Alan Rattray

Allan M Rattray
Allan M Rattray
	Alan Rattray
Background information
Born	January 1, 1878; Sydney, Australia
Died	June 26, 1919 (aged 53)
Occupation(s)	Composer, lyricist
Years active	1899–1910

Alan MacKenzie Rattray was a lyricist and arranger of music. Born in Concord, Sydney in 1878,^[1] Rattray was the son of pioneer capitalists George Allan and Katherine^{[citation needed]} Rattray.^[2]

Rattray was a prolific lyricist and arranger, often collaborating with fellow Australian composers Edward Tyrell and Lous L Howarde.^[3] Rattray is best known for the song "Boy in the Sailor Cap" which was the subject of a copyright claim ^[4]

He survived a shipwreck while on tour to India.^[5] Rattray was critical of Australian war time rationing, writing poetical polemics in the papers of the time.^[6]

He died in Paddington, Sydney, in 1919 ^[7]

Works[edit]

Boy in the Sailor Cap
The Old Gum Tree^[8] performed most famously by Marie Eaton.^[9]
On the Briny^[10]
Jack Tar^[11]
1908 Pansy Leaf^[12]
Somebody's Sweetheart^[13]
My Black Canary^[14]
She's somebody's sweetheart still – words by Alan M. Rattray; the music by Alan M. Rattray & Clarence Vaughan
Oh! Angeline! – written by Alan M. Rattray; music by Clarence Vaughan
What would be a paradise to me – words by Alan M. Rattray; music by Alan M. Rattray and Clarence Vaughan
Where the moonbeams bathe the fields in silver light – words by Alan M. Rattray; music by Clarence Vaughan
Comic song: I'm not a long way off – written by Alan M. Rattray; composed by A.M.R., Clarence Vaughan
We only live just to love – words by Alan M. Rattray; music by Clarence Vaughan
A girl of the very best – music by Alan Rattray & Clarence Vaughan
My heart keeps ever calling for her, still – words by Alan M. Rattray; music by Alan M. Rattray^[15]
The girl in the Strand – words by Alan M. Rattray; music by Clarence Vaughan
Sneezing song: Ah-h-did-did-did-ah-kshoo!!! – words by Alan M. Rattray; music by Clarence Vaughan
Only a little boy – words by Alan M. Rattray; music by Clarence Vaughan
My maid of Tyrol – words by Alan M. Rattray; music by AMR & Clarence Vaughan
Suzanne! – words by Alan M. Rattray; music by Clarence Vaughan
When my sweetheart answered yes – words by Alan M. Rattray; music by AMR & Clarence Vaughan
Comic song: Joints – written by Alan M. Rattray; music by Clarence Vaughan
Comic song: Kickin' up a fuss like that! – written by Alan M. Rattray; composed by Clarence Vaughan
The idol of Cassidy's ball – words by Alan M. Rattray; arranged by Clarence Vaughan
Sister! – words by Alan M. Rattray; music by Clarence Vaughan
Then he began to think – words by Aln M. Rattray; music by Clarence Vaughan
My first and only love – words by Alan M. Rattray; arranged by Clarence Vaughan
I wonder what they mean by that – words by Alan M. Rattray; music by AMR & Clarence Vaughan
That's French! – words by Alan Rattray; music by Clarence Vaughan
My Sunday boy – words by Alan M. Rattray; music by A.M.R. & Clarence Vaughan
Comic duet: Think o' that! – words by Alan M. Rattray; music by Benj. H. Burt
The way they love – written and composed by Alan M. Rattray; arranged by Louis L. Howarde
Miss Penelope – words by Alan M. Rattray; music by Clarence Vaughan
If your love were real – words and music by Alan M. Rattray; arranged by Louis L. Howarde
Comic song: What a pity – written and composed by Alan M. Rattray; arranged by L. L. Howarde
Love in all
What does it matter when two – Alan M. Rattray & Clarence Vaughan
Little Grey Eyes – words and music by Alan M. Rattray; arranged by L. L. Howarde
I'm so tired of waiting for you – words and music by Alan M. Rattray; arranged by L. L. Howarde
Laughing answers – written by Alan M. Rattray; composed & arranged by Alan M. Rattray & L. L. Howarde
Lavinia : schottische – composed by Alan M. Rattray.
Dear old dad – words and music by Alan M. Rattray; arranged by L.L. Howarde
Ambolene, ma Kaffir queen – words & music by Alan M. Rattray
Coster song: Sal – words and music by Alan M. Rattray; arranged by Louis L. Howarde
The boy in the sailor cap – words and music by Alan M. Rattray; arranged by Louis L. Howarde
Mabel – words and music by Alan M. Rattray; arranged by Louis L. Howarde
I'm such a tomboy – words and music by Alan M. Rattray; (arr. by Louis L. Howarde)
Eily – words and music by Alan M. Rattray (arranged by Louis L. Howarde)
Schottische – Comic song: I don't care – written and composed by Alan M. Rattray; arranged by L.L. Howarde
Jack Tar – words and music by Alan M. Rattray; arranged by Louis L. Howarde
Gymnastic scena: The girls from Sandow's school – written by Alan M. Rattray; composed by Alan M. Rattray and Lou. L. Howarde
False as accused – written and composed by Alan Rattray & Tom Donnelly
It only makes me love you more and more – words and music by Alan M. Rattray

Recordings[edit]

1905: "Sister"^[16]

References[edit]

^ NSW birth registration 4009^{[better source needed]}
^ "Death of Mr. G. A. Rattray". The Sydney Morning Herald. No. 25, 296. New South Wales, Australia. 1 February 1919. p. 7. Retrieved 4 March 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
^ "Musical Gossip". Evening News. No. 13, 406. New South Wales, Australia. 28 May 1910. p. 12. Retrieved 4 March 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
^ "In Equity". The Sydney Morning Herald. No. 21, 562. New South Wales, Australia. 26 February 1907. p. 4. Retrieved 4 March 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
^ "Thrilling Story of the Sea". The Daily Telegraph. No. 8837. New South Wales, Australia. 27 September 1907. p. 6. Retrieved 4 March 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
^ "B-U-T-T-E-R!". Northern Star. Vol. 41. New South Wales, Australia. 13 September 1916. p. 5. Retrieved 4 March 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
^ NSW death certificate 19089^{[better source needed]}
^ "New Music". Evening News. No. 12, 668. New South Wales, Australia. 16 January 1908. p. 3. Retrieved 4 March 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
^ "Papers Past". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
^ "On the Briny (Oh! What a Nasty Feeling)".
^ "New Music". The Brisbane Courier. Vol. LXII, no. 15, 090. Queensland, Australia. 24 May 1906. p. 4. Retrieved 4 March 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
^ "Literature". The Mercury. Vol. LXXXIX, no. 11, 918. Tasmania, Australia. 29 May 1908. p. 7. Retrieved 4 March 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
^ "'Jack Tar'". The Australian Star. No. 5702. New South Wales, Australia. 24 May 1906. p. 5 (first edition). Retrieved 4 March 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
^ Rattray, Alan M.; Howarde, Louis L. (1908). My black canary: a trump card of society. Popular sixpenny edition. Sydney: D. Davis & Co.
^ "Concert at Dundee". The Morning Bulletin. No. 14, 87[?]. Queensland, Australia. 19 June 1912. p. 4. Retrieved 18 June 2022 – via National Library of Australia.
^ "Rattray, Alan M." Discography of American Historical Recordings.

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[1] NSW birth registration 4009^{[better source needed]}

[2] "Death of Mr. G. A. Rattray". The Sydney Morning Herald. No. 25, 296. New South Wales, Australia. 1 February 1919. p. 7. Retrieved 4 March 2022 – via National Library of Australia.

[3] "Musical Gossip". Evening News. No. 13, 406. New South Wales, Australia. 28 May 1910. p. 12. Retrieved 4 March 2022 – via National Library of Australia.

[4] "In Equity". The Sydney Morning Herald. No. 21, 562. New South Wales, Australia. 26 February 1907. p. 4. Retrieved 4 March 2022 – via National Library of Australia.

[5] "Thrilling Story of the Sea". The Daily Telegraph. No. 8837. New South Wales, Australia. 27 September 1907. p. 6. Retrieved 4 March 2022 – via National Library of Australia.

[6] "B-U-T-T-E-R!". Northern Star. Vol. 41. New South Wales, Australia. 13 September 1916. p. 5. Retrieved 4 March 2022 – via National Library of Australia.

[7] NSW death certificate 19089^{[better source needed]}

[8] "New Music". Evening News. No. 12, 668. New South Wales, Australia. 16 January 1908. p. 3. Retrieved 4 March 2022 – via National Library of Australia.

[9] "Papers Past". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 26 July 2022.

[10] "On the Briny (Oh! What a Nasty Feeling)".

[11] "New Music". The Brisbane Courier. Vol. LXII, no. 15, 090. Queensland, Australia. 24 May 1906. p. 4. Retrieved 4 March 2022 – via National Library of Australia.

[12] "Literature". The Mercury. Vol. LXXXIX, no. 11, 918. Tasmania, Australia. 29 May 1908. p. 7. Retrieved 4 March 2022 – via National Library of Australia.

[13] "'Jack Tar'". The Australian Star. No. 5702. New South Wales, Australia. 24 May 1906. p. 5 (first edition). Retrieved 4 March 2022 – via National Library of Australia.

[14] Rattray, Alan M.; Howarde, Louis L. (1908). My black canary: a trump card of society. Popular sixpenny edition. Sydney: D. Davis & Co.

[15] "Concert at Dundee". The Morning Bulletin. No. 14, 87[?]. Queensland, Australia. 19 June 1912. p. 4. Retrieved 18 June 2022 – via National Library of Australia.

[16] "Rattray, Alan M." Discography of American Historical Recordings.

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