Hedli Anderson (1907-1990)
Last updated: 08.06.24
According to the Internet source given below, Antoinette Millicent Hedley Anderson was an English singer and actress. After studying in England and Germany she returned to London to perform on stage and in cabaret. Among the composers and lyricists who wrote songs for her were W.H. Auden, MacNeice, Benjamin Britten, Elisabeth Lutyens and William Alwyn.
Whilst obviously not a "pub singer" she graces thes webpages having a shared repertoire with outher music hall performers as given in the song below.
Of interest is Her Golden Hair Was Hanging Down Her Back (1894) music: Felix McGlennon words: Monroe H. Rosenfeld and published by Francis, Day & Hunter, London W.C.2, England..
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This list is derived from information provided by Monologues.co.uk which went down sometime in 2023.
The loss of this valuable resource is very sad and a mystery.
The loss of this valuable resource is very sad and a mystery.
| Title | Attribution | Remarks |
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| Her Golden Hair Was Hanging Down Her Back | Felix McGlennon (music) Monroe H. Rosenfeld (words) Alice Leamar (perf.) Yvette Guilbert (perf.) Hedli Anderson (perf.) |
The peformer is featured on 5 sheet music/recording covers. It does not claim to be complete and represents only the number of items located. Keys: (w&m)
| Title | Composer | Attribution | Items |
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Kiss Was the Cause of It All (1886), A | Gussie Lord Davis(w&m) | Hedli Anderson (perf.) |
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Picture Eighty-Four (1894) | Gussie Lord Davis | Charles Ward (words)
Hedli Anderson (perf.) |
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Oh, the Fairies (1878) | William George Eaton | T.S. Londsale (words) | |
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She Does the Fandango All Over the Place (1883) | G.W. Hunt | Ernest J. Symons (words)
Hedli Anderson (perf.) Henri Clark (perf.) |
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Her Golden Hair Was Hanging Down Her Back (1894) | Felix McGlennon | Monroe H. Rosenfeld (words)
Hedli Anderson (perf.) Yvette Guilbert (perf.) Alice Leamar (perf.) |