"We Did It Before, And We Can Do It Again" 1941, featured in "Banjo Eyes"

Description: *Ordering additional music from me will offer a discount and combined shipping! Order a bunch, and enjoy!* "We Did It Before, And We Can Do It Again" is a song written by Cliff Friend and Charlie Tobias, both members of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). The song was copyrighted in 1941 by M. Whitmark & Sons in New York and was featured in Albert Lewis's new musical comedy "Banjo Eyes" with Eddie Cantor. The genre of the song is a traditional Broadway show tune that fit the style of popular music during that era. The lyrics of the song convey an optimistic message that whatever difficulties we have faced before, as a society, we can overcome them again. "Banjo Eyes" is a Broadway musical comedy that premiered in 1941. The show was directed by Albert Lewis, with musical direction by Max Meth and choreography by George Balanchine. The plot revolves around the adventures of a fictional character named Eddie Cantor, who was a famous American actor, comedian, and singer during the early 1900s. The story takes place in the heyday of Vaudeville and follows Cantor's rise to fame from humble beginnings in Brooklyn, New York, to becoming a successful performer on Broadway. The cast of "Banjo Eyes" featured many well-known actors and performers of the day, including Eddie Cantor in the lead role, Ethel Merman, William Gaxton, and Brian Donlevy. The musical numbers in the show were composed by a number of noted songwriters, including George Gershwin, Harold Arlen, and Johnny Mercer. Some of the most popular songs from the musical include "When Banana Skins Are Falling (I'll Come Sliding Back to You)" and "My Dream Concert". Overall, "Banjo Eyes" was well-received by audiences during its time and helped to establish Eddie Cantor as a beloved performer and household name. The musical is still remembered today for its catchy songs, memorable characters, and its portrayal of the unique world of Vaudeville and early American entertainment. Title: "We Did It Before, And We Can Do It Again" Music publisher: M. Whitmark & Sons, New York Lyrics and Music by: Cliff Friend, and Charlie Tobias Sung by/featured by/Recorded by: Broadway or film feature: Albert Lewis presents Eddie Cantor in a new musical comedy "Banjo Eyes", Book by Quillan and Elinson. Based on a play by Jon Cecil Holm and George Abbott. Staged by Hassard Short. Copyright date: 1941 Other notes: Suitable for framing or display! Condition: Good condition Complete? Yes. I will include here the description from eBay that most closely matches the condition of this piece of music: Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. This sheet music is a time capsule from a previous era, with some examples in my collection going back over 100 years old. The conditions of media of this age can include fading, yellowing, cracking spines, odor, missing pages, loose or missing covers, and much more. I will try to alert you as to the condition of what I am listing. Each piece I do a brief check of it's overall condition, but I cannot promise that something could escape my glance. Thanks for checking out this old time classic! I will be listing hundreds of vintage magazines and media in the coming weeks and months. Keep a look out for additional listings, and thanks for supporting this cancer survivor and small business!

Price: 8.99 USD

Location: New Auburn, Wisconsin

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