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One of the lesser known War songs by Ivor Novello, author of Keep the Home Fires burning

Laddie in Khaki: The Girl Who waits at Home
Words and Music by Ivor Novello


James F. Harrison (vocalist : baritone vocal) Pseudonym for Frederick J. Wheeler.
Frederick J. Wheeler (vocalist : baritone vocal) 
Rosario Bourdon (conductor) 
Description: Male vocal solo, with orchestra

6/23/1916 Camden, New Jersey

The trail to Sunset Valley
L. Wolfe Gilbert (lyricist) 
Lewis F. Muir (composer) 

James Reed (vocalist : tenor vocal) Pseudonym for Reed Miller.
James F. Harrison (vocalist : baritone vocal) Pseudonym for Frederick J. Wheeler.
Frederick J. Wheeler (vocalist : baritone vocal) 
Reed Miller (vocalist : tenor vocal) 
Josef Pasternack (conductor) 
Description: Male vocal duet, with orchestra

10/16/1916 Camden, New Jersey Victor 18180

Orig Issue Victor Batwing 10" 78 rpm record

Condition:

VG++ unworn but rubbed rare fine scratches don't sound, incipient crack under label does not affect grooves,  plays E- very quiet lightest hiss

A  Great COPY



There is a girl who waits at home
Who's full of charm and grace,
Tho' her heart is sadden'd, yet
She keeps a smiling face
Ask her whom she's thinking of
All the live long day
With a smile that lights her face
She will softly say

[Refrain]
"Laddie in the Khaki
I'm waiting for you!
I was you to know my heart beats true;
I'm longing and praying,
And living for you,
So come back little Laddie in Khaki!"

[Verse 2]
Just be brave a little while,
He'll come to you again,
You'll forget the weary days,
And you'll forget the pain.
He'll be proud of all the courage
You have shewn today,
He'll make you forget the time
When you used to say:

[Refrain}