1919 PIANO SHEET MUSIC, SWANEE BY GEORGE GERSHWIN, SUNG BY AL JOLSON IN "SINBAD"

Description: Written for NYC review called Demi-Tasse, became a big hit, sold a million sheet music copies, and two million records, in good condition, some wear Item 483432 ◊ 1919 Piano Sheet Music "Swanee" by George Gershwin and I. Caesar, song by Al Jolson in "Sinbad" Original and nostalgic "1919 Piano Sheet Music "Swanee" music by George Gershwin and words by I. Caesar." It was successfully introduced by Al Jolson in "Sinbad", at the Winter Garden in New York City. It measures approx. 12” X 9”. Offered here are all 6 pages - the covers, and 4 pages of music. Please see the photos above to see each of the 6 pages, which are shown in order. This wonderful and historic song is 104 years old this year. It was written for a New York City revue called Demi-Tasse, which opened in October 1919 in the Capitol Theater. Caesar and Gershwin, who was then aged 20, claimed to have written the song in about ten minutes riding on a bus in Manhattan, finishing it at Gershwin's apartment. The song got little notice in its first show, but not long afterwards Gershwin played it at a party where Al Jolson heard it. Jolson then put it into his show Sinbad, already a success at the Winter Garden Theatre, and recorded it for Columbia Records in January 1920. "After that", said Gershwin, "Swanee penetrated the four corners of the earth." The song was charted in 1920 for 18 weeks holding the No. 1 position for nine. It sold a million sheet music copies, and an estimated two million records. It became Gershwin's first hit and the biggest-selling song of his career; the money he earned from it allowed him to concentrate on theatre work and films. Jolson recorded the song several times in his career and it is associated with him, but it has been recorded by many other singers, most notably Judy Garland in A Star Is Born. Rufus Wainwright performed the song on his 2007 album, Rufus Does Judy at Carnegie Hall. In 1979 "Swanee" was performed by the Muppets. This original 1919 sheet music of this famous song "Swanee" is in good condition. The corners are definitely dog-eared, and there are some tears on the open edges and along the spine. And there is some surface damage on the title. However while there might be some crinkling of the pages, they are all intact. And despite the fact that this music was often played, the inside pages are clean and well preserved. (Please see all of the photos above, to confirm the condition of this sheet music.) To conclude, I have to add that this piano music belong to my Grandmother, who lived from 1905 to 1987. As a child, I used to listen to her play the piano. Most of it was classical music, or music from the 1920's, 30's and 40's. I have fond memories of that, and I hope the winner of this auction will enjoy it too. Very fascinating and entertaining "1919 Piano Sheet Music "Swanee" music by George Gershwin and words by I. 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