm Lonely Anna Chandler "Lonely" songs seem to be Miss Chandler's forte — just why is difficult to understand, for with her tremendous success here and abroad she should be anything but "sad and blue" ! This particular song of the "lonely" class has enough distinctive features to stand on its own feet without regard to its predecessors, and we predict great favor for it. George W. Meyer, whose tuneful songs have appeared from time to time on Edison Records, is the composer of the music, and Jce Goodwin, the writer of the words. Orchestra accompaniment. Published by Jerome H. Remick & Co., New York City. 956 By the Light of the Jungle Moon Walter Van Brunt and Mixed Chorus Jungle songs are always in order, but we have not had one for some time. To make this one especially attractive, we arranged a quartet comprising Elizabeth Spencer, soprano; Elsie Baker, contralto; Harry Anthony, tenor, and Frank Croxton, bass — a combination not heretofore listed — to assist Mr. Van Brunt. This song suggests "Moonlight in Jungleland" (Amberol No. 415), and will undoubtedly rival it in popularity. Orchestra accompaniment. J. Caldwell Atkinson composed the music, and Powell I. Ford wrote the words. Jerome H. Remick & Co., New York City, are the publishers. 957 Nothing to Do Until To-morrow Evan Baldwin It is impossible to estimate even in round figures the number of people who have laughed at the unfortunate "guy" depicted in "Tad's" New York Journal^ cartoons — the chap who pretends he is happy over being worked to death at some new job. This song is based (Always specify on your orders whether you want Amberol or Standard Records.)