Ain't It Funny What a Difference Just a Few Hours Make
| "Ain't It Funny What a Difference Just a Few Hours Make" | |
|---|---|
| From Act II, The Yankee Consul | |
 Cover, sheet music, 1903 | |
| Song | |
| Published | 1903 |
| Composer | Alfred G. Robyn |
| Lyricist | Henry M. Blossom, Jr. |
| Language | English |
"Ain't It Funny What a Difference Just a Few Hours Make" is a popular song, introduced in the 1904 Broadway show The Yankee Consul, and briefly becoming a standard.
The song is a lament by Abijah Booze, the American Consul in Puerto Plata,[1] who regrets having to rise early. Booze's role in the premier was played by Raymond Hitchcock, his first starring role.[2] The title is a refrain found throughout the song:
- Ain't it funny what a difference just a few hours make?[3]
Although almost completely forgotten today, A version of the song by a popular singer of the time known as Billy Murray is downloadable at several websites. His version was released by Victor Records.
See also
References
Bibliography
- Blossom, Henry M., Jr.; Robyn, Alfred G.. "Ain't It Funny What a Difference Just a Few Hours Make" (sheet music). New York: M. Withark & Sons (1903).
- Blossom, Henry M., Jr.; Robyn, Alfred G.. The Yankee Consul: A Musical Comedy. New York: M. Withark & Sons (1903).
- Green, Stanley. Encyclopedia of the Musical Theatre. Da Capo Press (1980)
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