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Mar 14, 1999, 3:00:00 AM3/14/99

(Note: This thread nearly identical to one entered under "Anne Murray
Lyrics (Somebody's Waiting)" earlier. Please respond to one, but not both)

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Performers of "Somebody's Waiting For You"

PLEASE HELP!! I am researching the song "Somebody's Waiting For You." The
song was written in 1906 by Vincent Bryan, music by Albert Gumble. A Frank
Stanley recording of the song became well known in 1907 ("Pop Memories"
shows the song reaching #6 in April 1907). The song has been recorded
numerous times under at least 5 titles (Attachment 1). "Popular Music,
1900-1919" calls the song a waltz ballad POPULARIZED by Bessie Wynn, Bonita,
Harry A. Ellis and Trixie Friganza. Song Lyrics and original sheet music
links have been included as well (Attachments 2 & 3).

This song has tremendous sentimental value to my family. We believe my
great-grandmother started singing it to my grandmother in 1907. My
grandmother sang the song to my mother in the 30's. We didn't know the
title of the song until a couple weeks ago.

-->> It would be helpful if you can provide ANY additional info about the
artists Bessie Wynn, Bonita, Harry A. Ellis, Trixie Friganza, Frank C.
Stanley and Dorothy Drew (e.g., when they performed/recorded the song or
biographical info), as this info may clarify when my relatives learned this
song. I hope to share this, along with other info I assemble with my mother
on her birthday.

-->> ANY suggestions on other resources or contacts would be great! Feel
free to forward this to someone that might know. Thank you in advance for
your help!!

-- Marsh at sn...@halcyon.com

P.S. I am a meteorologist... I'll gladly exchange forecast or

weather info for NEW info I'm looking for!)

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-- KNOWN RECORDINGS --------------------------- Attachment A -------

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YEAR TITLE ARTIST LABEL (DATE/COMMENTS)

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1906 SWFY -sheet music- Jerome H. Remick & Co. (Dorothy Drew?)

1906 SWFY Frank C. Stanley Columbia 3577 (12/xx/06)

1907 SWFY Harry Anthony Edison 9476

1926 IACSN Sam McGee Vocalion 15325, 5104 (4/17/26)

1926 SWFY Riley Puckett Columbia (11/6/26)

1928 IACSN Stapleton Bros. Columbia 15284-D (4/19/28)

1931* SSWFY Bradley Kincaid Melotone 12262 & Conqueror 7984

c1933* TSWFY Martin & Roberts Conqueror 8233

1933 SWFY Happy Massey Gennett - Master #19040 (2/22/33)

1934 SWFY Bradley Kincaid RZ G24913 & Bluebird 8410

1934* SSWFY Pie Plant Pete Conqueror 8440

c1935* SSWFY Cliff Carlisle Melotone 45405

1937 SWFY Riley Puckett Decca 5523 (9/28/37)

1940 SSWFY Carlisle Bros. Decca 5903 -Master #68104 (9/16/40)

1951 SSIW Jerry Gilbertson Gilt-Edge 5045 (?/?/51)

TBD SSWFY W. C. Childers Paramount 3181

TBD SSWFY Wilma Lee Cooper ?

TBD SSWFY J. E. Mainer ? ("Joseph E. Mainer")

TBD SSW Fred Holstein ?

TBD SW Grandpa Jones Bear Family (rerelease in 91/93?)

TBD SSWFY Flatpick & Claw. ? (Clawhammer)

TBD ??? Bessie Wynn ???

TBD ??? Bonita ???

TBD ??? Harry A. Ellis ???

TBD ??? Trixie Friganza ???

UNVERIFIED LYRICS (HELP!)....

1927 IKTISW -sheet music- Triangle Publishing

1962 SW Gene McDaniels Liberty 55510 (?/?62)

1969 TS The O'Jays Neptune 12 (?/?/69)

1980 SW Anne Murray Capitol 4848, 4920 (?/?/80)

TITLE LEGEND:

SWFY -- Somebody's waiting for you

IACSN -- In a cool shady nook

SSWFY -- Somewhere, somebody's waiting for you

TSWFY -- There's somebody's waiting for you

SSW -- Somewhere, somebody's waiting

SSIW -- Somewhere, somebody is waiting

IKTISW-- I know there is somebody waiting**

SW -- Somebody's waiting**

TS -- There's Somebody**

* -- recording obtained on tape

** -- lyrics for these titles not yet confirmed

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-- LYRICS ------------------------------------- Attachment B -------

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In a Cool Shady Nook, by the Side of the Brook,

Two Sweet Maidens were Fishing alone,

They Talked as They Fished, and the Younger Girl Wished,

for the Sweetheart She never had known,

The other Girl said, with a Toss of Her Head,

Cheer up Dear there's no cause to be Blue,

Your Love You've not met but He'll come to You yet,

for there's somebody waiting for You.

Somewhere, somebody's waiting for You, You, You,

Somewhere, somebody's longing Who's Heart is True,

Sometime, You'll Love Somebody Who Loves You Too,

Somewhere, Somebody's waiting for You, You, You.

Then a Youth passing by, heard Her Sister's Reply,

and He Joined in Their Chat, Half in Fun,

He said It is True, Someone's waiting for You,

and I wish You Thought, I was the One,

She paused for awhile, and She said with a Smile,

I'm not sure, but you may be It's true,

But if You are Wrong, Why You won't worry long,

for there's somebody waiting for You.

Somewhere, somebody's waiting for You, You, You,

Somewhere, somebody's longing Who's Heart is True,

Sometime, You'll Love Somebody Who Loves You Too,

Somewhere, Somebody's waiting for You, You, You.

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-- SHEET MUSIC / PUBLICATION ------------------ Attachment C -------

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The song existed as early as 1906 when shown copyrighted at the sheet music
link below. Note that it is shown here as performed by Dorothy Drew;
however, other literature suggests Frank Stanley made a hit of it by 1907.

Sheet Music

http://levysheetmusic.mse.jhu.edu/Box_149/fullgifs/149.111.000.cov.JPEG

http://levysheetmusic.mse.jhu.edu/Box_149/fullgifs/149.111.001.mus.JPEG

http://levysheetmusic.mse.jhu.edu/Box_149/fullgifs/149.111.002.mus.JPEG

http://levysheetmusic.mse.jhu.edu/Box_149/fullgifs/149.111.003.mus.JPEG

Title: Somebody's Waiting For You. Waltz Song.

Composer, lyricist, arranger:

Words by Vincent Bryan.

Music by Al. Gumble.

Publication: New York: Jerome H. Remick & Co., 1906.

Form of composition: strophic with chorus

Instrumentation: piano and voice