The trio (written in the initial key of F with no modulation), was composed by Darch, who solicited help through some consultation with other ragtimers. While what part of it was added to or altered by either composer, Scott likely composed the A section melody and possibly the B strain, or a large part of it. It is thought to have been composed by Scott prior to 1910 for performance on a steam calliope in Lakeside Amusement Park near Carthage, Missouri. He later filled in the harmonies and composed a trio, copyrighted the piece, and had it included it in the centerfold music area of the third and fourth editions of TAPR. Attempts to XEROX the sources with then-new technology proved fruitless, so Bob jotted down the themes he found for later edification. For a "deposit" of $20.00, Bob was able to borrow the papers. As he walked to his car a cousin (or niece) of Scott caught up to him and showed him some music Scott had left behind. Darch clarified that several years prior to publication, and while following up a tip and visiting relatives of the late James Scott in Carthage, Missouri, he was rebuffed at the door of a home he sent to. In 1999, when the question of origin surfaced, and again in 2001 as told directly to myself, Mr. First published in 1964 in the third edition of They All Played Ragtime, Calliope Rag was discovered by veteran performer Ragtime Bob Darch in the late 1950s. That said, this particular piece has a rather fuzzy history that has on occasion built up its own head of steam. In spite of a few awkward harmonic resolutions in the 32 bar C section, it shows the promise that would later be realized in the main body of Scott's work. Whether or not it was by coincidence, this piece features an ambitious left hand score with many moving octaves, much as with Joplin's Cascades and Turpin's St. The few ragtime musicians lucky enough to play at the fair were featured at one of the appropriate venues along the Pike. Amusements of all kinds, from exotic dancers to the "scenic railway", an early version of the roller coaster, were usually featured in this designated entertainment area. This piece is the result, and both the title and cover show what many considered to be the most exciting area of the exposition, the mile-long Pike. Dumar, who was also somewhat eager to cash in on the big event of 1904. Although still an employee of Dumar's Music in Carthage, he had already had two pieces published by Mr. Louis, site of the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, young James Scott had been following the stories about the upcoming fair, and the opportunities as well. The post has gained over 4,900 notes as of February 27th, 2016.On the opposite end of the state of Missouri from St. The Vine has received over two million loops as of March 1st, 2016.Ī video of the character Peridot from Steven Universe performing the dance was posted to Tumblr on January 23rd, 2016. Frog dance with an image of Pepe the Frog, and changed the music to Hello Darkness, My Old Friend. On April 8th, 2015, user beniciodeltaco posted a Vine that combined the Michigan J. The second post gained over 4,092 points (92% upvoted) as of February 27th, 2016. On March 8th, 2015 the photograph and pose were re-submitted to /r/funny by a different user. Frog was posted to the subreddit /r/funny with the line as a caption, where it received 3,131 points (93% upvoted). On May 21st, 2014, a photograph of a real frog bearing a physical resemblance to Michigan J. The dance was performed in commercials and bumpers for the network during that time, causing it to be remembered as part of 90s Nostalgia. Frog served as the mascot for the WB television network between 19. Throughout the history of television and film, the cartoon has been used as a parody, including notably in the 1987 Mel Brooks film Spaceballs. Frog performs the dance throughout the episode while singing the song "Hello! Ma Baby," originally written in 1899 by Tin Pan Alley songwriters Joseph E. The dance originates from a scene in the 1955 Merry Melodies episode "One Froggy Evening", where the character Michigan J.
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