Jose Collins

ADark grows the Sky
BLove's Cigarette

Label: Columbia
Catalogue number: F1040
Genre: Voice
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #15112

Jose Collins, a British mezzo-soprano and musical-theatre star of the 1910s–1920s, singing two sentimental ballads, 'Dark grows the Sky' and 'Love's Cigarette', on Columbia catalogue F1040.

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BColonel of the Crimson Hussars

José Collins was a major West End star of the 1910s and 1920s, particularly celebrated in operettas at the Gaiety and Daly's theatres. Harry Welchman was a popular musical-comedy tenor of the same era. This Columbia F-series coupling of two musical-theatre numbers probably dates from the mid-1920s. Collins is a sought-after name among collectors of British musical theatre of the period.AI summary

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BSeasons

Jose Collins, a British musical-theatre star of the 1910s-1920s, recorded 'Bohemia' and 'Seasons' on Columbia L1048, a long-playing series.AI summary

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AI like the Boys
B(+N Leyland)Letter duet

Jose Collins was a British musical-theatre star and soprano of the early 20th century, known for her work in Edwardian and Georgian operetta. This Columbia side pairs 'I Like the Boys' with a letter duet (with N. Leyland), likely from a musical-theatre production.AI summary

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Jose Collins

AI like the Boys
B(+N Leyland)Letter duet

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ALove will find a Way
BFarewell

Jose Collins was a British-American musical-theatre soprano and leading lady of the Edwardian and 1920s stage. This Columbia L-series side, 'Love Will Find a Way', is from her operetta and song repertoire.AI summary

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ALove will find a Way(17)
BFarewell

Jose Collins, a leading British musical theatre soprano of the 1910s–20s, recorded 'Love will find a Way' for Columbia. This is an acoustic era recording from a major West End star.AI summary

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Jose Collins

ALove will find a Way917)
BFarewell

Jose Collins, the British-American mezzo-soprano, sings two song ballads on Columbia L1155—"Love Will Find a Way" and "Farewell." Collins was a celebrated recording artist of the 1920s and early 1930s with a substantial international following.AI summary

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Jose Collins

AMirror Song
B(+K Lark)When Life & Love are calling

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