Elsie Carlisle
Elsie Carlisle, born Elizabeth Carlisle on January 28, 1896 in Manchester, was
an English singer who began her career as a child performer. Her first
commercial recordings were released in 1926. She gained prominence during the
British dance band era of the 1920s and 1930s, collaborating with notable bands
such as the Ambrose orchestra. Carlisle recorded over 300 sides between 1926 and
1942, including well-known songs like "Home, James, and Don't Spare the Horses"
and "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square". She also introduced Cole Porter's
composition "What is This Thing Called...
Exactly Like YouElsie Carlisle
That's Love
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Body and SoulElsie Carlisle
That's Love
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It's the Talk of the TownElsie Carlisle and Bert Ambrose & His Orchestra
She's The Talk Of The Town
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Little White LiesElsie Carlisle
Radio Sweetheart No.1
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How Deep Is the Ocean?Elsie Carlisle and Claude Ivy
Radio Sweetheart No.1
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Pu-Leeze! Mister Hemingway!Elsie Carlisle
Risqué Songs Of The '20s & '30s - Banned On The Radio
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