“I Went Out of My Way”

“I Went Out of My Way”

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Description
This sheet music is for the song “I Went Out of My Way” which was written and composed by Helen Bliss. The sheet music was published by Broadcast Music, Inc. The grey and red cover signed by IM-HO features an inset photograph of Guy Lombardo, and the cover notes that the song was “introduced and featured by Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians.” Lombardo founded the “Royal Canadians” in 1924 with his three brothers.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
sheet music
publishing date
1941
performer
Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians
publisher
Broadcast Music, Inc.
place made
United States: New York, New York
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 12 1/4 in x 9 in; 31.115 cm x 22.86 cm
ID Number
1983.0320.04
accession number
1983.0320
catalog number
1983.0320.04
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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