Adele and Fred Astaire - 1920's

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Uploaded on February 26, 2009 by waltzer99

Fred's first partner, his sister Adele. Here are some old photos/song clips from the 1920's. Sadly, no film footage of them performing exists.

Old photos and song clips of Adele and Fred performing in vaudeville shows, musical revues and productions on Broadway and in London's West End. No film of them is available.

Song Excerpts:

1) Stage patter intro from "Stop Flirting"¡ªrecorded October 1923 in the United Kingdom.

2) "Hang On To Me"¡ªrecorded April 1926 in London, England.

3) "Fascinating Rhythm"¡ªrecorded April 1926 in London, England.

4) "I'd Rather Charleston"¡ªrecorded April 1926 in London, England.

5) "Swiss Miss"¡ªrecorded April 1926 in London, England.

6) "Funny Face"¡ªrecorded November 1928 in London, England.

7) "The Babbit and the Bromide"¡ªrecorded November 1928 in London, England.

Piano accompaniment by George Gershwin. Swiss Miss - Ursela Andress

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Adele, Fred Astaire, Songs, Entertainment, Music & Dance
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