For Me and My Gal and Other Favorite Song Hits, 1915-1917 [Paperback]

David Jasen (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 9, 1994

31 vintage song hits from the World War I era, reprinted from original editions, complete with all lyrics, full piano arrangements and reproductions of the original covers. Includes "Pretty Baby," "Over There," "Smiles," "Macnamara’s Band," "Poor Butterfly" and "12th Street Rag." Introduction to the period and brief biographies of the songwriters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (August 9, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486281272
• ISBN-13: 978-0486281278
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,653,341 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Evolution of Popular Songwriting..., January 3, 2003

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William G. Edwards "Perfessor Bill" (Ashburn, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: For Me and My Gal and Other Favorite Song Hits, 1915-1917 (Paperback)

...is clearly displayed here. The Ragtime era was ending and jazz and popular song were on the way. There are still some sentimental works, like M-O-T-H-E-R and Memories, but there is stark contrast from Nola, first of the novelty genre, and the spirited Tiger and 12th Street Rags. Although the bulk of these songs were released around WWI, war song entries are sparse, and aside from Over There, the most obvious one is actually an anti-war song. Still, it's a balanced collection, of which many of the pieces are available for a listen on my web site. Still, it's better to hear them with the book in hand, so stick it in the cart.