Evelyn Laye

AOur love
BMy life belongs to you

Label: Columbia
Catalogue number: DB1867
Genre: Voice
Condition: Very good+
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #2518

Evelyn Laye was a West End star and recording artist of the 1920s–40s; this Columbia pressing pairs two sentimental ballads typical of her repertoire.

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AButterfly song
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ADancing
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ADreamland Lover
B(+Margetson)Grandmama's Days

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AGirl on the Prow
B(+H Worster)Wanting you

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ALet the People sing
BYou've done something to my Heart

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ALove is a song
BThe princess is awakening

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ALover come back to me
BOne Kiss

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AShop Girl
BGuards Brigade

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