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Piantadosi, Al, 1884-1955

 Person

Biography

American composer of popular music during the heyday of Tin Pan Alley.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

I Didn't Raise My Boy to Be a Soldier, 1915

 Item
Identifier: 2001.029.1 version A
Scope and Contents

"A Mother's Plea for Peace." Cover page illustration includes a photographic inset featuring A. Herman. Song is respectfully dedicated to every mother - everywhere.

Dates: Copyright: 1915

I Didn't Raise My Boy to Be a Soldier, 1915

 Item
Identifier: 2001.029.1 version B
Scope and Contents

"A Mother's Plea for Peace." Cover page illustration includes a photographic inset featuring Will J. Ward. Song is respectfully dedicated to every mother - everywhere.

Dates: Copyright: 1915

Send Me Away With a Smile, 1917

 Item
Identifier: 2001.029.3
Scope and Contents

A war love song with a universal appeal. Cover page illustration includes a photographic inset featuring the actress Rita Gould.

Dates: Copyright: 1917

What An Army of Men We'd Have If They Ever Drafted the Girls, 1918

 Item
Identifier: 2001.029.4
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

A collection of war related sheet music from the era loosely surrounding the First World War up to the period of the Second.


An artificial collection build up over several decades comprised of pieces drawn from numerous purchases, donations, and items pulled from various older collections.

Dates: Copyright: 1918