 There at the Hollywood, she performed alongside her latest rival, 17 year old, Elsie Bayron, who although had been born in Puerto Rico, she had grew up in Harlem and was showcasing her repertoire from the Savoy Ballroom everynight in Barcelona's popular nightclubs.On November 17th, Myrtle appeared at the exclusive Casa Llibre Tea Rooms singing for some of Spain’s elite.That winter, Myrtle paired up with Afro-American pianist Tommy Puss Chase and his band for a tour of the southern coast of France.