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Help: John P. Ordway

02 Apr 01 - 12:08 AM (#430919)
Subject: John P. Ordway-an US composer
From: GUEST,Louis Lee

Dear Sirs,

It's very difficult to find the information of the American composer John P. Ordway. Only I can found in internet is the lyric of his song HOME DELIGHTS.I'm interested in this composer because there is a Chinese song called "Farewell" in early 20 century which was adapted one of Ordway's tune and now become an all-time classic in China.Can you help me to find more of his inf. includes sheet music, lyrics and recordings of his song?

Thanks Louis Lee llee@active.com.hk


02 Apr 01 - 04:28 AM (#431014)
Subject: RE: Help: John P. Ordway
From: Joe Offer

Hi, Louis - Click here for a Google search for Ordway, and you'll find some information.
Also, take a look at the Lester Levy Sheet Music Collection (click), and you'll find lots of Ordway sheet music. I didn't check, but you'll probably find lots of Ordway music at the American Memory Collection (click) at the U.S. Library of Congress.
As you can see, he was a prolific songwriter in the 19th century. Good luck finding what you're looking for.
-Joe Offer (e-mail sent)-