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Title:

Bill Simmons

Performer(s):

Arthur Collins.

Issue Number/Label:

9320: Edison Gold Moulded Record

Year of Release:

[1906]

Audio:

Stream cylinder 0031: Download: MP3 file (2-4 MB) (Usage info)

Other Title:

A social whirl.

Note:

From the musical "A social whirl."

Note:

Year of release from "The Edison Phonograph Monthly," v.4 (1906/1907).

Note:

Edison Gold Moulded Record: 9320.

Note:

Vocal solo with orchestra accompaniment.

Collection Information:

Todd collection.

Personal Name:

Spink, George A.

Personal Name:

Collins, Arthur.

Subject:

Musicals--Excerpts, Arranged.

Original Item Location:

Special Coll., Performing Arts - Cylinder 0031

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