"Parlez-moi d'amour" is a song written by Jean Lenoir in 1930. An English translation was written by Bruce Sievier (1894, Paris – 1953) and is known as "Speak to Me of Love" or "Tell Me About Love". Lucienne Boyer was the first singer to record the song and she made it very popular in France, America, and the rest of the world.
"Macushla was recorded on 14 July 1941, and Speak to me of Love on 19 August 1941. Both titles were recorded at Abbey Road Studios.
The record was released in March 1942."
Daniel O'Hara
Author of Richard Tauber, a New Chronology (Thank you for the information! A.S.)
78/Parlophone RO 20509 (Richard Tauber with orchestra conducted by Henry Geehl)
Obviously, 78rpm records are not so "sellable" as the more "standard" 45s or 33s. Not everyone has a turntable that is capable of playing 78s. Furthermore, as the 78rpm recordings are generally much older (and, because they're made of shellac - much more fragile), a rare, playable record in a very good condition and in the original sleeve (especially if it's not plain) can be valued at 50 GBP and up. From the other hand, a lot of the older records have been released in huge numbers, so their retrospective value is minimal. So there's your problem - an old record, non-standard speed, relatively expensive (or maybe not worth anything much at all). To buy one, you must be very dedicated 78's fan. Not that there wouldn't be any, nudge nudge.
Macushla was recorded on 14 July 1941, and Speak to me of Love on 19 August 1941. Both titles were recorded at Abbey Road Studios.
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Daniel O'Hara
Author of Richard Tauber, a New Chronology