Elsie Carlisle, born Elizabeth Carlisle on January 28, 1896 in Manchester, was an English singer who began her career as a child performer. Her first commercial recordings were released in 1926. She gained prominence during the British dance band era of the 1920s and 1930s, collaborating with notable bands such as the Ambrose orchestra. Carlisle recorded over 300 sides between 1926 and 1942, including well-known songs like "Home, James, and Don't Spare the Horses" and "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square". She also introduced Cole Porter's composition "What is This Thing Called Love?". Carlisle made several film shorts and television appearances in the 1930s but retired from performing in the early 1950s. She passed away on September 5, 1977 at the age of 81.
