1920s - Vintage Sheet Music - Ah! Madame! Humpa! Humpa! Humpa! One-Step - Maurice Chevalier - Yvonne Vallée - Francis Salabert - French Pop

This vintage sheet music from the 1920s features the popular one-step 'Ah! Madame! Humpa! Humpa! Humpa!' prominently on its cover. Declared 'la nouvelle scie en vogue' (the new hit in vogue), the song's French lyrics were penned by Battaille-Henri, with music composed by W. Daly and P. Lannin. The cover proudly announces it as 'le succès de Maurice Chevalier et Yvonne Vallée' (the success of Maurice Chevalier and Yvonne Vallée), a song performed in the popular revue 'Vive la Femme' (Long Live Woman!) at the Palace theater.

Published by Editions Francis Salabert in Paris and New York, this collectible document includes the full musical score arranged for piano solo. An interior page confirms the copyright date of 1923 by Harms Inc., N.Y.

The reverse side serves as an intriguing advertisement, stating 'Maurice Chevalier vous présente ses nouveaux succès' (Maurice Chevalier presents his new successes) all edited by Francis Salabert. This section showcases thematic snippets and covers of other contemporary hits, such as 'La Marche des Bananes' (The Banana March) and 'Les Ananas' (The Pineapples), offering a delightful glimpse into the vibrant Parisian entertainment scene of the Jazz Age.