Elmer Olson
Last updated: 07.08.18
Little is known about Elmer Olson other than he was the composer of a handful of rags and a few songs between 1911 and 1922 for various publishers. He is perhaps best known in the ragtime world for his sophisticated rag Town Talk (1917). Of his songs Say it with Diamonds (1922) is an interesting example of a Tin Pan Alley foray into the blatant advertising world. Billed as "A Song That Sells Diamonds", it was written specifically for jewellers who exclusively advertised their wares on the sheet music back cover.
| Item | Title | Available | € | £ | $ | Other |
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| DBE570 | Town Talk (1917) - A Classic in Rag Time S+D+T/D/A/T/T+B/B/GB(B), approx. 2½ mins. |
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This list is arranged in chronological order and contains 11 works by Elmer Olson. It does not claim to be complete and represents only the number of items located. Key: Items on hold
Red Raven (1910)  | Syncopated Echoes (1920) |
| Shock Rag (1911) | Kharmine (1921) Words & Music: Olson Co-Authors: Moe Thompson, Daniel O'Niel |
| Spatter Rag (1912) | Somebody Knows and Somebody Cares (1921) Words & Music: Olson Co-Authors: Vernon Stevens, Blossom Seeley |
| Rag De Luxe (1913) Co-Author: S. Cowles | Say It With Diamonds (1922) Words & Music: Olson |
| Gypsy Rose (1917) Words & Music: Olson | Funny Tune (1927) Syncopated Echoes revised |
| Town Talk (1917) |
