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"The Idol of the Radio." British dance band singer of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s.

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“My Old Flame” (1934)

January 26, 2014

“My Old Flame.” Composed by Arthur Johnston (who also wrote “Pennies from Heaven”), with lyrics by Sam Coslow. Elsie Carlisle with Ambrose and His Orchestra (Embassy Club, London, November 1, 1934). Decca F-5293 mx. TB-1702-1.

“My Old Flame” – Ambrose and His Orchestra with Elsie Carlisle
Video by Julian Dyer (YouTube)
Ambrose, Arthur Johnston, Sam Coslow

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Elsie Carlisle in Radio Pictorial (June 22, 1934)

Elsie Carlisle in Radio Pictorial (June 22, 1934)

Elsie Carlisle

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