Roamin' in the Gloamin' (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417917914)

Roamin' in the Gloamin' is a book written by Sir Harry Lauder, a famous Scottish singer and comedian. The book is a collection of his memoirs and anecdotes from his life and career, which spanned from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. Lauder shares his experiences growing up in Scotland, his early days as a performer in music halls, and his rise to fame as a recording artist and stage performer. He also reflects on his travels around the world and his encounters with other famous figures of his time. The title of the book is derived from one of Lauder's most popular songs, which he composed in 1911. Overall, Roamin' in the Gloamin' provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of Scotland's most beloved entertainers.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.

Author: Harry Lauder
ISBN-10: 1417917911
ISBN-13: 9781417917914
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2005
Pages: 324
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d