Re: Ernest Hastings and comedy monolgues

On Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 10:09:36 PM UTC+1, Mike taylor wrote:
> Hello,
> Does anyone have any information at all that they could share about
> Yorkshire entertainer Ernest Hastings who worked on the music halls
> about 70 - 80 years ago? He is best remembered now for his monologue
> "My word you do look queer" that he recorded successfully in 1922. He
> also appeared in the Royal variety performance in 1919.
> Can anyone help with a copy of a song he sang, "Seaside posters round
> the home" ? This was also recorded, and I am searching for the record
> or a taped copy.
> If you can help with the song or any other information, please get in
> touch
> Thanks,
> Mike Taylor, Portsmouth UK
Hi Mike. I completely understand that this is twenty years too late (Thread's older than me!). However I think I can help. I do have a copy of Ernest Hastings' singing it and the sheet music if you want. I have a fond interest in music hall songs and society entertainers at the piano, which is what Hastings was. He would sing these humorous songs to his own piano accompaniment, as did many stars back in the day. It was a unique art form still seen today. Please use my email and I'd be delighted to assist! 

-Ross