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Thread #12084 Message #1458466
Posted By: Jim Dixon
11-Apr-05 - 07:16 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: Home (Van Steeden, Clarkson, Clarkson)
Subject: RE: For Katlaughing - Home!!!
According to http://www.ruthetting.com/songs/home.asp, HOME was recorded by Ruth Etting on Dec. 11, 1931 The lyrics given there are the same as what Jo Taylor posted above. However, the catalog entry at Indiana University Sheet Music Collections indicates there is still a missing verse:
Title: Home Composer: Van Steeden, Peter Composer: Clarkson, Harry Composer: Clarkson, Jeff Publisher: Marlo Music Corporation Place of publication: New York Date of publication: 1931 Call Number: M1 .D48 Box: 145 Item: 069 Performance Medium: Piano and Voice (with lyrics) First Line: Ev'ning marks the close of day, skies of blue begin to grey, Chorus First Line: When shadows fall, and trees whisper day is ending,