Music Hall

Music hall, a genre that flourished primarily in the UK from the Victorian era through the early 20th century, is an amalgamation of popular entertainment forms, including comedy, song, and variety acts. Its essence lies in the communal experience of live performance, often characterized by interactive songs, comedic monologues, and engaging narratives that reflected the societal sentiments of the time. Artists like George Formby, with his comedic timing and signature ukulele sound, and Flanagan & Allen, known for their catchy and heartwarming melodies, epitomized the music hall's ability to entertain and connect with the working-class audience. The genre's influence is notable for its contribution to the development of later comedic and musical forms, maintaining a legacy of wit, melody, and theatrical flair that transcended its original settings in music halls and variety theaters.

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Album - 10 Tracks - Released December 6, 2024

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Al Jolson
Anne Shelton
Arthur Askey
Benny Hill
Bernard Bresslaw
Bernard Cribbins
Billy Cotton & His Band
Charles Penrose
Charlie Drake
Flanagan & Allen
Flanders & Swann
George Formby
Gracie Fields
Noel Coward
Nora Bayes
Norman Wisdom
Peter Sellers
Stanley Holloway
The Peerless Quartet
Vera Lynn
Vera Lynn
Al Jolson
Charlie Drake
Flanagan & Allen
Noel Coward
Anne Shelton
George Formby
Peter Sellers
Gracie Fields
Benny Hill
Stanley Holloway
Bernard Cribbins
Norman Wisdom
Flanders & Swann
Billy Cotton & His Band
Arthur Askey
Charles Penrose
Nora Bayes
The Peerless Quartet
Bernard Bresslaw