[Dixielandjazz] Ragtime question

[philwilking]

Always glad to learn more.

Phil Wilking - K5MZF
www.nolabanjo.com

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obedient wives would be found in all
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-----Original Message----- 
From: Bill Haesler

Good morning Phil and Ron.
The explanation "later, as ragtime faded in popularity" is not supported by 
Ragtime expert Perfessor Bill Edwards:

"Botsford was very adept at turning out tunes that hooked the listener. This 
one had lyrics added to it just prior to its initial release as a rag, which 
were penned by no less than Irving Berlin. The song was introduced in the 
1910 Ziegfeld Follies by Fannie Brice and quickly popularized by Sophie 
Tucker "

And seemingly confirmed by its original joint Copyright.