Flanagan and Allen

AFree isn't that the Way it ought to be
BHome Town

Label: Columbia
Catalogue number: FB1781
Genre: Music Hall
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #10293

Flanagan and Allen, the celebrated British comedy-music duo, recorded 'Free isn't that the Way it ought to be' and 'Home Town' for Columbia, catalogue FB1781. Their records remain sought-after by enthusiasts of 1930s British variety.

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