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First up
Composer: Ivor Novello
Performer: Kitty Whately (Mezzo)
Performer: Simon Lepper (Piano)
Recording date: 26 January 2016
Date of broadcast: 27 December 2016
Published in 1925, 'First Up' is a song from the early part of Ivor Novello's career when, as well as focussing on his burgeoning success as an actor, he contributed songs to musical comedy revues. This cheerful tune describes the farcical antics of a family's morning routine where the "First up is the best dressed"!
Composer: Ivor Novello
Performer: Kitty Whately (Mezzo)
Performer: Simon Lepper (Piano)
Recording date: 26 January 2016
Date of broadcast: 27 December 2016
