Billy Cotton

AThe Third Tiger
BSt Louis blues

Label: Regal Zonophone
Catalogue number: MR1413
Genre: Dance
Condition: Very good+
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #1240

Billy Cotton, the British bandleader and entertainer, performing 'Third Tiger' and 'St. Louis Blues' on Regal MR1413, a mid-1930s dance recording.

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ABessie couldn't help it
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BTruckin'

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BCome into the Parlour

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BOver on the sunny side

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ASay it Isnt So
BSweet Muchacha

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ASuper tiger rag
BSkirts

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