When I first heard this, Morley's voice seemed very familiar - then I realized it reminds me of prolific early recording singer Billy Murray. A quick web search shows they were born within about 7 years and 30km of each other, so I'll guess it's a late 19th century Philadelphia area accent.

https://youtu.be/wf_DvVW1q1g

#SylvanusMorley #BillyMurray

#Eclectic tastes continue in this #Thread today.

I knew this song by heart before I was 10 years old.
#BillyMurray & I go way back

♪ Jimmy was a soldier brave & bold
Katy was a maid with hair of gold ♪

♫ K-K-K-Katy ♫ #NowPlaying #NSR Billy Murray
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAAkrI-aaOE 1918
#Wartime #Ditties #Katy #Lovers

#NFO "K-K-K-Katy" is a World War I-era song written by 🇨🇦 /🇺🇸 composer Geoffrey O'Hara. The story of stuttering Jimmy and his girl Katy, with wartime storylines.