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Florrie Forde music hall singer 1875-1940
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Florrie Forde music hall singer 1875-1940
Florrie Forde (Flora Flanagan) born in Australia, music hall singer known for popular chorus songs, pantomime principal boy. Sang ?It?s a long way to Tipperary? in World War I. Postcard entitled ?Florrie Forde THE original singer of Tipperary?. Wearing glamorous full length, beaded dress with feathered and beaded headdress. Date: circa 1914
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Born Chorus Flanagan Flora Florrie Forde Pantomime Principal Sang Singer Songs Tipperary
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Florrie Forde, born Flora Flanagan in Australia, was a celebrated music hall singer known for her popular chorus songs and roles as the principal boy in pantomimes. One of her most famous performances was the rendition of the patriotic song "It's a Long Way to Tipperary," which became a morale booster for British troops during World War I. This postcard, dated circa 1914, showcases Forde in all her glamour, wearing a full-length beaded dress adorned with intricate feathered and beaded headdress. The caption beneath the image reads "Florrie Forde THE original singer of Tipperary," paying homage to her iconic performance of the beloved wartime song. Forde's captivating presence and powerful voice made her a beloved figure in British entertainment, and her rendition of "It's a Long Way to Tipperary" remains an enduring symbol of the spirit of the First World War.
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