manly," and adds that he showed a command oi! style, that his French musicwas well enunciated, and that the audience followed with enthusiasm his later Irish airs and some English songs, from Purcell to Quilt er. The Herald Tribune, observing that his voice is of good, natural quality, and his tone clear and fluent, praises his interpretations as expressive. The Telegram notices his "exquisite inozza voce" in the "Nocturne" of Michael Head. A note from Mr 0 Shea, sending best wishes to all old "friends, expresses satisfaction at the success of his first concert, and states that he has been engaged by the Judson Broadcasting Co. to sing the role of Pinkerton in a radio performance of -"Madame Butterfly." The cast also includes Madame Alda in the title role, and Pasquale Amato as Sharpless"WHOOPEE" GEMS "Broadway's Favorite Son" is the title given to Eddie Cantor, the American comedian, and particularly appropriate at present is his record of ,r Makin' Whoopee," from the Ziegfield Follies' musical comedy, "Whoopee," in which he took a leading role. This production is about to tour the Dominion, and this number is one of the hits of the show. On the other side is the chief tenor song from the snme work; "I'm Bringing a Red, Ked Rose." This appealing melody is sung by one of the, finest of light tenors j
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17143, 27 December 1929, Page 12
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