Category Archives: British Recordings

“Waltzes From Vienna”

  “Waltzes From Vienna Part 1” Thea Philips, William Parsons, vocal; Walford Hyden, conductor 1931 (Broadcast Twelve Super 3082 A mx L 01180) Thea Phillips William Parsons – Waltzes From Vienna Part 1] “Waltzes From Vienna Part 2” Thea Philips, … Continue reading

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Josephine Bradley And Her Ballroom Orchestra

  “We’ll Gather Lilacs” Josephine Bradley And Her Ballroom Orchestra 1945 (Decca MW.323 mx DR 9336) Josephine Bradley And Her Ballroom Orchestra – We’ll Gather Lilacs] “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” Josephine Bradley And Her Ballroom Orchestra 1945 (Decca MW.323 mx … Continue reading

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Jack Hylton “If You Were Mine” 1929

  “If You Were Mine” Jack Hylton And His Orchestra 1929 (HMV B 5720 mx Bb18047) Jack Hylton And His Orchestra – If You Were Mine] This Jack Hylton record is a recent acquisition that features a song I was … Continue reading

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Ken “Snakehips” Johnson & Al Bowlly

  “It Was A Lover And His Lass” Ken “Snakehips” Johnson And His West Indian Orchestra Al Bowlly & The Henderson Twins, vocal 1940 (HMV BD 5592 mx OEA 8583) Ken Snakehips Johnson And His West Indian Orchestra – It … Continue reading

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“Whistling Rufus” & “Down South”

“Whistling Rufus” International Novelty Quartette 1930 ( Zonophone 5566 mx Yy18249) International Novelty Quartette – Whistling Rufus] “Down South” International Novelty Quartette 1930 (Zonophone 5566 mx Yy18246) International Novelty Quartette – Down South] Here is a very charming British salon music … Continue reading

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Joe Taub & His Melodians

  “Pettin’ In The Park” Joe Taub & His Melodians 1933 ( Eclipse 554 mx JW1558) Joe Taub And His Melodians – Pettin In The Park] “I’m Suspicious Of You” Joe Taub & His Melodians 1933 ( Eclipse 554 mx JW1559) Joe … Continue reading

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Teddy Brown

  “Through! (How Can You Say We’re Through?)” Teddy Brown, Xylophone and Saxophone 1929  (Broadcast 473-B) Teddy Brown – Through!] “Fairy On The Clock” Teddy Brown, Xylophone and Saxophone 1929 (Broadcast 473-A) Teddy Brown – Fairy On The Clock] I … Continue reading

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Harry Jacobson

  “Sweeping The Clouds Away” Harry Jacobson (The Crooning Pianist) 1930 (Edison Bell Radio 1418 mx 89883) Harry Jacobson – Sweeping The Clouds Away]   “Any Time’s The Time To Fall In Love” Harry Jacobson (The Crooning Pianist) 1930 (Edison … Continue reading

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“Alone In The Rain” – Nat Lewis’ Dance Band 1930

  “Alone In The Rain” Nat Lewis’ Dance Band 1930  (Broadcast 565 B) Nat Lewis’ Dance Band – Alone In The Rain]   In my recent posting on Harry Bidgood And His Broadcasters I mentioned that one of the pseudonyms … Continue reading

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“Don’t Say Goodbye”

  “Don’t Say Goodbye” Jack Hylton And His Orchestra; Pat O’Malley, vocal 1932 ( Decca F 3213 mx GB 5022) Jack Hylton And His Orchestra – Don’t Say Goodbye] “You Just You” Jack Hylton And His Orchestra; Olive Groves, vocal 1932 … Continue reading

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