Tag Archives: Sheet Music

Subway Song

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Max

“I Saw It in The BRT” An ode to the subway. This 1917 ditty was written about the BRT (Brooklyn Rapid Transit System), which was the former name to the BMT (Brooklyn Manhattan Transit System).  The words which extoll the virtues … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Penny From Heaven

Posted on December 23, 2011 by B.P.

A Penny From Heaven by Max Winkler  (Appleton-Century-Crofts, Inc 1951) Anyone suffering through the trepidation of an uncertain job market and being out of work with no savings, would find comfort and inspiration by reading Max Winkler’s, 1951 autobiography and … Continue reading →

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Did That Song Just Make Fun of Stuttering?

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Bert

Speech Impediments Were Fair Game For Early Songwriters Forget The Who with “My Generation” or David Bowie with “Changes.” Stuttering lyrics were once blatant and over the top. Unlike today where some songs contain stuttering verses,  100 years ago, the … Continue reading →

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