I'm On A See-Saw. Billy Cotton & His Band. 1935.

'I'm On A See - Saw' (Vivian Ellis).
Billy Cotton & His Band.

This was recorded on January 8th 1935 with the vocal refrain by Billy Cotton's regular vocalist, Alan Breeze.
I cannot remember the Revue from which the song came and I have put the record back amongst hundreds of others, can anyone refresh my memory?!!.
For enthusiasts with an interest in record labels, this record was the last months issue of the green, red and white Regal - Zonophone label before it's switch to the rather more bland red and gold design.

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• 78RPM
• Regal
• Zonophone
• Record
• 1935
• Billy
• Cotton
• His
• Band.

[85scampi]

Rather well worn this too, having a fair amount of 'drag' on the grooves.

[dobrofanatic]

Many thanks for posting this! I've only heard the amzing Fats Waller version till now.

[mabhekaphansi]

Thanks for this ... I've been looking for it for years.

[vinylman4533]

I haven't heard this in abut 35 years. My folks had this in their large old 78 collection.

[jozefsterkens]

I have it sung by John Mills the actor from a London performance of a musical, forgot name.

[kspm01]

I didn't know this tune but it's lovely. So are the great orchestration and especially the fabulous vocal!

[85scampi]

Many thanks, can't find the record to recap!.

Vivian Ellis (1904 - 1996) was one of the Greats of the pre war music scene.

[mic33george]

"Jill Darling"Saville Theatre London,December 1934,with John Mills and Frances Day.

[mic33george]

I rather think it was in some connection with John Mills,think the show was "Jill Darling".

[mic33george]

I heard this tune years ago and loved it,and have never heard dance band version since.This is so good!