Music Hall Star Gus Elen sings "Arf A Pint Of Ale"

[@JackRance1910]

This is the most significant videos on youtube. Yes at first sight a bit of old fashioned Cockney nonsense. No, just see his actions; the last section where he moves ("dances"). This is the one of the only true records of late Victorian popular entertainment. Breathtaking in its directness...

[@allanharris5200]

great performance from Gus and a fantastic band.

[@59nobby59]

Smile, smile, smiles all the way thanks for uploading this it's delightful.

[@RobertJonesWightpaint]

Perfection. This is a piece of history.

[@paulevans466]

I haven't heard this for over 50 years! A schoolfriend of mine (Martin Capewell - where are you now?!) had it in his collection of 78 rpm records. Truly extraordinary...

[@enochpowelghost]

My auntie in the 60,s used to talk /sing like that she live not far from pentonville in london.

[@cedricpeabody265]

A man after my own heart!

[@LeniArianna]

Such a catchy little song!

[@davecollison9532]

Great performance pity music halls have gone

[@gamblemadman]

Breakfast, dinner, tea, supper.

[@gecko36a]

JUST WONDERFUL.

[@TheQuiet1]

It's the baseball cap that gets me everytime - almost 50 year before the beastie boys.

[@brianfaulkner7446]

legend 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@artykelly]

Fantastic

[@cowtippingrocks]

classic!

[@cowtippingrocks]

haha love this!

[@Eddy2730]

Where can I find the lyrics for this song, by the way?

[@GramophonicReevolution]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6Lcn4egg6dqjs0 link to youtube video of the 78rpm uploaded by OldiesAl brief info and the lyrics can be found there also :)

[@GramophonicReevolution]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6Lcn4egg6dqjs0 link to youtube video of the 78rpm uploaded by OldiesAl brief info and the lyrics can be found there also :)

[@Eddy2730]

I can't help noticing that Gus was 69 years old when this was filmed.

[@honeyfungus4774]

I wonder how strong the ale would have been?

[@Szaam]

He's a little bit scary to be honest.

[@lekmirn.hintern8132]

Which makes it all the funnier.

[@fredneecher1746]

A bit like my old grandad. Same disdainful expression.

[@neilmccormick2064]

Where's me washboard?