Roamin’ in the Gloamin’

Roamin’ in the Gloamin’

Harry Lauder

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Tradd Street Press
Año de edición:
2026
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Biografía: arte y espectáculo
ISBN:
9781025959740
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'Roamin’ in the Gloamin’' is the captivating autobiography of Sir Harry Lauder, one of the most celebrated entertainers of the early 20th century. Born in Scotland, Lauder rose from humble beginnings as a coal miner to become a global superstar of the music hall and vaudeville stages. In this memoir, he recounts his remarkable journey with the same wit, warmth, and Scottish charm that endeared him to millions of fans around the world.The narrative details his early life, his rise to fame, and his extensive travels across the globe, offering a vivid look into the life of a traveling performer during the golden age of variety theater. Lauder provides behind-the-scenes accounts of his most famous songs, including the title track 'Roamin’ in the Gloamin’', and shares personal anecdotes about the people and places he encountered. Beyond the laughter and songs, the book also touches on the challenges and triumphs of a life lived in the spotlight. This work remains an essential record of theatrical history and a testament to the enduring appeal of one of Scotland’s greatest cultural ambassadors. Readers will find a heartfelt story of perseverance and talent that captures a unique era in entertainment history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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