The Edison phonograph monthly (Jan-Dec 1912)

18 EDISON PHONOGRAPH MONTHLY FOR NOV., 1912 1601 The Holy City {Stephen Adams) Edwin Skedden and Edison Mixed Quartet Tenor and mixed chorus, organ accompaniment "The Holy City" was composed by Michael Maybrick under Skedden and Edison Mixed Quartet with organ accompani the pseudonym of Stephen Adams. The composer was born ment. The combination is a particularly happy one in this in Liverpool in 1844, and at an early age became a baritone instance, and the beauties of the selection are expressed singer of great prominence. As an anthem it stands second to the greatest possible advantage. Words, F. E. Weatherly; in popularity only to "Ttye Palms." We present it by Edwin publishers, Boosey & Co., New York. 1602 When I Get You Alone To-Night {Fred Fischer) Billy Murray and Chorus Comic song, orchestra accompaniment This popular song was written by Fischer, McCarthy and and is being sung by countless vaudeville performers all over Goodwin, who have been responsible for so many New York the country. Billy Murray renders the song in his racy, successes. This one, however, seems likely to outdo them swinging style, making a Record that everyone must enjoy all in popularity. It has simply taken New York by storm, Published by Leo Feist, New York City. 1603 Temple Bells— " Under Many Flags " {Manuel Klein) Irving Gillette and Chorus Tenor and chorus, orchestra accompaniment This attractive number from "Under Many Flags," the pleasing by constant repetition. The song is given by latest production at the New York Hippodrome, is without Irving Gillete and chorus, and the many thousands who are doubt the "hit" of the performance. While its melody is not fortunate in being able to see the Hippodrome performvery suggestive of other successes of the past, by the same ance are assured by this Record of a faithful rendition, composer, yet this cannot be termed a fault, as Manuel Mr. Klein also wrote the words. Published by M. Witmark Klein writes such tuneful melodies that they become more & Son, New York City. 1604 Heimweh (Longing for Home) {Albert Jungmann) Venetian Instrumental Quartet Violin, 'cello, flute and harp Albert Youngmann was born in Prussia in 1824, and died in piano study. It has a plaintive sadness of melody which, Pandorf, near Vienna, in 1892. He was for years professor while written in a rather shallow style, is not easily forgotten, at the St. Cecilia Academy at Rome, and later became founder and is very impressive when properly rendered. The Venetian of a large publishing firm in Vienna. He has written a large Instrumental Quartet, consisting of violin, 'cello, flute and number of light piano compositions, none of which have harp, have presented a very carefully balanced arrangement attained the popularity of Heimweh (Longing for Home), which brings out the charm of the selection to its fullest This is a very simple little piece, well adapted for beginners in extent. Published by the Oliver Ditson Co., Boston, Mass. 1605 Hitchy Koo {Muir and^ Abrahams) Collins and Harlan Coon duet, orchestra accompaniment "Hitchy Koo" has proved one of the most popular songs of by everyone when dancing to the latter music. Those who the day, owing possibly to its presentation throughout the have danced on a sanded floor to "Robert E. Lee" will vaudeville theatres of the country by the clever comedians, appreciate this circumstance. "Hitchy Koo" bids fair to Nora Bayes and Jack Norworth. It was written by the outdo its parent in popularity, and Collins and Harlan have writers of "Waiting for the Robert E. Lee" and the title here succeeded in making its peculiar charm a matter of was suggested to them by the peculiar shuffling sound made "Record." 1606 Silent Night {Franz Gruber) Elizabeth Spencer, Harry Anthony and James F. Harrison Soprano, tenor and baritone, ace. by Venetian Instrumental Quartet An old German folk song, composed by Franz Gruber in songs of the period. We offer it rendered by Elizabeth 1818. The German words were written by Josef Mohr, but Spencer and Anthony and Harrison as a trio number with the the English translation is anonymous. It is generally used Venetian Instrumental Quartet giving a most beautiful as a Christmas song, and is a good specimen of the old German accompaniment. 1607 Sweetheart Let's Go A-Walking— " Under Many Flags " {Manuel Klein) Billy Murray and Chorus Tenor and chorus, orchestra accompaniment From "Under Many Flags," the New York Hippodrome the country by the thousands of people from other cities production. Manuel Klein, the composer, has written the who visit the Hippodrome daily. Billy Murray, in his music for these annual productions for a number of years, capital rendition of it, loses no opportunity to make the song and his music is always tuneful and catchy. "Sweetheart of the greatest possible interest to _ his hearers. And the Let's Go A-Walking" has "caught on" and is not only popular chorus does its full share of entertaining, too. Published by with New York playgoers, but it is being taken throughout M. Witmark & Sons, New York City. 1608 Luke {Bret Harte) Harry E. Humphrey Recitation The peculiar charm of Bret Harte's works lies in his ability in describing. This is admirably displayed in his dialect to reproduce in words, familiar forms and phases of American poem "Luke," which is here delivered by Harry E. Humph life — to skillfully paint word pictures of scenes and ideas rey, in his most clever manner. No doubt there are many which every American, particularly in the West, is familiar who are not familiar with the works of Bret Harte, and with, but which no author has before ever been successful to these "Luke" will serve as a fitting introduction. 1609 Don't Turn My Picture to the Wall— "The Girl from Montmarte" {Jerome D. Kern) Elizabeth Spencer and Walter Van Brunt Soprano and tenor, orchestra accompaniment Hattie Williams and Richard Carle make a hit with this song But I do expect no matter whom you love at every performance of the New York production "The Those old times with me you will recall. Girl from Montmarte," the music for which is by Jerome So don't read my letters to your other girl, D. Kern. The sarcastic words by Robert B. Smith are And don't turn my picture to the wall," extremely humorous and clever as well, and everyone who cannot help but be convulsed with laughter. Elizabeth listens to the statements Spencer and Walter Van Brunt catch the spirit of the song "I don't expect that you've been true to me, and exactly and give a most enjoyable performance. Published I don't expect that men can faithful be. by T. B. Harms Co., New York City.