Who are they?

[Pasha]

singer.................... is that a big enough little clue ?

 

[zolabud]

Yep, that's good enough Pasha.

Haven't the first idea though....

 

[zolabud]

What's her nationality Pasha ??

 

[Pasha]

Australian, she was very famous in the UK and eventually died there.

 

[zolabud]

What era are we talking here Pasha ??

 

[Pasha]

early 20 th century. She died around 1940.

 

[zolabud]

Nellie Melba.

Can't find the pic though....

 

[Pasha]

No, Nellie Melba was an opera singer, this lady was not ,although she did sing in halls.

 

[zolabud]

So she was a music hall singer then ??

 

[Pasha]

yes

 

[zolabud]

Think I have it.

Florrie Forde.

 

[Pasha]

Yes, congratulations.

 

[zolabud]

That was a good one Pasha.

 

[Pasha]

Thanks, and by the way I loved the English music hall songs, discovered them late in life, but not too late to derive great pleasure from the music and artists of that era.

 

[izzzi]

well done Pasha.

Pasha's reward

 

[izzzi]

I was a wee bit late with that one, never mind here she is,.Florrie Forde - Down At The Old Bull And Bush - YouTube

 

[zolabud]

I remember a programme on the telly. What was it called..... It was a music hall recreated. In the 70s.......
.
Bloke with a moustache who had a theatrical way of announcing the next act.

 

[zolabud]

'Specially for Mike D.

Australian entertainer.

 

[Mike d]

Barry Humphries ZB

Can't follow up with one of mine as having a few PC / internet issues

Have a great day !!!!!

Mike

 

[cold ethyl]

I remember a programme on the telly. What was it called..... It was a music hall recreated. In the 70s.......
.
Bloke with a moustache who had a theatrical way of announcing the next act.

The good old days.