The Electric Hour

Waltzing Matilda

English · Music, Radio

The Electric Hour is a musical radio program featuring singer Nelson Eddy. Its broadcast format brings music and spoken presentation together, offering listeners a performance-centered hour with Eddy at its heart.

Nelson Eddy was known for his rich baritone voice and for moving between popular songs and operatic selections. The program’s musical character makes it a fitting showcase for his singing, with the title “Waltzing Matilda” identifying the featured selection in this recording.

The listening experience is warm and polished, shaped by Eddy’s expressive vocals and the intimate immediacy of radio performance. It offers a chance to hear a celebrated singer bring a familiar song to life in a classic broadcast setting.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.