Sheet Music, "K-K-K- Katy"

 
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Sheet Music, "K-K-K- Katy"
Sheet Music, "K-K-K- Katy"
Sheet Music, "K-K-K- Katy"
Sheet Music, "K-K-K- Katy"

Sheet Music, "K-K-K- Katy"

Object number2017.043.24
Date1918
Associated LocationNew York City, New York
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions10 1/2 × 6 7/8 in. (26.7 × 17.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionSheet music is for "K-K-K- Katy." Written and composed by Geoffrey O'Hara an Army Song Leader. Published by Leo Feist, Inc,. in 1918. The song was first played at a garden party fund-raiser for the Red Cross in Collins Bay on Lake Ontario. On the cover above the title states "The Sendational Stammering Song Success Sung by the Soldiers and Sailors." The lyrics tell of a brave but awkward soldier called Jimmy who is lovesick over the beautiful Katy. He buys a wedding ring before going to fight in France.The cover is in color, with a couple holding hands, and a red moon in the background. There is a box on the bottom cover titled War Edition, with note: To Co-operate with the Government and to conserve paper during the War, this song is issued in a smaller size then usual. Save! Save! Save is the watchworld of to-day. This is the spirit in which we are working and your co-opperation will be very much appreciated. .

    The back cover is an advertisement with a sample selection of sheet music. "If I Am Not At The Roll Call."
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