You're Gwine to Get Somethin' What You Don't Expect

Williams, Bert (music) and Vincent Bryan

Published by Leo Feist Publisher, New York, 1910

About this Item

An old dampstain at the bottom center has caused some minor waviness and staining. Please see our photograph. Overall, this copy is VG- to VG. The music for this song was written by Bert Williams and performed by him in Ziegfield Follies. Bert Williams was, in many respects, the first African-American superstar. He began his career in minstrel shows with his partner, George Walker. The two of them eventually wound up on Broadway, and Williams, on his own, became a recording star and the only African-American in Ziegfield's Follies. Williams had to assume many stereotypical roles and he worked through his artistry to undermine the stereotypes. W. C. Fields, who co-starred with Williams in Ziegfield's Follies described him as, "the funniest man I ever saw -- and the saddest man I ever knew." SMAA ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 6 with covers pages; sold Gaba 8.31.19 Mike Glenn. Seller Inventory # 16880

Bibliographic Details

Title: You're Gwine to Get Somethin' What You Don't...

Publisher: Leo Feist Publisher, New York

Publication Date: 1910

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition.