1912 Bobbin' Up and Down - Theodore Morse Nautical Sheet Music
DESCRIPTION
Published in 1912 by Theodore Morse Music Co. of New York, Bobbin' Up and Down is an upbeat novelty song with words by D. A. Esrom and music by the prolific American songwriter Theodore Morse (1873–1924). Morse was among the most successful Tin Pan Alley composers of the early twentieth century, producing sentimental ballads, comic songs, and novelty numbers for a growing market of amateur home performers.
The colorful cover captures the playful spirit of the song through a lively maritime scene. A small sailboat pitches dramatically on rough seas as hats, chairs, and other objects are tossed into the air while its passengers struggle to keep their footing. Executed in a restrained blue and cream palette, the illustration is complemented by Art Nouveau-inspired typography and portrait medallions of composer Theodore Morse and performer Viola Vallorie.
Written for voice and piano, the score reflects the lighthearted popular music of the Tin Pan Alley era. Its nautical humor, accessible melody, and advertising for additional Theodore Morse songs show how early twentieth-century publishers marketed sheet music for family parlors, music stores, and amateur entertainers.
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