Forgotten and Abandoned Music

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: L'heure exquise (The Perfect Hour) Publication date: 1922-10-01 Language: French Performer: Virginia Rea Writers: Verlaine, Hahn Summary: Soprano with orchestra Matrix number: 9034 Catalog number: 2711-B

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: Bonnie Maggie Tamson Description: Male vocal solo, with orchestra Category: Vocal Language: English Master Size: 10-in. Recording Date 1921-05-02 Recording Location New York, New York

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: Your Eyes Have Told Me So Publication date: 1922-10-17 Language: English Performer: John McCormack Writers: Kahn, Van Alstyne, Blaufuss Summary: Tenor with orchestra Matrix number: 787B Catalog number: 787-B

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: Sweetheart Lane Publication date: 1922-10-19 Language: English Performer: Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra Writer: Louis A. Hirsch Summary: Fox Trot Matrix number: 18977A Catalog number: 18977-A

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: Maldito Tango (Tango Argentino) Publication date: 1922-10-15 Language: English Performer: Gennett Dance Orchestra Writer: J. M. Hernandez Summary: Tango Matrix number: 8065A Catalog number: I-5476-A

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: Dapper Dan Summary Jazz/dance band Fox trot Names Von Tilzer, Albert -- Composer Knickerbocker Orchestra -- Musical Group Elkins, Eddie -- Leader Genre Popular music Ragtime, Jazz Media Size 10-in. Recording Label Columbia Recording Catalog Number A3533 Recording Matrix Number 80099 (Matrix ID) Recording Take Number 4 Recording Date 1921-12-13 Recording Location New York, New York

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: He May Be Your Man But He Comes to See Me Sometimes Publication date: 1922-11-01 Language: English Performer: The Cotton Pickers Writer: Fowler Summary: Fox Trot Matrix number: 9309 Catalog number: 2380-A

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: Yule-Tide - A Christmas Fantasia Other Titles: "Christians, Awake", "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear", "Babe of Bethlehem", "Country Dance", "Auld Lang Syne" Description: Band Instrumentation: 6 cornets, 3 trombones, baritone horn, 2 tubas, bassoon, oboe, 3 French horns, 7 clarinets, flute, and traps Category: Instrumental Master Size: 12-in. Recording Date 1912-09-09 Recording Location Camden, New Jersey

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: No Candle Was There and No Fire Description: Female vocal solo, with orchestra Category: Vocal Language: English Master Size: 10-in. Recording Date 1912-07-29 Recording Location Camden, New Jersey

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: Play the Funny Blues Publication date: 1922-11-01 Language: English Performer: Isham Jones Orchestra Writer: Panico Summary: Fox Trot Matrix number: 9149 Catalog number: 2374-B

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: Ji-Ji-Boo Publication date: 1922-11-01 Language: English Performer: Nick Lucas' Ukalele Trio Writers: H. White, W. White, Meyer Summary: Ukaleles and Violin Matrix number: 020317B Catalog number: 11047-B

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: I am Climbing Mountains Summary Male vocal duet, with orchestra Names Harrison, Charles -- Vocalist -- Tenor Vocal James, Lewis -- Vocalist -- Tenor Vocal Brockman, James -- Songwriter Kendis, James -- Songwriter Genre Popular music Media Size 10-in. Recording Label Columbia Recording Catalog Number A2791 Recording Matrix Number 78628 (Matrix ID) Recording Take Number 3 Recording Date 1919-09-09 Recording Location New York, New York

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: Ring Out, Wild Bells Description: Male vocal solo, with orchestra Category: Vocal Language: English Master Size: 12-in. Recording Date 1913-09-23 Recording Location Camden, New Jersey

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: The Sneak! Publication date: 1922-11-01 Language: English Performer: Isham Jones Orchestra Writer: Brown Summary: Fox Trot Matrix number: 9LL569 Catalog number: 2350-B

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: Christmas Light, Behold Description: Male vocal quartet, with orchestra Category: Vocal Language: English Master Size: 12-in. Recording Date 1913-10-10 Recording Location Camden, New Jersey

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: I Never Knew (I Could Love Anybody Like I'm Loving You) Summary Jazz/dance band Fox trot Names Pitts, Tom -- Composer Vernon Country Club Band -- Musical Group Black, Johnny S. -- Composer Marsh, Roy K. -- Composer Genre Popular music Media Size 10-in. Recording Label Columbia Recording Catalog Number A3378 Recording Matrix Number 79705 (Matrix ID) Recording Take Number 3 Recording Date 1921-01-31 Recording Location New York, New York

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: Golden Gate Summary Male vocal duet, with orchestra Names Harrison, Charles -- Vocalist -- Tenor Vocal James, Lewis -- Vocalist -- Tenor Vocal Kendis, James -- Songwriter Brockman, James -- Songwriter Genre Popular music Media Size 10-in. Recording Label Columbia Recording Catalog Number A2791 Recording Matrix Number 78585 (Matrix ID) Recording Take Number 2 Recording Date 1919-07-21 Recording Location New York, New York

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: Who Did You Fool After All? Publication date: 1922-11-01 Language: English Performer: Charles Hart Writer: Johnny S. Black Summary: Tenor, with Orchestra accompaniment Matrix number: B14486 Catalog number: B 14486

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: The Birthday of a King Description: Male vocal duet, with orchestra Category: Vocal Language: English Master Size: 10-in. Recording Date 1912-09-30 Recording Location Camden, New Jersey

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: Nazareth Description: Male vocal solo, with orchestra Category: Vocal Language: English Master Size: 12-in. Recording Date 1912-10-04 Recording Location New York, New York

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: Oh, Come All Ye Faithful Description: Mixed vocal quartet, with orchestra Category: Vocal Language: English Master Size: 10-in. Recording Date 1911-10-06 Recording Location Camden, New Jersey

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: Silent Night, Hallowed Night Description: Female vocal solo, with orchestra Category: Vocal Language: English Master Size: 10-in. Recording Date 1912-03-26 Recording Location Camden, New Jersey

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: China Boy Publication date: 1922-11-01 Language: English Performer: Arnold Johnson and His Orchestra Writers: Winfree, Boutelje Summary: Fox Trot Matrix number: 9216 Catalog number: 2355-A

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: Pinafore Selection Publication date: 1922-11-01 Language: English Performer: Vincent Lopez and His Hotel Pennsylvania Orchestra Writer: Sullivan Summary: Fox Trot Matrix number: S-71-045-a Catalog number: 4744-B

This song is in the Public Domain. Under the Music Modernization Act of 2018 (Section 1401), all sound recordings published before January 1, 1923 entered the public domain on January 1, 2022. Title: Suenos de Opio Summary Orchestra Fox trot Names Shilkret, Nathaniel -- Instrumentalist -- Clarinet Orquesta Internacional -- Musical Group International Novelty Orchestra -- Musical Group García de la Garza, Belisario de Jesús -- Composer Genre Ragtime, jazz, and more Spanish (Mexico) Media Size 10-inch Recording Label Victor Recording Catalog Number 73369 Recording Matrix Number B-26376 (Matrix ID) Recording Take Number 3 Recording Date 1922-05-22 Recording Location New York, New York