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Norman MacPhail Blair (1896-1975) was a prolific British dance band singer and soloist who used many pseudonyms but is most famous as Maurice Elwin. Website: https://mauriceelwin.com #78rpm Author: @agkozak.com
"Yodel-O-Eskimo." Composed by Joe Pearson and Harry Stogden. Recorded c. February 2, 1931 by George van Dusen and Maurice Elwin. Parlophone R-1000 & Regal Zonophone MR-1906 (mx. E-3912-1).

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"Yodel-O-Eskimo" (1931) - Maurice Elwin
"Yodel-O-Eskimo." Composed by Joe Pearson and Harry Stogden. Recorded c. February 2, 1931 by George van Dusen and Maurice Elwin.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:13 AM
"She's My Slip of a Girl" (Cyril Watters). Recorded in Chelsea, London on January 31, 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs under the musical direction of Arthur Lally with vocalist Maurice Elwin.

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"She's My Slip of a Girl" (1930) - Maurice Elwin
"She's My Slip of a Girl."Recorded in 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs under the musical direction of Arthur Lally with vocalist Maurice Elwin.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Reposted by Maurice Elwin
Happy 120th birthday, Betty Bolton!

“Blue Again” (Fields-McHugh). Recorded in London in March 1931 by Sid Phillips and His Melodians, with vocal chorus by Betty Bolton.

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Blue Again
“Blue Again” (Fields-McHugh). Recorded in London in March 1931 by Sid Phillips and His Melodians, with vocal chorus by Betty Bolton. Edison Bell Radio 1486 mx. 90102-2.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:14 AM
“Somebody Mighty Like You.” Words by Alfred Bryan, music by Eddie Ward (1929). Recorded in London on January 16, 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs under the musical direction of Arthur Lally with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Decca F-1586 mx. MB-855-2.

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"Somebody Mighty Like You" (Two Versions; 1930) - Maurice Elwin
"Somebody Mighty Like You" (Bryan-Ward). Two recordings of vocalist Maurice Elwin (with the Rhythm Maniacs and the London Orchestra).
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January 16, 2026 at 6:17 PM
“Jus’ Keepin’ On.” Composed by Alexander Phillips (a.k.a. Van Phillips). Recorded in Chelsea, London on January 16, 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs under the musical direction of Arthur Lally with vocals by Maurice Elwin. Decca F-1586 mx. MB-765-3.

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"Jus' Keepin' On" (1930) - Maurice Elwin
"Jus' Keepin' On." Recorded in 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs under the musical direction of Arthur Lally with vocals by Maurice Elwin.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:32 AM
“Come Ye Back to Bonnie Scotland.” Words by Margery Lawrence, music by Henry Hall (1931). Recorded in London on January 10, 1932 by Henry Hall and His Gleneagles Hotel Band. Decca F-2777 mx. GB-3431-4.

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"Come Ye Back to Bonnie Scotland" (Two Versions; 1931 & 1932) - Maurice Elwin
"Come Ye Back to Bonnie Scotland" (Lawrence-Hall; 1931). Two versions recorded by Henry Hall and His Gleneagles Hotel Band in 1931-1932.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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Happy New Year from Alexandros Kozak's network of British vocalist websites! What started on December 31, 2013 as a New Year's resolution to create and maintain an Elsie Carlisle Facebook page gradually grew into four informational websites, each with its own discography.
December 31, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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In commemoration of the 113th anniversary of Anne Lenner's birth, I would like to share a transfer from Henry Parsons's rare disc:

“Leave Me with a Love Song” (Williams-Kennedy). Recorded in September 1935 by Stan Atkins and His Band with singer Anne Lenner.

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"Leave Me with a Love Song" (1935) - Anne Lenner
"Leave Me with a Love Song" (Williams-Kennedy). Recorded in September 1935 by Stan Atkins and His Band, with vocal chorus by Anne Lenner.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
"Try a Little Tenderness." Composed by Jimmy Campbell, Reg Connelly, and Harry Woods (1932). Recorded in London on December 1, 1932 by Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans with vocalists Maurice Elwin and the Carlyle Cousins. Columbia CB-546.

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"Try a Little Tenderness" (1932) - Maurice Elwin
"Try a Little Tenderness." Recorded in 1932 by Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans with Maurice Elwin and the Carlyle Cousins.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Sitting on a Haystack." Composed by Julian Wright, Carol Bourne, and Harry Castling. Recorded in Chelsea, London on November 13, 1930 by the Savana Players under the musical direction of Arthur Lally, with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Decca F-2057 mx. GB-2268-2.

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"Sitting on a Haystack" (1930) - Maurice Elwin
"Sitting on a Haystack" (Wright-Bourne-Castling). Recorded in 1930 by the Savana Players (Arthur Lally dir.) with vocalist Maurice Elwin.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
"I Have No Words" (Carter-Schwartz; 1930). Recorded in London on October 23, 1930 by Percival Mackey and His Band with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Columbia CB-168 mx. WA-10819-2.

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"I Have No Words" (1930) - Maurice Elwin
"I Have No Words" (Carter-Schwartz). Recorded in London on October 23, 1930 by Percival Mackey and His Band with vocalist Maurice Elwin.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:36 AM
“Sweet and Lovely” (Arnheim-Tobias-Daniels). Recorded in the Kingsway Hall, London c. October 23, 1931 by the Orpheus Dance Band (under the musical direction of John Firman) with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Zonophone 5987 mx. 0Y-1506-2.

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"Sweet and Lovely" (1931) - Maurice Elwin
"Sweet and Lovely" (Arnheim-Tobias-Lemare [Daniels]). Recorded by the Orpheus Dance Band with vocalist Maurice Elwin (1931).
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October 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"Let's Be Sentimental." Lyrics by Desmond Carter, music by Vivian Ellis (1930). Recorded in London on October 23, 1930 by Percival Mackey and His Band with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Columbia CB-168 mx. WA-10818-2.

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"Let's Be Sentimental" (1930) - Maurice Elwin
"Let's Be Sentimental" (Carter-Ellis; 1930). Recorded on October 23, 1930 by Percival Mackey and His Band with vocalist Maurice Elwin.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
"Short an' Sweet" (Tracey-Ehrlich-Dougherty). Recorded in Studio B, Hayes, Middlesex on October 20, 1927 by the Devonshire Restaurant Dance Band under the musical direction of Bert Firman with vocalist Maurice Elwin.

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"Short an' Sweet" (1927) - Maurice Elwin
"Short an' Sweet" (1926). Recorded in 1927 by the Devonshire Restaurant Dance Band (Bert Firman dir.) with vocalist Maurice Elwin.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:22 AM
“Come Ye Back to Bonnie Scotland.” Words by Margery Lawrence, music by Henry Hall (1931). Recorded in London on October 11, 1931 by Henry Hall and His Gleneagles Hotel Band. Decca F-2614 mx. GB-3431-1.

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"Come Ye Back to Bonnie Scotland" (Two Versions; 1931 & 1932) - Maurice Elwin
"Come Ye Back to Bonnie Scotland" (Lawrence-Hall; 1931). Two versions recorded by Henry Hall and His Gleneagles Hotel Band in 1931-1932.
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October 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
In commemoration of Maurice Elwin (June 14, 1896-October 5, 1975).

"The Riff Song" (Harbach-Hammerstein-Mandel-Romberg). Recorded in London in February 1927 by Ronnie Munro and His Dance Orchestra, with vocals by Maurice Elwin.

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"The Riff Song" (1927) - Maurice Elwin
"The Riff Song" (Harbach-Hammerstein-Mandel-Romberg). Recorded in February 1927 by Ronnie Munro and His Dance Orchestra (v. Maurice Elwin).
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October 5, 2025 at 12:11 AM
"Who Cares?" (1930). Words by Rowland Leigh, music by Norman Hackforth. Composed for "Charlot's Masquerade" (1930). Recorded in London on October 4, 1930 by Percival Mackey and His Band with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Columbia CB-145 mx. WA-17034-1.

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"Who Cares?" (1930) - Maurice Elwin
"Who Cares?" (Leigh-Hackforth; 1930). Recorded in London on October 4, 1930 by Percival Mackey and His Band with vocalist Maurice Elwin.
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October 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"I Fell for You." Composed by Rowland Leigh (words) and William Walker (music) for "Charlot's Masquerade" (1930). Recorded in London on October 4, 1930 by Percival Mackey and His Band with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Columbia CB-145 mx. WA-10736-2.

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"I Fell for You" (1930) - Maurice Elwin
"I Fell for You" (Leigh-Walker). Recorded in London on October 4, 1930 by Percival Mackey and His Band with vocalist Maurice Elwin.
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October 3, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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For the 48th anniversary of Elsie Carlisle's death:

"When That Man Is Dead and Gone." Words and music by Irving Berlin (1941). Recorded in London on April 9, 1941 by Elsie Carlisle with orchestral accompaniment directed by Jay Wilbur.

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"When That Man Is Dead and Gone" (1941) - Elsie Carlisle
"When That Man Is Dead and Gone" (Irving Berlin; 1941). Recorded in London on April 9, 1941 by Elsie Carlisle with orchestral accompaniment directed by Jay Wilbur.
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September 4, 2025 at 11:23 PM
“My Lucky Day.” Composed by Harry Parr-Davies for the film “This Week of Grace” (1933). Recorded in London on July 1, 1933 by Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Columbia CB-641 mx. CA-13778-1.

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"My Lucky Day" (1933) - Maurice Elwin
"My Lucky Day." (Parr-Davies [1933]). Recorded in London on July 1, 1933 by Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans with vocalist Maurice Elwin.
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July 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
“Happy Ending.” Composed by Harry Parr-Davies for the film “This Week of Grace” (1933). Recorded in London on July 1, 1933 by Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Columbia CB-641 mx. CA-13777-1.

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"Happy Ending" (1933) - Maurice Elwin
"Happy Ending" (Parr-Davies [1933]). Recorded in London on July 1, 1933 by Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans with vocalist Maurice Elwin.
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June 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Happy 129th Birthday, @mauriceelwin.com!

“She’s My Slip of a Girl.” Recorded in Chelsea, London on January 31, 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs under the musical direction of Arthur Lally with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Decca F-1630 mx. MB-914-2A.

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"She's My Slip of a Girl" (1930) - Maurice Elwin
"She's My Slip of a Girl."Recorded in 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs under the musical direction of Arthur Lally with vocalist Maurice Elwin.
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June 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“I’ll Be the Same.” Composed by Jack Strachey. Recorded in London on June 5, 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs under the musical direction of Arthur Lally with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Decca F-1814 mx. MB-1458-2.

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"I'll Be the Same" (1930) - Maurice Elwin
"I'll Be the Same" (Strachey). Recorded in London on June 5, 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs (dir. Arthur Lally) with vocalist Maurice Elwin.
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June 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"Tell Me Over Again." Music and words by Jack Strachey. Recorded in London on June 5, 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs under the musical direction of Arthur Lally with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Decca F-1814 mx. MB-1457-2.

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"Tell Me Over Again" (1930) - Maurice Elwin
"Tell Me Over Again." Composed by Jack Strachey. Recorded in London on June 5, 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs under the musical direction of Arthur Lally with vocalist Maurice Elwin.
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June 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
"You're Mine, You." Words by Edward Heyman, music by Johnny Green (1933). Recorded in London on May 25, 1933 by Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans with vocals by Maurice Elwin. Columbia CB-620.

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"You're Mine, You" (1933) - Maurice Elwin
"You're Mine, You" (Heyman-Green; 1933). Recorded in 1933 by Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans with vocals by Maurice Elwin.
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May 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM