Used Vintage Piano Roll - I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles | Piano Gallery, Idaho Falls

This authentic vintage piano roll features "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles," the beloved 1918 novelty song that became a timeless classic of early 20th century American popular music. Compatible with player pianos and automatic piano systems, this original perforated paper roll brings the whimsical melody and charming sentiment of this Tin Pan Alley favorite directly to your instrument, offering a delightful piece of musical nostalgia from the era of vaudeville and early jazz.

Product Overview

This vintage piano roll contains the complete performance of "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles," a delightful composition that captured the playful spirit and optimistic outlook of post-World War I America. Written by Jaan Kenbrovin and John William Kellette, this song became an instant hit in 1918 and has remained a beloved standard ever since, known for its lighthearted lyrics and infectious melody that perfectly embodied the carefree spirit of the Jazz Age. The perforated paper roll was precisely manufactured to recreate the song's bouncing rhythm and whimsical character, preserving the joyful essence that made it a favorite in music halls, vaudeville theaters, and American homes.

The composition represents the golden age of Tin Pan Alley songwriting, when clever wordplay, memorable melodies, and universal themes created songs that could appeal to audiences across all social classes. This piano roll captures a moment in American music history when novelty songs and lighthearted entertainment provided welcome relief from the serious concerns of the era, offering both musical sophistication and simple pleasure that transcends generations.

Ideal For

• Player piano owners seeking early 20th century novelty and vaudeville repertoire
• Collectors of vintage piano rolls and Tin Pan Alley music memorabilia
• Jazz Age and early American popular music enthusiasts
• Music educators demonstrating early 20th century songwriting traditions
• Vaudeville and music hall history aficionados
• Vintage piano restoration specialists and automatic piano enthusiasts

Key Features

Tin Pan Alley Classic

Features the beloved 1918 novelty song that became a timeless favorite, representing the playful spirit and clever songwriting of the Tin Pan Alley era.

Jazz Age Whimsy

Captures the lighthearted optimism and carefree spirit of post-World War I America, when novelty songs provided joyful entertainment and musical escapism.

Authentic Vintage Construction

Original perforated paper roll with precise hole patterns designed to recreate the song's bouncing rhythm and whimsical melodic character on player piano systems.

Vaudeville Heritage

Preserves the musical essence of the vaudeville and music hall traditions that shaped early American entertainment and popular music.

Functional Vintage Condition

Used vintage condition with paper roll intact and ready for use in compatible player piano and automatic piano systems.

What's Included

• Original vintage piano roll for "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles"
• Complete perforated paper performance roll
• Authentic early 20th century musical technology
• Note: Compatible player piano system required for use

Technical Specifications

Experience Musical Nostalgia Today

Visit Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls to explore our collection of vintage piano accessories, early American popular music rolls, and player piano technology. Whether you're maintaining a vintage player piano, collecting Tin Pan Alley memorabilia, or exploring the whimsical entertainment traditions that shaped American popular music, our knowledgeable staff can help you discover unique pieces of musical heritage.