Breen Singhi Arranger (2 results)

sheet_music. Condition: Good. Irving Berlin, Inc., New York. Published date: 1928. Sheet music, paper covers; 1 vocal score (5 pp, including front cover); 31 cm. For voice and piano, with ukulele chord diagrams throughout. Ukulele arrangement by May Singhi Breen. Cover illustration by Rose Starmer, depicting a man gazing upward at a woman standing on a balcony, connected by a trailing garland of flowers. Inset photographic portrait on the front cover features Emil Seidel, labeled "Featured by Emil Seidel." In good condition. Paper covers have a few 1" or less nicks and tears along bottom edge and show light overall age toning, scattered light creasing, and mild edge wear. Interior pages lightly age toned but unmarked. Popular American love song written by lyricist Gus Kahn (1886-1941) and composer Joe Sanders, issued in 1928 by Irving Berlin, Inc. The song reflects the late 1920s popular ballad style, combining romantic lyricism with a gently flowing waltz tempo. The arrangement by May Singhi Breen incorporates accessible ukulele chord diagrams, reflecting the widespread popularity of the instrument during the period. The rear page contains publisher advertising featuring a musical excerpt from Irving Berlin's song "I Can't Do Without You," rather than the title cited in some catalog records. Rose Starmer (active circa 1910s-1930s) was an American commercial illustrator best known for her sheet music cover designs produced during the Tin Pan Alley era. She specialized in romantic and narrative illustrations with theatrical settings, balconies, gardens, and decorative floral motifs. Her work is typically signed with the initials R.S. or her full name and represents a distinctive strand of early twentieth-century American popular music graphic design.ASCII-only confirmed; no curly quotes; no en/em dashes; diacritics removed.

Illustrated Wrappers. Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Some fox trots included are: June Night (Seasons' biggest hit); Doodle Doo Doo (The big novelty dance hit); Who Wants a Bad Little Boy; Helen Gone; Sweet Dreams; Monkey Doodle; etc. Waltzes include: The Pal That I Loved (Stole the Gal That I Loved); What Did I Get by Loving You (Fox-trot chorus); etc. Endorsed by Paul Whiteman, the World Famous Dance Director. Small inked stamp imprint on front cover. Front cover colorfully illustrated with sheet music and dancing couples; back cover illustrated with sheet music.