Douglas Byng

ALizzie the pre War Flivver
BMiss Otis regrets

Label: Decca
Catalogue number: F5249
Genre: Music Hall
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #17430

Douglas Byng was a British comic performer and revue star of the 1930s–40s, best known for his witty monologues and impersonations. This Decca disc pairs his take on 'Lizzie the pre-War Flivver'—a novelty about a battered car—with Cole Porter's 'Miss Otis Regrets', showcasing his versatility between comedy and sophistication.

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