Charles E. Pratt
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Charles E. PrattHoward, John Trasker. Our American music: a comprehensive history from 1620 to the present], p. 704 (1965) was an American
composer of popular music in the 1860s through 1890s, musician, and band leader.
, he published Put My Little Shoes Away, which as endured as a popular song among bluegrass
performers. In 1881, under the duo of pseudonyms H.J. Fulmer and J.T. Wood, Pratt published the popular "Bring Back My Bonnie To Me" (aka My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean
) , which is said to be an adaptation of a traditional Scottish folk song.Burton, Jack. The blue book of Tin Pan Alley: a human interest encyclopedia of American popular music, Volume 1, p. 9, 47 (1965)Herder, Ronald. 500 best-loved song lyrics, p. 231 (1998) Theodore Raph in his 1964 book American song treasury: 100 favorites, writes that people were requesting the song at sheet music stores in the 1870s, and Pratt was convinced to publish a version of it under the pseudonyms, and the song became a big hit, especially popular with college singing groups but also popular for all group singing situations.
As a musician and orchestra leader, Pratt worked with artists including Emma Abbott
(serving as her manager for a time), Emma Thursby, Anna Bishop, Robert Heller
, Alice Dunning Lingard, Ema Pukšec
(Ilma de Murska), and Clara Louise Kellogg
.(12 August 1902). Death List of a Day - Charles Pratt, The New York Times
Pratt was born in Hartford, Connecticut
in 1841 and died in New York
in 1902 of Bright's disease
.(12 August 1902). Charles E. Pratt Dead, The Minneapolis Journal
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composer of popular music in the 1860s through 1890s, musician, and band leader.
Biography
In 1873, with lyricist Samuel N. MitchellSamuel N. Mitchell
Samuel N. Mitchell was an American song lyricist and newspaperman who wrote lyrics for a number of popular songs in the 1870s., Skaneateles Democrat -Songwriter:Mitchell wrote lyrics...
, he published Put My Little Shoes Away, which as endured as a popular song among bluegrass
Bluegrass music
Bluegrass music is a form of American roots music, and a sub-genre of country music. It has mixed roots in Scottish, English, Welsh and Irish traditional music...
performers. In 1881, under the duo of pseudonyms H.J. Fulmer and J.T. Wood, Pratt published the popular "Bring Back My Bonnie To Me" (aka My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean
My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean
"My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean" is a traditional Scottish folk songwhich remains popular in Western culture.-History:The origin of the song is unknown, though it is often suggested that the subject of the song may be...
) , which is said to be an adaptation of a traditional Scottish folk song.Burton, Jack. The blue book of Tin Pan Alley: a human interest encyclopedia of American popular music, Volume 1, p. 9, 47 (1965)Herder, Ronald. 500 best-loved song lyrics, p. 231 (1998) Theodore Raph in his 1964 book American song treasury: 100 favorites, writes that people were requesting the song at sheet music stores in the 1870s, and Pratt was convinced to publish a version of it under the pseudonyms, and the song became a big hit, especially popular with college singing groups but also popular for all group singing situations.
As a musician and orchestra leader, Pratt worked with artists including Emma Abbott
Emma Abbott
Emma Abbott was an American operatic soprano and impresario known for her pure, clear voice of great flexibility and volume.-Early life:...
(serving as her manager for a time), Emma Thursby, Anna Bishop, Robert Heller
Robert Heller
Robert Heller, also Joseph Heller, was an English magician, mentalist, and musician. The year of his birth is the subject of some speculation; some sources list it as 1829 while others claim 1830....
, Alice Dunning Lingard, Ema Pukšec
Ema Pukšec
Ema Pukšec , also known as Ilma de Murska, as well as Ilma di Murska, was a famous 19th century soprano opera singer from Croatia.-Life:...
(Ilma de Murska), and Clara Louise Kellogg
Clara Louise Kellogg
Clara Louise Kellogg was an American singer.She was a daughter of George Kellogg and Jane Elizabeth , born at Sumterville, South Carolina, and was educated in New York for the musical profession, singing first in opera there in 1861. Her fine soprano voice and artistic gifts soon made her famous...
.(12 August 1902). Death List of a Day - Charles Pratt, The New York Times
The New York Times
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Pratt was born in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut. The seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960, it is the second most populous city on New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. As of the 2010 Census, Hartford's population was 124,775, making...
in 1841 and died in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
in 1902 of Bright's disease
Bright's disease
Bright's disease is a historical classification of kidney diseases that would be described in modern medicine as acute or chronic nephritis. The term is no longer used, as diseases are now classified according to their more fully understood causes....
.(12 August 1902). Charles E. Pratt Dead, The Minneapolis Journal
Notable songs
- Walking Down Broadway (1868) (lyrics by William LingardWilliam LingardWilliam Horace Lingard was a 19th century English comic singer.-Immigration to America:In 1868, Lingard immigrated to America. He made his comic debut in New York City that year. After this debut—held at the Theatre Comique, on 6 April 1868—Lingard became known as one of the funniest men of the...
) - Angels Rock My Babe to Sleep (1873)Angels rock my babe to sleep / by Chas. E. Pratt(sheet music), Library of Congress
- Put My Little Shoes Away (1873) (lyrics by Samuel N. MitchellSamuel N. MitchellSamuel N. Mitchell was an American song lyricist and newspaperman who wrote lyrics for a number of popular songs in the 1870s., Skaneateles Democrat -Songwriter:Mitchell wrote lyrics...
) - Deck My Grave with Violets Blue (1878) (lyrics by John Keynton)Deck my grave with violets blue / by Charles E. Pratt (sheet music), Library of Congress
- Lovely Mercedes, Where Art Thou Flown? (1878) (lyrics by C. Curtis) (for the death of Mercedes of OrléansMercedes of OrléansMaria de la Mercedes of Orléans was Queen Consort of Spain, the first wife of Alfonso XII. She was born in Madrid, Spain, the daughter of Antoine of Orléans, Duke of Montpensier and of Infanta Luisa Fernanda of Spain....
) - When Jamie comes over the sea! (1879)(lyrics by John Keynton)When Jamie comes over the sea! / by Charles E. Pratt (sheet music), Library of Congress
- Bring Back My Bonnie To MeMy Bonnie Lies over the Ocean"My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean" is a traditional Scottish folk songwhich remains popular in Western culture.-History:The origin of the song is unknown, though it is often suggested that the subject of the song may be...
(1881) (lyrics by "J.T. Wood", composed by "H.J. Fulmer") - Bonnie Blue-Eyed Bessie (1887) (lyrics by John Keynton) Bonnie blue eyed Bessie / Charles E Pratt (sheet music), Library of Congress
- Don't Go Out Tonight, Boy (1895) (lyrics by George Cooper)