Part 3 of 3
A partial recording of a radio programme broadcast to Allied Forces in the Middle East in March 1941. This excerpt contains live recordings of a dance orchestra playing at Cairo's famous Shepheard's Hotel.
The New Zealand Broadcasting Unit in Egypt recorded the programme for re-broadcast back in New Zealand.
NZBU commentator Doug Laurenson Doug Laurenson [Military Service no. 34957] introduces the next item by the Continental Savoy Orchestra lead by Maio Reiniger: "Mary Lou" by Lyman, arranged by Waggner.
This item is part of a collection of recordings made by the Mobile Broadcasting Units, which travelled overseas with New Zealand forces between 1940-1945. They recorded New Zealanders' experiences of war and messages to their families and friends, which were sent back home to be played on a weekly radio programme.
The Continental Savoy Orchestra play "Mary Lou" arranged by Wagner.