The talking machine world (July-Sept 1921)

Septembeh IS, 1921 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD (World of Music J 133 HAVE YOU HEARD EDITH WILSON and the Original Jazz Hounds?— Well, they have made "NERVOUS BLUES" On a Columbia record backed by "VAMPIN' LIZA JANE" NOTE: I wrote "Crazy Blues" and made Mamie Smith-so watch Edith — she is a winner PERRY BRADFORD, Inc., 1547 Broadway, New York tlie conditk id. H. of ; 'The jais; or she c LSks for the latest in dance orchestration. Generally we don't have to play it through. They hear the first few bars ami tell us to wrap it up. "But the classical fiends, they sit around while we grind the box or pump the Pianola, waste our needles, occupy our time, then leave without a word of thanks. It is a curious condition and while known to some other businesses it is not practiced to the same extent as in our own." GOOD MUSIC IN "PUT AND TAKE" "Put and Take" is the title of a new musical comedy, the book, lyrics and music of which are by colored writers and the cast of which is composed of colored performers. The show opened recently at. the Town Half, New York, and evidently is lo have a lengthy Fall rim. Among the song numbers are "Nervous Blues," sung by Edith Wilson; "Old-time Bines" and "My June Love." The latter is apparently the outstanding song of the show and has created some com ■ inent. Alan Dale, the New York American critic, describes it as a wonderful melody. The music for "Put and Take" is published by Perry Bradford, Inc., New York City. MEETING OF SCHOOL TEACHERS Omaha Teachers Attend Lecture at Columbia Model Shop Omaha, Nf.br., September 3. — More than one hundred Omaha school teachers met recently in the Model Shop of the local wholesale branch of the Columbia Graphophone Co. The meeting was addressed by Miss M. Middlcton, superintendent of music in the schools of Council Bluffs. Ia., and Miss Juhetie McCann, superinicndent of music of the Omaha schools. This interesting meeting was arranged by JOE HOWARD'S LATEST SONG "Baby Face" is the title of a new song by the veteran popular singer and composer, Joe Howard, of "I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now" fame, which is being published by the Edward B. Marks Music Co. TIMELV WORDS OF A GREAT MAN that the i ask me "Go, sir, gallop, and don't forg world was made in six days. You for anything you like except time." These were the instructions of Napoleon to his chief of brigade on the occasion of his leaving for Russia, and illustrate the value which this great strategist placed upon the element of time. They are words that can well be taken to heart by many business men. "TANGERINE" OPENS IN NEW YORK Late in August there opened at the Casino Theatre, New York, the musical comedy entitled "Tangerine," which at least, according to newspaper reports, is the best of the newer musical offerings. Among the song numbers deserving special mention are "Sweet Lady," "Listen lo Me," "Love Is a Business" and "In Our Mountain Bower." "Sweet Lady" and "In Our Mountain Bower" are already acknowledged successes. Leo Feist, Inc., publishes the score. NEW FEIST SONG RELEASED "Mother, I Didn't Understand," a new song, has just been released by Leo Feist, Inc. It is by Bud Green, Howard Johnson and Al Piantadosi. Omaha Teachers at Lecture 12. L. Wilder, Omaha branch : Columbia Co., and was instrumt ing the message of Columbia's educational line to the school teachers. ties MARKS MUSIC CO. AS SALES AGENT The Edward B. Marks Music Co. has been appointed sole selling agent for the Sophie Tucker song, "Daddy, Your Mammy Is Lonesome for You," originally published by the Triangle Music Co., New York City. The Edward B. Marks Music Co. also handles exclusively other works bearing the Triangle trade-mark, including "President Harding March" and "The Rambling Blues." There is an bia Headquarters I dem nd for these numbers. Talking machine dealers will find sheet i ind standard folios a profitable side line i h-velopment of their business. It H Charley Straight and Roy Bargy have Written an Unusually Attractive Fox Trot Ballad IT MUST BE SOMEONELIKEYOU Starting Splendidly! Chicago McKINLEY MUSIC CO.newyork ROBERT NORTON CO. 226 West 46th Street, New York City