Tune Req: Music from the 1890's

Subject: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: LilyFestre
Date: 16 Aug 06 - 06:37 PM

Ok Mudpeoples....

   I have been asked to play my fiddle on the very first day of my student teaching...something from the 1890s....any thoughts? I'm searching too but would gladly accept any suggestions! I'm looking for something somewhat upbeat for the kids (ages 10-12). WOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

Michelle

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 16 Aug 06 - 07:04 PM

I do like to be beside the seaside

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: Sorcha
Date: 16 Aug 06 - 07:24 PM

Ask Mr Google for "gay ninties music" then ask for one of the titles

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: LilyFestre
Date: 16 Aug 06 - 08:07 PM

Ok, thanks!

I have a list started and think this will do for now...will Google more later. If you can think of any off the top of your head, feel free to list them!

Here's what I have...
Bonaparte's Retreat
Betty Likens
Cluck Old Hen
Cripple Creek
Fishers Hornpipe
Flop Eared Mule
The Girl I Left Behind Me
Jawbones
Old Joe Clark
Old Dan Tucker
Sally Ann
Shady Grove
Soldiers Joy

I can play most of these...some well, some need work...as always! :)

Michelle

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 16 Aug 06 - 10:56 PM

My Grandfather's Clock?

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: Artful Codger
Date: 17 Aug 06 - 04:32 PM

From slightly before (1882): Rough on Rats. Cute song extolling the virtues of a rodenticide.

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: Scoville
Date: 17 Aug 06 - 05:01 PM

Do they need to have originated in the 1890's or just have exited during the 1890's (i.e. can they pre-date the 1890's)?

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: Sorcha
Date: 17 Aug 06 - 05:05 PM

Jaunting Car, etc.....

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: Artful Codger
Date: 17 Aug 06 - 05:21 PM

Grr, looks like my follow-up post got lost in the ether. So quickly reconstructing:

The cat came back (1893)
I don't want to play in your yard (1894)
I've been working on the railroad (1894). The tune, "Eyes of Texas", is older.
At a Georgia campmeeting (1897). But only suitable as an instrumental.

For most, see www.pdmusic.org.

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: Cool Beans
Date: 17 Aug 06 - 05:30 PM

Ta-ra-ra-boom-de-ay
Sidewalks of New York
Bicycle Built for Two (Daisy, Daisy...)
Humoresque
all originated in the 1890s.

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: LilyFestre
Date: 07 Sep 06 - 07:24 PM

Great! Can you think of any others?

Thank you!!!!

Michelle

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: LilyFestre
Date: 07 Sep 06 - 07:27 PM

Just as a quick update, I did play on my first day of student teaching and have played several times since! The students love it and the students are asking for more!!! :) We are focusing on the 1890s for this month so anything else that you think of to add to my playlist would be most appreciated!

The music can be from the 1890s or songs that were popular during that time period but not necessarily written then.

Thanks again!

Michelle

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: Leadfingers
Date: 07 Sep 06 - 07:38 PM

Whistling Rufus was published in 1899 !

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: GUEST
Date: 07 Sep 06 - 07:40 PM

Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag is 1899

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: The Walrus
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 09:16 AM

I believe "Dolly Grey" dates from this period Certainly popular in the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902), I believe it was also sung in the Spanish-American War of 1898.

W

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: Dave (the ancient mariner)
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 09:56 AM

Anything by Gilbert and Sullivan

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: GUEST,Les B.
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 06:13 PM

Maggie (also known in Ireland as Nora ?)
Red Wing
Marching Through Georgia
Lorena
Golden Slippers
Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: GUEST,Les B.
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 06:14 PM

forgot..
Annie Laurie
Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: Barry Finn
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 08:54 PM

Hi LilyFestre

I can't think of anything else at the minute but it looks like you've got plenty & more than half of what you listed in your post above are not only tunes but also songs why not sing them while playing if you know them. Easy for me to say being a singer & not a fiddler.
Good luck with your 1st day

Barry

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: Neighmond
Date: 08 Sep 06 - 10:32 PM

When you and I were young, MAggie

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: Joe Offer
Date: 09 Sep 06 - 04:42 AM

Ever try to sing with a fiddle tucked under your chin, Barry? Good way to drop a nice fiddle. Most fiddlers that sing, sing a cappella, and fiddle in between verses. Every once in a great while, you'll see a fiddler who's able to sing while playing.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Sep 06 - 01:52 PM

This isn't really part of the topic.

Hi Neighmond.
Is it possible that you could email me?

I'm interested in getting the song of Lost John that you recorded.
(The one by the man at the lodging house?)

My email is [e-mail].

Thanks,
Alex.

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: Little Robyn
Date: 12 Sep 06 - 03:45 PM

Eliza Carthy sings and fiddles at the same time. It's possible.
Robyn

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: Kaleea
Date: 12 Sep 06 - 04:55 PM

Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight
The Band Played On
(Casey would waltz with the strawberry blonde & the band played on)
Hearts & Flowers (it was big!)
Oh Promise Me
(oh God, they still ask me to be play & sung this one at weddings--can you believe it?!)

Subject: RE: Tune Req: Music from the 1890's
From: Joe_F
Date: 12 Sep 06 - 08:43 PM

On the banks of the Wabash, far away
Slumber boat
Waltzing Matilda