Kahn Grace Boy (10 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Sheet Music, 5 pp., Tan Illus Paperback (with Photo of Louise Dresser on cover), Tall 4to, dark spot back cover else VG.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. First Edition. Owner name/address on spine and tape at bottom spine. Red stain to rear and just slightly to front. Size: Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Sheet music.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Large format original sheet mucis. Piano and lyrics. Some edgewear and spine is starting, but otherwise quite good. Jolson, of course, needs no introduction. "Everybody Rag With Me" is a popular song from the early 20th century, associated with the ragtime era, a musical style that flourished in the United States from the late 1890s into the 1910s. Ragtime music is characterized by its syncopated rhythms and lively, danceable feel, which made it especially popular in social settings and early musical theater. The song reflects the widespread enthusiasm for ragtime during this period, when composers and lyricists created pieces intended to encourage dancing and participation. Like many songs of its type, "Everybody Rag With Me" features an upbeat tempo and inviting lyrics that call listeners to join in the rhythm and movement of the music. It was performed in the theatrical production "Dancing Around," a musical revue of the 1910s. Revue-style productions were made up of a series of songs, dances, and sketches rather than a single continuous storyline, and they often showcased current musical trends such as ragtime. Gus Kahn was an American lyricist born in 1886 and died in 1941. He became one of the most successful songwriters of the Tin Pan Alley era, contributing lyrics to many popular songs in the early 20th century. He collaborated with numerous composers and was known for writing catchy, memorable lyrics that appealed to a broad audience. His work includes well-known songs such as "It Had to Be You" and "Makin' Whoopee," which have remained part of the American popular song repertoire. His writing style often emphasized simple, direct language combined with strong rhythmic phrasing, making his lyrics well suited to both ragtime and later jazz-influenced compositions. Grace Le Boy was an American composer and pianist active in the early 20th century, born in 1890 and died in 1928. She was one of the relatively few women working as a professional composer in Tin Pan Alley during that era. She composed music for popular songs, theatrical productions, and revues, and frequently collaborated with lyricists such as Gus Kahn. Her work contributed to the mainstream popular music scene of the 1910s. Her compositions often reflected the lively rhythms and melodic accessibility typical of ragtime and early popular song, helping bring that style to a wide audience. "Dancing Around" was a musical revue produced during the 1910s, a period when Broadway and touring productions frequently featured revues built around current musical styles and popular songs. Such productions typically included a mix of singing, dancing, and comedic sketches, with music drawn from contemporary composers and lyricists. Songs like "Everybody Rag With Me" fit naturally into this format because of their energetic rhythms and audience appeal. Revues like "Dancing Around" played an important role in spreading ragtime and early popular music, helping songs reach audiences beyond sheet music sales and bringing them into live performance contexts.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. First Edition. Just slightly cut down at ends and owner name/address on cover. Brown tape at inside spine ends. Size: Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Sheet music.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Mild wear with owner name/address on cover. Size: Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Sheet music.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Folio, softcover, sheet music is in three pieces, covers including 5 pages music and words. Music is clean and unmarked. "what's that sneaky freaky, creepy melody." Two verses plus chorus. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Maurice Shapiro, New York, 1909. Softcover, 5 pp. Sheet music booklet. A follow-up to and earlier song, 'Gee! I Wish I Had A Girl". Very good condition. Uncommon.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Used - Good. No Jacket. 12 X 9 format with yellow and purple cover. Center 4 pages of music are separate for small Ukulele. Additional section on back of cover is for Tenor Banjo solo and inside back cover is for Eflat Alto Saxophone. Very light wear at edges and owner name on front.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Sheet music. 5pp. Some creasing and edgetears, a small spot of something that looks like paint at top edge, else very good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. 6 pages. Cover photo of Fred Culley. Average wear.