Streets of Cairo Dan W. Quinn ( November 3, 1895)
This is the original 1895 recording of the song The Streets of Cairo or the Poor Little Country Maid by Sol Bloom and James Thornton. The music and lyrics are all in the public domain. I recently learned that Sony is in possession of the rights for this recording. This YouTube posting has a slight speed adjustment from the previously posted version. After I sent the recording I found to Barrett Hansen (aka Dr. Demento) he noted that the speed sounded fast. He adjusted it by ear until he found what sounded most natural. The recording as I had sent it to him was in F, m, but he informed me that old Berliner records were often recorded at a lower speed. After he adjusted it, the pitch was now in Em. Not only does it sound much more natural, but it agrees with the original published sheet music (which was printed in E minor) and it brings the song into a better range for a baritone voice (as Quinn is often described as a baritone). Dan W. Quinn recorded this song on at least these two oc
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