Billy Cotton born William Edward Cotton was an English band leader during the British Dance Band era whose musical career began as a drummer in the 1910s. He was born in London, joined the Royal Fusiliers and saw service in World War I. Over the years, his straight dance band shows transformed to a more music hall entertainment programs. After the World War II, he started his show on BBC called:”Billy Cotton Band Show”.
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1 . Lou’ Siana Hayride
2 . Old Fashioned Love
3 . After You’ve Gone
4 . Mammy Song
5 . I’m Gonna Wash My Hands Of You
6 . Rehearsing A Lullaby
7 . Two Hearts On A Tree
8 . Without That Certain Thing
9 . Wheezy Anna’s Wedding Day
10 . We’ll All Go Riding On A Rainbow
11 . Margie
12 . Lights Out
13 . Doin’ The New Low Down
14 . Manhattan Serenade (Part 1)
15 . The Third Tiger (Tiger Rag No. 3)
16 . The Love Bug Will Bite You
17 . Nobody’s Sweetheart
18 . Dancing With My Shadow
19 . Life Is A Song
20 . Pennies From Heaven
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Billy Cotton Band – “Pennies From Heaven” (press play to hear preview)
