Arthur J. Lamb
Encyclopedia
Arthur J. Lamb was a British
lyricist
best known for the 1897 song "Asleep in the Deep
" and the 1900 song "A Bird in a Gilded Cage
". He collaborated with many song-writers, including Albert Von Tilzer
, Harry Von Tilzer
, Henry W. Petrie
and Kerry Mills
.
British people
The British are citizens of the United Kingdom, of the Isle of Man, any of the Channel Islands, or of any of the British overseas territories, and their descendants...
lyricist
Lyricist
A lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist. This differentiates from a singer-composer, who composes the song's melody.-Collaboration:...
best known for the 1897 song "Asleep in the Deep
Asleep in the Deep (song)
"Asleep in the Deep" is a song written by Arthur J. Lamb and composed by Henry W. Petrie in 1897. It is titled for a refrain found in its chorus:* * -External links:**...
" and the 1900 song "A Bird in a Gilded Cage
A Bird in a Gilded Cage
"A Bird in a Gilded Cage" is a song composed by Arthur J. Lamb and Harry Von Tilzer . It was a sentimental ballad that became one of the most popular songs of 1900, reportedly selling more than two million copies in sheet music...
". He collaborated with many song-writers, including Albert Von Tilzer
Albert Von Tilzer
Albert Von Tilzer was an American songwriter, the younger brother of fellow songwriter Harry Von Tilzer. He wrote the music to many hit songs, including, most notably, "Take Me Out To The Ball Game"....
, Harry Von Tilzer
Harry Von Tilzer
Harry Von Tilzer was a very popular United States songwriter.-Biography:Von Tilzer was born in Goshen, Indiana under the name Aaron Gumbinsky which he shortened to Harry Gumm. He ran away and joined a traveling circus at age 14, where he took his new name by adding 'Von' to his mother's maiden...
, Henry W. Petrie
Henry W. Petrie
Henry W. Petrie was an American composer and performer of popular music. Petrie was born in Bloomington, Illinois and died in Paw Paw, Michigan.- Songs :* "Davy Jones' Locker"...
and Kerry Mills
Kerry Mills
Kerry Mills was an American composer of popular music during the Tin Pan Alley era. His stylistically diverse music ranged from ragtime to cakewalk to marches. He was most prolific between 1895 and 1918....
.
Selected works
- "Asleep in the DeepAsleep in the Deep (song)"Asleep in the Deep" is a song written by Arthur J. Lamb and composed by Henry W. Petrie in 1897. It is titled for a refrain found in its chorus:* * -External links:**...
" (1897) m. Henry W. Petrie - "Dreaming of Mother and Home" (1898)
- "At The Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea" (1899) m. Henry W. Petrie
- "A Bird in a Gilded CageA Bird in a Gilded Cage"A Bird in a Gilded Cage" is a song composed by Arthur J. Lamb and Harry Von Tilzer . It was a sentimental ballad that became one of the most popular songs of 1900, reportedly selling more than two million copies in sheet music...
" (1900) m. Harry Von Tilzer - "The Spider and the Fly" (1900) m. Harry Von Tilzer
- "When Wealth and Poverty Meet" (1900) m. Harry Von Tilzer
- "Out Where The Billows Roll High" (1901)
- "The Banquet in Misery Hall" (1902) m. Harry Von Tilzer
- "Jennie Lee" (1902) m. Harry Von Tilzer
- "The Mansion of Aching Hearts" (1902) m. Harry Von Tilzer
- "A Brand Plucked from the Burning" (1902) m. Kerry Mills
- "I Know She Waits for Me" (1902) m. Kerry Mills
- "Beneath the Palms of Paradise" (1903) m. Harry Von Tilzer
- "Like a Star That Falls From Heaven" (1903) m. Kerry Mills
- "When The Bell in the Lighthouse Rings Ding, Dong" (1905)
- "The Bird On Nellie's Hat" (1905)
- "All She Gets from the Iceman is IceAll She Gets from the Iceman is Ice"All She Gets from the Iceman Is Ice" is a popular song, originally published in 1907 and written by Arthur J. Lamb and Alfred Solman. As with many popular songs of the era, it is largely forgotten today, although a 1908 version by Ada Jones can be found at several websites because it is now public...
" (1907) - "You Splash Me and I'll Splash You" (1907)
- "Any Old Port in a StormAny Old Port in a Storm"Any Old Port in a Storm" is a popular song composed by Kerry Mills with lyrics by Arthur J. Lamb. Published in 1908, it has been recorded many times. The lyrics as published:...
" (1908) m. Kerry Mills - "If You Were Mine" (1908) m. Kerry Mills
- "You've Got the Wrong Number But the Right Girl" (1911) m. Kerry Mills
- "My Keepsake is a Heartache" (1915) m. Clarence M. Jones
- "Good Luck To The USA" (1917)