The Day That Gracie Fields Came to Town
an introduction from Shirley
In 1939, we had a day off from the mine
And with polished boots and Brylcream in his hair
He gave the picture by the door a kiss, a wink, we’ll say no more
On the day that Gracie Fields came to town
The picture house stood tall, Monty leaned against the wall
As the growing crowds pushed forward in the rain
We all let out a cheer, as the motorcade drew near
On the day that Gracie Fields came to town
Gracie, our Gracie
‘Pride of our alley’, ‘Queen of Hearts’
We’ll be ‘Singing as You Go’
‘Wish us luck’ and wave hello,
On the day that Gracie Fields came to town
When she took to the stage, her songs were all the rage
‘The Biggest Aspidistra in the World’
Made us all sing along, even Monty’s voice was strong
On the day that Gracie Fields came to town
(Caroline Bonnett/Shirley Novak ©2020)