Who's behind the notes? Discover Charles Leslie Johnson: The Ragtime Virtuoso Behind 'Dill Pickles'
"Beedle-Um-Bo" is a charming slow drag ragtime composition by the prolific Charles L. Johnson, published under his common pseudonym Raymond Birch. This tuneful piece features interesting chord progressions typical of the ragtime era. The unusual, nonsense-syllable title was somewhat characteristic of popular music of the time, with similar titles appearing in works by other composers. Despite its obscure meaning, the composition remains an attractive example of early 20th century ragtime.