If You Only Knew (Ciribiribin). The Big Song Craze

A. Pestalozza (Music); Frank Sheridan (Words); C. F. W. Schlimper Music Press [Illustrator]

Published by The John Franklin Music Company, 1909

About this Item

The John Franklin Company [Published Date: 1909]. Sheet Music, Piano Vocals. Music by A. Pestalozza; Words by Frank Sheridan. Folio, 5 pages (including cover). Page five credits C.F.W. Schlimper Music Press, Boston, Mass. Back cover has advertisement that says "Try this over on your piano" and has an excerpt of Be My Love, Be My Own (Maria Mari!) by E. di Capua with Frank Sherdan, Lyricist. "Ciribiribin" was originally a Piedmontese ballad in three-quarter time, composed by Alberto Pestalozza in 1898 with lyrics by Carlo Tiochet. It quickly became popular and has been recorded by many artists. Decades later it enjoyed continued popularity with swing and jazz bands, played in four-four time. This relatively scarce version was published in 1909 and is in the original 3/4 time and features "If you only will" repeated instead of "Ciribiribin" In acceptable condition with several 1" or less nicks and tears and creasing along edges. Previous owner's name in ink in top corner of front cover. Otherwise pages are lightly aged bu unmarked with light to moderate overall scuffing and soiling. NOT Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 20191227002

Bibliographic Details

Title: If You Only Knew (Ciribiribin). The Big Song...

Publisher: The John Franklin Music Company

Publication Date: 1909

Binding: Sheet music

Condition: Acceptable