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A Society Clown

The Songs of George Grossmith

Leon Berger (baritone), Selwyn Tillett (piano)

A Society Clown

A Society Clown

The Songs of George Grossmith

Leon Berger (baritone), Selwyn Tillett (piano)

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About

George Grossmith was one of Britain's top music hall artists at the turn of the 20th century, and also successfully toured the American vaudeville theatres. His comic songs (some written in collaboration with W S Gilbert) range widely in style and many came from shows and revues which enjoyed great success. He was also the creator of several roles in the Savoy Operas.The best-selling novel "Diary of a Nobody" , written by "GG" together with his brother Weedon, is still in print. Sadly he never recorded himself, but Leon Berger and Selwyn Tillett, acknowledged authorities on Grossmith and his music, have re-created them wonderfully in period style.

Contents and tracklist

The Drama on Crutches: The Bus Conductor's Song
Track length2:10
The Drama on Crutches: How I Became and Actor
Track length2:29
Modern Music and Morals: His Nose was on the Masterpiece
Track length2:37
On Tour, or, Piano and I: I am Not in the Vein, My Muse
Track length3:42
Oh Butcher, Oh Baker
Track length1:54
If you Value a Peaceable Life
Track length2:38
On Tour, or, Piano and I: I'm Tired of the Moon, My Love and Myself
Track length3:00
Is Music a Failure?: Go On Talking - Don't Mind Me!
Track length4:20
Sea-Side Society: I Don't Mind Flies
Track length3:41
The Baby on the Shore
Track length3:45
I'm his Daisy
Track length3:12
Castle Bang: How I Become a Detective
Track length3:14
Tommy's First Love
Track length3:30
I Loved Her and I Left Her
Track length4:46
The Gay Pretenders: Your Honoured and Ancient Name
Track length2:12
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