Image Title

:  Where the sweet magnolias bloom / words by Andrew B. Sterling ; music by Harry Von Tilzer.

Alternate Title(s)

: I am thinking of my mother, I am longing for the day when we will meet to part no more. [first line of song] Title 2.) Now the sunbeams kiss the hill tops and the birds sing just as gay. [first line of chorus]

Creator(s)

: Von Tilzer, Harry, 1872-1946 -- Composer
Sterling, Andrew B, b. 1874 -- Lyricist

Additional Name(s)

: Sylvester, Nellie -- Singer

Published Date

: [c1899]

Specific Material Type

: music

Notes

: Cover design includes drawing of magnolia blossoms, and a photograph of Nellie Sylvester. Note 2.) Summary: The narrator longs for his mother whom he last saw years ago.

Source

: American popular songs. / Sheet music, 1899

Location

: The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts / Music Division

Digital ID

: 1256679

Record ID

: 609561

Digital Item Published

: 6-1-2005; updated 3-25-2011