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The Hidden Life of a Song Creator and Hit Songs
A look at how songs become hits through chance, talent, and publishing plays. Howard Johnson and Teddy Morse write M O T H E R for Leo Feist, rejected then revived by Eva Tanguay, who makes it a sensation. The piece notes Tip of the Tongue and other cues of mass appeal in early 20th century songwriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fercy Wenrich
Leo
Feist
Phil Kornhisar
Leo Feist
Howard Johnson
Teddy” Morse
Mr. Kornhiser
Kornhiser
Eva Tanguay
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Morse
Miss Tanguay
Kernhiser
Mr. Kernhiser
Messrs. Johnson and Morse