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  • Early 1900s: The 100 Most Popular Songs

    Early 1900s: The 100 Most Popular Songs

    The 1900s: 1900-1919 Pop Song Hits

    1. I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy – 1904 (by George M Cohen)
    2. America the Beautiful – 1910
    3. Danny Boy – 1913
    4. Take Me Out To The Ball Game – 1908 (by Jack Norworth & Albert Von Tilzer )
    5. Pomp and Circumstance – 1902 (by Elgar)
    6. The Grand Old Rag (aka “You’re a Grand Old Flag”) – 1906 (by George M. Cohan)
    7. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling – 1912 (by Chauncey Olcott & George Graff Jr, . Ernest R. Ball)
    8. Daddy’s Little Girl – 1905 (by Edward Madden & Theodore F. Morse)
    9. The Bells Of St Mary’s – 1917 (by Douglas Furber & A. Emmett Adams)
    10. Give My Regards to Broadway – 1904 (by George M. Cohan )
    11. Swanee – 1919
    12. Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral (That’s An Irish Lullaby) – 1913 (by James R. Shannon )
    13. I Ain’t Got Nobody – 1916 (by Roger Graham, Dave Peyton & Spencer Williams)
    14. I Want To Be In Dixie (I’m Going Back To Dixie) – 1911 (by Irving Berlin & Ted Snyder)
    15. The Entertainer – 1902 (by Scott Joplin)
    16. Strike Up the Band (Here Comes a Sailor) – 1900
    17. Anchors Aweigh – 1906 (by Alfred Hart Miles & R. Lovell and Charles A. Zimmerman)
    18. The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous – 1903 (by Dan McAvoy)
    19. Colonel Bogey March – 1914 (by Kenneth J. Alford)
    20. Melody Of Love – 1903 (by Tom Glazer & H. Engelmann)
    21. Flight of the Bumble Bee – 1900 – (by N. Rimsky-Korsakov)
    22. Rite of Spring – 1913 (by Stravinsky)
    23. Over There – 1917 (by George M. Cohan)
    24. Yale Boola! (March and Two-Step) – 1901
    25. Hinky Dinky Parlay Voo – 1919 (by Edward Rowland)
    26. March of the Toys – 1903 (by Victor Herbert, heard in Babes In Toyland)
    27. Frankie and Johnny – 1912
    28. Dardanella – 1919 (by Fred Fisher & Felix Bernard, Johnny S. Black)
    29. You Belong To Me – 1916 (by Harry B. Smith & Victor Herbert)
    30. Alexander’s Ragtime Band – 1911(?)
    31. Hail! Hail! The Gang’s All Here – 1917 (by D. A. Esrom, Theodore F. Morse & Arthur Sullivan)
    32. Fascination – 1915 (by Harold Atteridge & Sigmund Romberg)
    33. McNamara’s Band – 1917 (by John J. Stamford & Shamus O’Connor)
    34. Peg O’ My Heart – 1913 (by Alfred Bryan & Fred Fisher)
    35. Saint Louis Blues – 1914 (by W. C. Handy)
    36. The Glow-Worm – 1902 (by Lilla Cayley Robinson, Heinz Bolten-Backers, Paul Lincke)
    37. Scott Joplin’s New Rag – 1912 (by Scott Joplin)
    38. Hail Hail the Gang’s All Here – 1917
    39. Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet – 1909 (by Stanley Murphy & Percy Wenrich)
    40. Bye, Bye My Honey – Billy Golden (1911)
    41. Joe Turner Blues – 1915 (by Walter Hirsch & W. C. Handy)
    42. It’s a Long, Long Way to Tipperary – 1912
    43. Ragtime Cowboy Joe – 1912 (by Grant Clarke, Lewis F. Muir & Maurice Abrahams)
    44. Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning – 1918 (by Irving Berlin)
    45. The Whiffenpoof Song – 1909 (by Meade Minnigerode & George S. Pomeroy, Tod B. Galloway)
    46. Alabama Jubilee – 1915 (by Jack Yellen & George L. Cobb)
    47. The Darktown Strutters’ Ball – 1916 (by Shelton Brooks)
    48. Harrigan – 1907 (by George M. Cohan)
    49. Bill Bailey, Won’t You Please Come Home – 1902
    50. Let Me Call You Sweetheart – 1910
    51. Keep On The Sunny Side – 1906 (by Jack Drislane & Theodore F. Morse)
    52. Because – 1902
    53. Hiawatha (His Song to Minnehaha) – 1903
    54. Ida! Sweet as Apple Cider – 1903 (by Eddie Leonard & Eddie Munson)
    55. The Aba Daba Honeymoon – 1914 (by Arthur Fields & Walter Donovan)
    56. Play a Simple Melody – 1914 (by Irving Berlin)
    57. Ah! Sweet Mystery Of Life – 1910 (by Rida Johnson Young & Victor Herbert)
    58. Ballin’ The Jack – 1913 (by James Henry Burris & Chris Smith)
    59. The Memphis Blues – 1912
    60. American Patrol – 1901(?)
    61. On a Sunday Afternoon – 1902
    62. The Saint Louis Blues – 1914
    63. The Rose Of Tralee – 1912 (by C. Mordaunt Spencer m. Charles W. Glover)
    64. K-K-K-Katy – 1918 (by Geoffrey O’Hara)
    65. There’s A Broken Heart For Every Light On Broadway – 1915 (by Howard Johnson & Fred Fisher)
    66. Syncopated Walk – 1914 (by Irving Berlin)
    67. My Melancholy Baby – 1912 (by George A. Norton & Ernie Burnett)
    68. Meet Me in St. Louis, Louis – 1904
    69. Give Us Just Another Lincoln – 1900
    70. I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now – 1909 (by Will M. Hough & Frank R. Adams, Joseph E. Howard & Harold Orlob)
    71. In the Good Old Summer Time – 1902
    72. Twelfth Street Rag – 1914 (by Euday L. Bowman)
    73. A Little Bit of Heaven – 1915
    74. Casey Jones – 1909 (by T. Lawrence Seibert & Eddie Newton)
    75. Blame It on the Blues – 1914
    76. By the Light of the Silvery Moon – 1909 (by Edward Madden & Gus Edwards)
    77. Waltz Around Again Willie – 1906 (‘Round, ‘Round, ‘Round)
    78. Alcoholic Blues – 1919 (by Edward Laska & Albert Von Tilzer)
    79. I Didn’t Raise My Boy to Be a Soldier – 1915 (by Alfred Bryan & Al Piantadosi )
    80. Shine On Harvest Moon – 1907 (by Nora Bayes & Jack Norworth)
    81. I Can’t Tell Why I Love You But I Do – 1900
    82. Hungarian Rag – 1913 (by Julius Lenzberg)
    83. In My Merry Oldsmobile -1905 (by Vincent P. Bryan & Gus Edwards)
    84. And Then – 1913 (by Alfred Bryan & Herman Paley)
    85. Good Morning, Mr. Zip-Zip-Zip! – 1918
    86. Goodbye, Good Luck, God Bless You – 1916 (by J. Keirn Brennan & Ernest R. Ball)
    87. Mary’s a Grand Old Name – 1905 (from the musical play Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway)
    88. Un Bel Di Madame Butterfly – 1904 (by Puccini)
    89. My Gal Sal – 1905
    90. Concerto for Piano #2 – 1901 (by Rachmaninoff)
    91. Topsy Song – 1910
    92. I’m Always Chasing Rainbows – 1918 (from the Musical Comedy Oh Look!)
    93. On The Road To Mandalay – 1907 (by Rudyard Kipling & Oley Speaks)
    94. Missouri Waltz (Hush-a-Bye, Ma Baby) – 1914
    95. In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree – 1905
    96. Beans! Beans!! Beans!!! – 1912 (by Elmer Bowman & Chris Smith)
    97. Tell Me Pretty Maiden (English Girls and Clerks) – 1900 (featured in Florodora)
    98. A Good Man Is Hard To Find – 1919(?)
    99. The Caissons Go Rolling Along – 1906 (by Edmund L. Gruber)
    100. Uncle Josh in Society – 1909
  • 1904 History, Facts and Trivia

    1904 History, Facts and Trivia

    1904 History, Facts and Trivia

    1904 History Roundup:

    • January 7 – CQD Distress Signal Established: The maritime distress signal “CQD” was introduced, serving as a precursor to the “SOS” signal adopted in 1906.
    • January 8 – Blackstone Library Dedicated: The Blackstone Library was dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library system.
    • February 7 – Great Baltimore Fire: A devastating fire in Baltimore, Maryland, destroyed over 1,500 buildings in 30 hours, causing significant economic impact.
    • February 8 – Russo-Japanese War Begins: The Battle of Port Arthur commenced as Japanese forces launched a surprise attack on the Russian naval base in Manchuria, marking the start of the Russo-Japanese War.
    • February 23 – U.S. Acquires Panama Canal Zone: The United States gained control of the Panama Canal Zone for $10 million, facilitating the construction of the Panama Canal.
    • April 30 – Louisiana Purchase Exposition Opens: The World’s Fair, also known as the St. Louis World’s Fair, opened in St. Louis, Missouri, showcasing cultural exhibits and technological innovations.
    • May 4 – Construction of Panama Canal Begins: The United States commenced construction on the Panama Canal, aiming to create a crucial maritime shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.=
    • June 15 – SS General Slocum Disaster: A fire aboard the steamboat SS General Slocum in New York City’s East River resulted in the deaths of over 1,000 passengers, predominantly women and children.
    • July 1 – Third Modern Olympic Games Open: The 1904 Summer Olympics began in St. Louis, Missouri, marking the first time the Games were held outside Europe.
    • July 21 – Trans-Siberian Railway Completed: After 13 years of construction, the 4,607-mile Trans-Siberian Railway was completed, connecting Moscow to Vladivostok and facilitating travel and trade across Russia.
    • August 12-13 – Anthropology Days at the Olympics: As part of the 1904 World’s Fair, “Anthropology Days” featured indigenous people competing in various athletic events, reflecting the era’s ethnocentric attitudes.
    • September 26 – Winston Churchill’s Political Debut: Future British Prime Minister Winston Churchill made his first political speech in Oldham, England, marking the beginning of his parliamentary career.
    • October 27 – New York City Subway Opens: The first section of the New York City Subway opened, running from Lower Manhattan to Broadway Harlem, revolutionizing urban transportation.
    • November 8 – Theodore Roosevelt Elected President: Theodore Roosevelt won the U.S. presidential election, securing his first full term after initially ascending to the presidency following William McKinley’s assassination.
    • November 15 – King C. Gillette Patents Safety Razor: King Camp Gillette patented the safety razor, introducing a safer and more convenient shaving method that would become widely popular.
    • December 10 – First Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded: The inaugural Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Ivan Pavlov for his work on the physiology of digestion.
    • Entente Cordiale Signed: Britain and France settled their international differences by signing the Entente Cordiale, marking a significant improvement in Anglo-French relations.
    • First New Year’s Eve Celebration in Times Square: The inaugural New Year’s Eve celebration was held in Times Square, New York City, beginning a tradition that continues to this day.
    • Completion of the Trans-Siberian Railway: The Trans-Siberian Railway, spanning 4,607 miles, was completed, connecting Moscow to Vladivostok and facilitating travel and trade across Russia.
    • Formation of FIFA: The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) was established in Paris, France, to oversee international competition among national football associations.

    Top Ten Baby Names of 1904

    Mary, Helen, Anna, Margaret, Ruth, John, William, James, George, Robert

    US Life Expectancy

    (1904) Males: 46.2 years, Females: 49.1 years

    Firsts, Inventions and Wonders

    The term Banana Republic was created by author O. Henry while visiting Honduras. It describes a politically unstable country with an economy dependent upon exporting a limited-resource product like bananas.

    Thomas Sullivan invented Tea Bags by accident. He wanted the small bags to be samples of the tea. People dunked them instead.

    Peter Pan (or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up) by J.M. Barrie premiered at the Duke of York Theatre in London.

    Order of Owls was founded in South Bend, Indiana.

    King C. Gillette patented (#775,134) his Gillette razor blade.

    On December 31, the first New Year’s Eve celebration was held in Times Square (then Longacre Square), New York City.

    National Ski Association was formed in Ishpeming, Michigan.

    Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity was founded at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina.

    The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis (now the American Lung Association) was founded.

    Giacomo Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly premiered in Milan.

    Several people in the US and UK began selling Ice cream in edible cones, each claiming to be the inventor. We know it was presented during the St Louis World Fair, by Charles E. Menches.

    The Bank of Italy (now Bank of America) opened in San Francisco.

    The term “hangover” came into the vernacular. Before that, people felt “crapulous.”

    British newspaper The Daily Mirror began publishing.

    The T-shirt was invented in 1904 by the Cooper Underwear Company and marketed to bachelors who couldn’t sew or replace buttons.

    The Most Popular Singers and Artists of 1904 include

    Henry Burr, Enrico Caruso, Arthur Collins, S.H. Dudley, George J. Gaskin, Byron G. Harlan, The Hayden Quartet, Mina Hickman, Richard Jose, Harry Macdonough, Corrine Morgan, Billy Murray, J.W. Meyers, Vess Ossman, The Peerless Quartet, Arthur Pryor’s Band, Bob Roberts, Frank Stanley, Cal Stewart

    Pop Culture Facts & History

    Panama Canal construction began.

    Louisiana Purchase Exposition (St. Louis World Fair) from April 30 to December 1, 1904. 19 million people from 63 countries attended

    The third modern Olympic Games opened in St. Louis, Missouri. It was the first Olympic Games held outside Europe. The US won 239 of the 280 medals available. #hometeamadvantage

    Dream of the Rarebit Fiend was a strange newspaper comic strip by Winsor McCay, begun September 10, 1904, and ran through 1925.

    George Eyser, an American gymnast with a wooden leg, won six medals, including three gold, in a single day at the 1904 Olympics.

    Lane Bryant should have been named Lena Bryant after its founder, but a bank officer misspelled her name when she opened an account in 1904.

    The Horrible

    Ota Benga, a Mbuti pygmy, was kidnapped from Congo and taken to the US, where he was exhibited with monkeys. He was freed by 1906, and his planned return to Africa was canceled due to WWI. He killed himself on March 20, 1916.

    The Great Baltimore Fire raged in Baltimore, between February 7 and February 8, 1904. One thousand five hundred buildings in central Baltimore were destroyed, yet no one was killed.

    Nobel Prize Winners

    Physics – The Lord Rayleigh
    Chemistry – Sir William Ramsay
    Physiology or Medicine – Ivan Petrovich Pavlov
    Literature – Frédéric Mistral and José Echegaray
    Peace – Institut de Droit International

    Popular and Best-selling Books From 1904

    Fiction Bestsellers: 
    1. The Crossing by Winston Churchill
    2. The Deliverance by Ellen Glasgow
    3. The Masquerader by Anonymous (Katherine Cecil Thurston)
    4. In the Bishop’s Carriage by Miriam Michelson
    5. Sir Mortimer by Mary Johnston
    6. Beverly of Graustark by George Barr McCutcheon
    7. The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come by John Fox Jr
    8. Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin
    9. My Friend Prospero by Henry Harland
    10. The Silent Places by Stewart Edward White

    Other Books of Note

    The Golden Bowl by Henry James
    Mt.-St. Michel and Chartres by Henry Adams
    Theory of Business Enterprise by Thorstein Veblen
    The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism by Max Weber
    Nostromo by Joseph Conrad

    Sports

    American League Baseball Champions: Boston Americans
    National League Baseball Champions: Pittsburg Pirates
    World Series Champions: Boston Americans
    Challenge Cup Champs: Ottawa Hockey Club
    U.S. Open Golf: Willie Anderson
    U.S. Tennis (Men/Ladies): Holcombe Ward/May Sutton
    Wimbledon (Men/Women): Laurence Doherty/Dorothea Douglass
    NCAA Football Champions: Pennsylvania & Michigan
    Kentucky Derby Winner: Elwood
    Boston Marathon Winner: Michael Spring Time: 2:38:04

    More 1904 Facts & History Resources:

    Most Popular Baby Names (BabyCenter.com)
    Popular and Notable Books (popculture.us) 
    Broadway Shows that Opened in 1904
    1904 Calendar, courtesy of Time and Date.com 
    Fact Monster
    Wikipedia 1904

     

  • Bandleader Glenn Miller

    Bandleader Glenn Miller

     

    Glenn Miller

    Glenn Miller was an American big band musician, trombonist, arranger, and composer who achieved great success in the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s. Born on March 1, 1904, in Clarinda, Iowa, Miller became one of the best-selling recording artists of his time, known for his unique style and sound. He led one of the most famous big bands in history, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and recorded numerous hit records before his tragic disappearance in 1944 during World War II.
    • Miller began his musical career playing the trombone in various bands and orchestras, including the Ben Pollack Orchestra and the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra.
    • 1938 he formed the Glenn Miller Orchestra, quickly gaining fame with its distinctive sound and tight arrangements.
    • The Glenn Miller Orchestra featured a clarinet-led saxophone section, one of the defining elements of Miller’s sound.
    • Miller’s first big hit was “Moonlight Serenade,” which he composed in 1939.
    • His recording of “In the Mood” (1939) became one of the swing era’s most famous and enduring hits.
    • Other popular Glenn Miller songs include “Tuxedo Junction” (1940), “Chattanooga Choo Choo” (1941), and “A String of Pearls” (1942).
    • Miller’s orchestra appeared in two Hollywood films, “Sun Valley Serenade” (1941) and “Orchestra Wives” (1942).
    • In 1942, at the height of his fame, Miller enlisted in the U.S. Army to support the war effort.
    • He was appointed captain and formed the Army Air Force Band to entertain troops and boost morale.
    • Miller’s military band played over 800 performances, including live concerts, radio broadcasts, and recordings.
    • On December 15, 1944, Glenn Miller disappeared while flying from England to France to perform for troops. His plane was lost over the English Channel and declared missing in action.
    • Miller’s tragic disappearance added to his mystique and further solidified his place in music history.
    • Despite his untimely death, Miller’s music continued to be popular after World War II, with the Glenn Miller Orchestra re-formed under the leadership of Tex Beneke.
    • The 1953 biographical film “The Glenn Miller Story,” starring James Stewart as Miller, introduced his music to a new generation of fans.
    • In the years since his death, the Glenn Miller Orchestra has continued to perform and record, keeping Miller’s music and legacy alive.
    • Miller was awarded a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1984.
    • Glenn Miller was inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1978.
    • Many of his songs have become jazz standards, played and recorded by countless artists.
    • Miller’s music has been featured in various films and TV shows, including “The Simpsons” and “The Shawshank Redemption.”
    • Glenn Miller’s influence on big band and swing music is still felt today, with many contemporary artists citing him as an inspiration for their work.
  • Bandleader Jimmy Dorsey

    Bandleader Jimmy Dorsey

    Jimmy Dorsey

    Jimmy Dorsey (born February 29, 1904 – died June 12, 1957) was an American jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, and bandleader who, along with his brother Tommy, led one of the most popular big bands during the Swing Era. Known for his exceptional musicianship and innovative arrangements, Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra produced numerous hits and entertained audiences across the United States.
    • Jimmy Dorsey was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, and grew up in a musical family.
    • He played the trumpet at a young age before switching to clarinet and saxophone.
    • Jimmy and his younger brother Tommy formed the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra in 1934, but they split in 1935 due to personal and professional disagreements.
      After the split, Jimmy formed his own orchestra, which quickly gained popularity.
    • The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra was known for its innovative arrangements, blending jazz and popular music.
    • Some of the orchestra’s biggest hits include “Amapola,” “Tangerine,” “Green Eyes,” and “Maria Elena.”
    • The orchestra’s repertoire included a mix of jazz standards, ballads, and popular songs of the time.
    • The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra appeared in several Hollywood films, such as “The Fleet’s In” and “Four Jills in a Jeep.”
    • Jimmy Dorsey was known for his virtuosic playing on both the clarinet and alto saxophone.
    • He significantly influenced many jazz musicians, including Woody Herman and Buddy DeFranco.
    • The orchestra featured several notable vocalists, such as Bob Eberly, Helen O’Connell, and Kitty Kallen.
    • In 1945, Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey reunited to form the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra once again, which they co-led until Tommy died in 1956.
    • Throughout the 1940s and early 1950s, the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra was consistently ranked as one of the top big bands in the United States.
    • The orchestra frequently performed on radio broadcasts and toured extensively across the country.
    • Jimmy Dorsey was known for his ability to adapt to changing musical styles and remained successful even as the popularity of big bands began to decline.
    • In addition to leading his own orchestra, Jimmy Dorsey worked as a session musician and recorded with artists such as Bing Crosby and Billie Holiday.
    • Jimmy Dorsey continued to perform and record with the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra until he died in 1957.
    • After Jimmy’s death, the orchestra continued under the leadership of various musicians, including Lee Castle and Warren Covington.
    • The music of Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra remains popular today and is often featured on compilations and tributes to the Swing Era.
    • Many of the orchestra’s recordings have been preserved and are considered essential examples of big band music from the 1930s and 1940s.