Oh ! Mr. Porter
Sheet Music
late 19th century (published)
late 19th century (published)
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Sheet music for the song 'Oh! Mr. Porter' made famous by Marie Lloyd, arranged as a lancers by Warwick Williams, and for other popular Music Hall songs. Published in London by Howard & Co., late 19th century.
Before the use of gramophones and radio became widespread, the music sheet was the mainstay of the music industry. The explosion in popularity of parlour music in the late 19th century, with a piano becoming a fixture in the home, led to the printing of famous songs from the music hall stage. This music sheet is one of many that were issued with the words and music of songs performed by the music hall star Marie Lloyd.
Marie Lloyd (1870-1922) had a career spanning 40 years. She first appeared at the Eagle Tavern in London aged 15 as Bella Delmare, singing ‘My Soldier Laddie’. By 1885 she had become Marie Lloyd with her hit song ‘The Boy I Love is Up in the Gallery’. She was a huge success and topped the bill at the West End music halls. Her songs were full of innuendo and double meaning. ‘She’d never had her ticket punched before’ and ‘Oh Mr Porter what shall I do?’ appeared innocent on first reading but took on a very saucy interpretation when performed by Miss Lloyd.
Before the use of gramophones and radio became widespread, the music sheet was the mainstay of the music industry. The explosion in popularity of parlour music in the late 19th century, with a piano becoming a fixture in the home, led to the printing of famous songs from the music hall stage. This music sheet is one of many that were issued with the words and music of songs performed by the music hall star Marie Lloyd.
Marie Lloyd (1870-1922) had a career spanning 40 years. She first appeared at the Eagle Tavern in London aged 15 as Bella Delmare, singing ‘My Soldier Laddie’. By 1885 she had become Marie Lloyd with her hit song ‘The Boy I Love is Up in the Gallery’. She was a huge success and topped the bill at the West End music halls. Her songs were full of innuendo and double meaning. ‘She’d never had her ticket punched before’ and ‘Oh Mr Porter what shall I do?’ appeared innocent on first reading but took on a very saucy interpretation when performed by Miss Lloyd.
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| Parts | This object consists of 6 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Title | Oh ! Mr. Porter (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithograph, printing ink on paper |
| Brief description | Sheet music for the song 'Oh! Mr. Porter' made famous by Marie Lloyd, arranged as a lancers by Warwick Williams, and for other popular Music Hall songs. Published in London by Howard & Co., late 19th century |
| Physical description | Music booklet, consisting of an illustrated front cover, nine pages and back cover. The cover is illustrated with a portrait of Marie Lloyd surrounded by miniature music sheets on a bright red background. Leaves loose. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Oh! Mr. Porter. / Lancers Arranged by WARWICK WILLIAMS / Introducing the melodies of the following popular successes I Love the Rowdy-Dowdy Boy, They Went to the Usual Place, The Nineteenth Century Boys, Daddy Wouldn't buy Me a Sweetheart, Oh! Ta-Ra-Ra (Lament), It's Surprising How They Alter, Oh! Mr Porter, Twelve Little Doo-Dahs, Drink Boys, The Thought of Home, Oui! Oui! Oui (Yes! Yes! Yes!) Keep Off the Grass. / Copyright. London. Howard & Co. 25, Great Marlborough Street. W. / 'Price 4/- / Septett 1/- net / Orchestre 1/6 / H. G. Banks 60 Berwick St W.' (Printed on cover) |
| Credit line | Given by the estate of Ned Sherrin in memory of Caryl Brahms and Ned Sherrin |
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| Summary | Sheet music for the song 'Oh! Mr. Porter' made famous by Marie Lloyd, arranged as a lancers by Warwick Williams, and for other popular Music Hall songs. Published in London by Howard & Co., late 19th century. Before the use of gramophones and radio became widespread, the music sheet was the mainstay of the music industry. The explosion in popularity of parlour music in the late 19th century, with a piano becoming a fixture in the home, led to the printing of famous songs from the music hall stage. This music sheet is one of many that were issued with the words and music of songs performed by the music hall star Marie Lloyd. Marie Lloyd (1870-1922) had a career spanning 40 years. She first appeared at the Eagle Tavern in London aged 15 as Bella Delmare, singing ‘My Soldier Laddie’. By 1885 she had become Marie Lloyd with her hit song ‘The Boy I Love is Up in the Gallery’. She was a huge success and topped the bill at the West End music halls. Her songs were full of innuendo and double meaning. ‘She’d never had her ticket punched before’ and ‘Oh Mr Porter what shall I do?’ appeared innocent on first reading but took on a very saucy interpretation when performed by Miss Lloyd. |
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| Accession number | S.99:1 to 6-2012 |
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| Record created | February 10, 2012 |
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