Tommy Handley

AWhat's his Name
B(2 sides)

Label: Columbia
Catalogue number: 5645
Genre: Comic
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #9939

Tommy Handley, the ITMA star, recorded 'What's his Name' for Columbia. This is one of his comedy sides from the 1930s or 1940s.

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1. ACoom pretty one
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1. AForty seven ginger headed Sailors
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1. AGive yourself a Pat on the Back
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1. AIt's that Man again
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1. AOrigin of Boxing Day
2. Bpart 2
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