Silly Fool!
Print
1893 (published)
1893 (published)
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Sheet music cover for 'Silly Fool!' as sung by Marie Lloyd, written by J. P. Harrington and composed by George Le Brunn. Published in London by Francis, Day & Hunter and in New York by T. B. Harms, 1893.
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.
Object details
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| Title | Silly Fool! (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithograph, printing ink on paper |
| Brief description | Sheet music cover for 'Silly Fool!' as sung by Marie Lloyd, written by J. P. Harrington and composed by George Le Brunn. Published in London by Francis, Day & Hunter and in New York by T. B. Harms, 1893 |
| Physical description | Music sheet cover for Silly Fool! consisting of an illustrated cover, four pages with score and lyrics, and back cover. The cover is illustrated with a full length image of Marie Lloyd and scenes from the song. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'SILLY FOOL! / This Song may be Sung in Public without / fee or Licence. Except at Music Halls / Written by / J. P Harrington. / Composed by / Geo. Le Brunn. / Sung by / MISS MARIE / LLOYD / London Francis, Day & Hunter, 195, Oxford Street W. / Copyright / Publishers of / Smallwood's Celebrated Pianoforte Tutor. Smallwood's 55 Melodious Exercises. Etc. / New York. T. B. Harms & Co. 18, East 22nd St / Copyright MDCCCXCIII, in the United States of America by Francis Day & Hunter. / H. G. Banks 60 Berwick St W / Price 4/-' (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 cover for 'Silly Fool!' as sung by Marie Lloyd, written by J. P. Harrington and composed by George Le Brunn. Published in London by Francis, Day & Hunter and in New York by T. B. Harms, 1893. 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.89-2012 |
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| Record created | March 13, 2012 |
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