“I’m Just in the Mood Tonight.” Words by Edgar Leslie, music by Horatio Nicholls (pseudonym of Lawrence Wright) (1929). Recorded in London c. September 1929 by Elsie Carlisle under the musical directi...

Elsie Carlisle, "The Idol of the Radio," was a British dance band singer of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s known for her plaintive charm and risqué levity.

This discography documents Betty Bolton’s sound recordings (1929-1935). It identifies bands and other accompaniment, vocal partners, session locations and dates, matrix and take numbers, titles, songw...

This discography documents Betty Bolton’s 116 sound recordings (1929-1935).

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“Blue Again” (Fields-McHugh). Recorded in London in March 1931 by Sid Phillips and His Melodians, with vocal chorus by Betty Bolton. Edison Bell Radio 1486 mx. 90102-2.

"Leave Me with a Love Song" (Williams-Kennedy). Recorded in September 1935 by Stan Atkins and His Band, with vocal chorus by Anne Lenner.

"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.

"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.

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“Ready for the River (Mood Indigo)” (Kahn-Moret [Daniels]). Recorded by Betty Bolton in London on March 6, 1929, with Edward Cooper on the piano and Len Fillis on the guitar; also with vibraphone. Col...

A biography of actress and singer Betty Bolton (1906-2005), whose unmistakable voice helped define the British dance band era

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“Dream Lover” (Grey-Schertzinger). Recorded in London on February 14, 1930 by Betty Bolton, with Edward Cooper accompanying on the piano.

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“You, or No One” (Rothberg-Tinturin-Wright; 1933). Recorded in London on January 4, 1934 by Scott Wood and His Orchestra with singer Betty Bolton.

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“Blue Hills of Pasadena (Are Calling Me Home)” (Trevor-Campbell-Connelly). Recorded in London on June 13, 1929 by Ray Starita and His Ambassadors with vocalist Betty Bolton.

A biography of actress and singer Betty Bolton (1906-2005)

Actress, dancer, singer, radio star, and recording artist, Betty Bolton (1906-2005) enriched interwar entertainment with her distinctive vocals.