Oh, ma honey, oh, ma honey theres a fiddle with notes that screeches, like a chicken, like a chicken. Alexanders ragtime band is a 1938 musical film released by 20th century fox that takes its name from the 1911 irving berlin song alexanders ragtime band to tell a story of a society boy who scandalizes his family by pursuing a career in ragtime instead of in serious music. Learn about ragtime, stride piano, straight eighths vs. Although not a traditional ragtime song, the positive international reception of alexander s ragtime band in 1911 led to a musical and dance revival known as the ragtime craze. Louis armstrong complete history 2000 flac 15 cd dixieland, new orleans jazz, swing, traditiona. Alexanders ragtime band wikisource, the free online library. Listeners attempting to compile a desert island list that would be comprehensive in its inclusion of different musical periods might want to take a look at how many performers from the 30s are part of the cast of this show. Irving berlin was one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century. Alexanders ragtime band by irving berlin and billy murray free. Alexanders ragtime band, come on and hear, come on and hear, theyre the best band in the land they can play a bugle call like youve never heard before so natural that you want to go to war thats just the bestest band what am, honey lamb come on along, come on along let me take you by the hand up to the man, up to the man whos the leader.
Alexanders ragtime band from alexanders ragtime band. Irving berlin alexanders ragtime band sheet music in c. Perhaps the best berlin musical on film, more intricately plotted than annie get your gun and not the lumbering behemoth production that was its 1950s descendent, there s no business like show business though the latter s alexander s ragtime band number is admittedly hollywood excess at its most excessive, worth having as a complement to. Media in category alexander s ragtime band film the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. The number, alexanders ragtime band, proves to be a sensation, and stella goes along with charlies plea to sing with the band, which soon becomes famous for its ragtime numbers.
Alexander s ragtime band sheet music for violin, piano. Irving berlins alexanders ragtime band has been so widely played for so long that its hard to imagine how fresh it sounded early in the century. Alexander s ragtime band is a song by irving berlin. Even though the word ragtime is in the title, it is not a traditional ragtime song but instead more of a syncopated march. Louis armstrong alexanders ragtime band lyrics genius. Alexanders ragtime band bellingham ukulele orchestra. Alexanders ragtime band 1938 financial information.
Alexanders ragtime band free easy piano sheet music. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalchords in c major transposable. Perhaps the best berlin musical on film, more intricately plotted than annie get your gun and not the lumbering behemoth production that was its 1950s descendent, theres no business like show business though the latters alexanders ragtime band number is admittedly hollywood excess at its most excessive, worth having as a complement to. That is the bestest band what am, my honey lamb we are the bestest band what am, my honey lamb come on along, come on along let me take you by the hand up to the man, up to the man whos the leader of the band up to the man, up to the man, jims the leader of the band and if you care to hear the swanee river played in ragtime. Cover versions of alexanders ragtime band written by. It became irving berlin s first big hit, selling a million copies of sheet music in its first three months. Alexanders ragtime band vintage jazz classic allmusic. Alexanders ragtime band johnny maddox and the rhythmasters. It also received an oscar nomination for best picture. Alexanders ragtime band soundtrack from 1938, composed by irving berlin, alfred newman.
Come on and hear, come on and hear alexanders ragtime band come on and hear, come on and hear the best band in the land they can play a bugle call like. It might be regarded as a sequel to alexander and his clarinet, which berlin wrote with ted snyder in. Apr 01, 2003 alexander s ragtime band arranged by philip kern, staging and choreography suggestions by sally k. Alexander s ragtime band is a 1938 musical film released by 20th century fox that takes its name from the 1911 irving berlin song alexander s ragtime band to tell a story of a society boy who scandalizes his family by pursuing a career in ragtime instead of in serious music. Cover versions of alexanders ragtime band written by irving. Worth watching for the ethel merman numbers especaily heatwave, the fox studio orchestra exells on this one, the finale with alice faye is magic again the fox studio orchestra and chorus on fine form, the soundtracks were issed on cd a few years back and many of the numbers featured in the film dont need the visual part on screen at all, they stand on their own. Provides access to digital images for over 3,000 pieces from the collection, published in the united states between 1850 and 1920. Shellac 10 johnnie ray with percy faith and his orchestra if you believe alexanders ragtime band 1954, shellac discogs. This is an arrangement of a famous piece, alexander s ragtime band, that i have put together. Johnnie ray with percy faith and his orchestra if you. Alexanders ragtime band come on and hear mp3 midi free. Although not a traditional ragtime song, berlin s jaunty melody nonetheless sold a million copies of sheet music in 1911, then another million in 1912, and continued to sell for years afterward. Download and print alexanders ragtime band sheet music for piano solo by irving berlin. However, as this work was first published before 1925 or failed to meet notice or renewal requirements, it is almost certainly public domain in the usa and is.
Judith durham with mujb, memphis club, melbourne, 1961. Alexanders ragtime band centennial american music preservation. Alexanders ragtime band was published in 1911 and introduced by emma carus. Print and download alexanders ragtime band sheet music from alexanders ragtime band arranged for piano.
Read about alexander s ragtime band by irving berlin and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Financial analysis of alexander s ragtime band 1938 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Alexander s ragtime band was published in 1911 and introduced by emma carus. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Oh, ma honey, oh, ma honey, let me take you to alexanders grand stand, brass band, aint you comin along. Just acquired a large collection about 750 records of 78s and found about 40 louis armstrong records from the. The great songwriter irving berlin is just one of the incredible talents featured on alexanders ragtime band, a complete recording of the original 1938 radio broadcast. King next directed the musical alexanders ragtime band 1938, featuring power, ameche, faye, and ethel merman, with songs by irving berlin. The song alexanders ragtime band was written by irving berlin and was first performed by emma carus. Charlie has fallen in love with stella by the time they open at the cliff house, but he soon realizes that she and roger are in. Share his legacy with this easytolearn arrangement of one of berlins classic songs. Come on and hear, come on and hear alexander s ragtime band come on and hear, come on and hear it s the best band in the land he can play a bugle call like you never heard before that s just the bestest band what am, oh honey lamb come on along, come on along let me take you by the hand up to the man, up to the man who s the leader of the band. The number, alexander s ragtime band, proves to be a sensation, and stella goes along with charlie s plea to sing with the band, which soon becomes famous for its ragtime numbers. Alexander s ragtime band is the name of a song by irving berlin.
The library of congress is providing access to these materials for educational and research purposes and makes no warranty with regard to their use for other purposes. Alexanders ragtime band is a tin pan alley song by american composer irving berlin. Alexanders ragtime band by louis armstrong and his orchestra, recorded in 1937. Alexanders ragtime band 27kb music memories 11alexander. To a classi cal band whats peach es, i grand stand, brass band, aint you corn in a long. The swanee river played in ragtime, come on and hear, come on and hear, alexanders ragtime band. Alexander s ragtime band soundtrack from 1938, composed by irving berlin, alfred newman. Come on and hear, alexanders ragtime band, come on and hear, come on and hear, its the best band in the land, they can play a bugle call. Alexander s ragtime band 1938 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Alexanders ragtime band 1938 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Released by screen archives entertainment in 2002 saecsr007 containing music from. Alexanders ragtime band is the name of a song by irving berlin. Print and download alexanders ragtime band sheet music composed by irving berlin.
At the time, ragtime music was described as catching its second wind and ragtime dancing spreading like wildfire. Come on and hear, come on and hear alexanders ragtime band come on and hear, come on and hear its the best band in the land he can play a bugle call like you never heard before thats just the bestest band what am, oh honey lamb come on along, come on along let me take you by the hand up to the man, up to the man whos the leader of the band. Alexanders ragtime band by louis armstrong 1937 youtube. It became irving berlins first big hit, selling a million copies of sheet music in its first three months. Oct 03, 2016 judith durham with mujb, memphis club, melbourne, 1961. Everywhere you turn this irving berlin piece is heard. Alexander s ragtime band is a tin pan alley song by american composer irving berlin released in 1911 and is often inaccurately cited as his first global hit. Mar 20, 2000 irving berlin s alexander s ragtime band has been so widely played for so long that it s hard to imagine how fresh it sounded early in the century. Released by screen archives entertainment in 2002 saecsr007 containing music from alexander s ragtime band 1938.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing alexanders ragtime band near you. Print and download in pdf or midi alexander s ragtime band. Alexander s ragtime band, come on and hear, come on and hear, theyre the best band in the land they can play a bugle call like youve never heard before so natural that you want to go to war that s just the bestest band what am, honey lamb come on along, come on along let me take you by the hand up to the man, up to the man who s the leader. Now it can be told from alexanders ragtime band don ameche. Let me take you to alexanders grand stand, brass band. Alexander s ragtime band 27kb music memories 11alexander.
Louis, chicago, detroit, buffalo, rochester, and boston heard it sung by the composer between may 29 and june 7, with a return performance in new york on june 8. Charlie has fallen in love with stella by the time they open at the cliff house, but he soon realizes that she and roger are in love. The song alexander s ragtime band was written by irving berlin and was first performed by emma carus. It was first recorded by collins and harlan in 1911. Download and print alexanders ragtime band by composer irving berlin. There is some evidence, although inconclusive, that irving berlin borrowed the melody from a draft composition submitted by scott joplin that had been submitted to a publisher. Oh, ma honey, oh, ma honey theres a fiddle with notes that screeches, like a chicken, like a chicken and the clarinet, is a colored pet, come and listen, come and listen to a classical band whats peaches, come now, some how, better hurry along. Ben and brad in the media alexanders ragtime band at. Oh my honey oh my honey you better hurry and lets go down there aint you goin. Come on and hear, come on and hear alexander s ragtime band come on and hear, come on and hear the best band in the land they can play a bugle call like.
Financial analysis of alexanders ragtime band 1938 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. It is unclear what the effects of that crosscountry tour were on the reception of alexander s ragtime band, but audiences in atlantic city, philadelphia, baltimore, pittsburgh, cleveland, cincinnati, st. It is unclear what the effects of that crosscountry tour were on the reception of alexanders ragtime band, but audiences in atlantic city, philadelphia, baltimore, pittsburgh, cleveland, cincinnati, st. Alexanders ragtime band film by king 1938 britannica. Berlin alexanders ragtime band sheet music for piano solo. Bessie smith alexanders ragtime band lyrics genius. Alexanders ragtime band arranged by philip kern, staging and choreography suggestions by sally k. Apr 03, 2010 alexander s ragtime band by louis armstrong and his orchestra, recorded in 1937. Alexanders ragtime band wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Oh my honey oh my honey you better hurry and let s go down there aint you goin. It was the number one song from october 1911 through january 1912. Like you never heard before, so natural that you want to go to war. Read about alexanders ragtime band by irving berlin and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Alexanders ragtime band a5378 historic american sheet.
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