Australia's Billy Williams

Recorded between 1907 and 1914, these 23 songs present a fascinating historical overview of the career of one of Australia's first pop recording stars.

One of Australia's lost superstars and known to music hall patrons as 'The Man in the Velvet Suit', Billy Williams was arguably one of the most significant entertainers of his time. Move Records with the National Film and Sound Archive have drawn together 23 songs, originally recorded between 1907 and 1914.

Includes an informative 24 page illustrated booklet.

Artist

Billy Williams

It could be argued that in 1910 Billy Williams, was one of the most significant popular entertainers in the world. Dozens of his songs could be heard on disc and cylinder recordings wherever English was spoken.


Press quote

“This compact disc deserves a warm welcome. Perhaps it might serve to introduce Billy Williams to a new generation of collectors and if so it will no doubt have performed an extremely useful function. Buy it!”

— John Hanna,

Audio preview

Track Listing

  1. John, John, Put Your Trousers On 3:23
  2. The Taximeter Car 2:44
  3. The Hobnailed Boots That Father Wore 2:44
  4. Tickle Me, Timothy! 2:12
  5. Put a bit of Powder on it, Father 2:54
  6. Little Willie's Woodbines 3:10
  7. I Must Go Home Tonight 3:37
  8. Girls of To-day 2:17
  9. The Land Where the Women Wear Trousers 3:07
  10. I've Found Kelly 2:31
  11. When Father Papered the Parlour 3:00
  12. St Kilda 2:55
  13. Let's Have a Song Upon the Gramophone 2:59
  14. Chanticler 3:00
  15. I Never Heard Father Laugh So Much Before 2:51
  16. Take Me Where There Are No Eyes About 2:49
  17. She Does Like a Bit of Scotch 2:31
  18. Its a Grand Old Song 2:57
  19. The Kangaroo Hop 3:20
  20. Wait Till I'm as Old as Father 2:59
  21. The Ragtime Wedding 2:55
  22. There Must be Something Nice About the Isle of Man 2:47
  23. There's Life in the Old Dog Yet 3:22

Performers

Composer

Billy Williams

It could be argued that in 1910 Billy Williams, was one of the most significant popular entertainers in the world. Dozens of his songs could be heard on disc and cylinder recordings wherever English was spoken.


Availability

Australia's Billy Williams can be purchased online through Buywell Just Classical or the Australian Music Centre who both offer secure online ordering.

This title is also available in (or can be ordered through) many fine music retailers across Australia, including Thomas’, Discurio and Readings.

Product details

List price
$26.00 AUD
Total playing time
67 minutes 4 seconds
Categories
Australian, Vocal
Catalogue number
MD 3077
Alternate catalogue number
MD3077
Barcode
EAN 9314574307726