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Have you ever read something on MMD and then not been able to find
it again?  I am having just one of those situations at the moment.

Some time ago, I recall reading an enquiry seeking information about
a popular song of the 1920s called "Leonora".  Someone, I don't recall
who, gave information that the tune of the refrain of this song is
actually based on (I think) a Russian folk song.  I am trying to
remember the exact details.  If the original contributor reads this,
I'd be grateful if they could reply.

The original enquiry was in connection with a good quality piano roll
version of the song.  I have since tracked down a piano score and plan
to arrange it for the organs.  I can confirm that words and music of
"Leonora" are by Abner Silver; it was published by Shapiro, Bernstein &
Co, in New York, in 1927, and by B Feldman & Co in London the same year.

Jory Bennett
Gloucester, England

 [ Adam Ramet wrote in 970421 MMDigest, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star":
 [
 [   I recently came by a fantastic fox-trot roll entitled "Leonora"
 [   syncopating the Russian folk-song theme "Dark Eyes" for the
 [   chorus.  Does anyone know anything about this "Leonora" tune?
 [   I'd love to know as I have drawn a blank on this one.  I think
 [   the tune was by "Burnett" but don't have it to hand; the roll
 [   is on the Meloto label.
 [
 [ -- Robbie