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After the boys return

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Supplementary Document

Title
After the boys return - Lyrics
Composer
Dorsey, Andrew A.  
Lyricist
Dorsey, Andrew A.  
Publisher
The Crescent Music Co. (Providence, RI)  
Year of Publication
1918  
Local Identifier
2014_12996_008
Collection
James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection

Descriptive Information

Title
After the boys return
Composer
Dorsey, Andrew A.  
Lyricist
Dorsey, Andrew A.  
Publisher
Providence : The Crescent Music Co.  
Year of Publication
1918  
Date of Copyright
1918-07-13
Physical Description
1 score, voice and piano ([1], 2-3, [1] p.)
Comment
All indications are that this is essentially a self-publication: no other publications by The Crescent Music Co., Providence, have been identified, nor any other music by Andrew A. Dorsey.
Historical Note
  • The manuscript was copyrighted on May 20, 1918, with Harold Freeman credited as “arranger.” Freeman, an established Providence composer, was probably responsible for much of the music of this song, probably working from a melody suggested by Dorsey. The music strongly resembles Freeman’s known compositions: Freeman had a penchant for waltz ballads; his compositions often derived from or quoted earlier models; and he was associated with Charles K. Harris early in his career. A second copyright was issued on July 13, registered to the Crescent Music Co., with two printed copies deposited the previous day.
  • There appears to have been only one printing, and there are no known recordings, piano rolls, performances, or promotional activities.
  • The slogan “Food Will Win the War—Don’t Waste It” was officially launched by the Food Adminstration in mid-September, 1917.
Musical Note
A waltz ballad marked “not too fast,” the title and style are strongly suggestive of Charles K. Harris’s 1891 hit, “After the Ball.” The unusual extended range of the refrain, occasional melodic awkwardness, and straightforward harmonies all suggest the work of a musical amateur, adapted for publication by more experienced hands.
Back Cover Description
Blank.
Local Identifier
2014_12996_008
Collection
James Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection
TitleAfter the boys return
ComposerDorsey, Andrew A.  
LyricistDorsey, Andrew A.  
PublisherProvidence : The Crescent Music Co.  
Year of Publication1918  
Date of Copyright1918-07-13
Physical Description1 score, voice and piano ([1], 2-3, [1] p.)
CommentAll indications are that this is essentially a self-publication: no other publications by The Crescent Music Co., Providence, have been identified, nor any other music by Andrew A. Dorsey.
Historical Note
  • The manuscript was copyrighted on May 20, 1918, with Harold Freeman credited as “arranger.” Freeman, an established Providence composer, was probably responsible for much of the music of this song, probably working from a melody suggested by Dorsey. The music strongly resembles Freeman’s known compositions: Freeman had a penchant for waltz ballads; his compositions often derived from or quoted earlier models; and he was associated with Charles K. Harris early in his career. A second copyright was issued on July 13, registered to the Crescent Music Co., with two printed copies deposited the previous day.
  • There appears to have been only one printing, and there are no known recordings, piano rolls, performances, or promotional activities.
  • The slogan “Food Will Win the War—Don’t Waste It” was officially launched by the Food Adminstration in mid-September, 1917.
Musical NoteA waltz ballad marked “not too fast,” the title and style are strongly suggestive of Charles K. Harris’s 1891 hit, “After the Ball.” The unusual extended range of the refrain, occasional melodic awkwardness, and straightforward harmonies all suggest the work of a musical amateur, adapted for publication by more experienced hands.
Back Cover DescriptionBlank.
Local Identifier2014_12996_008
CollectionJames Edward Myers World War I Sheet Music Collection

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