Nellie Lutcher, Delia Murphy, Carl Barriteau and Frankie Laine
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Cupid on the cake, from Jock McDermott. Our oldest record for a long time is By the light of the silvery moon.  A 1910 rendition of this classic song by Mr Jack Charman. Also up Hutch, from 1929, Delia Murphy, Frankie Laine, Nat King Cole,  Maurice J Gunsky , Max Bacon and three from the insane Red Ingles. Norah Blaney and Gwen Farrar sing Ukulele Lady from 1922. Nellie Lutcher- He's a real gone guy. Carl Barriteau was born in Trinidad and came to London in 1937. Two from him, vocals by Mae Cooper.
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