Favorite Songs of the Nineties

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Experience the vibrant musical era when "After the Ball" revolutionized pop history, selling over 5 million copies and captivating the nation with the infectious rhythms of Tin Pan Alley. This collection features original sheet music for 89 songs from the mid-1880s to the mid-1900s, showcasing the complete piano and vocal parts along with original covers. You'll find beloved tunes by iconic composers such as Victor Herbert with "Gypsy Love Song" and "Toyland," George M. Cohan's "Give My Regards to Broadway," and Paul Dresser's "On the Banks of the Wabash Far Away." The anthology also includes popular songs performed by stars like Lillian Russell and Eva Tanguay, along with timeless classics like "The Band Played On," "Daisy Bell," and "My Wild Irish Rose." Robert Fremont has curated a selection of ballads, dance songs, comic songs, and marches that encapsulate the spirit of the era, many of which are not available in their original editions elsewhere. Whether you're a singer, pianist, or simply a fan of nostalgic melodies, this collection invites you to relive the joy of the 1890s and beyond. Tune up your vocal cords and bring out the piano to enjoy these cherished songs that continue to resonate today.