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Norman MacPhail Blair (1896-1975) was a prolific British dance band singer and soloist who used many pseudonyms but is most famous as Maurice Elwin. Website: https://mauriceelwin.com #78rpm Author: @agkozak.com

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Percival Mackey and his Band - I Have No Words - 1930 Percival Mackey dir. Jack Jackson - Andy Richardson - t / Ben Oakley - tb / Chester Smith - another ? - cl - as / George Smith - ts / Dave Fish - vn / Pat Dodd - p - celeste / Bob Martin - bj - g / Ji

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24.10.2025 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"I Have No Words" (1930) - Maurice Elwin "I Have No Words" (Carter-Schwartz). Recorded in London on October 23, 1930 by Percival Mackey and His Band with vocalist Maurice Elwin.

"I Have No Words" (Carter-Schwartz; 1930). Recorded in London on October 23, 1930 by Percival Mackey and His Band with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Columbia CB-168 mx. WA-10819-2.

#78rpm

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24.10.2025 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Orpheus Dance Band (v. Maurice Elwin) - "Sweet and Lovely" (1931)
YouTube video by Alexandros KozΓ‘k Orpheus Dance Band (v. Maurice Elwin) - "Sweet and Lovely" (1931)

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23.10.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Sweet and Lovely" (1931) - Maurice Elwin "Sweet and Lovely" (Arnheim-Tobias-Lemare [Daniels]). Recorded by the Orpheus Dance Band with vocalist Maurice Elwin (1931).

β€œSweet and Lovely” (Arnheim-Tobias-Daniels). Recorded in the Kingsway Hall, London c. October 23, 1931 by the Orpheus Dance Band (under the musical direction of John Firman) with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Zonophone 5987 mx. 0Y-1506-2.

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23.10.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Percival Mackey and His Band - Let's Be Sentimental - 1930 Percival Mackey dir. Jack Jackson - Andy Richardson - t / Ben Oakley - tb / Chester Smith - another ? - cl - as / George Smith - ts / Dave Fish - vn / Pat Dodd - p - celeste / Bob Martin - bj - g / Ji

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22.10.2025 23:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Let's Be Sentimental" (1930) - Maurice Elwin "Let's Be Sentimental" (Carter-Ellis; 1930). Recorded on October 23, 1930 by Percival Mackey and His Band with vocalist Maurice Elwin.

"Let's Be Sentimental." Lyrics by Desmond Carter, music by Vivian Ellis (1930). Recorded in London on October 23, 1930 by Percival Mackey and His Band with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Columbia CB-168 mx. WA-10818-2.

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22.10.2025 23:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Short an' Sweet" (1927) - Maurice Elwin "Short an' Sweet" (1926). Recorded in 1927 by the Devonshire Restaurant Dance Band (Bert Firman dir.) with vocalist Maurice Elwin.

"Short an' Sweet" (Tracey-Ehrlich-Dougherty). Recorded in Studio B, Hayes, Middlesex on October 20, 1927 by the Devonshire Restaurant Dance Band under the musical direction of Bert Firman with vocalist Maurice Elwin.

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20.10.2025 11:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Henry Hall and his Gleneagles Hotel Band - Come Ye Back To Bonnie Scotland - 1931 Henry Hall dir. Cyril Wookey - cl - as - vn / 2 vn / Burton Gillis - cl - ts - a / Henry Reed - p - a / g / Theo Farrar - sb / Arthur Haydock - d - vib / Maurice Elwin - v. Decca F.2614 mx. GB-3431-1

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11.10.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Come Ye Back to Bonnie Scotland" (Two Versions; 1931 & 1932) - Maurice Elwin "Come Ye Back to Bonnie Scotland" (Lawrence-Hall; 1931). Two versions recorded by Henry Hall and His Gleneagles Hotel Band in 1931-1932.

β€œCome Ye Back to Bonnie Scotland.” Words by Margery Lawrence, music by Henry Hall (1931). Recorded in London on October 11, 1931 by Henry Hall and His Gleneagles Hotel Band. Decca F-2614 mx. GB-3431-1.

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11.10.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Ronnie Munro (v. Maurice Elwin) - "The Riff Song" (1927)
YouTube video by Alexandros KozΓ‘k Ronnie Munro (v. Maurice Elwin) - "The Riff Song" (1927)

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05.10.2025 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"The Riff Song" (1927) - Maurice Elwin "The Riff Song" (Harbach-Hammerstein-Mandel-Romberg). Recorded in February 1927 by Ronnie Munro and His Dance Orchestra (v. Maurice Elwin).

In commemoration of Maurice Elwin (June 14, 1896-October 5, 1975).

"The Riff Song" (Harbach-Hammerstein-Mandel-Romberg). Recorded in London in February 1927 by Ronnie Munro and His Dance Orchestra, with vocals by Maurice Elwin.

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05.10.2025 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Percival Mackey and His Band (v. Maurice Elwin) - "Who Cares?" (1930)
YouTube video by Alexandros KozΓ‘k Percival Mackey and His Band (v. Maurice Elwin) - "Who Cares?" (1930)

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04.10.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Who Cares?" (1930) - Maurice Elwin "Who Cares?" (Leigh-Hackforth; 1930). Recorded in London on October 4, 1930 by Percival Mackey and His Band with vocalist Maurice Elwin.

"Who Cares?" (1930). Words by Rowland Leigh, music by Norman Hackforth. Composed for "Charlot's Masquerade" (1930). Recorded in London on October 4, 1930 by Percival Mackey and His Band with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Columbia CB-145 mx. WA-17034-1.

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04.10.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Percival Mackey and His Band (v. Maurice Elwin) - "I Fell for You" (1930)
YouTube video by Alexandros KozΓ‘k Percival Mackey and His Band (v. Maurice Elwin) - "I Fell for You" (1930)

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03.10.2025 22:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"I Fell for You" (1930) - Maurice Elwin "I Fell for You" (Leigh-Walker). Recorded in London on October 4, 1930 by Percival Mackey and His Band with vocalist Maurice Elwin.

"I Fell for You." Composed by Rowland Leigh (words) and William Walker (music) for "Charlot's Masquerade" (1930). Recorded in London on October 4, 1930 by Percival Mackey and His Band with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Columbia CB-145 mx. WA-10736-2.

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03.10.2025 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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"When That Man Is Dead and Gone" (1941) - Elsie Carlisle "When That Man Is Dead and Gone" (Irving Berlin; 1941). Recorded in London on April 9, 1941 by Elsie Carlisle with orchestral accompaniment directed by Jay Wilbur.

For the 48th anniversary of Elsie Carlisle's death:

"When That Man Is Dead and Gone." Words and music by Irving Berlin (1941). Recorded in London on April 9, 1941 by Elsie Carlisle with orchestral accompaniment directed by Jay Wilbur.

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04.09.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans (v. Maurice Elwin) - "My Lucky Day" (1933)
YouTube video by Alexandros KozΓ‘k Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans (v. Maurice Elwin) - "My Lucky Day" (1933)

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01.07.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"My Lucky Day" (1933) - Maurice Elwin "My Lucky Day." (Parr-Davies [1933]). Recorded in London on July 1, 1933 by Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans with vocalist Maurice Elwin.

β€œMy Lucky Day.” Composed by Harry Parr-Davies for the film β€œThis Week of Grace” (1933). Recorded in London on July 1, 1933 by Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Columbia CB-641 mx. CA-13778-1.

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01.07.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Carrol Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans (v. Maurice Elwin) - "Happy Ending" (1933)
YouTube video by Alexandros KozΓ‘k Carrol Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans (v. Maurice Elwin) - "Happy Ending" (1933)

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30.06.2025 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Happy Ending" (1933) - Maurice Elwin "Happy Ending" (Parr-Davies [1933]). Recorded in London on July 1, 1933 by Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans with vocalist Maurice Elwin.

β€œHappy Ending.” Composed by Harry Parr-Davies for the film β€œThis Week of Grace” (1933). Recorded in London on July 1, 1933 by Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Columbia CB-641 mx. CA-13777-1.

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30.06.2025 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The Rhythm Maniacs (v. Maurice Elwin) - "She's My Slip of a Girl" (1930)
YouTube video by Alexandros KozΓ‘k The Rhythm Maniacs (v. Maurice Elwin) - "She's My Slip of a Girl" (1930)

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13.06.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"She's My Slip of a Girl" (1930) - Maurice Elwin "She's My Slip of a Girl."Recorded in 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs under the musical direction of Arthur Lally with vocalist Maurice Elwin.

Happy 129th Birthday, @mauriceelwin.com!

β€œShe’s My Slip of a Girl.” Recorded in Chelsea, London on January 31, 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs under the musical direction of Arthur Lally with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Decca F-1630 mx. MB-914-2A.

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13.06.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The Rhythm Maniacs (v. Maurice Elwin) - "I'll Be the Same" (1930)
YouTube video by Alexandros KozΓ‘k The Rhythm Maniacs (v. Maurice Elwin) - "I'll Be the Same" (1930)

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05.06.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"I'll Be the Same" (1930) - Maurice Elwin "I'll Be the Same" (Strachey). Recorded in London on June 5, 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs (dir. Arthur Lally) with vocalist Maurice Elwin.

β€œI’ll Be the Same.” Composed by Jack Strachey. Recorded in London on June 5, 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs under the musical direction of Arthur Lally with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Decca F-1814 mx. MB-1458-2.

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05.06.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The Rhythm Maniacs (v. Maurice Elwin) - "Tell Me Over Again" (1930)
YouTube video by Alexandros KozΓ‘k The Rhythm Maniacs (v. Maurice Elwin) - "Tell Me Over Again" (1930)

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05.06.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Tell Me Over Again" (1930) - Maurice Elwin "Tell Me Over Again." Composed by Jack Strachey. Recorded in London on June 5, 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs under the musical direction of Arthur Lally with vocalist Maurice Elwin.

"Tell Me Over Again." Music and words by Jack Strachey. Recorded in London on June 5, 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs under the musical direction of Arthur Lally with vocalist Maurice Elwin. Decca F-1814 mx. MB-1457-2.

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05.06.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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"You're Mine, You" (1933) - Maurice Elwin "You're Mine, You" (Heyman-Green; 1933). Recorded in 1933 by Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans with vocals by Maurice Elwin.

"You're Mine, You." Words by Edward Heyman, music by Johnny Green (1933). Recorded in London on May 25, 1933 by Carroll Gibbons and the Savoy Hotel Orpheans with vocals by Maurice Elwin. Columbia CB-620.

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The Rhythm Maniacs - Figaro - 1930 Arthur Lally - cl - as - bar dir. probably Norman Payne - Bill Shakespeare - (&/or Jack Jackson?) - t / Jock Fleming or Ted Heath - tb / Danny Polo - cl - as / Joe Jeannette - cl - ts / Claude Ivy - p

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"Figaro" (1930) - Maurice Elwin "Figaro" (Mitchell-Motzan). Recorded in 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs under the musical direction of Arthur Lally with vocals by Maurice Elwin.

β€œFigaro.” Words by Sidney D. Mitchell, music by Otto Motzan (1928). Recorded in Chelsea, London on May 20, 1930 by the Rhythm Maniacs under the musical direction of Arthur Lally with vocals by Maurice Elwin. Decca F-1799.

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20.05.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The Rhythm Maniacs (v. Maurice Elwin) - "I'm the Medicine Man for the Blues" (1930)
YouTube video by Alexandros KozΓ‘k The Rhythm Maniacs (v. Maurice Elwin) - "I'm the Medicine Man for the Blues" (1930)

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