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Roamin' in the Gloamin'

Roamin' in the Gloamin'

Lauder, Harry

Paperback

Entertainment & Performing ArtsFiction AnthologiesCountry & Folk

ISBN10: 1162758058
ISBN13: 9781162758053
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 324
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Roamin' in the Gloamin' is a book written by Sir Harry Lauder, a Scottish singer and comedian, and was first published in 1928. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes from Lauder's life, including his childhood in Scotland, his rise to fame as a performer, and his experiences touring around the world.In the book, Lauder shares his love for Scotland and its culture, as well as his appreciation for the people he met during his travels. He also includes humorous stories and jokes, making the book an entertaining read.Roamin' in the Gloamin' is written in a conversational style, with Lauder's distinct Scottish dialect adding to the charm of the book. The title of the book comes from one of Lauder's most famous songs, which he wrote in 1911.Overall, Roamin' in the Gloamin' offers a unique insight into the life and career of one of Scotland's most beloved entertainers, and is a must-read for fans of Sir Harry Lauder and Scottish culture.1928. With 28 illustrations. Sir Harry Lauder was the most successful star of the English music halls in the first quarter of the twentieth century. Scotland's image in the world today owes much to the caricature presented by Harry Lauder's stage performances. His extravagant highland dress, glengarry at a jaunty angle, humor, ultra-thrifty attitudes and sentimental songs endeared him to many audiences. Lauder recalls his glory days in this volume of memoirs named after the song Roamin' in the Gloamin, which was inspired by love for his wife. Contents: Wee Harry; Boyhood's Years Slip Awa'; This Wean's Going to be a Singer; In the Coal-Pits; I Love a Lassie; Five Shillings to a Pound; The Lure of the Road; Coal-Face or Footlights; I Become My Own Impresario; A Sovereign for Publicity Only; Pantomime; Great Artiste Captivates America; �������Arry Laudah's �������Oss; Will Morris Comes for Me; I Play for Royalty; The First Years of the War; Carry On; The War Years in America; My Friends the Presidents; Glen Branter; Knight of the British Empire; Bad Tips and Others; South Africa; The Orient; Some Fish Stories; and The End of the Road.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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