Evelyn Laye

ALove is a song
BThe princess is awakening

Label: His Master's Voice
Catalogue number: B8138
Genre: Voice
Condition: Very good
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #21486

Evelyn Laye, a British musical theatre star of the 1920s–30s, in songs from 'The Princess is Awakening', a show in which she performed. HMV B8138 is from her popular era.

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