The first ever opera written specially for the wireless was a collaboration between Charles Wakefield Cadman and Nelle Richmond Eberhart. "Willow Tree" was broadcast by NBC radio on October 3, 1932. Sounds lovely. Cadman composed the music and Eberhart wrote the libretto. Now get this: The two also wrote "From the Land of Sky-Blue Water". Sung by the immortal Alma Gluck. You know you want to say it. I can hear you thinking it. Sing with me now: "Hamm's the beer refreshing!" Nothing like a really good jingle. From the people who bring you operas.
Source: Know Your American Music, by Martha C. Galt
Billboard Nov 25, 1944 p.33
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