Too Much Mustard

Too Much Mustard
Turkey trot by Cecil Macklin
Published1911

"Too Much Mustard" or "Tres Moutarde" is a turkey trot composed by Cecil Macklin in 1911. It was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic in the early 20th century, and continues to be performed often. The song was also often performed as early jazz. Performers included Prince's Band, Victor Military Band, Joe "Fingers" Car, Paul Whiteman and Teresa Brewer.

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dance to the song in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle.

References

  1. ↑ "173.029 - Tres Moutarde (Too Much Mustard). One or Two-Step Tango. | Levy Music Collection".
  2. ↑ "Too Much Mustard (Très Moutarde), ... | Details". AllMusic.
  3. ↑ "Prince's Band - Too Much Mustard (Tres Moutarde)". 15 February 1913.
  4. ↑ "Tres Moutarde by Cecil Macklin/Arr. Contorno| J.W. Pepper Sheet Music".
  5. ↑ "Browse All Recordings | Too much mustard, Take 1 (1913-02-11) | National Jukebox LOC.gov". www.loc.gov. Archived from the original on 2016-04-14.