Hetty King,
along with Ella Sheilds and Vesta Tilley, was  one of the most esteemed male impersonators of the twentieth century.At the time of her death in 1972, she  was still performing the hits that made her famous. In one of her later recordings, in a song entitled “Tell Her The Old Old Story” she sings: “There are many ways of making love, which one of them is the best? Some like to whisper it with mad egalia, others like to strum it on the ukulelia.” Something to consider!

Mark Sheridan
This witty and wise Music Hall comedian died a tragic
death in a Glasgow park. He made “ I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside “ and “ Who Were You With Last Night” a part of our collective consciousness. For more detailed information on this performer, please see www.marksheridan.org.

Vesta Tilley
is considered by many Music Hall aficionados to have been the best male impersonator of her day. That she was immensely popular and made a fortune goes without saying, but I cannot say that I enjoy her recordings as much as Ella’s or Hetty’s. Nevertheless, she  had a special quality that her audiences adored.

Vesta Victoria
was on the halls from an early age and is best remembered for " Daddy Wouldn't Buy Me A Bow-wow " and " Waiting At The Church " which are both included here.

Nellie Wallace
A female grotesque comedienne (though not evident from the glamorous photo) , Nellie had a repertoire of songs that revolved around jilting and disappointed love affairs.  She is the lady who made “Under The Bed” a hit in the 1930’s.  “Let’s Have A Tiddley At The Milk Bar” is one of my favourites.

Marie Lloyd
One of the greatest comediennes of the Music Hall stage and worshipped by the public, Marie's extensive repertoire included " A Little Of What You Fancy Does You Good " and " Dont Dilly Dally ".  The latter was also sung by her daughter.

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