Stanley Holloway - Young Albert And Old Sam

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Review by Jasa Marmer

Young Albert And Old Sam by Stanley Holloway: A Riotous Nod to Music Hall Shenanigans Let’s cut straight to the chase—this ain’t your run-of-the-mill album. Young Albert And Old Sam slaps you in the face with its unapologetic charm, serving up a platter of monologues and music hall vibes that feel like they’ve been yanked straight outta some smoky British pub in the ’40s. Released in 2007 under Windyridge (yeah, we know it sounds like a farm brand), this UK gem is basically Stanley Holloway flexing his storytelling muscles while dragging listeners back to an era where entertainment didn’t need fancy visuals or auto-tune. The genre? Stage & Screen. The vibe? Chaotic brilliance. Tracks like "The Lion And Albert" and "Old Sam - Pick Up Tha’ Musket" stick in your brain like gum on a hot sidewalk—not because they’re polished masterpieces but because they’re raw, funny as hell, and just weird enough to make you hit replay. Take “The Lion And Albert,” for instance. It’s one of those tracks that sneaks up on you. You think it’s gonna be all quaint and folksy, right? Wrong. By the time ol’ Stanley starts spinning his tale about Albert meeting a lion at the zoo, you’re either laughing so hard your ribs hurt or questioning why you ever trusted zoos in the first place. The punchline hits harder than expected, leaving you wondering how something so ridiculous can also feel kinda profound. Like, what’s the deeper message here? Don’t mess with lions? Or don’t let kids wander too far from their mums? Either way, it’s stuck in your head now. Then there’s “Old Sam - Pick Up Tha’ Musket.” This track is pure chaos wrapped in patriotism—or maybe satire; who even knows anymore? Old Sam comes off as half-hero, half-lovable idiot, barking orders like he owns the battlefield while making you question whether warfare was always this absurd. Holloway delivers the lines with such conviction that you almost forget it's supposed to be comedic until BAM—you catch yourself giggling at phrases like “halt, who goes theer?” Classic stuff. What makes this album stand out isn’t just the humor or nostalgia trip—it’s the fact that these songs refuse to take themselves seriously. At no point does Stanley try to convince you he’s crafting high art. Nope, this is lowbrow gold, baby. He’s telling stories meant to entertain, not impress critics sipping overpriced coffee. And honestly? That’s refreshing AF. So yeah, if you’re into polished production values and slick beats, steer clear. But if you dig quirky narratives, laugh-out-loud moments, and a healthy dose of British eccentricity, give Young Albert And Old Sam a spin. Just don’t blame us when you find yourself quoting random bits to confused coworkers. Final thought: Listening to this album feels like hanging out with your granddad after he’s had a few pints—he might ramble, but damn if he doesn’t have some killer tales. Who knew war, lions, and Christmas pudding could blend together so well?

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Artist: Stanley Holloway
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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Sam Small At Westminster
Old Sam - One Each A-piece All Round
Old Sam - Beat The Retreat On Thy Drum
Sam’s Xmas Pudding
The Lion And Albert
Albert Comes Back
Albert Evacuated
Albert And His Savings
Old Sam - Pick Up Tha’ Musket
Albert And The ‘Eadsman
Marksman Sam
Old Sam - ‘Alt! Who Goes Theer?
The Beefeater
With Her Head Tucked Underneath Her Arm
Sam’s Medal
Brahn Boots
Old Sam’s Party
Sam Goes To It

Video

Stanley Holloway - The Lion And Albert
With With Her Head Tucked Underneath Her Arm - Stanley Holloway - 78 rpm
Brown Boots Music Hall Cockney Monologue by Stanley Holloway C 1935
STANLEY HOLLOWAY: Sam's Christmas Pudding.

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Catalog Numbers

WINDYVAR27

Labels

Windyridge

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Formats

  • CD
  • Compilation
  • Remastered

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)William J Clark
Copyright (c)William J Clark

Notes

This CD contains 18 Tracks in total, recorded between 1931 and 1941

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  • Rights Society: MCPS
  • SPARS Code: ADD

About Stanley Holloway

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English actor and entertainer (1 October 1890 - 30 January 1982) , Stanley Holloway was famous for his comic and character roles on the stage and screen. He is especially known for his role of Alfred Doolittle, having had a long association with the musical My Fair Lady, performing in the original 1956 Broadway production, the 1958 London version and the film version of 1964. He received Tony Award & Academy Award nominations for his performances. He was also renowned for his recordings of comic monologues and was still performing English character parts into his eighties. He died at the age of 91.

Real Name

    • Stanley Augustus Holloway

Name Vars

  • Holloway
  • L. Holloway
  • Lea Holloway
  • S. Halloway
  • S. Holloway
  • Stanley Holloway as the Narrator
  • С. Холлоуэй
  • Стенли Холлоуэй

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Young Albert And Old Sam* by Stanley Holloway is a quirky gem from the UK. Released in 2007, it’s packed with storytelling and humor, blending monologues and Music Hall vibes. One standout track, *With Her Head Tucked Underneath Her Arm*, is a classic tale that feels like a mix of ghostly folklore and British wit. It’s wild to think this style of entertainment has roots in old-school variety shows but still resonates today. If you love stories that feel like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day, this album's for you.

Comments

firstchoicemassage
2025-03-16
And o what a bastion it wuz.
Far more naughty at the time but just as funny today ?
olivenperez
2025-03-16
Hands down, this is the classiest AND funniest "inedible Christmas pudding/fruitcake" novelty song ever.

I'll never look at a grenadier emblem the same way again.
ozkonziron
2025-03-16
Love it!
Blessings
laavimore04
2025-03-15
I grew up with his LP 'ere's Holloway. Vaudeville was a devilish good lot of fun and dry, dry wit with lashings of double entendre
raulgr68
2025-03-14
There's more to this poem. The Ramsbottoms called in the insurance man to claim on their lost son, but Albert turned up because Wallace coughed so hard Albert 'shout out like a cork'. The Ramsbottoms were none too pleased as they lost out on the insurance pay out.
themer12
2025-03-14
A fun memory from my childhood!
lifestyleeighty
2025-03-14
That was something else. Dr. Robert W Malone sent me here. You gotta love those grizzly old time kids stories and songs. Good lessons!
hendrikjasper
2025-03-13
my dad always used to tell this to me, don't know why tho
Lol ? lol ??
catatanini
2025-03-12
I just found another version of Albert and the Lion where after Albert is regurgitated his Dad gives him a shilling and his stick with its 'orse' 'ead 'andle and says "go and see what the Tiger's can do!"
But I've lost it completely.
Anybody any ideas?
midnighttofour
2025-03-12
Paul McCartney, "THE LYRICS - 1956 TO THE PRESENT
angelacaito
2025-03-11
My Uncle Gordon's Party Piece! Thanks for the memories.
theawguide
2025-03-10
A different take on 'The Lion and Albert'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EsaRtsvk_w&list=PL4CuSrEMbnNvkGe9dXcZd2_elnNXsxPlz&index=2
twjpadmin
2025-03-09
I love this and all of Stanley Holoway,Max Wall and many great artists of Music Hall,I remember my Grandad reciting many monologues not as a"party piece "but just being part of him,no particular reason,just him,but there is one monologue ,or it may be a song? But all my Grandad told my Mum(his daughter!) was the following two lines (the rest I assume was not for for my mum's ears!)
My wife's a cow
My wife's a cow-keepers daughter
I saw her as
I saw her as...king for water
urysyx
2025-03-09
❤️
thehungryethiopian
2025-03-08
A classic!
jasonmk5
2025-03-07
I'm watching this for class?
yuniversalfun
2025-03-07
POV: your english teacher made u watch this during online class
minkhantkyaw434
2025-03-06
I used to work with a German chap called Robert, who had learned this verbatim from this recording, and his accent was impeccable.
dianakarina123
2025-03-06
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srvnkmr333
2025-03-05
I grew up with my dad telling UD this poem but I first heard it from my grandad
billiegwenji
2025-03-05
Had the story book of this from the 1970s. Have it now for my kids.
purnamameubel02
2025-03-04
this was one of my favorites when i was a child, i first heard on the radio
learnedpoet
2025-03-03
My mother used to recite this to old folks homes when we travelled with a ladies choir around Monmouthshire in the 50’s and 60’s and I danced ballet and tap. We had so much fun and the people loved seeing us. We went to hospitals at Christmas time. And concert halls. My mother was a great elocutionist. Great memories great times.
tmhnks2012
2025-03-02
I will never be the same