Noble
69 records in the collection· mostly on His Master's Voice, Columbia
Ray Noble was an English pianist, arranger and bandleader whose New Mayfair Orchestra and later American bands produced some of the most polished British dance records of the early 1930s. He wrote enduring standards including "The Very Thought of You" and "Love Is the Sweetest Thing", and his recordings, often featuring Al Bowlly, represent the sophisticated peak of the British dance-band style.
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Records by Noble
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- AAin't ya comin out tonight
- BShe was only somebody's daughter
Noble, identified as a vocalist, performing two popular songs for His Master's Voice: 'Ain't Ya Comin' Out Tonight' and 'She Was Only Somebody's Daughter'.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6235 Voice
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- AAt the Court of Old King Cole
- BNight on the Desert
Noble (first name not given) recorded two orchestral pieces on HMV's B-series, a mid-price label active from the 1920s onwards. The titles suggest light orchestral or theatre music of the era.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6496 Orchestra
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- ABeat o' my Heart
- BLittle Man you've had a busy Day
Noble—likely a bandleader or dance orchestra—recorded 'Beat o' My Heart' and 'Little Man You've Had a Busy Day' for His Master's Voice. These are light dance and novelty songs typical of HMV's 1930s output.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6491 Dance
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- ABlazin' the Trail
- BWhere am I
Ray Noble's orchestra recorded "Blazin' the Trail" and "Where Am I" for His Master's Voice BD-series catalogue 5072. Noble was a major British bandleader, arranger and composer of the 1930s, leading one of the most sophisticated and technically accomplished British orchestras of the period.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5072 Dance
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- ACan't we meet again
- BSweetheart
Noble (first name not given) recorded two ballads for His Master's Voice B6320.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6320 Voice
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- AChinatown my Chinatown
- BLet's swing it
Noble recording two pieces — 'Chinatown my Chinatown' and 'Let's swing it' — for His Master's Voice in the 1930s; the BD series indicates a British dance recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5186 Dance
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- AClose your Eyes
- BDid you ever see a Dream walking
Ray Noble was a British bandleader and composer who recorded for His Master's Voice in the late 1920s-early 1930s; these are popular ballads from his prolific recording output.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6441 Orchestra
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- AClouds
- B(Duchin)After all
Noble on His Master's Voice BD147, performing romantic light-orchestral material. Ray Noble was a prolific British composer, bandleader and arranger of the 1920s–30s, but this attribution is unclear as the artist is given only as 'Noble'.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD147 Orchestra
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- AComanche War Dance
- BIroquois
Noble performing two orchestral novelties — 'Comanche War Dance' and 'Iroquois' — on Columbia FB series. This is likely Ray Noble, the prolific British dance-band leader and composer, or his orchestra, recording for the FB (faster) series.AI summary
Columbia FB2622 Orchestra
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- AComanche War Dance
- BIroquois
Noble (likely Ray Noble, the British dance-band leader), conducts orchestral arrangements of two Native American-themed novelty numbers—"Comanche War Dance" and "Iroquois"—on Columbia FB2622, a British pressing of the 1930s.AI summary
Columbia FB2622 Orchestra
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- ADouble Trouble
- BI wished on the Moon
A performer credited as 'Noble' recorded 'Double Trouble' and 'I Wished on the Moon' for His Master's Voice, but without a first name it is not clear whether this is a pseudonym or a known artist; the catalogue number suggests an early 1930s pressing.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD211 Voice
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- ADreaming a Dream
- B(Jackson)Sitting beside o' you
Noble with 'Dreaming a Dream' and 'Sitting Beside of You' on His Master's Voice B6520 — a dance recording from the late 1920s or early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6520 Dance
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- AEasy to love
- BI've got you under my Skin
Noble, credited on His Master's Voice BD5147, performing 'Easy to Love' and 'I've Got You Under My Skin' — both popular ballads of the 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5147 Voice
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- AExperiment
- BSnowball
Ray Noble, the British bandleader, composer and arranger, recording two original compositions for His Master's Voice: 'Experiment' and 'Snowball'. Noble was a prolific and respected figure in British dance music of the 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6408 Dance
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- AFor the Love of Mike medley
- BGot a Date with an Angel
Noble recorded 'For the Love of Mike Medley' and 'Got a Date with an Angel' for His Master's Voice. These are light dance novelties, likely from the 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6098 Dance
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- AFriday Night at the Hartys
- BSaturday Night at the Nobles
A pair of novelty or comedy songs, 'Friday Night at the Hartys' and 'Saturday Night at the Nobles', credited to Noble on Columbia's dance catalogue.AI summary
Columbia DO2356 Dance
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- AGive me a Tune
- B(Waring)You're the one
Noble recorded 'Give Me a Tune' and 'You're the One' for HMV, catalogue B6182, in the mid-1930s; the artist remains unidentified in standard references.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6182 Dance
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- AGoodnight Vienna
- BLiving in Clover
Credited to Noble on His Master's Voice B6172, performing 'Goodnight Vienna' and 'Living in Clover'. The artist may be the British bandleader and composer Ray Noble, who recorded prolifically in the 1920s–30s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6172 Voice
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- AHand in Hand
- BLaughing waltz
A waltz and march credited to 'Noble' on His Master's Voice, catalogue B6423, from the early 1900s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6423 Orchestra
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- AHave a Heart
- BIt's Time to say Goodnight
Noble (likely Ray Noble's orchestra) on 'Have a Heart' and 'It's Time to say Goodnight', His Master's Voice B6459. Noble was a prolific and highly regarded British dance-band arranger and composer of the late 1920s-30s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6459 Dance
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- AHiawatha's Lullaby
- BI shall still keep smiling along
An orchestral piece, 'Hiawatha's Lullaby', and a song 'I shall still keep smiling along', credited to Noble on His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6359 Orchestra
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- AHoliday Hits
- B(2 sides)
Artist or ensemble credited as Noble performing 'Holiday Hits', a two-sided medley, on His Master's Voice B3910. Neither artist nor recording are clearly identified.AI summary
His Master's Voice B3910 Dance
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- AI hadn't anyone till you
- BVilia
Columbia FB2024 Dance
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- AI love you truly
- BThe Show is over
Noble (likely a pseudonym for a session orchestra or bandleader) recorded 'I love you truly' for HMV. The artist identity is unclear; this is likely a drawing-room ballad or dance recording.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6492 Voice
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- AI never had a Chance
- BIt's all forgotten now
Noble recorded 'I never had a Chance' and 'It's all forgotten now' for His Master's Voice, catalogue B6509. Noble is an unidentified artist; the high B-series catalogue number suggests a later pressing from the 1930s or 1940s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6509 Voice
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- AI'll do my best to make you happy
- BLove is the sweetest Thing
Ray Noble (or a band under his direction) recorded two popular song sides for His Master's Voice: 'I'll Do My Best to Make You Happy' and 'Love Is the Sweetest Thing'. Noble was a major British bandleader and composer.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6245 Dance
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- AI'll string along with you
- BFair and warmer
Noble performing 'I'll String Along with You' and 'Fair and Warmer' on His Master's Voice B6503.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6503 Voice
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- AIsle of Capri
- BGrinzing
Noble on His Master's Voice B6519, likely Ray Noble or a related dance ensemble; 'Isle of Capri' is a well-known standard from the 1930s, and HMV would have been a mass-market commercial release.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6519 Dance
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- AIt's bad for me
- BHow could we be wrong
Noble (artist unidentified) on His Master's Voice B6396 performing popular songs. HMV B-series pressings are common; no artist information available.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6396 Voice
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- AJug and Bottle
- B(2 sides)
Noble recorded "Jug and Bottle" for His Master's Voice B-series catalogue 6268. Ray Noble was a major British bandleader and composer of the 1930s, but details of this particular side are not available.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6268 Dance
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- AJust an Echo in the Valley
- BA little Street where old Friends meet
Noble performing two sentimental vocal numbers on His Master's Voice (catalogue B6305), from the interwar period.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6305 Voice
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- AJust imagine
- BSame as we used to do
Credited to Noble on His Master's Voice B5918, a light dance or novelty number. The catalogue number suggests a mid-1930s pressing. The artist may be Ray Noble, a prolific British bandleader and composer.AI summary
His Master's Voice B5918 Dance
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- ALet's face the Music and dance
- BLet yourself go
Ray Noble, the British bandleader and composer, performing 'Let's Face the Music and Dance' and 'Let Yourself Go' on His Master's Voice BD5047.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5047 Dance
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- ALittle old Lady
- BNow
Noble recorded 'Little old Lady' and 'Now' for His Master's Voice, catalogue BD5287. The 'BD' prefix in the catalogue number suggests a Dansband or dance series from the mid-to-late 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5287 Dance
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- ALooking on the bright Side
- BYou're more than all the World to me
Noble (likely a session orchestra or pseudonym) recorded 'Looking on the bright Side' for HMV. The artist is unidentified; this appears to be a drawing-room ballad or dance arrangement.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6237 Voice
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- AMiracle Melodies
- B(2 sides)
Noble (likely Ray Noble's orchestra) on 'Miracle Melodies', His Master's Voice B3907. Noble was a prolific British dance-band arranger and composer of the late 1920s-early 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B3907 Dance
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- AMiracle Melodies
- B(2 sides)
An orchestral piece titled 'Miracle Melodies' credited to Noble, on His Master's Voice; both sides carry the same title.AI summary
His Master's Voice B3907 Orchestra
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- AMy Hat's on the Side of my Head
- BThis Town's too quiet
Noble was a prolific light entertainment songwriter and bandleader of the interwar period; this His Master's Voice side offers two novelty comedy songs.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6421 Music Hall
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- AMy Song goes round the World
- BSong without Words
Noble's orchestral arrangement of the 1930s standards "My Song Goes Round the World" and "Song Without Words" for His Master's Voice.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6438 Orchestra
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- AOceans of Time
- BSun is round the Corner
Noble on His Master's Voice, this pressing of 'Oceans of Time' and 'Sun is Round the Corner' is an unidentified artist's sentimental vocal from the 1930s–40s period.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6450 Voice
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- AOh Johanna
- BHappy Ending
Noble recorded 'Oh Johanna' and 'Happy Ending' for His Master's Voice, catalogue B6397. This is likely the conductor Ray Noble or another artist of that name, but without confirmation these remain unplaced.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6397 Dance
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- AOld Moore's Almanac
- B(2 sides)
Noble performing 'Old Moore's Almanac' on His Master's Voice, a major British label.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6269 Music Hall
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- AOn with the Show 1931
- B(2 sides)
Noble, likely a conductor or bandleader, recorded 'On with the Show 1931' for His Master's Voice, a two-sided orchestral arrangement likely from a theatrical revue.AI summary
His Master's Voice B3881 Orchestra
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- AOver on the Sunny Side
- BIn Town Tonight
A recording by Noble of 'Over on the Sunny Side' and 'In Town Tonight' for His Master's Voice catalogue B6463, likely from the 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6463 Dance
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- AParis in the Spring
- BBonjour Mamselle
A performer or band credited as Noble in two light pieces on His Master's Voice: "Paris in the Spring" and "Bonjour Mamselle", from the 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD192 Orchestra
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- APeter
- BOne tiny Tear
Noble, an unidentified artist, on His Master's Voice B6372 from the early-mid 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6372 Dance
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- ARhymes
- B(2 sides)
Noble on His Master's Voice B6090, performing 'Rhymes' (two sides).AI summary
His Master's Voice B6090 Dance
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- ASeven Years with the Wrong Woman
- BAll over Italy
Ray Noble, the prolific British bandleader and composer, recorded 'Seven Years with the Wrong Woman' and 'All Over Italy' for His Master's Voice B6364. Another recording from Noble's prolific catalogue for HMV.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6364 Dance
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- AShout for Happiness
- BGoodnight Sweetheart
Noble (likely Ray Noble, the prolific British composer and bandleader) on HMV, recording 'Shout for Happiness' and 'Goodnight Sweetheart'. Light dance and novelty material from the 1920s–30s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B5984 Dance
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- ASierra Madre
- BI wish I knew the Name
Ray Noble, the distinguished British dance-band leader and composer, recorded for Columbia; 'Sierra Madre' and 'I wish I knew the Name' are from his prolific 1930s output.AI summary
Columbia FB3482 Dance
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- ASing as we go
- BLove wonderful Love
Noble recorded 'Sing As We Go' and 'Love Wonderful Love' for HMV, catalogue B6514, in the mid-to-late 1930s; the artist is not clearly identified.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6514 Dance
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- ASlumming on Park Avenue
- BToo marvellous for Words
Ray Noble, the prominent British bandleader and songwriter, recorded two standards for His Master's Voice in the late 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5245 Dance
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- ASomething came and got me in the Spring
- BChewing Gum
Noble (likely Ray Noble's orchestra) on 'Something came and got me in the Spring' and 'Chewing Gum', His Master's Voice B6369. Noble was a leading British dance-band arranger of the late 1920s-30s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6369 Dance
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- ASunshine and Shadow
Ray Noble, the celebrated British bandleader, composer and pianist, recorded this orchestral piece for HMV's OB series, a prestigious 12-inch format release of the 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice OB694-1 Orchestra
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- AThanks
- BGoodnight little Girl of my Dreams
A dance number by the bandleader and composer Noble on His Master's Voice, catalogue B6413. The B-side title suggests popular ballad material typical of the early 1930s dance-band era.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6413 Dance
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- AThere's a Cabin in the Pines
- BIf you'll say Yes Cherie
A performer credited as 'Noble' on His Master's Voice performing 'There's a Cabin in the Pines' and 'If You'll Say Yes Cherie' — likely a 1930s dance or popular vocal recording, artist identity unclear.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6379 Dance
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- AThere's another Trumpet playing in the Sky
- B(2 sides)
Noble recorded 'There's Another Trumpet Playing in the Sky' for His Master's Voice, catalogue B6241, likely 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6241 Dance
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- ATry a little Tenderness
- BAlways in my Heart
Credited to Noble on His Master's Voice B6284, performing 'Try a Little Tenderness' and 'Always in My Heart'; likely the dance bandleader Ray Noble.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6284 Dance
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- ATunes of 1923
- BTunes of 1924
Noble is not identified in standard discographies. 'Tunes of 1923' and 'Tunes of 1924' are recorded on His Master's Voice B4012, a B-series catalogue number consistent with the mid-1920s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B4012 Dance
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- AWagon Wheels
- BSpin a little Web of Dreams
Noble (likely a bandleader) on His Master's Voice B6469, performing "Wagon Wheels" and "Spin a little Web of Dreams"; the B-series was a standard HMV issue of the 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6469 Dance
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- AWe've got the Moon and Sixpence
- BPut that down in writing
Noble (artist not clearly identified) on HMV B6203, performing two light popular songs. The B6000 series was HMV's standard popular 78 rpm line in the 1930s-40s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6203 Dance
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- AWhen I'm with you
- BBut definitely
Ray Noble, a major British bandleader and composer, recorded two standards for His Master's Voice in the late 1930s.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD5091 Dance
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- AWhen it's Sunset on the Nile
- BBlaze Away
Noble recorded 'When It's Sunset on the Nile' and 'Blaze Away' for His Master's Voice (B6057). The artist may be Ray Noble, the noted British bandleader and composer, or another Noble; context suggests a dance side.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6057 Dance
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- AWhispering
A piece titled 'Whispering' performed by Noble (identity unclear) on His Master's Voice, a major British label.AI summary
His Master's Voice Bb19914-4 Dance
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- AWho walks in When I walk out
- BUnless
A recording artist credited as 'Noble' on His Master's Voice performing popular dance numbers 'Who Walks In When I Walk Out' and 'Unless' — likely from the 1930s, artist identity uncertain.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6453 Dance
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- AWho's afraid of the big bad Wolf
- BI was in the Mood
Noble recorded 'Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf' and 'I Was in the Mood' for HMV B6411 in the 1930s. 'Big Bad Wolf' was a popular novelty song from the Walt Disney cartoon 'The Three Little Pigs'.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6411 Voice
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- AWhy dream
- BWhy Stars come out at Night
Ray Noble was a prominent British bandleader and composer for His Master's Voice from the late 1920s onwards; these sides show his typical light-music or dance output.AI summary
His Master's Voice BD210 Dance
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- AYou ought to see Sally on Sunday
- BOn a Steamer coming over
Noble (artist or ensemble name unclear) on His Master's Voice B6440, performing popular comedic or novelty songs of the 1920s–30s.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6440 Music Hall
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- AYou oughta be in Pictures
- BYou have taken my Heart
A bandleader or vocalist credited only as Noble on His Master's Voice, likely 1920s–30s dance or popular repertoire.AI summary
His Master's Voice B6477 Dance