Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A year ago, I posted a 1917 recording where Howard Kopp played Adeste Fideles on chimes alongside Philip Hauser. In 1926, Kopp returned for seconds- this time accompanied by Robert Hood Bowers on the organ.
Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful), which was published in 1751, but was written long before that. It has been attributed to John Francis Wade, John Reading, some unknown Cistercian monks, and even King John IV of Portugal and the Algarves.
#christmas #chimes #78rpm
1917 Recording by Kopp:
youtu.be/iPEcYD_DoQ4?si=5oNUEJ4A7vnDICv7
My Christmas playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLMkuz4vEFoPY-J9F_A2XohzoHL99xV_3&si=c2NDTviXbDfF_NSd
A year ago, I posted a 1917 recording where Howard Kopp played Adeste Fideles on chimes alongside Philip Hauser. In 1926, Kopp returned for seconds- this time accompanied by Robert Hood Bowers on the organ.
Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful), which was published in 1751, but was written long before that. It has been attributed to John Francis Wade, John Reading, some unknown Cistercian monks, and even King John IV of Portugal and the Algarves.
#christmas #chimes #78rpm
1917 Recording by Kopp:
youtu.be/iPEcYD_DoQ4?si=5oNUEJ4A7vnDICv7
My Christmas playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLMkuz4vEFoPY-J9F_A2XohzoHL99xV_3&si=c2NDTviXbDfF_NSd
![Love is the Theme of My Dreams (1911) by Kerry Mills [Sung by Elisabeth Spencer]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qpXvMw3akxg/mqdefault.jpg "Love is the Theme of My Dreams (1911) by Kerry Mills [Sung by Elisabeth Spencer]
A song from the musical, The Fascinating Widow, with music by Kerry Mills and words by E. Ray Goetz. It featured famous actor of the time, Julian Eltinge, who was well-known for his drag performances.
Kerry Mills, composer of the hit cakewalk, At a Georgia Campmeeting, and other songs like ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’, ‘Rastus on Parade’, and ‘Happy Days in Dixie’, was an accomplished composer of the 1890s and early 1900s. Though his career continued into the 1910s and 20s, those songs are mysteriously obscure.
More Kerry Mills:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbGAQvbfY3Z3EyNHtLw2oc7kl0sRbzo1n&si=FRnUoiOSf596c3IA")
![🎅Santa Claus Workshop🎅 (1914) by W. T. Phillips [Played by the Regal Orchestra]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rFB_QPihxkk/mqdefault.jpg "🎅Santa Claus Workshop🎅 (1914) by W. T. Phillips [Played by the Regal Orchestra]
A descriptive British instrumental by the Regal Orchestra which gives us a glimpse into Santas Workshop. We hear toys being assembled via the wonderful sound effects throughout, as well as get a sense of the bustling atmosphere within.
Merry Christmas everyone! The yuletide season is finally upon us once more, and so is my Christmas series here at the Ragtime Chronicle. Stay tuned for more Yuletide records.
#christmas #78rpm #1914
My Christmas Compilation: https://youtu.be/W8InlMWZPxo?si=VtU2X8DF5JzIuut2")
![The Silhouettes (1912) by William H. Tyers [Played by the Domino Band]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rh4U9UeqCfM/mqdefault.jpg "The Silhouettes (1912) by William H. Tyers [Played by the Domino Band]
A paschal piece by William Henry Tyers, recorded in 1916 or 1917. The Domino Band didnt have many recordings, but it seems they preferred salon waltzes like this one. Erroneously, his name is spelled Tyres.
Will H. Tyers (1870-1924) was a famous arranger who gained prominence for his intermezzos and pacific island dances (Maori), (Panama) , as well as his arrangements of famous tunes such as Scott Joplins The Sycamore and Tom Turpins Harlem Rag.
More William H. Tyers:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLMkuz4vEFoP3OAeUKV-4nW-Pbm_fWZLJ&si=FbTUrFY4OdzxWuFi")
![Skeleton Rag (1911) by Percy Wenrich [Played by the Colonial Dance Orchestra]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/t9Svwzeqq0M/mqdefault.jpg "Skeleton Rag (1911) by Percy Wenrich [Played by the Colonial Dance Orchestra]
One of the most famous Halloween ragtime songs, about some skeletons dancing to ragtime in a graveyard.
Percy Wenrich was the composer of The Smiler, Peaches and Cream, and That Skeleton Rag, and he was married to popular singer Dolly Connolly. They were quite the successful duo. I only wish I could find the rare test recordings of them singing together in 1922.
More Percy Wenrich: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLMkuz4vEFoOaucZ7Yk5xUsF6eFtuL7sw&si=fzRY6VGEb0AeWjoW
Halloween Ragtime & Jazz Compilation: https://youtu.be/71WjigvjLZM?si=7gn-YNjbf9as_CMG")
