Mel Bay presents the Titanic songbook : music as heard on the fateful voyage--April 1912 : a collection by Ian Whitcomb / edited by Ronny S. Schiff ; compilation and essay by Ian Whitcomb.
Principally popular music in various genres. For voice and piano, or piano solo; some songs include tonic sol-fa notation. Reprints (except White Star march and Raggin' the waves) of sheet music published c1900-c1912.
Contents:
The White Star march -- The mosquitos' parade -- Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix : (from Samson et Delilah) -- Oh, you beautiful doll -- Music hall waltz medley. Are we to part like this? ; If those lips could only speak! -- Glow worm -- The merry widow waltzes -- Alexander's ragtime band -- Somewhere a voice is calling -- Music hall march medley. I do like to be beside the seaside ; Fall in and follow me ; Ship ahoy! (all the nice girls love a sailor) -- The Arcadians : selections. Chorus of waitresses ; My motter ; Arcady is ever young -- Shine on, harvest moon -- That mesmerizing Mendelssohn tune -- Destiny -- Waiting for the Robert E. Lee -- Frankie and Johnny, or, You'll miss me in the days to come -- Silver heels -- Lily of Laguna -- Moonstruck : from Our Miss Gibbs -- Songe d'automne -- Raggin' the waves.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.