Elsie and Doris Waters
Just Gert and Daisy (VAR19)
Although entitled "Just Gert and Daisy", this CD by Elsie and Doris Waters shows us that there was a lot more to these two performers than just those cockney characterisations. Coming from a musical background, Elsie and Doris Waters were accomplished musicians and this shows in their early songs. Broadcasting lead to their fame as the cockney pair Gert and Daisy, particularly during World War II where the exploits of Daisy's husband Bert struck a chord amongst listeners. Some good parodies of Flotsam and Jetsam, and topical songs about Henry Hall and Christopher Stone add to the entertainment. More songs by these artistes are available another CD (VAR111)
Track Listing
Jogging along behind the Old Grey Mare Twenty Thousand Scotsmen shouted "No"
I only met her on Sunday Aren't we all? Park yourself close to me
In the Parlour when the Company's gone Washing Dishes with my Sweetie You're in love
In High Society Good Queen Bess The "Barrars" in the Walworth Road The Tale of a Hat
What it feels like to Broadcast Mrs Flotsam and Jetsam Mrs Henry Hall London Pride (Vocal)
The Coronation girls Huntin' At the court of Good Queen Bess Please leave my Butter alone
Knees up Mother Brown Just Gert And Daisy London Pride (Spoken)
Mrs Christopher Stone (with Christopher Stone)
