Cherio Music Publishers
I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire (1941) Vintage Big Band Sheet Music | Barbelle Cover | Tommy Tucker
I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire (1941) Vintage Big Band Sheet Music | Barbelle Cover | Tommy Tucker
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AT A GLANCE
- Title:
- "I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire"
- Publisher:
- Cherio Music Publishers, New York
- Type:
- Sheet music
- Performance medium:
- Piano, guitar, voice
- Artist:
- Albert Barbelle
- Composer:
- Bennie Benjemin; Eddie Durham; Sol Marcus; Eddie Seiler
- Era:
- Big Band Era (1935 - 1946)
- Date:
- 1941
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- 9" by 12"
- Condition:
- Good (G)
- Color:
- Red, navy, black
- Notes:
- WWII-era romantic ballad
Low stock: 1 left
1941 Big Band Ballad with Iconic Barbelle Cover Art
Original big band sheet music, especially those with Barbelle illustrated cover are limited in supply, making them attractive for collectible value. Well-preserved pieces can appreciate in value over time, combining historical interest with financial investment potential
Released in 1941 at the height of the Big Band era, I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire captures the tender romanticism that defined American popular music on the eve of World War II. With its heartfelt lyrics and sweeping melody, the song became one of the era’s enduring standards.
Composed by Bennie Benjemin, Eddie Durham, Sol Marcus, and Eddie Seiler, the song was first recorded in 1940. Tommy Tucker and His Orchestra’s recording for Okeh Records the following year became a major hit and earned Gold Record status. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the song’s emotional resonance deepened, making it one of the defining romantic ballads of the early 1940s.
This 1941 Cherio Music edition features cover artwork by the celebrated illustrator Albert Barbelle, known for his mid-century sheet music designs and early Mickey Mouse book illustrations. The cover depicts a romantic couple embracing within a heart motif, Cupid below with torch in hand, and an inset photograph of bandleader Tommy Tucker. Interior and back covers advertise additional Cherio Music releases of the period.
Measuring 9" by 12", this sheet music is in very good condition with no tears. Colors remain bold in red, navy, and black. Housed in a protective sleeve.
Featuring the iconic Barbelle illustrated cover and Tommy Tucker, this vintage piece brings authentic swing-era charm to your home. Display it framed for an instant touch of nostalgia that celebrates mid-century glamour and entertainment.
Listen to I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire performed by bandleader, Tommy Tucker and Amy Arnell here.
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