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Hello My Baby – Free Sheet Music for the Flute

Hello My Baby

Free Sheet Music for Flute

Joseph E. Howard (1864-1931) and Harry Von Tilzer (1872-1946)

Country of origin: United States

 

 
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History: Hello My Baby was composed in 1899 by Joseph E. Howard and Harry Von Tilzer. The song was originally called “Hello! Ma Baby” and was written as a coon song, a type of song that was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that caricatured African Americans.

Background: Hello My Baby was a huge success and quickly became one of the most popular songs in the United States. It has been covered by many artists over the years, including Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones.

Occasions: Hello My Baby was first performed in public in 1899 by the Howard Brothers, a vaudeville act that featured Joseph E. Howard and his brother, Charles. Hello My Baby is a versatile song that can be sung at a variety of occasions, including: Sporting events, Parties & Celebrations of all kinds

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