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Rae Bourbon - Around the World in 80 Ways

by: Rae Bourbon aka Ray Bourbon

Usage: Public Domain

Topics: gay, lesbian, transgender, nightclubs, LGBT, drag, female impersonator, gay history

Rae Bourbon (aka "Ray Bourbon") started in show business in silent movies and English music hall and, in the 1930s and 40s, was known for his gay themed nightclub review and performances in San Francisco, Los Angeles and many other cities.

"Around the World in 80 Ways" was recorded and released in the 1950s and was the eighth album self-published by Ray on the UTC (or "Under the Counter") label. The album; sold at Bourbon's nightclub dates, via mail order, and in select record shops; consists of studio versions of some of Ray's popular nightclub songs and routines. The back cover includes a long list of the many nightclubs Rae performed in during his career.

For more information about Ray Bourbon's life and work see https://raebourbon.com.

This album was digitized by Randy A. Riddle from an original LP from the collection of Jim Schulman in 1998.