Leaning On A Lamp-Post

Album: Golden Greats (1937)
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  • Along with "Chinese Laundry Blues" and "When I'm Cleaning Windows" this sentimental ballad is arguably George Formby's most memorable song. Written by Noel Gay, George recorded it September 5, 1937 for Regal Zonophone; it was also used in the film Feather Your Nest the same year. The sheet music featuring George on the front cover was published by Cinephonic Music Co Ltd of London at two shillings. >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Alexander Baron - London, England

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