Theodore F. Morse
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Theodore F. Morse was an American
composer of popular songs.
Born in Washington D.C., Morse was educated at the Maryland Military & Naval Academy. He went on to study both violin and piano. He and his wife, Theodora Morse
, became a successful songwriting team for Tin Pan Alley
. Listed as Terriss & Morse, they were one of the earliest Tin Pan Alley husband-wife songwriting teams.
Morse died in New York City
.
(all music by him only unless when stated otherwise)
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composer of popular songs.
Born in Washington D.C., Morse was educated at the Maryland Military & Naval Academy. He went on to study both violin and piano. He and his wife, Theodora Morse
Theodora Morse
Theodora Morse was an American song writer and composer.She was a Tin Pan Alley lyricist who collaborated to produce a number of popular songs.-Background:...
, became a successful songwriting team for Tin Pan Alley
Tin Pan Alley
Tin Pan Alley is the name given to the collection of New York City music publishers and songwriters who dominated the popular music of the United States in the late 19th century and early 20th century...
. Listed as Terriss & Morse, they were one of the earliest Tin Pan Alley husband-wife songwriting teams.
Morse died in New York City
New York City
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.
Partial list of songs
- 1902 "Two Little Boys", lyrics by Edward Madden
- 1903 "Dear Old Girl", lyrics by Richard Henry Buck
- 1903 "Nautical Nonsense (Hurrah for Baffin's Bay!)" from The Wizard of OzThe Wizard of Oz (1902 stage play)The Wizard of Oz was a 1902 musical extravaganza based on The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, which was originally published in 1900...
, lyrics by Vincent Bryan - 1903 "It Takes the Irish to Beat the DutchIt Takes the Irish to Beat the DutchIt Takes the Irish to Beat the Dutch is a song written in 1903 by Edward Madden and Theodore Morse.The song has several verses, each of them filled with stereotypical Irish bragging about their supposed superiority to Germans . The chorus is in the form of a Limerick...
", lyrics by Edward Madden - 1904 "Blue Bell", lyrics by Edward MaddenEdward MaddenEdward Madden was an American lyricist.Madden was born in New York City and graduated from Fordham University. After graduation he wrote material for many singers including Fanny Brice and for vaudeville acts...
& Theodora MorseTheodora MorseTheodora Morse was an American song writer and composer.She was a Tin Pan Alley lyricist who collaborated to produce a number of popular songs.-Background:... - 1905 "Daddy's Little Girl", lyrics by Edward Madden
- 1907 "I Want to be a Merry, Merry Widow", lyrics by Edward MaddenEdward MaddenEdward Madden was an American lyricist.Madden was born in New York City and graduated from Fordham University. After graduation he wrote material for many singers including Fanny Brice and for vaudeville acts...
- 1908 "Down in Jungle Town", lyrics by Edward Madden
- 1908 "I've Taken Quite a Fancy to You", lyrics by Edward Madden
- 1908 "The Old Time Rag", lyrics by Edward Madden
- 1908 "Stupid Mister Cupid", lyrics by Edward Madden
- 1909 "Blue FeatherBlue Feather"Blue Feather" is a popular song written in 1909 with music by Theodore F. Morse and lyrics by Jack Mahoney. In the song the singer is expressing his love for sweet Blue Feather. The chorus is:-External links:...
", lyrics by Jack Mahoney - 1911 "Another Rag", lyrics by Theodora MorseTheodora MorseTheodora Morse was an American song writer and composer.She was a Tin Pan Alley lyricist who collaborated to produce a number of popular songs.-Background:...
- 1911 "Auntie Skinner's Chicken Dinner" words and music by Earl CarrollEarl CarrollEarl Carroll was an American theatrical producer, director, songwriter and composer born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.-Career:...
, Arthur FieldsArthur FieldsArthur Fields was a United States singer and songwriter.He was born Abraham Finkelstein in Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, but grew up mainly in Utica, New York. He became a professional singer as a youngster...
& Theodore F. Morse - 1913 "Down in Monkeyville", lyrics by Grant ClarkeGrant ClarkeGrant Clarke was an American songwriter.Clarke moved to New York City early in his career, where he worked as an actor and a staff writer for comedians...
& Edgar LeslieEdgar LeslieEdgar Leslie was an American songwriter. His first song Lonesome in 1909 was an immediate success, recorded by the Haydn Quartet and again by Byron G. Harlan. Other notable artists he worked with are:... - 1913 "Salvation Nell", lyrics by Grant Clarke & Edgar Leslie
- 1915 " M-O-T-H-E-R", lyrics by Howard JohnsonHoward Johnson (lyricist)Howard Johnson was a song lyricist. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.Songwriter , author and lyricist, Johnson was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, and died in New York, New York. He was educated in high school and in private music study...
- 1917 "Sing Me Love's Lullaby", lyrics by Theodora MorseTheodora MorseTheodora Morse was an American song writer and composer.She was a Tin Pan Alley lyricist who collaborated to produce a number of popular songs.-Background:...
(as Dorothy Terriss) - 1923 "Cut Yourself a Piece of Cake", lyrics by Billy James
- 1924 "Don't Blame It All on Me", lyrics by Theodora MorseTheodora MorseTheodora Morse was an American song writer and composer.She was a Tin Pan Alley lyricist who collaborated to produce a number of popular songs.-Background:...
& Leo WoodLeo WoodLeo Wood was a songwriter and lyricist for popular songs in the United States. He is best remembered as the songwriter of the 1920’s hit Somebody Stole My Gal. Wood wrote lyrics for many of the top songwriters of the day, including Theodore F. Morse... - 1924 "Monkey Doodle", lyrics by Theodora MorseTheodora MorseTheodora Morse was an American song writer and composer.She was a Tin Pan Alley lyricist who collaborated to produce a number of popular songs.-Background:...
& Leo WoodLeo WoodLeo Wood was a songwriter and lyricist for popular songs in the United States. He is best remembered as the songwriter of the 1920’s hit Somebody Stole My Gal. Wood wrote lyrics for many of the top songwriters of the day, including Theodore F. Morse...
(all music by him only unless when stated otherwise)
External links
- Sheet Music for "M-O-T-H-E-R: A Word That Means the World to Me"; music by Theodore F. Morse; lyrics by Howard E. JohnsonHoward Johnson (lyricist)Howard Johnson was a song lyricist. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.Songwriter , author and lyricist, Johnson was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, and died in New York, New York. He was educated in high school and in private music study...
; Leo Feist, Inc., 1915.