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Jonathon GREEN's avatar

I came to Bessie through the Sporting Times, where she was undoubtedly their favourite diva, and probably for her unashamedly raffish lifestyle. No compromises.

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Paul FD's avatar

They sound so much fun! I went to some show in London once, decades ago now, that was supposed to be Victorian music hall. It was somewhat camp but more twee, really - the very best of it having the feel of the very weakest of Flanders and Swann. From this post I get a sense that the real thing was more exciting. What I wouldn't give to see a Bessie Bellwood show - and it sounds like she'd do all right on the standup circuits of today. Thanks!

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