It takes the Irish to beat the Dutch: Historical Recording and Credits

It takes the Irish to beat the Dutch: Catalogue date: 1906-05-08. Original format: Sound recording. Genre: Humorous songs; Ethnic characterizations.

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Catalogue description

Victor 16247. Matrix/Take: B-3370/2.

Male vocal solo, with orchestra

Recording and performance details

Catalogue date: 1906-05-08
Original format: Sound recording
Genre: Humorous songs; Ethnic characterizations
Language: English
Location as catalogued: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [unconfirmed]
Collection: National Jukebox
Repository: Recorded Sound Section, Library Of Congress
Record label: Victor
Catalogue number: 16247
Matrix number: B-3370 (Matrix ID)
Take number: 2
Disc size: 10-inch
Performance type: Vocal
Catalogue subjects: Humorous songs; Vocal; Ethnic characterizations; Victor
Named contributors: Murray, Billy — Vocalist -- Tenor Vocal; Morse, Theodore F. — Composer; Madden, Edward — Lyricist

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