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Sheet Music, 1920-1929

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  • De Wes' Wind Blows from de Wes' / music by Larry E. Johnson; words by Larry E. Johnson by Larry E. Johnson, Larry E. Johnson, and T. S. Denison and Company (Chicago)

    De Wes' Wind Blows from de Wes' / music by Larry E. Johnson; words by Larry E. Johnson

    Larry E. Johnson, Larry E. Johnson, and T. S. Denison and Company (Chicago)

    Cover: description reads exclusive novelty numbers for musical comedies, minstrels, vaudeville, revues and specialties; Publisher: T. S. Denison and Company (Chicago)

  • Sweet Memories of Dixie / words by Laurence C. Jones by Laurence C. Jones

    Sweet Memories of Dixie / words by Laurence C. Jones

    Laurence C. Jones

    Cover: drawing of an African American couple in a rowboat, the male is playing banjo and singing to the female; photo inset of Laurence C. Jones; [Laurence Jones was the founder and principal of The Piney Woods Country Life School in Mississippi]; Publisher: x

  • Jealous / music by Jack Little; words by Tommie Malie and Dick Finsh by Jack Little; Tommie Malie; Dick Finsh; and Henry Waterson, Inc. (New York)

    Jealous / music by Jack Little; words by Tommie Malie and Dick Finsh

    Jack Little; Tommie Malie; Dick Finsh; and Henry Waterson, Inc. (New York)

  • The Pal That I Loved Stole The Gal That I Loved / words by Harry Pease and Ed G. Nelson by Harry Pease, Ed G. Nelson, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    The Pal That I Loved Stole The Gal That I Loved / words by Harry Pease and Ed G. Nelson

    Harry Pease, Ed G. Nelson, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Key of Bb. Cover: a drawing of a couple taking a walk in a park, another man looking at them; photo inset of Joe Darcy; Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

  • Worryin' Blues / music by Phil Spitalny and Lee "Stubby" Gordon; words by Gus Kahn by Phil Spitalny, Lee Stubby Gordon, Gus Kahn, and Sam Fox Pub. Co. (Cleveland)

    Worryin' Blues / music by Phil Spitalny and Lee "Stubby" Gordon; words by Gus Kahn

    Phil Spitalny, Lee Stubby Gordon, Gus Kahn, and Sam Fox Pub. Co. (Cleveland)

    Cover: caricature of a crying African American female face; Publisher: Sam Fox Pub. Co. (Cleveland)

  • Waitin' for the Evenin' Mail (Sittin' on the Inside, Lookin' at the Outside) / words by Billy Baskette by Billy Baskette and Waterson Berlin and Snyder Co. (New York)

    Waitin' for the Evenin' Mail (Sittin' on the Inside, Lookin' at the Outside) / words by Billy Baskette

    Billy Baskette and Waterson Berlin and Snyder Co. (New York)

    Cover: photograph of James Barton, a Caucasian male in blackface; Publisher: Waterson Berlin and Snyder Co. (New York)

  • Oh Dem Golden Slippers / words by James A. Bland by James A. Bland and Mills Music Inc. (New York)

    Oh Dem Golden Slippers / words by James A. Bland

    James A. Bland and Mills Music Inc. (New York)

  • (You May be Fast but) Your Mamma's Gonna Slow You Down / music by Buddy Cooper; words by Gil Wells by Buddy Cooper, Gil Wells, and Stark and Cowan (New York)

    (You May be Fast but) Your Mamma's Gonna Slow You Down / music by Buddy Cooper; words by Gil Wells

    Buddy Cooper, Gil Wells, and Stark and Cowan (New York)

    Cover: silhouette drawing of a rolling pin wielding Caucasian female holding onto a Caucasian male; Publisher: Stark and Cowan (New York)

  • Dream Baby / music by George Keefer; words by Louis Herscher by George Keefer, Louis Herscher, and Joe Morris Music Co. (New York)

    Dream Baby / music by George Keefer; words by Louis Herscher

    George Keefer, Louis Herscher, and Joe Morris Music Co. (New York)

    Cover: photo of The Benson Orchestra of Chicago, Don Bestor, Director; Publisher: Joe Morris Music Co. (New York)

  • There'll Be Some Changes Made / music by W. Benton Overstreet; words by Billy Higgins by W. Benton Overstreet, Billy Higgins, and Edward B. Marks Music Co. (New York)

    There'll Be Some Changes Made / music by W. Benton Overstreet; words by Billy Higgins

    W. Benton Overstreet, Billy Higgins, and Edward B. Marks Music Co. (New York)

    Cover: Genuine Struttin-Blues series by natural born writers of blues, Listing of songs; Publisher: Edward B. Marks Music Co. (New York)

  • There'll be Some Changes Made / music by W. Benton Overstreet; words by Billy Higgins by W. Benton Overstreet, Billy Higgins, and Edward B. Marks Music Co. (New York)

    There'll be Some Changes Made / music by W. Benton Overstreet; words by Billy Higgins

    W. Benton Overstreet, Billy Higgins, and Edward B. Marks Music Co. (New York)

    Cover: Genuine Struttin-Blues Series; Publisher: Edward B. Marks Music Co. (New York)

  • That's a Lot of Bunk / words by Al Wilson, James A. Brennan, and Mack Henshaw by Al Wilson, James A. Brennan, Mack Henshaw, and Edward B. Marks Music Co. (New York)

    That's a Lot of Bunk / words by Al Wilson, James A. Brennan, and Mack Henshaw

    Al Wilson, James A. Brennan, Mack Henshaw, and Edward B. Marks Music Co. (New York)

    Cover: photo of James Barton, a Caucasian male in blackface; cartoon drawings satirizing ideas such as taxi drivers never cheat or landlords never raise the rent; Publisher: Edward B. Marks Music Co. (New York)

  • Limehouse Blues / music by Philip Braham; words by Douglas Furber by Philip Braham, Douglas Furber, and Harms Incorporated (New York)

    Limehouse Blues / music by Philip Braham; words by Douglas Furber

    Philip Braham, Douglas Furber, and Harms Incorporated (New York)

  • The Finger Wrecker / words by Bert Dixon by Bert Dixon and Jack Mills Inc. (New York)

    The Finger Wrecker / words by Bert Dixon

    Bert Dixon and Jack Mills Inc. (New York)

    Cover: description reads novelty piano solo; Publisher: Jack Mills Inc. (New York)

  • Soothing / words by Ted Fiorito and Eddie Storman by Ted Fiorito, Eddie Storman, and Shapiro Bernstein and Co. (New York)

    Soothing / words by Ted Fiorito and Eddie Storman

    Ted Fiorito, Eddie Storman, and Shapiro Bernstein and Co. (New York)

    Cover: photo of the Oriole Terrace Orchestra of Detroit; Publisher: Shapiro Bernstein and Co. (New York)

  • Rodolph Valentino Blues / music by Jack Frost; words by Jack Frost by Jack Frost and Jack Mills Inc. (New York)

    Rodolph Valentino Blues / music by Jack Frost; words by Jack Frost

    Jack Frost and Jack Mills Inc. (New York)

    Cover: photo of Rodolph Valentino; Publisher: Jack Mills Inc. (New York)

  • Runnin' Wild / music by Harrington Harris; words by Joe Grey and Leo Wood by A. Harrington Gibbs, Joe Grey, Leo Wood, Leo Feist Inc. (New York), J. Edward Killalea, Edward B. Claypoole, and Walter Wallace Smith

    Runnin' Wild / music by Harrington Harris; words by Joe Grey and Leo Wood

    A. Harrington Gibbs, Joe Grey, Leo Wood, Leo Feist Inc. (New York), J. Edward Killalea, Edward B. Claypoole, and Walter Wallace Smith

    "An Ebony Jazz Tune" (Cover). Key of Bb. Cover: a caricature of a man running; [Back page missing]; Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York); Also includes Dusting the Keys (J. Edward Killalea and Edward B. Claypoole) and River Shannon Moon (Walter Wallace Smith)

  • Runnin' Wild! / music by Harrington Gibbs and Leo Wood; words by Joe Gray by Harrington Gibbs, Leo Wood, Joe Gray, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Runnin' Wild! / music by Harrington Gibbs and Leo Wood; words by Joe Gray

    Harrington Gibbs, Leo Wood, Joe Gray, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of a running man; Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

  • Magnetic Rag / music by Scott Joplin by Scott Joplin and Jack Mills Inc. (New York)

    Magnetic Rag / music by Scott Joplin

    Scott Joplin and Jack Mills Inc. (New York)

    Cover: description reads novelty piano solo; Publisher: Jack Mills Inc. (New York)

  • Pick Me Up and Lay Me Down in Dear Old Dixieland / words by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby by Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, and Waterson Berlin and Snyder Co. (New York)

    Pick Me Up and Lay Me Down in Dear Old Dixieland / words by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby

    Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, and Waterson Berlin and Snyder Co. (New York)

    Cover: drawings of images of cotton and a riverboat; Publisher: Waterson Berlin and Snyder Co. (New York)

  • Dreamy Melody / words by Ted Koehler and Frank Magine by Ted Koehler, Frank Magine, and Jerome H. Remick and Co. (New York)

    Dreamy Melody / words by Ted Koehler and Frank Magine

    Ted Koehler, Frank Magine, and Jerome H. Remick and Co. (New York)

    Cover: photo of Art Landry and his Call of the North Orchestra; Publisher: Jerome H. Remick and Co. (New York)

  • Hot Lips / music by Henry Lange and Lou Davis; words by Henry Busse by Henry Lange, Lou Davis, Henry Busse, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Hot Lips / music by Henry Lange and Lou Davis; words by Henry Busse

    Henry Lange, Lou Davis, Henry Busse, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Cover: photo of Henry Busse holding a trumpet; description reads a blues fox trot song; Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

  • (When he Plays Jazz he's Got -) Hot Lips / music by Henry Lange and Lou Davis; words by Henry Busse by Henry Lange, Lou Davis, Henry Busse, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    (When he Plays Jazz he's Got -) Hot Lips / music by Henry Lange and Lou Davis; words by Henry Busse

    Henry Lange, Lou Davis, Henry Busse, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of an African American male playing trumpet; description reads a blues fox trot song (2 versions); Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

  • Why Should I Cry Over You / words by Ned Miller and Chester Cohn by Ned Miller, Chester Cohn, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Why Should I Cry Over You / words by Ned Miller and Chester Cohn

    Ned Miller, Chester Cohn, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Cover: a photo of Belle Baker; Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

  • You Know You Belong To Someone Else (So Why Don't You Leave Me Alone) / music by James V. Monaco; words by Eugene West by James V. Monaco, Eugene West, and Irving Berlin Inc. (New York)

    You Know You Belong To Someone Else (So Why Don't You Leave Me Alone) / music by James V. Monaco; words by Eugene West

    James V. Monaco, Eugene West, and Irving Berlin Inc. (New York)

    Cover: a drawing of a woman in a pink / black suit; Publisher: Irving Berlin Inc. (New York)

  • I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate / music by A.J. Piron; words by A.J. Piron by A. J. Piron, A. J. Piron, and Clarence Williams Music Publishing Co. (New York)

    I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate / music by A.J. Piron; words by A.J. Piron

    A. J. Piron, A. J. Piron, and Clarence Williams Music Publishing Co. (New York)

    Cover: photo of the original Memphis Five, Kings of Dance Music; Publisher: Clarence Williams Music Publishing Co. (New York)

  • Trees / music by Oscar Rasbach; words by Joyce Kilmer by Oscar Rasbach, Joyce Kilmer, and G. Schirmer Inc. (New York)

    Trees / music by Oscar Rasbach; words by Joyce Kilmer

    Oscar Rasbach, Joyce Kilmer, and G. Schirmer Inc. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of trees; Publisher: G. Schirmer Inc. (New York)

  • Water Boy / words by Avery Robinson by Avery Robinson and Winthrop Rogers Ltd.

    Water Boy / words by Avery Robinson

    Avery Robinson and Winthrop Rogers Ltd.

    Cover: description reads a negro convict song; Publisher: Winthrop Rogers Ltd.

  • I'm Drifting Back to Dreamland / music by Jack Sadler; words by Florence Charlesworth and Charles Harrisson by Jack Sadler, Florence Charlesworth, Charles Harrisson, and Ted Browne Music Co.

    I'm Drifting Back to Dreamland / music by Jack Sadler; words by Florence Charlesworth and Charles Harrisson

    Jack Sadler, Florence Charlesworth, Charles Harrisson, and Ted Browne Music Co.

  • You Can Have Ev'ry Light On Broadway Give Me That One Little Light At Home / music by Seymour Simmons; words by Benny Davis by Seymour Simmons, Benny Davis, and Irving Berlin Inc. (New York)

    You Can Have Ev'ry Light On Broadway Give Me That One Little Light At Home / music by Seymour Simmons; words by Benny Davis

    Seymour Simmons, Benny Davis, and Irving Berlin Inc. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of a house the tranquil life in the country and city with all its agitation; Publisher: Irving Berlin Inc. (New York)

  • All By Myself / words by Irving Berlin by Irving Berlin and Irving Berlin Inc. (New York)

    All By Myself / words by Irving Berlin

    Irving Berlin and Irving Berlin Inc. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of a woman reading a book near the window.; Publisher: Irving Berlin Inc. (New York)

  • I'm Just Wild about Harry / music by Eubie Blake; words by Noble Sissle by Eubie Blake, Noble Sissle, and M. Witmark and Sons (New York)

    I'm Just Wild about Harry / music by Eubie Blake; words by Noble Sissle

    Eubie Blake, Noble Sissle, and M. Witmark and Sons (New York)

    Cover: drawing of a well dressed African American male asking a fawning African American female to dance; description reads fox-trot novelty song from the sensational musical comedy success Shuffle Along; Publisher: M. Witmark and Sons (New York)

  • I'm Just Wild about Harry / music by Eubie Blake; words by Noble Sissle by Eubie Blake, Noble Sissle, and M. Witmark and Sons (New York)

    I'm Just Wild about Harry / music by Eubie Blake; words by Noble Sissle

    Eubie Blake, Noble Sissle, and M. Witmark and Sons (New York)

    Cover: drawings of various peoples legs; Publisher: M. Witmark and Sons (New York)

  • 12th Street Rag / words by Euday L. Bowman by Euday L. Bowman and J. W. Jenkins Sons (Kansas City)

    12th Street Rag / words by Euday L. Bowman

    Euday L. Bowman and J. W. Jenkins Sons (Kansas City)

    Cover: drawing of a Caucasian couple dancing on 12th street; Publisher: J. W. Jenkins Sons (Kansas City)

  • (Ta De Da Da De Dum) Dangerous Blues / music by Billie Brown; words by Anna Welker Brown by Billie Brown, Anna Welker Brown, and J. W. Jenkins Sons (Kansas City)

    (Ta De Da Da De Dum) Dangerous Blues / music by Billie Brown; words by Anna Welker Brown

    Billie Brown, Anna Welker Brown, and J. W. Jenkins Sons (Kansas City)

    Cover: drawing of well-dressed Caucasians dancing on the wings of flying airplanes, as a Pan-like satyr figure plays saxophone; Publisher: J. W. Jenkins Sons (Kansas City)

  • Swanee River Moon / words by H Pitman Clark by H Pitman Clark and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Swanee River Moon / words by H Pitman Clark

    H Pitman Clark and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Cover: moon trees and the river; Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

  • My Mommy Knows / words by Harry de Costa and M.K. Jerome by Harry de Costa, M. K. Jerome, and Waterson Berlin and Snyder Co. (New York)

    My Mommy Knows / words by Harry de Costa and M.K. Jerome

    Harry de Costa, M. K. Jerome, and Waterson Berlin and Snyder Co. (New York)

  • I've Got My Habits On / music by Jimmie Durante; words by Chris Smith and Bob Schafer by Jimmie Durante, Chris Smith, Bob Schafer, and Goodman and Rose Inc. (New York)

    I've Got My Habits On / music by Jimmie Durante; words by Chris Smith and Bob Schafer

    Jimmie Durante, Chris Smith, Bob Schafer, and Goodman and Rose Inc. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of African American male musicians; photo inset of singer Patricola; Publisher: Goodman and Rose Inc. (New York)

  • Bring Back My Blushing Rose / music by Rudolf Friml; words by Gene Buck by Rudolf Friml, Gene Buck, and Harms Incorporated (New York)

    Bring Back My Blushing Rose / music by Rudolf Friml; words by Gene Buck

    Rudolf Friml, Gene Buck, and Harms Incorporated (New York)

    Cover: drawing of a woman with a bird; from Ziegfeld Follies of 1921; Publisher: Harms Incorporated (New York)

  • Aunt Hagar's Blues / words by W.C. Handy by W. C. Handy and Richmond-Robbins Music Publishers (New York)

    Aunt Hagar's Blues / words by W.C. Handy

    W. C. Handy and Richmond-Robbins Music Publishers (New York)

    Cover: photo of Isham Jones and his Orchestra; [note: photo shows a tuba being used for the bass line]; Publisher: Richmond-Robbins Music Publishers (New York)

  • Cry Baby Blues / music by Geo W. Meyer; words by Joe Young and Sam M Lewis by Geo W. Meyer, Joe Young, Sam M. Lewis, and Irving Berlin Inc. (New York)

    Cry Baby Blues / music by Geo W. Meyer; words by Joe Young and Sam M Lewis

    Geo W. Meyer, Joe Young, Sam M. Lewis, and Irving Berlin Inc. (New York)

  • Wang-Wang-Blues / words by Gus Mueller, Buster Johnson, and Henry Busse by Gus Mueller, Buster Johnson, Henry Busse, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Wang-Wang-Blues / words by Gus Mueller, Buster Johnson, and Henry Busse

    Gus Mueller, Buster Johnson, Henry Busse, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Cover: photograph of Van and Schenk; Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

  • Coal Black Mammy / music by Ivy St. Helier; words by Laddie Cliff by Ivy St. Helier, Laddie Cliff, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Coal Black Mammy / music by Ivy St. Helier; words by Laddie Cliff

    Ivy St. Helier, Laddie Cliff, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Cover: illustration of a peaceful Cotton Field (see #182); Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

  • Coal Black Mammy / music by Ivy St. Helier; words by Laddie Cliff by Ivy St. Helier, Laddie Cliff, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Coal Black Mammy / music by Ivy St. Helier; words by Laddie Cliff

    Ivy St. Helier, Laddie Cliff, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of a peaceful scene with ducks flying over a cotton field; text at the top reads the international fox trot success (see 340); Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

  • Love Will Find a Way by Author Unknown and M. Witmark and Sons (New York)

    Love Will Find a Way

    Author Unknown and M. Witmark and Sons (New York)

  • Only a Smile / music by J.S. Zamesnik; words by Eldred Edson by J. S. Zamesnik, Eldred Edson, and Sam Fox Pub. Co. (Cleveland)

    Only a Smile / music by J.S. Zamesnik; words by Eldred Edson

    J. S. Zamesnik, Eldred Edson, and Sam Fox Pub. Co. (Cleveland)

    Key of G. Cover: a drawing of a woman's portrait; Publisher: Sam Fox Pub. Co. (Cleveland)

  • La Veeda / music by John Alden; words by Nat. Vincent by John Alden, Nat. Vincent, and Jerome H. Remick and Co. (New York)

    La Veeda / music by John Alden; words by Nat. Vincent

    John Alden, Nat. Vincent, and Jerome H. Remick and Co. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of a woman dancing in fancy dress; description reads Castilian fox-trot; Publisher: Jerome H. Remick and Co. (New York)

  • Turkey in the Straw / music by Otto Bonnell; words by Leo Wood by Otto Bonnell, Leo Wood, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Turkey in the Straw / music by Otto Bonnell; words by Leo Wood

    Otto Bonnell, Leo Wood, and Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

    Cover: drawing of an African American male singing and playing a five-string banjo; description reads a rag-time fantasy [only the cover and first page of music remain]; Publisher: Leo Feist Inc. (New York)

 
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