Albert Whelan ruminates the New Year. 1931.

[larrosno1]

Thank you 85scampi for keeping people like my self so amused with your collection.

[85scampi]

Thank you for such a kind comment. This You-Tube is a great thing isn't it!.It has opened up a whole new dimension for my interest in old records and fascination for the '20's and 30's.

[fatsfan70]

We'll certainly be without a Woolworths on the high street - another part of our lives slipping away along with the "Tanner" (six old English pence). No wonder we find comfort in the past and fear for the future. Good old Albert - he was a treasure!

[85scampi]

More disturbing change. I went in my local branch during my lunch hour - very sad to see empty shelves and sad looking staff. My Grandparents would just not have believed it, Woolworths closing?, surely not?!!.

[fatsfan70]

Yes, Woollies was always there - I found one in Moenchen Gladbach in '56 which smelled like the one in Ealing and made me feel at home! But now I realise that I hadn't bought anything from them in years, ergo....

[kspm01]

What a delightful song, most appropriate for the occasion! Thank you for sharing.

[Fost0989]

This is a really nice song. Do you know the name of the band?

[85scampi]

More than likely to be Jay Wilbur.

[jackpaynefan]

Have also seen your video of the reverse side- "Ho Hum". making it a most entertaining combination. Thanks for posting. Incidently, Albert Whelan made the very first Eclipse record.

[85scampi]

One of the few artists to appear on Eclipse without using a pseudonym too?.

[mic33george]

1931 was a depression ravaged year i think,though of course i am going to be a lot more optimistic and cheery like this song.Good band in the back ground.

[85scampi]

Where shall we be?.

[sigft25]

Best wishes for 2009 !!!

[henry814]

Delightful! I love the band behind the vocal, too.

[genia106]

85scampi, I hope we'll all be together listening to these FABULOUS songs! Thank you for this charming song.

Happy New Year 2009 to YOU filled with wonderful music.

[cca1954]

Thanks a lot for this preciouse video.A wonderful 2009 to you!

[vulcanswork]

Thank you for this.

All the best to you in 2009.

[duettists]

Thanks for another terrific recording. What excellent diction Albert Whelan had and there probably wasn't a mike in sight when he was doing his music hall act.

[jurek46pink]

My best wishes for the New Year 2009 to you !

And thanks for all those happy tunes which appeared so far.

J.

[mrrk]

what fun

[85scampi]

Yes!.I had this one in mind to upload for a few weeks. A happy new year to you also!.