[78-L] 78-L Digest, Vol 154, Issue 5

[Lloyd Davies]

 This might be Mildred's aunt, Helyn Farmen (1904-2002).  She was a confectioner around the time of this recording, but she & Mildred copyrighted some words & music called "Blues" in 1971.  I cannot find any record of her as a performer.- Lloyd in Calgary
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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:54:35 -1000
From: Malcolm <malcolm at 78data.com.invalid>
Subject: [78-L] The Mulcays
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In the 1940s/50s there was a group appearing on various small labels, 
The Mulcays. They were a harmonica duo, Jimmy & Mildred Mulcay. BUT... 
on Theme P-113 they show up as a trio; Jimmy, Mildred & Helen (from the 
label).
Here's the trio doing an odd version of "Stormy Weather":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zst-vZfqpKQ
Notice it's bass harmonica, chromatic harmonica and what sounds like a 
Hammond organ. I am guessing Helen is playing the organ, but I can find 
no information on her in any of the bios I've checked online and from my 
own library (you know... books!). And it's certainly possible that Helen 
is not related to the husband & wife team.
Any help gladly appreciated.
Thanks!
Malcolm R