The Bumblebee

The
Songs of
Father Goose

Words by L. Frank Baum
Music by Alberta N. Hall

In 1899 L. Frank Baum wrote Father Goose:His Book. It was so popular that his publisher had the nonsesne verse set to music by Alberta N. Hall and The Songs of Father Goose appeared in 1901. Pages from the original picture book appear at the left.

Little known though is that in February 1911 Victor records issued a recording of Father Goose Songs performed by Sallie Osbourne. The disc featured three songs: The Captain; The Soldier; and The Bumblebee. The first is a previously unknown verse credited to Baum. The other two are indeed from Father Goose. To hear a sample of this charming recording click on the record label below and you can listen to an mp3 of The Bumblebee.

1911 Victor Record Label
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(2:45 -- 645k)
The flip side of the disc features a wooden shoe dance entitle The Dutch Kiddies. You may also print out copies of the sheet music by clciking on the links below.

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