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Sep. 7th, 2011 09:20 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
todayiamadaisyI've been looking at old music books, turn of the century stuff. Er, turn of the previous century, not the one a decade ago. The ads in them for other publications are delightful, with a splendid turn of phrase and an idiosyncratic sense of spelling, as seen in these excerpts:
"Sleepy Lou": A Rag Time Two Step by IRENE GIBLIN
We really can't find words sufficient to express the real merit of this dandy little work. All we can say it, "Sleepy Lou" is the best piece of rag-time that has ever been published. Miss Giblin wrote "Chicken Chowder" that was good, but it doesn't hold a candle-stick to........ "Sleepy Lou". Try the following sample, it will convince you absolutely.
"INNOCENCE": VALSE LENTE by NEIL MORET
Another great number by the most versitile composer of the age. "INNOCENCE" is Mr. Morets' first composition in waltz tempo, and it's a gem. Although it is a classic, still it is a good number for dancing as well as concert. "INNOCENCE" is by Neil Moret... no more need be said. JUST TRY THE FOLLOWING THEMATIC.
"DIXIE BLOSSOMS": A RAGTIME TWO-STEP by PERCY WENRICH
Here is a catchy bit of Ragtime Melody — a tune that will appeal to all lovers of bright, catchy music. It's easy to play and has a a rhythme that will stick like glue. Try the sample on this page—it will convince you that "DIXIE BLOSSOMS" is the "goods".
One says Try this over on your Piano and gives the first page of what I'm sure was a cracking song called 'My Mama's with the Angels'. I'm guessing it was a tear-jerker.
"Sleepy Lou": A Rag Time Two Step by IRENE GIBLIN
We really can't find words sufficient to express the real merit of this dandy little work. All we can say it, "Sleepy Lou" is the best piece of rag-time that has ever been published. Miss Giblin wrote "Chicken Chowder" that was good, but it doesn't hold a candle-stick to........ "Sleepy Lou". Try the following sample, it will convince you absolutely.
"INNOCENCE": VALSE LENTE by NEIL MORET
Another great number by the most versitile composer of the age. "INNOCENCE" is Mr. Morets' first composition in waltz tempo, and it's a gem. Although it is a classic, still it is a good number for dancing as well as concert. "INNOCENCE" is by Neil Moret... no more need be said. JUST TRY THE FOLLOWING THEMATIC.
"DIXIE BLOSSOMS": A RAGTIME TWO-STEP by PERCY WENRICH
Here is a catchy bit of Ragtime Melody — a tune that will appeal to all lovers of bright, catchy music. It's easy to play and has a a rhythme that will stick like glue. Try the sample on this page—it will convince you that "DIXIE BLOSSOMS" is the "goods".
One says Try this over on your Piano and gives the first page of what I'm sure was a cracking song called 'My Mama's with the Angels'. I'm guessing it was a tear-jerker.