Written for the film “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” 1938. [cut] [unpublished]. Words and Music by Irving Berlin. B&W Professional Copy. Written for Ethel Merman to sing in the film, recorded but not used. Copyright ©20 May 1938.
Marching Along with Time (1938 ALEXANDER’S RAGTIME BAND film) [cut] [unpublished] Read More »
A popular song from 1923. Words by Jack Yellen. Music by Milton Ager. Song suggested by Laurence Rubenstein.
[WARNING: This song contains antiquated racial stereotypes. It is presented here for historical and educational purposes only.]
(Oh! Mom-e-Nez) A 1931 American adaptation of a Cuban rumba Words by L. Wolfe Gilbert Music by Eliseo Grenet Arranged by Lawrence Kempton
From the musical “FACE THE MUSIC”, 1932. Words and Music by Irving Berlin. Cover Art by Sydney Leff. Copyright ©29 Feb 1932.
A second-hand love song from 1920. words by Benny Davis music by Con Conrad and J. Russel Robinson
A jingle of the Bahamas from 1931 Words and music by L. Wolfe Gilbert and L. Charles Arranged by Rosamond Johnson
Mama Don’t Want No Peas an’ Rice an’ Cocoanut Oil Read More »