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Betty Bolton
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Actress, dancer, singer, radio star, and recording artist, Betty Bolton (1906-2005) enriched interwar entertainment with her distinctive vocals: https://bettybolton.co.uk #78rpm Author: @agkozak.com
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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.
www.elsiecarlisle.com
September 4, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Reposted by Betty Bolton
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
"To Know You Is to Love You" (from "Hold Everything"; de Sylvia-Brown-Henderson). Recorded in London on May 31, 1929 by Ray Starita and His Ambassadors with singer Betty Bolton. Columbia 5423.

Transfer by Andy LeMaitre: youtu.be/FCb6oAJP_yI
Ray Starita and His Ambassadors Band – To Know You is to Love You
YouTube video by Andy LeMaitre
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May 31, 2025 at 11:51 PM
"You're the Cream in My Coffee" (from "Hold Everything"; de Sylvia-Brown-Henderson). Recorded in London on May 31, 1929 by Ray Starita and His Ambassadors with singer Betty Bolton. Columbia 5423.

Transfer by 240252: youtu.be/mVYgJ_iZt9I
London 1928: You're The Cream In My Coffee - Ray Starita & His Ambassadors
YouTube video by 240252
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May 31, 2025 at 11:44 PM
On the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of Betty Bolton's death, a feature on:

"Ready for the River (Mood Indigo)" (Kahn-Moret). Recorded by Betty Bolton on March 6, 1929, with Edward Cooper on the piano and Len Fillis on the guitar; also with vibraphone.

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“Ready for the River” (1929)
“Ready for the River (Mood Indigo)” (Kahn-Moret [Daniels]). Recorded by Betty Bolton in London on March 6, 1929, with Edward Cooper on the piano and Len Fillis on the guitar; also with vibraphone. Col...
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April 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Commemorating the twentieth anniversary of Betty Bolton's death (April 2, 2005):

bettybolton.co.uk/biography/
Biography of Betty Bolton
A biography of actress and singer Betty Bolton (1906-2005), whose unmistakable voice helped define the British dance band era
bettybolton.co.uk
April 1, 2025 at 10:54 PM
“Dream Lover.” Lyrics by Clifford Grey, music by Victor Schertzinger; composed for the 1929 film "The Love Parade." Recorded in London on February 14, 1930 by Betty Bolton, with Edward Cooper accompanying on the piano. Columbia DB-18 mx. WA-10057-2.

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“Dream Lover” (1930)
“Dream Lover” (Grey-Schertzinger). Recorded in London on February 14, 1930 by Betty Bolton, with Edward Cooper accompanying on the piano.
bettybolton.co.uk
February 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Reposted by Betty Bolton
Happy Valentine's Day from elsiecarlisle.com!
February 14, 2025 at 12:53 AM
“You, or No One” (Rothberg-Tinturin-Wright; 1933). Recorded in London on January 4, 1934 by Scott Wood and His Orchestra with singer Betty Bolton.

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“You, or No One” (1934)
“You, or No One” (Rothberg-Tinturin-Wright; 1933). Recorded in London on January 4, 1934 by Scott Wood and His Orchestra with singer Betty Bolton.
bettybolton.co.uk
February 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
“Blue Hills of Pasadena (Are Calling Me Home)” (Trevor-Campbell-Connelly). Recorded in London on June 13, 1929 by Ray Starita and His Ambassadors with vocalist Betty Bolton.

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“Blue Hills of Pasadena” (1929)
“Blue Hills of Pasadena (Are Calling Me Home)” (Trevor-Campbell-Connelly). Recorded in London on June 13, 1929 by Ray Starita and His Ambassadors with vocalist Betty Bolton.
bettybolton.co.uk
February 8, 2025 at 2:06 AM
The new Betty Bolton site has a new biography of her: bettybolton.co.uk/biography/
Biography of Betty Bolton
A biography of actress and singer Betty Bolton (1906-2005)
bettybolton.co.uk
January 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
It's Betty Bolton's 119th birthday, and to honor her contributions to British popular culture, I've launched a new website with a biography, a discography, images, and playlist. From the maker of @elsiecarlisle.com, @mauriceelwin.com, and @annelenner.com :

bettybolton.co.uk
Betty Bolton
Actress, dancer, singer, radio star, and recording artist, Betty Bolton (1906-2005) enriched interwar entertainment with her distinctive vocals.
bettybolton.co.uk
January 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM