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Descriptive Information

Title
Allegiance
Composer
Smith, Julia  
Lyricist
Smith, Julia  
Publisher
D. W. Cooper Publishing Co.  
Place of Publication
Boston (Mass.)  
Year of Publication
1918  
Date of Copyright
1918-09-23
Physical Description
1 score, voice and piano ([1], 2-3, [1] p.)
Comment
  • In addition to a manuscript and a self-published first edition, this title was copyrighted in arrangements for band and orchestra (April 4 and 15, 1918), and the chorus of the first edition appeared in the Boston Post (July 6, 1918), together with an interview with the composer. All this suggests modest recognition and popularity, at least in the Boston area.
  • D. W. Cooper Publishing Co.
  • 224 Tremont St.
Historical Note
  • This is the second of two editions. Two previous copyrights were issued, for the manuscript (March 14, 1918) and the self-published first edition (April 3, 1918). It would seem that after July 1918 D. W. Cooper took an interest in the piece, perhaps because of the Boston Post article, and the second edition was probably prepared by a composer associated with his firm. The second edition is in a higher key than the first, with substantial revisions to the accompaniment and fewer, but significant, revisions to the melody.
  • The verse texts are Smith's and were altered for the second edition, though the structure and sentiment is preserved. The refrain, unchanged, presents the Pledge of Allegiance verbatim; this may have been its first appearance in a published musical setting.
  • There are no documented performances, recordings, or promotional activities.
Musical Note
This march song in compound duple time couples a 24-bar verse with a 32-bar refrain that resembles a march trio but with no modulation. The introduction and verse build bugle calls from the “Over There” figure. The second phrase of the refrain suggests the second phrase of “Battle Hymn of the Republic”.
Dedication
Dedication
Subject - Topic
  • World War, 1914-1918  
  • Songs and music  
  • Popular music  
  • Patriotic music  
  • Allegiance  
  • Songs and music  
  • Flags  
  • Pledge of Allegiance  
Subject - Geographic
United States  
Subject - Temporal
1911-1920  
Lyrics
  • [verse 1] We're off today for the battlefield, / We're on our way and we'll never yield, / Hooray! Hooray! Hooray, we're on our way. / While in the fray, we are not to blame / The Stars and Stripes we will never shame, / Hooray! Hooray! Hooray, we're on our way. / Look to the left, to the right, to the front, / Look to the left, to the right, to the front, / Stars and Stripes that float above us all, I love you!
  • [refrain 1] I pledge allegiance to my flag I pledge allegiance, / and to the republic for which it stands / One nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all / I pledge allegiance to my country's flag.
  • [verse 2] Our God above in his wisdom great / Will guide us on and decide our fate, / Hooray! Hooray! Hooray, we're on our way. / We'll make amends when the battle's o'er, / We'll all be friends as in days of yore, / Hooray! Hooray! Hooray, we're on our way. / Look to the left, to the right, to the front, / Look to the left, to the right, to the front, / Stars and Stripes that float above us all, I love you!
  • [refrain 2]
Musical Genre
March song
Repository
Newberry Library
Rights
NoC-US
Rights Description
The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information.
Artist
Fisher, E. S. [Edwin Spencer]  
Cover Description
Soldier and sailor at attention on either side of the US flag; below flag and between the two figures appears the text for the pledge to the flag, framed and with a “sign here” line below. Red and blue on white; signed BL.
Back Cover Description
  • Sample: There's a Picture in My Memory (©1918 04 16); and four vocal incipits arranged as a border around it: 101st Regiment (© 1917 12 10); Battery A March (© 1916 01 08); Society Buds (© 1916 02 19); and Fire Fly (© 1916 05 22)
  • Above: Try These Thematics Over On Your Piano
  • Below: Copies on sale at all Music Shops or will be sent by the Publishers on receipt of 15 cts. each (Postpaid)
Interior Description
  • Cover, below title: Patriotic Song
  • Cover, above publisher: “I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the republic for which it stands—one nation indivisible with liberty and justice to all” / Sign here _________________
  • Plate number: p. 3, BL: Allegiance 2
Performance Medium
Voice and piano.  
Original Location
Box 163
Local Identifier
nda163_027
Collection Title
James Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music
Collection
World War I Sheet Music from the James Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music
TitleAllegiance
ComposerSmith, Julia  
LyricistSmith, Julia  
PublisherD. W. Cooper Publishing Co.  
Place of PublicationBoston (Mass.)  
Year of Publication1918  
Date of Copyright1918-09-23
Physical Description1 score, voice and piano ([1], 2-3, [1] p.)
Comment
  • In addition to a manuscript and a self-published first edition, this title was copyrighted in arrangements for band and orchestra (April 4 and 15, 1918), and the chorus of the first edition appeared in the Boston Post (July 6, 1918), together with an interview with the composer. All this suggests modest recognition and popularity, at least in the Boston area.
  • D. W. Cooper Publishing Co.
  • 224 Tremont St.
Historical Note
  • This is the second of two editions. Two previous copyrights were issued, for the manuscript (March 14, 1918) and the self-published first edition (April 3, 1918). It would seem that after July 1918 D. W. Cooper took an interest in the piece, perhaps because of the Boston Post article, and the second edition was probably prepared by a composer associated with his firm. The second edition is in a higher key than the first, with substantial revisions to the accompaniment and fewer, but significant, revisions to the melody.
  • The verse texts are Smith's and were altered for the second edition, though the structure and sentiment is preserved. The refrain, unchanged, presents the Pledge of Allegiance verbatim; this may have been its first appearance in a published musical setting.
  • There are no documented performances, recordings, or promotional activities.
Musical NoteThis march song in compound duple time couples a 24-bar verse with a 32-bar refrain that resembles a march trio but with no modulation. The introduction and verse build bugle calls from the “Over There” figure. The second phrase of the refrain suggests the second phrase of “Battle Hymn of the Republic”.
DedicationDedication
Subject - Topic
  • World War, 1914-1918  
  • Songs and music  
  • Popular music  
  • Patriotic music  
  • Allegiance  
  • Songs and music  
  • Flags  
  • Pledge of Allegiance  
Subject - GeographicUnited States  
Subject - Temporal1911-1920  
Lyrics
  • [verse 1] We're off today for the battlefield, / We're on our way and we'll never yield, / Hooray! Hooray! Hooray, we're on our way. / While in the fray, we are not to blame / The Stars and Stripes we will never shame, / Hooray! Hooray! Hooray, we're on our way. / Look to the left, to the right, to the front, / Look to the left, to the right, to the front, / Stars and Stripes that float above us all, I love you!
  • [refrain 1] I pledge allegiance to my flag I pledge allegiance, / and to the republic for which it stands / One nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all / I pledge allegiance to my country's flag.
  • [verse 2] Our God above in his wisdom great / Will guide us on and decide our fate, / Hooray! Hooray! Hooray, we're on our way. / We'll make amends when the battle's o'er, / We'll all be friends as in days of yore, / Hooray! Hooray! Hooray, we're on our way. / Look to the left, to the right, to the front, / Look to the left, to the right, to the front, / Stars and Stripes that float above us all, I love you!
  • [refrain 2]
Musical GenreMarch song
RepositoryNewberry Library
RightsNoC-US
Rights DescriptionThe organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information.
ArtistFisher, E. S. [Edwin Spencer]  
Cover DescriptionSoldier and sailor at attention on either side of the US flag; below flag and between the two figures appears the text for the pledge to the flag, framed and with a “sign here” line below. Red and blue on white; signed BL.
Back Cover Description
  • Sample: There's a Picture in My Memory (©1918 04 16); and four vocal incipits arranged as a border around it: 101st Regiment (© 1917 12 10); Battery A March (© 1916 01 08); Society Buds (© 1916 02 19); and Fire Fly (© 1916 05 22)
  • Above: Try These Thematics Over On Your Piano
  • Below: Copies on sale at all Music Shops or will be sent by the Publishers on receipt of 15 cts. each (Postpaid)
Interior Description
  • Cover, below title: Patriotic Song
  • Cover, above publisher: “I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the republic for which it stands—one nation indivisible with liberty and justice to all” / Sign here _________________
  • Plate number: p. 3, BL: Allegiance 2
Performance MediumVoice and piano.  
Original LocationBox 163
Local Identifiernda163_027
Collection TitleJames Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music
CollectionWorld War I Sheet Music from the James Francis Driscoll Collection of American Sheet Music

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