The Billboard 1916-06-03: Vol 28 Iss 23 (1916-06-03)

AIR shige ~ i le ee ee ee ceaumana coe ee le a ae in AE F nt ec A APNE A Em a ate oN Pil ta mente eigen) <n Shek te ek Ah ata in Sg Be Sita & gi Pe pies et Se ere ee Rey The Billboard STRAIGHT FROM COUNTRY Comes New Song for Chas. K. Harris New York, May 27.—Direct from the rural quietade of Conuecticut bas come a new song for Charles K. Harris to exploit all over the world as a hit. The following may sound a bit far-fetched, but is nothing more than a rare imcident in the life of those looking for big songs: Mr. Harris was not very agreeably surprised last Monday to receive a visit from a little country girl, Josephine Vail, of Thompsonville, Conn., who hed several manuscripts which she wished to submit. Mr. Harris sat smoking and figuring bow to dismiss the ambitious amateur without burting her feelings. Ae be rose to ‘“‘show her the gate’’ the girl started another song, the melody of which caused the music publisher to change his mind immediately. After she had finished Mr. Harris reached for a contract and asked Miss Vail ber price. She showed signs of confusion, and Mr. Herris learned that she had never had experience marketing songs, and that this was her first visit to New York. He said: *‘Miss Vail, you have a wonderful song there that you would probably sell for $50, but I do not wish to take it that way. I will give you a regular royalty contract, the same as any great composer gets. And I will give you any advame royalty you Please. 1 predict that within a month this number will be the rage of the country.” Charles K. Harris is the tipster, Josephine Vail is the composer, and It's a Long, Long Time Since I've Been Home is the name of the song. INTO NEW QUARTERS New York, May 26.—M. Witmark & Sons are moving into their new quarters adjoining the Palace Theater, and leaving no detail undone that will add to the comfort and convenience of performers. The company has gone to considerable expense in hiring additional pianists to demonstrate their songs, so that artists desiring to hear a number will not have to wait. The demonstration rooms are sound-proof. As the Witmark catalogue includes every variety of song, performers will, no doubt, make the beautiful new offices a rendezvous in their reguiar rounds. BYRON GAY DONATES SONG Los Angeles, Cal., May 25.—Byron Gay, song writer and composer, of 2671 West Ninth street. Les Angeles, has contributed a song to the Actors’ Fund of America. The number is entitled My Sweet Dream and You, and has been accepted for the Fund by Daniel Frohman. It is said that Chauncey Olcott is introducing the song in New York, which is encouraging news for all concerned. Mr. Olcott's autographed phetograph will be used on the title page of the song copies, and the universal popularity of the contribution should, in a short time, bring good returns to the Actors’ Fund. On closer investigation it becomes known that Guy Price. dramatic critic on The Evening Herald here, picked My Sweet Dream and You from Mr. Gay's collection and suggested that he donate it to the Actors’ Fund. The critic picked it for a hit, and critics are generally conceded to possess good judgment in such matters. BELLIN NUMBER CLIMBING Albany, N. Y., May 26.—You Were a Wonderful Mother, which Betty Bellin composed in collaboration with Beth Slater Whitson, is one of the most recent songs which is forging to the front in ballad circles. It is conceded to be one of the best “‘mother” songs of the day, and is decidedly different than the general run. The Whitmore Publishing Company, of Scranton, Pa., is publishing the number, which has a suitable and attractive title page. The Whitmore Company is also publishing a number which Misq Bellin wrote with Charles E. Hochberg, called Down Among the Pines of Georgia. It fis another winner. Pace & Handy, publishers, will shortly have ready another Betty Bellin number, entitled Lonesome Sal. It is being looked forward to with interest. — HAVILAND’S BALLAD HIT New York, May 26.—At the End of a Beautiful Day, the classic ballad from the Haviland house, is proving one of the most sensational hits of the day. Acts everywhere are using the mumber and the home office is swamped with orders. When the house of Haviland does turn out a bit one may rest assured that it is a winner from start to finish. . . ~* THE BILLBOARD’S SONG HINTS Reliable Guide to the Best Songs in the Catalogs of the Leading Music Publishers a a (Harry Von Tilzer, 125 W. Forty-third 6t., New York, N. ¥.).—Hit of them all. SES SORE OC .EE WUE TON Sihetes M, Mente, Ctentia Theater Wile. Bow Ta XN. pF any RK Od a most e xcellent number. ME LITTLE, LOVE ME LONG (Charles K. Harris, Columbia Theater Bldg., New Ycrk, XH. F tet te yo Re yb yy melody and a gocd story. ME TEACH YOU HOW TO PLAY THE GAME OF LOVE (Decker & Weisengoff, Keyser, W. Va.).—As good as the best—try it. Ballads YOU'LL ALWAYS BE THE SAME OLD SWEETHEART (Harry Von Tilzer, 125 W. Forty VE lespie, 112 Forbes 8t., Pittsburg, P: like ballads, try SHE LIVES IN A MANSION OF SIGHS (Regent Music Co., Lake Charles, La.).—A sentimental love ballad. FLOWERS OF LOVE (Red Star Music Co., Fayetteville, Ark.).—A beautiful waltz ballad. WAITING FOR YOUR EYES OF BLUE (Allanson Pub. Co., 50 Auditorium, Chicago, Ill.).— A — of real merit. MY SWEET DREAM OF YOU (W. A. Quimcke & Co., Los Angeles, Cal.).—Dedicated to the Actors’ a SOMETIMES DREAM COMES TRUE (Bernard Granville, 154 W. Forty-fifth St., New York, N. ae BS ~ yp Fy 4 SOMETHIN G CALLS ME BACK TO YOU (The Paul Pub. Co., 219 Genesee St., Rochester, N. Y.).—A waltz ballad of exceptional merit. TELL ME, DEAR OLD MOON, WILL MY DREAM COME TRUE (Magbee Music Pub. Co., Columbus, 0.).—A pretty schot tische song. AT THE END OF A BEAUTIFUL DAY (Ff. B. Haviland Pub. Co., 128 W. Forty-eighth St., ae N. Y.).—One of Haviland’s best efforts. 8 THE CLOSEST PLACE TO HEAVEN ‘‘Where the Little Shamrock Grows’’ (J. W. 0’Connell, 5 Tithe me Mo.).—A typical Irish ballad of the better class. THERE’S A LITTLE TOWN IN IRELAND (Frederick H. Green, Muscatine, Ia.).—The cream wag Bog GOLDEN DREAM (John F. Lydiard & Co., Chicago, Ill.).—An appealing number with a swee en ee ee ae ee Saat oem, Belem, Ky.).—A love story in song mus WHEN I'M WITH YOU (Will L. Livernash Music Co., 1425 Central St., Kansas City, Mo.).— The ballad beautif Box 113, Streator, Ill.).—High-class ballad with harmony that Novelty Songs IT’S A HUNDRED TO ONE YOU'RE IN LOVE (Harry Von Tilzer, W. Forty-third st., rage oy SY gin, g b— § 4 7 BE A GOOD LITTLE CHICKEN AND TAY IN MY LAP James P. le, Eagle . Buffalo, N. Y.).—A fox-trot novelty that is a winner. ‘ a eee “8 ALL AROUND FOR YOU (Bell-Miller Music Co., 123 N. Clark 8t., ty, arranged for quartet chorus. GOLDEN DAYS OF '49 (Kimsey Pub. Co., 1512 Tribune Bldg., Chicago, Ill.).—Eventually ee tee tek ae ee . ) FORD OF MINE er meg Pub. Co., 50 Audi Bidg., Chicago, _ They’re A, do like the movement—excellent lyrics. — WHEN — THE EAGLE (Pope Music Oo., 6944 Ozark Ave., Chicago, Ill.).—Good enough to feature on any Lexington, Ky.).—Rag Ba... wey Ap ee, FOXTROT GLIDE (Arthur M. Siebrecht Music Co., u NO MOR RE RHEUMATION RAG J. Fi “eee ( ‘orest Thompson, 2822 W, Madison Ave., Louisville, Ky.). "WAY een t i BORNEO-0-0-0 Bernstein ° . seventh Us UIE ies ear, ube ap Uns cant mans 0. auton ads Seale sen Shh tseueS 2b 00 GOT Galinare Woeie Gh, 620 Risk Ot. tikes ted, ast, A AMBEE ME IN TUNETIMCE, JUNTE (Prank 8. WH, Lancster, Pu.)—Kas the ; right swing; can be used as single or dou eer nat ALOMY JANE (0. 2. Forster & On. 8 845 §. Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal.).—A real novelty Greats pathetic description of the feling of f bracihanas has enna teres eaken Ge tae a MY yong A ROSE (Stark Music Co., St. Louis, Me.).—A Hawaiian special—it's great. SINCE MY HONEY MAN CAME HOME (J.P. Docls, to Wales are, Somerville Sta. sun, Seone —cbeod ah or Geese eae ae 7 Saas Comic Senge THE FOUNTAIN ‘wad YOUTH Yor > ap Fo I'VE SENT MY WIFE St., New York City, N. (Broadway Music Pub. Oo., 145 W. Forty-fifth St., New | TO THE THOUSAND ISLANDS (Harry Von Tilzer, 125 W. So ae eos oie baat ot Paae ti Y FORD Witmark, * New York, N. Y.).—Comic rube; many Ford songs, +m like this. /% wii pm penny he a better one. MOTHER-IN-LAW BUTTED IM (Popular Music Co., Auburn, N. Y. that will just ft your act snetan B. E.)—ni veal tive FORD RAMBLED RIGHT ae af C. BR. Foster ey Angeles, Cal.). ee ag | ¢ aos number TH 845 8. Broadway, Los FATHER FOOTS BILL (L. Cradit, pean Kan. ).—Grains = 100K! LOOK! VAT A BIG FIRE SALE (L. ©. * Cuatbam, Dincinna + tae $l om A ie le ABRAHAM GO GO AWAY on, BO n ae ag (Independent Music Co., 906 G St., WN. March Ballads eS ET ae 20 fiates E. Mastle, Wl Sonath Ave, march the best Harris ever had I WANT TO BE A SOLDIER FOR THE U. 6. A. chester, N. H.).—A timely patriotic march ballad. BE SURE AND MENTION THE BILLBOARD IN WRITING TO PUBLISHERS. THAT’S LITTLE ENOUGH TO ASA IN EXCHANGE OF COURTESIES FOR THE FOREGOING INFORMATION W., Washing. New York, N. Y¥.).—A (A. B. Rocheleau, Kennard Bldg., Man PROFESSIONAL COPIES TO PROFESSIONALS ONLY SINGING SHADES OF NIGHT New York, May 26.—The Volunteers replace: Comfort and K‘ng at the Palace Theater this week after the opening performance, and are featuring L. Wolfe Gilbert's new song sensation, Shades of Night. They put the ballad over in most telling fashion and scored heavily. NEW CHICAGO PUBLISHERS Chicago, May 27.—Another music publishing company has been added to Chicago's already long list of music concerms. The new company is at 20 East Jackson Boulevard, and promises to be a great help to singers who use only highclass material. Burrell Van Buren, well known ibroughout the country as a song arranger, is at the top of the list of music writers of the new firm. Frank Chodrov is the staff lyric writer. Their latest song is called My Golden Dream, and has met with great success wherever it has been sung. UNDER THE RAMBLING ROSES New York, May 27.—Under the Rambling Roses. the pew instrumental number by 8. R. Henry. whose last composition, By Heck, added to his fame as a writer of melodies, has again emphasized the ability of this composer. It is included in the popular price catalogue of Joseph W. Stern & Co., and is being used by Banjo Wallace, Henry Conrad, Charles Schwab ant Leopold Kohls. FEATURING WITMARK SONGS New York, May 26.—An unusually gay bill at the Palace Theater last week included the everpopular Nora Bayes, who, it is said, could appear on the bill there for fifty-two weeks in the year without wearing out ber welcome. Al!though that has never been proven there are none to dispute the fact that Miss Bayes knows how to select ber songs and pet them over. For last week she introduced for the first time a new song by Ernest R. Ball and J. K. Brennan, entitled For Dixie and Uncle Sam. It turned out to be a fine descriptive number, full of ginger and patriotic fervor, with a well constructed story in the lyric. The music appealed to the listeners from the start, and there seems little doubt that another good one has added to the long list of remarkable issued by M. Witmark & Sons. Another headliner on the bill last week Mr. Ball himself. He had intended song which Miss Bayes used, two of his latest hits, My W Thee, and Good-by, Good Lack, He ~‘so used a medley featuring chree, A Little Bit of Heaven, She's Daughter of Mother Machree and others. Al) all published by M. Witmark & Sons. STEVENS IN TENNESSEE Nashville, Tenn., May 27.—Milt Stevens, the lad with the smile that won't come off, has been in town this week putting over song hits for the Joe Morris Music Company, of New York and Philadelphia. The following song hits are finding ready sales with Stevens’ aid: There's # Quaker Down in Quaker Town, and (Orange Rlossom Time in Loveland. MUSIC NOTES The Will Carroll Music Company, of Brookly>. is beginning operations with a rush, featurine four dandy numbers, Rosalie, Her Ragtime Romeo, It’s a Sad, Sad World Without You and You'll Mend the Aching Heart You Broke. Robert McGee, vice-president of the company. has been In the game for years and is known both in this country and abroad. Come in the Garden, Dear, a number of the better class, with lyrics by Charles Roy Cox and Haven Gilleeple, will be released by the Buckeye Musle Co., Columbus, O, Betty Bellin ts responsible for the music, L. ©, Chatham, the song writer, has a brandnew one, It is called When We All Go to War With Mexico, with a little dash of eatire. From reports, it catches on at once, Mies Dolly LaMarre is the hit of the Revue at the States Restaurant, Chicago, asing another Bell-Miller number, entitled I've Been Looking All Around for You. Lew Jacobs is now connected with the Chieago office of Kalmar, Puck & Abrams, and is +] doing his utmost to place the catalogue with hia many friends, J. F. Cherry—Kindly give address when writing for information.