Editor’s Note: This fictional article, which uses a vintage writing style for the period, was written as a contribution to The Globe’s April Fool’s Day commemorative issue designed by Shad Engkilterra. This article is for entertainment purposes only.
Debuting exclusively on the new Gramophone 7-inch disc; NOW That is What I Consider Music 1890s is a compilation album for the ages, and features the key twinkling hit All Coons Look Alike to Me by African-American Ragtime musician, Ernest Hogan.
This album is a true representation of the modern times we’re living.
One of the most sophisticated recordings in this collection is the guitar strumming, tragic tale, The Fatal Wedding by Gussie L. Davis – a heartbreaking wedding story pared with a Baritone delivery and a masterful arrangement, making this one of the best recordings of the modern 1890’s.
Since the 7-inch Gramophone disc holds only 4 minutes and 30 seconds of music, this collection has come to an end. Other tracks were considered while compiling this prestigious album, including: George M. Cohan’s I Guess I’ll Have To Telegraph My Baby, A Hot Time In The Old Town by Joe Hayden & Theo A. Metz and the toe tapping tune Mister Johnson Don’t Get Gay by Dave Reed Jr.
BOTTOM LINE: If you’ve made it this far… APRIL FOOLS!
