Weep Some More, My Lady

"Weep Some More, My Lady" is a delightful and nostalgic exploration of American popular music, specifically focusing on the sentimental songs and ballads that captured the hearts of previous generations. Compiled by the renowned "Tune Detective" Sigmund Spaeth, this collection serves as a companion to his other celebrated works on American songcraft, delving into the lyrics, melodies, and social contexts of tunes that range from the deeply tragic to the unintentionally humorous.The work preserves a unique facet of American cultural history, highlighting the evolution of musical tastes from the mid-19th century through the early 20th century. Spaeth provides witty and insightful commentary on the origins of these "old-time" favorites, offering readers a glimpse into the drawing rooms, saloons, and vaudeville stages of the past. By examining the verses that moved audiences to tears or laughter, Spaeth reveals the temperament and values of the era in which they were written.From tragic tear-jerkers to spirited folk tunes, "Weep Some More, My Lady" captures the essence of an era before the dawn of modern mass media. It remains an essential resource for music historians, performers, and anyone interested in the rich, melodic tapestry of the American experience.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 310, Paperback, Tradd Street Press