The talking machine world (Jan-June 1928)

104 (World of Music) The Talking Machine World, New York, April, 1928 "My Blue Heaven" Leo Feist Issues Is Text of Sermon Five New Numbers In an interesting piece of exploitation workrecently sent to dealers, Leo Feist, Inc., gave further proof that "You Can't Go Wrong With Any Feist Song." This proof was in the form of a reprint of a letter and newspaper clipping received from H. G. Munden, choirmaster of the Kelley Memorial Methodist Church, of Longview, Tex., which told of the effect of an inspirational sermon preached by the pastor of the church on the subject, "My Blue Heaven." In the words of Mr. Munden, "The church was crowded to overflowing and every one got a thrill and a blessing as they listened to Rev. Swain picture the ideal Christian home as 'My Blue Heaven.' I want you to know that we appreciate the kind of popular music that when properly played has a tendency to lift people to a higher plane. Looting forward to Feist hits, I remain, etc." Leo Feist, Inc., has announced five new publications which are listed as class "A," or twenty cents a copy until April 30, after which date they will be included in class "B" at twenty-two cents a copy. They are "Ole Virginny's Lullaby," a waltz song, by Erno Rapee, Lew Pollock and Sidney Mitchell; "Just Like the End of a Story," fox-trot ballad by George Whiting and Lew Pollack; "Waitin' for Katy," novelty fox-trot, by Gus Kahn and Ted Shapiro; "There Ought to Be a Law Against That," comedy song, by Irving Caesar and Cliff Friend, and "That's My Mammy," ballad hit, by Harry Pease, Ed. G. Nelson and Abel Baer. songs THAT HIT THE MARK! Will Sing "Beloved t9 Acquire Rights to Pingitore's Works Paul Whiteman Publications, Inc., New York City, have taken over the publishing rights to Mike Pingitore's Complete Method for Tenor Banjo from Wm. L. Lange, and hereafter it will be published under the trade-mark of the Whiteman firm. Special significance is attached to this announcement by the fact that Mike Pingitore is the featured banjoist of the Paul Whiteman Orchestra, and has held this position for years. Mr. Pingitore's method has already had a considerable sale, but now that it has found its way into the Whiteman catalog it will, in all probability, soon find the place that rightfully belongs to it as the leading method of its kind. Marguerite Namara, operatic and concert artist, and recently the featured star of several operettas, will sing the Irving Berlin, Inc., song success, "Beloved," on Tuesday, April 24, when she is to appear before the microphone in a wide hook-up as the guest artist of the Eveready Hour. According to Berlin officials, this number and "I'm Afraid of You" are showing a most satisfactory progress, and give every indication of becoming leading sellers of the Berlin catalog. TOGETHER (New) LILA (New) AMONG MY SOUVENIRS ONE MORE NIGHT WITHOUT IOC SWEETHEART TIN PAN PARADE MY ANGEL CHURCH BELLS ARE RINGING FOR MARY THERE AIN'T NO SWEET MAN WORTH THE SALT OF MY TEARS SWEETHEART MEMORIES BLUEBIRD SING ME A SONG I'M RIDING TO GLORY Song Hits from the Collegiate Musical Comedy "GOOD NEW S" GOOD NEWS THE VARSITY DRAG LUCKY IN LOVE THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE Big Sellers in Folios EACH CONTAINING "AMONG MY SOUVENIRS" SUPREME DANCE FOLIO (New) SAXOPHOLIO (No. 2) TENOR BANJO FOLIO (3rd Edition) (Each containing fifteen great gongs) '. >e SmmJBfgwn and HeotrsonJnc <r7llusic "Publishers -w-^ -| T , ■» * DESYIVA.BHOWN* HENDEtSON BUILDING Ends Lengthy 1 rip — — — 7U5 SEVENTH AVENUE NEW YOaX Matter Song in Favor S. A. Matter, music publisher of 1658 Broadway, New York City, reports that "Dreaming Away" (To Find a New Way) is proving popular with a great number of radio entertainers and is selling satisfactorily in sheet music form. Strickland's Mayflower Orchestra is featuring the number in its radio auoearances. William Wiemann, who has been on a sales trip for the Edward B. Marks Music Co., New York City, continuously lor the past six months, is just starting the last leg of this unusual stretch of music-selling activity, determined to push out as close to 1,000,000 copies as possible. Although Mr. Wiemann may not reach this goal he will have broken all sales records for one trip in the long history of the Marks organization. The trip took Mr. Wiemann right to the Coast, embracing comparatively lengthy visits to the larger cities and flying trips to smaller towns. The best spots of Canada were included, and at the present time' he is in the South gradually returning to New York from the Southwest. Upon his return in May, Mr. Wiemann will take a well-earned vacation. More Profits in Your Sheet Music Department Buy your music where you can get the utmost in selection and service at the lowest possible prices! BIG HITS OF THE DAY IN SHEET MUSIC Everything published in sheet music — or rather everything that sells is on hand here. Your mail orders will receive the same conscientious attention as though you were here in person selecting your numbers yourself. Quick Delivery — the same day as your order is received — and a fully itemized memo accompanies each shipment so that you know at once what each selection costs you. Send for our new Sheet music bulletin and see for yourself the extensive variety of offerings — and the new prices! PLAZA MUSIC COMPANY lO West zoth St. New York Fred K. Steele, Inc. Issues Two New Songs Fred K. Steele, head of the music publishing firm bearing his name, tells an interesting story regarding the title of his new Hawaiian foxtrot number, "Lei Lani," meaning "Wreath of Heaven." Billy Heagney, composer and lyricist of the song, after having composed the melody, chanced to speak to a child who accompanied her father, a well-known Hawaiian actor, on a vaudeville tour. He asked her name and was informed that it was "Lei Lani," pronounced "Lay Lah-nee." The musical quality of the name and the further information that it meant "constellation of stars" or "wreath of Heaven," decided Mr. Heagney in giving the name to his composition. He also learned that this name is given Hawaiian children who are unusually fair of face and beautiful of nature. Fred K. Steele is establishing the subtitle, "Wreath of Heaven," as part of the title itself. Another new Fred K. Steele number which has received high praise from all orchestra leaders who have heard it is "Hurry On," by Frank Bannister and Billy Heagney. Piantadosi Songs Proving Popular "I'm Tired of Making Believe," the ace number in the catalog of Al Piantadosi, New York City, is showing decided strength and is proving popular with vaudeville and radio entertainers, justifying the confidence which Mr. Piantadosi placed in the number and which led him to place a strenuous campaign behind I he number. The composition, which was written by Al Piantadosi — who has had innumerable "hits" to his credit — and George Kelly, immediately drew an offer of $15,000, which was refused by the firm. "Dancing Shadows," a novelty fox-trot, and "My Stormy Weather Pal," waltz ballad,, also featured in the Piantadosi catalog, are showing up well in both sheet music, record and roll form, and are heard nightly over the leading broadcasting stations.