Exhibitors Herald World (Jul-Sep 1929)

96 EXHIBITORS HERALD-WORLD July 20, 1929 SID SAYS SONGS BEST SELLERS Week Ending July 13th No. i "Pagan Love Song" — (Robbins Music Corp.). No. 2 "Wedding of the Painted Dolls" — (Sherman Clay). No. 3 "Honey" — (Leo Feist). "Louise" — (Remick Music Corp.). "I Get the Blues When It Rains"— (Forster). "I'm Just a Vagabond Lover" — (Leo Feist). "You Were Meant for Me" — (Robbins Music Corp.). "Desert Song" — (Harms, Inc.). No. 4 "I'll Always Be in Love With You" — (Shapiro). "My Sin" — (De Sylva, Brown & Henderson). "Broadway Melody" — (Robbins Music Corp.). No 5 . "Weary River" — (Irving Berlin). "Carolina Moon" — (Joe Morris). No. 6 "I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling" — (Santley Bros.). "Sleepy Valley" — (Harms, Inc.). ' No. 7 "Wedding Bell" — (H. Waterson). "That's You, Baby" — (De Sylva Broivn & Henderson). No. 8 "Junior" — (Donaldson, Douglas & Gumble). "When My Dreams Come True" — (Irving Berlin). "This Is Heaven" — (Ager, Yellen & Bornstein). EVANGELINE— (Irving Berlin, Inc.)— The theme song of the new Dolores Del Rio picture of the same name. It's written as a high class song and very pretty. One of the writers is the famous Al Jolson. Music by Al Jolson, words by Billy Rose. * * * THE MOONLIGHT MARCH— (Milton Weil Music Co.)— The writers of SWEETHEARTS ON PARADE have written in this number a follow up to that famous song. This song is well written and should be a big song, maybe as big as it's parent song. Music by Carmen Lombardo, words by Charles Newman. * * » WHEN WE GET TOGETHER IN THE MOONLIGHT (We Get Along Great) — (Irving Berlin) — A novelty song that will be great for singing orchestras. Has extra choruses and quite a few laughs. Words by Billy Rose and Ben Ryan, music by Violinsky. * * « IN THE HUSH OF THE NIGHT— (George & Arthur Piantadosi) — A pretty number on the high class order by one of our newest publishers who by the way is starting off with a big catalogue. Has a beautiful lyric and suitable melody and looks like a seller. Lyric by Sammy Lerner, music by Al Hoffman. * • * I LOVE YOU, I HATE YOU— (M. Witmark & Sons) — The theme song of the First National Picture, "Careers." Has a powerful lyric and a good melody. Of course theme songs must have a good picture to make them so we will have to see what the picture does. Lyric by Al Bryan, music by Geo. W. Meyer. * • * YOU — (Leo Feist, Inc.) — A good title, well written and with an excellent fox trot tune. What more is there to say ? Two local boys have collaborated on this song. By Joe Bennet and Harry Linden. ORGAN SOLOS Doc Webb (Chicago Marshall Sq.). Since the installation of sound equipment in this house Webb has been the only feature or drawing card and it isn't any wonder they keep him says this reporter after witnessing the reception he received following the presentation of the solo novelty about to be reported. The solo was called Baseball Specials and after flashing the gag slides and explaining the idea of the specials, meaning the numbers used in the presentation on the screen, he used the following numbers, "I Get the Blues When It Rains," "The One in the World," "Vagabond Lover," "Finding the Long Way Home," "'Pagan Love Song" and "Sitting and Whittling All Day Long." He received enough applause for three encores but gave them only two being a wise showman, leaving them wanting more than being satisfied. For his encores he used "Sunrise to Sunset" and "Some Sweet Day." If anybody says an audience does not enjoy a 6ong fest such as this, should visit this theatre. It brings a theatre business without a doubt. Hy C. Geis (Jersey City Stanley) featured the theme song of the current Warner Bros, picture. "The Squall." Geis called his solo, "Learning a Hit." After four introductory slides, Geis talked to his audience via a microphone attached to the organ and introduced Al Lewis, who pleasingly sang, "The Gypsy Charmer." Next Geis made a few clever remarks and asked the audience to join in a chorus of "Maybe, Who Knows." The audience responded willingly and offered Hy a fine reception at the finish. John Stango (Philadelphia Boyd) offered a pleasing and well-played spotlight solo in which he featured but one song. This was a Witmark number that is and has been a favorite for a long time. It is called, "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life." Stango played this beautiful number in a modulation first and then in a manner that seemed like an utter abandon that gripped the audience and earned him a very fine reception. Betty Shilton (Seattle Fox), known as "Sweetheart of Radio Land" (KOMO), scored recently with clever organlogue title "June Brides." Announcement of number made by Ray Jones, assistant manager, over hook-up. Played "Romance," then "School Ways" followed after running story by Jones with "When You and I Were Seventeen" ; then "Mean to Me," "Forgive Me," then swung into Wedding March, and "O Promise Me." Then Betty quickly followed with "Rock A-Bye Baby." Jones called quickly, "Why, Betty, they're just married." "My mistake," says Betty and quickly changed into "Tea for Two," which received a big hand. Recently had number of request numbers on radio, and asked that patrons please drop into Fox the following day, and were then played, which increased attendance for house. Preston Sellers (Chicago Oriental) played "It Pays to Advertise" and pay it did, the audience called him back after the screen introduction of Al Kvale had been started. In this number were such songs as "I'll Always Be in Love With You," "Honey," "You Were Meant for Me," "Falling for You" and a parody to "Sonny Boy" and "You're the Cream in My Coffee." The audience sang long and loud and showed their appreciation for his encore number. THEME SONGS Exceptional popularity has been achieved by three songs written especially for the two First National all-talking and singing productions now current on Broadway — namely, "Drag," starring Richard Barthelmess, which is at the Warner theatre, and "Broadway Babies," starring Alice White, which is at the Central. The theme song of "Drag" is entitled "My Song of the Nile." while the two outstanding musical numbers of "Broadway Babies" are "Wishing and Waiting for Love" and "Broadway Baby Dolls." An indication of the smashing hits scored by these melodies is the fact that "My Song of the Nile" has already been recorded by eight record manufacturers, "Wishing and Waiting for Love" by six, and "Broadway Baby Dolls" by four. Several of these companies have recorded the songs in two or three different ways — vocally, orchestrally, etc. And other manufacturers are arranging to record them in the near future. "Drag" and "Broadway Babies" are now in their third respective weeks on Broadway. Have you heard that Will Rockwell, the go-getter professional manager of Harms, Inc., has been seriously ill, but is now recuperating at the Briercliff Lodge, Briercliff, N. Y. ? . . . While he is away, George Wallace, former manager of Vincent Lopez Bands, Inc., is taking his place. * * * George Bennett, after having been away from Shapiro, Bernstein's for some time, is back and writing special material for them. * • • Benny Davis, J. Fred Cootes and Harry Engel, well known songwriters and mu6ic men, are about to form their own music publishing firm. * * • Talk about hustlers, these three songwriters are "it." While playing on the bill at the Palace, Lou Pollack, with the help of Young and Lewis, two more songwriters, completed all the songs for Belle Baker's new Columbia picture, in ten days time. * * • Miss Stem, former secretary to Sol Bornstein of Irving Berlin, is taking the place of Miss Berger, secretary to Harry Blair of Shapiro, Bernstein. Miss Berger has been made personal stenographer to Mr. Bernstein. Miss Carolina Fladig, who was Mr. Bernstein's secretary, is about to marry Herman Schenck, the firm's Los Angeles manager. Though I don't know either of them I want to congratulate them as will all their many other friends. . . . Dave Kindler, for the past six years with Irving Berlin, is now with Shapiro, Bernstein as act man in the professional department. Dave is the fellow who puts his Kosher sign on business cards, funny signs, slides, etc. This has served its purpose, identifying him with the trade. * • * All three of the Santly Bros, are back at their desks, well browned after having spent their vacations at the 1000 Islands. They are working hard on "To Be in Love," which has a fine chance of getting on. They 6ay it will surpass "I've Gotta Feeling I'm Falling. Charley Gordon (Broadway's w.k. song man) is in charge of the professional department for Santley 's. * » • According to Sam Serwer of WarnerWitmark's: All though we don't believe in numerology, we are seeking signs of an occult influence at work in the "composing" room at Witmark's. . . . The leading numbers in the catalogue, three that are sweeping the town, being sung, danced, radioed, and whatever else can be done to a song, all end in a QUESTION MARK. Namely: "Maybe, Who Knows?," "Am I Blue?," and "Why Did You?" * • • Arthur Piantadosi is the proud father of the third addition to his family. Her name is Jane, and she was born June 27th at the Red Bank Hospital, Red Bank, N. J. Mrs. Piantadosi and little Jane are now at home, Allen St., Rumson, N. J. . . . Wyn Brookhouse, former sales manager for the firm has just been appointed general manager. * • * Rudy Vallee has successfully introduced George and Arthur Piantadosi's latest number, "Moonlight, a Love Song and You." . . . Ted Koehler and Frank Magine are the writers of this number. . . . "In the Hush of the Night," written by Sam Lerner and Al Hoffman, for George and Arthur, is one of their "hit" numbers, the others are "Moonbeams" and "Bashful Baby." All orchestras in this city are featuring one or all these numbers. * * • Mose Gumble is holding the "fort" while the two remaining members of the firm, Walter Donaldson and Walter Douglas, are working in California. "Uncle" Mose, as he is affectionately known to everyone, is very enthusiastic over the firm's anniversary number, "Junior." * * « Sid Garry, Keith headliner, through his manager, Dick Polimer, has just signed a contract to sing exclusively for Pathe and Perfect Records. His first record for Pathe is of two Warner-Witmark numbers, "Maybe, Who Knows?," and "Am I Blue?," from "On With the Show."