Florence Smithson

AYou're my Baby
BSomebody else is Crazy 'bout me

Label: Winner
Catalogue number: 2577
Genre: Voice
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #20986

Florence Smithson, the Edwardian actress and singer most closely associated with 'The Pipes of Pan' from The Arcadians, records 'You're My Baby' and 'Somebody Else Is Crazy 'Bout Me' on Winner 2577. Winner was the Woolworths budget label; even a recognised musical theatre name carries only modest value on this marque.

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BBecause of you

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BArcady is ever young

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