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[Lindbergh, Charles A. (1902-1974)] Cohan, George. M. (1878-1942). When Lindy Comes Home Written in Honor of the Aerial Triumph of Charles A. Lindbergh [Song] .
Newsprint bifolium. Supplement to the Boston Evening American, Monday, June 13, 1927, the day when Lindbergh was welcomed back in New York City after his pioneering flight from New York to Paris (May 20-21, 1927).
Title with facsimile of a typed letter from the composer to "William Randolph Hearst, Boston American, Boston, Mass.," dated June 6, 1927. In full: "My dear Friend: This little ditty, written and composed for The Boston American, is my contribution to the Welcome Home Reception of the REAL YANKEE DOODLE DANDY, CHARLES A. LINDBERGH. Sincerely, Gge M Cohen." Photographs of Cohan and Lindbergh to lower half of title, followed by note, "Written by George M. Cohan, author of 'Over There,' 'Yankee Doodle Dandy,' et. and dedicated to the the American public exclusively though the Boston Evening American [tagline:] A home paper for people who think and Associated Hearst Newspapers."
The song, a march in C major, scored for voice and piano, is printed on the three remaining pages. It has two strophes, both presented as text underlay. The chorus is patriotic: "Oh say what a day / When Lindy comes home to his mother... / From the earth to the dome, /Like the Ancients of Rome we shall welcome him home. / Oh! wait and see America rise, /With One, Two, Three, Fourth Of Julys; / Oh! say what a day / From Gotham to Nome / When Lindy comes back / From across the foam / To his home / Sweet home." 14 x 10.75 inches (27.5 x 34 cm). Horizontal fold. Browned, frayed and very brittle; head of both leaves torn off.
A publicity stunt of composer and publisher, capitalizing on Lindbergh's achievement. The Boston Evening American was one of the many daily newspapers owned by William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951). The same supplement also appeared with other Hearst papers on the same day. WorldCat lists copies from the Chicago Herald Examiner, Milwaukee Sentinel, New York American and Rochester Evening Journal and the Post Express (Rochester, NY).
[Lindbergh, Charles A. (1902-1974)] Cohan, George. M. (1878-1942). When Lindy Comes Home Written in Honor of the Aerial Triumph of Charles A. Lindbergh [Song] .
Newsprint bifolium. Supplement to the Boston Evening American, Monday, June 13, 1927, the day when Lindbergh was welcomed back in New York City after his pioneering flight from New York to Paris (May 20-21, 1927).
Title with facsimile of a typed letter from the composer to "William Randolph Hearst, Boston American, Boston, Mass.," dated June 6, 1927. In full: "My dear Friend: This little ditty, written and composed for The Boston American, is my contribution to the Welcome Home Reception of the REAL YANKEE DOODLE DANDY, CHARLES A. LINDBERGH. Sincerely, Gge M Cohen." Photographs of Cohan and Lindbergh to lower half of title, followed by note, "Written by George M. Cohan, author of 'Over There,' 'Yankee Doodle Dandy,' et. and dedicated to the the American public exclusively though the Boston Evening American [tagline:] A home paper for people who think and Associated Hearst Newspapers."
The song, a march in C major, scored for voice and piano, is printed on the three remaining pages. It has two strophes, both presented as text underlay. The chorus is patriotic: "Oh say what a day / When Lindy comes home to his mother... / From the earth to the dome, /Like the Ancients of Rome we shall welcome him home. / Oh! wait and see America rise, /With One, Two, Three, Fourth Of Julys; / Oh! say what a day / From Gotham to Nome / When Lindy comes back / From across the foam / To his home / Sweet home." 14 x 10.75 inches (27.5 x 34 cm). Horizontal fold. Browned, frayed and very brittle; head of both leaves torn off.
A publicity stunt of composer and publisher, capitalizing on Lindbergh's achievement. The Boston Evening American was one of the many daily newspapers owned by William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951). The same supplement also appeared with other Hearst papers on the same day. WorldCat lists copies from the Chicago Herald Examiner, Milwaukee Sentinel, New York American and Rochester Evening Journal and the Post Express (Rochester, NY).