The talking machine world (Jan-June 1928)

110 (World of Music) The Talking Machine World, New York, May, 1928 M OHIO HOME." THERE MUST BE •II A SILVER, LINING 'RAMON A" *A SHADY TREE.* BABY YOUR MOTHER. CHANGES" IF I CANT HAVE YOU FELL HEAD OVER HEELS IN " LOVE KISS and MAKE UP (V)Y BLUE HEAVEN" 7 * THAT /MELODY of LOVE' THE SUNRISE' ftW%5^0Y%a-(V)ARY? WHAT'LL YOU DO? : "IHEN YOU'RE WITH SOMEBODY ELSE coquette" Indian cradle song Vale blues" WHEN VOU PLAVED . THE ORGAN 'dolor.es* ♦THERE OUGHT TO BE 1 A LAW AGAINST THAT/ ' THAT'S MY MAMMY' "WAITIN'FOR KATY* Fred K. Steele, Inc. Announces New Song Fred K. Steele, Inc., New York City, recently placed on the market a new song entitled "I Can't Believe It's True," which is meeting an exceptionally satisfactory demand. This number has been featured over the air for some time by Billy Day, radio star, and the requests for the sheet music for the song from cities all over the country led the publisher to print the selection before he had intended to. This demand has given Mr. Steele the greatest confidence in the song and he states that orders from dealers have exceeded his expectations. Another number in the Steele catalog which has shown great strength is "Blue Idol," the work of Jane Fraser Fish, who, although a newcomer to the popular field, has won a wide reputation as a composer of several operettas. Practically all the mechanical companies have made arrangements to include this song in their catalogs. De S. B. & H. Secure ' ' Constantinople De Sylva, Brown & Henderson, Inc., New York City, has secured the American publishing and selling rights for a novelty song, "Constantinople," which is at present a sensation in London and all over England. The Lawrence Wright Music Co., London, is the original publisher of the song. Lawrence Wright, it will be remembered, composed the music for the sensational "Among My Souvenirs." Robert Crawford, president of De Sylva, Brown & Henderson, Inc., paid the Wright Co. one of the biggest advances ever paid in a transaction of this nature for the rights for "Constantinople." Although the exact amount is a secret, Mr. Crawford has announced that it exceeds the amount paid for "Among My Souvenirs." "Constantinople," coming, as it does, on the heels of novelty fads in this country, should prove a decided success, and the publishers defy anyone to spell the word correctly in strict rhythm with the melody the first time. Robbins Publishing Book by Ferde Grof e The Robbins Music Corp., New York City, announces the publication of a book entitled "Ferde Grofe's Modern American School of Music," which will undoubtedly prove a wide market. Mr. Grofe is acknowledged to be a leader in his field of endeavor. His latest woik, "Metropolis," an American fantasy in blue, has been the subject of great praise, and on April 25, one hour after midnight, Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra featured the composition over the radio in a coast-to-coast hook-up. The famous "Rhapsody in Blue," by George Gershwin, is wholly a Grofe arrangement, as are practically all of Paul Whiteman's Victor recordings. Mr. Grofe's activities are not confined to orchestral arrangements of other's works, however, as he enjoys a reputation as a composer, having written "Mississippi Suite," "Three Shades of Blue" and the more recent "Musette." Mr. Grofe's book on arranging is designed for the widest appeal, both to amateurs and professionals. It is replete with considerable practical advice and contains many interesting anecdotes. "N' You," the popular waltz, issued by the Marks Music Co., is proving a big seller. TOGETHER (New) SONGS THAT HIT THE MARK! LILA (New) AMONG MY SOUVENIRS SORRY FOR ME (New) WITHOUT YOU SWEETHEART TIN PAN PARADE MY ANGEL (New) CHURCH BELLS ARE RINGING FOR MARY THERE AIN'T NO SWEET MAN WORTH THE SALT OF MY TEARS FORGETTING YOU (New) C-O-N-S-T-A-N-T-I-N-O-P-L-E (New) I'M RIDING TO GLORY F'RINSTANCE (New) WAS LAST NIGHT THE LAST NIGHT WITH YOU Sons Hits from the Collegiate Musical Comedy "GOOD NEWS" GOOD NEWS— THE VARSITY DRAG LUCKY IN LOVE— BEST THINGS IN LIFE 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 songs) cTI\usic Publishers PCSVLVA.BaOWN*" HENDEK50N BUJUMfli 745 SEVENTH AVENUE NEWYOSK Smalle-Robertson a Busy Harmony Team One of the most important factors in exploiting a popular song is to have the selection included in the routine of an artist or artists Ed Smalle and Dick Robertson who are constantly before the public and who through their work have built up a personal following. For this reason Ed Smalle and Dick Robertson are' constantly sought after to introduce and exploit new songs, for this team is one of the busiest of the present day. Smalle and Robertson record for Victor, Columbia and Brunswick, and, in addition, are regular features over station WEAFandWJZ. They are a great harmony team, and, in addition, are well known for unique arrangements. This team was selected as one of those participating in the all-American broadcast heard over station WJZ on Saturday, May 5. "Ladron," a new Argentine tango, has been issued in attractive sheet music form by the Edward B. Marks Music Co. "Ladron" was written by Carlos Cobian, an Argentine composer and orchestra director. The record and roll companies have seen the possibilities of the new tango and are listing it for early release.