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Tagged: 1920s
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This is the first recording of 'Waltzing Matilda’, recorded by Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, tenor John Collinson in London in 1926.
Summary by Graham McDonald
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On October 23 1926, the Daily Telegraph reported that the Columbia Company had released the first record pressed and recorded at their Homebush studio and factory. The 10” shellac disc recording...
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On October 23 1926, the Daily Telegraph reported that the Columbia Company had released the first record pressed and recorded at their Homebush studio and factory. The 10” shellac disc recording...
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Singing a song that Nellie Melba made famous, Violet Mount, who used the stage name L’Incognita, is paired with the New Zealand born flautist, John Amadio.
John Amadio performed extensively with the...
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In this recording, Florence Austral sings the hymn commonly known as 'There is a green hill far away'. It was written by the female composer Cecil Frances Alexander in 1848, as part of her collection...
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Frances Alda became a leading soprano at the Metropolitan Opera Company in New York in the early 20th century.
She recorded this sentimental love song, composed by Melbourne-born composer May H Braye...
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In 1921, performing for the theatrical organisation JC Williamson’s, Gladys Moncrieff played the role of Teresa in The Maid of the Mountains, a role that established her as a major star – she...
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This is one of the Sydney recordings by touring Hawaiian artists David and Queenie Kaili, also known as The Hawaiian Entertainers. It is a formative recording of Australian Hawaiian music and one of...
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The Sailors is a recorded version of a theatrical comedy routine by vaudeville performers Stiffy (Nat Phillips) and Mo (Roy Rene). Parts one and two appear on a two sided disc.
Summary by Graham...