In the shade of the palm from Leslie Stuart and Owen Hall's Florodora. Sung by Frank C. Stanley in 1902. This is Edison Gold Moulded Record #8066. Other titles for this song include: In the shade of the sheltering palm Shade of palms There is a garden fair Florodora was the first big hit musical of the 20th century. "Tell me pretty maiden" was the runaway hit, with "In the shade of the sheltering palm" also quite popular.
Author: Owen Hall (real name, James Davis, 1853-1907) and Leslie Stuart (1863–1928)
