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American Hearts

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Title
American Hearts
Composer
Harris, Chas. K. (Charles Kassell)  
Publisher
Chas. K. Harris  
Place of Publication
New York (N.Y.)  
Year of Publication
1916  
Date of Copyright
1916-12-12
Physical Description
1 score, piano solo ([1], 2-5, [1] p.)
Comment
Harris dutifully launched this title as part of a single advertisement placed shortly after publication, but that seems to have had little effect. However, at least two printings appear to have been issued, and the march was played intermittently by bands and theatre orchestras until the early 1920s.
Historical Note
This is the second of two printings, distinguished by their back covers. No recordings or piano rolls have been found. This printing postdates January 18, 1917, based on the music advertised on the back cover.
Musical Note
This skilled but utterly conventional march in compound duple meter, with a trio in the subdominant, is distinguished only by an exceptionally persistent use of walking bass throughout.
Dedication
Dedication
Subject - Topic
  • World War, 1914-1918  
  • Songs and music  
  • Popular music  
  • Mothers  
  • Pictorial works  
  • Marches (Piano)  
Subject - Geographic
United States  
Subject - Temporal
1911-1920  
Musical Genre
March
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
Starmer [William and Frederick]  
Cover Description
  • Grey-haired mother, in central heart, bound by a ribbon, is surrounded by a nurse (TL), a scout (TR), a soldier (BL), and a sailor (BR), all in uniform and each surrounded by a laurel wreath. Red and black on white; signed BR.
  • BL: 5
Back Cover Description
  • Nine samples, in 3x3 grid and simple frames:
  • My Little China Doll (© 1916 12 20)
  • All I Want Is a Cottage, Some Roses, and You (© 1916 02 09)
  • It's a Long, Long Time (© 1916 09 20)
  • Come Back! (© 1916 08 07)
  • Songs of Yesterday (© 1916 04 12)
  • The Story of a Soul (© 1916 05 13)
  • You Came, You Saw, You Conquered (© 1917 01 18)
  • Love Me Little, Love Me Long (© 1916 05 25)
  • Let Him Miss You Just a Little Bit (© 1915 12 20).
Interior Description
  • p. 2, below title: March – Two step.
  • Plate number: p. 2, BL: 4
  • Plate numbers: pp. 3-5, BL: American Hearts. 4
Performance Medium
Voice and piano.  
Original Location
Box 163
Local Identifier
nda163_069
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
TitleAmerican Hearts
ComposerHarris, Chas. K. (Charles Kassell)  
PublisherChas. K. Harris  
Place of PublicationNew York (N.Y.)  
Year of Publication1916  
Date of Copyright1916-12-12
Physical Description1 score, piano solo ([1], 2-5, [1] p.)
CommentHarris dutifully launched this title as part of a single advertisement placed shortly after publication, but that seems to have had little effect. However, at least two printings appear to have been issued, and the march was played intermittently by bands and theatre orchestras until the early 1920s.
Historical NoteThis is the second of two printings, distinguished by their back covers. No recordings or piano rolls have been found. This printing postdates January 18, 1917, based on the music advertised on the back cover.
Musical NoteThis skilled but utterly conventional march in compound duple meter, with a trio in the subdominant, is distinguished only by an exceptionally persistent use of walking bass throughout.
DedicationDedication
Subject - Topic
  • World War, 1914-1918  
  • Songs and music  
  • Popular music  
  • Mothers  
  • Pictorial works  
  • Marches (Piano)  
Subject - GeographicUnited States  
Subject - Temporal1911-1920  
Musical GenreMarch
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.
ArtistStarmer [William and Frederick]  
Cover Description
  • Grey-haired mother, in central heart, bound by a ribbon, is surrounded by a nurse (TL), a scout (TR), a soldier (BL), and a sailor (BR), all in uniform and each surrounded by a laurel wreath. Red and black on white; signed BR.
  • BL: 5
Back Cover Description
  • Nine samples, in 3x3 grid and simple frames:
  • My Little China Doll (© 1916 12 20)
  • All I Want Is a Cottage, Some Roses, and You (© 1916 02 09)
  • It's a Long, Long Time (© 1916 09 20)
  • Come Back! (© 1916 08 07)
  • Songs of Yesterday (© 1916 04 12)
  • The Story of a Soul (© 1916 05 13)
  • You Came, You Saw, You Conquered (© 1917 01 18)
  • Love Me Little, Love Me Long (© 1916 05 25)
  • Let Him Miss You Just a Little Bit (© 1915 12 20).
Interior Description
  • p. 2, below title: March – Two step.
  • Plate number: p. 2, BL: 4
  • Plate numbers: pp. 3-5, BL: American Hearts. 4
Performance MediumVoice and piano.  
Original LocationBox 163
Local Identifiernda163_069
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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