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Sheet music for the song titled, 'Ev'ry little while', with lyrics written by Frank Clifford Harris, also known as Clifford Harris, and music composed by James William Tate. The lyrics of this song are written from the perspective of someone who has been separated from their sweetheart and reveals the extent to which they are missed.
This copy of the song has been published by J Albert & Sons, a music selling company in Sydney, under special arrangement with the original publishers Francis Day & Hunter of London and New York. The back page features an incomplete, advertising preview of a song titled 'They made it twice as nice as paradise and they called it Dixieland', which was performed by Vera Pearce in J C Williamson's Christmas show 'Dick Whittington'.
The song, 'Ev'ry little while' featured in the vaudeville revue titled 'Some' as well as J C Williamson's revue 'The Bing Boys are Here'. The latter show began playing on London's Westend on 19 April 1916. Minnie Love performed this song in the production and her name is recorded on the front cover of the music. This copy of the song was published by J Albert & Sons under special permission from Francis, Day & Hunter publishers of London and New York.
Frank Clifford Harris was a British lyricist who often collaborated on musical works with Tate. Tate was a songwriter, composer, accompanist and producer of musicals and plays. He married Lottie Collins who introduced the song 'Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay' to Britain. He also worked with Herman Darewski and Irving Berlin. Many of the lyrics to his songs were written by Frank Clifford Harris and Archibald Thomas Pechey, also known as Valentine.
Towards the bottom of this page is a sound recording of this sheet music, or a parody, that was created as part of the Music and the First World War project. More information about this recording, including names of the performers, can be found on the catalogue record for the sound recording. A link to the catalogue record for the sound recording can be found at the bottom of this page, under the heading ‘Related objects’ where it can be identified with the prefix [sound recording].
Souvenir program for a theatrical performance during the First World War. This program is for a ballet and revue performance titled '1917', at the Grand Pavilion of the Winter Gardens complex in Black
Souvenir program for a theatrical performance during the First World War. This program is for a production of the revue 'Some', at the Vaudeville Theatre in London. The revue was written by Harry Grat
Souvenir program for a concert held during the First World War. This program is for a concert by 1 Australian Headquarters Pierrot Troupe, the ANZAC Coves. The performance was held at Jubilee Hall in
Souvenir program for a concert held during the First World War. This program is for performances by the Smart Set entertainers and 13 Australian Infantry Battalion Band from Monday 24 June to Tuesday
Souvenir program for a theatrical production held to entertain troops returning to Australia after the First World War. This program is for a concert held aboard HMT Norman on Wednesday 13 August 1919
Souvenir program for a theatrical production held to entertain troops returning to Australia after the First World War. This program is for a concert given aboard HMT Norman at 8.45pm on Wednesday 13
Recording of the song titled 'Ev'ry little while', created as part of the Music and the First World War project. Lyrics written by James William Tate with music composed by Frank Clifford Harris. Prod
Letters relating to the First World War service of Lieutenant Frank Reinhardt Fischer, 6th Battalion. These letters were written by Fischer to his brother and sister over the period 10 January to 29 J
Sheet music for the song titled 'When the boys come home (home boys, home)', written and composed by W.H. Jude. This copy includes the first page of the song titled 'Sing me a restful song' with music
Sheet music for the song titled 'Yes! Let me like a soldier fall', with lyrics written by Edward Fitzball and music composed by Vincent Wallace. This song featured in the opera titled 'Maritana'.
Sheet music for the song titled 'Sunshine of your smile', with lyrics written by Leonard Cooke and music composed by Lilian Ray. This song was first published in 1913. Towards the bottom of this p
Sheet music for the song titled 'Australia's Bonny Boys in Navy Blue', with lyrics written by Frank King and music composed by Ben J Fuller. The front cover shows an illustration of a Navy ship with a
Sheet music for the song titled 'Only one of the toys', with lyrics written by Mark Erikson and music composed by P Clay-Beale. This version of the music has been arranged by Professor Ireland. The so
Sheet music for the song titled 'Oh! It's A Lovely War', is written and composed by J P Long and Maurice Scott. This song is part of a compilation album of sheet music titled 'Songs That Won The War'
