Stanley Holloway | Classic Monologues | CD

Stanley Holloway was an English actor and entertainer, born on 1 October 1890 and died on 30 January 1982, known for comic and character roles on stage and screen. He is especially known for playing Alfred Doolittle in My Fair Lady, a role he performed in the original 1956 Broadway production, the 1958 London version and the 1964 film. He received Tony Award and Academy Award nominations for these performances. He was also renowned for his recordings of comic monologues.

The Classic Monologues is a CD compilation by Stanley Holloway, released in 2000 by Avid Entertainment in the UK. Hugh Palmer compiled it, and the recordings are in the music hall and easy listening styles.

Track List

1. With Her Head Tucked Underneath Her Arm
2. Old Sam (Sam, Pick Oop Tha' Musket)
3. The Lion and Albert
4. Three Ha'pence a Foot
5. Gunner Joe
6. 'Alt! Who Goes There?
7. The Return Of Albert (Albert Comes Back)
8. The Beefeater
9. Beat the Retreat On Thy Drum
10. The 'Ole in the Ark
11. Runcorn Ferry (Tuppence Per Person Per Trip)
12. Yorkshire Pudden!
13. Sam's Medal
14. Jonah and the Grampus
15. Sam's Strugeon
16. Uppards
17. The Recumbent Posture
18. Sam Goes to It
19. Brahn Boots