Harry Wincott
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Harry Wincott was an English
songwriter
, born Alfred James Walden, 1 January 1867, London
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Wincott was the writer of many popular pub song
s from the turn of the 20th century. His songs included "The Old Dun Cow", "Mademoiselle from Armentières
", "Any Old Iron", "How's Your Father?" and "Boiled Beef and Carrots".
He composed
songs for artists
such as:
Dan Leno
, Marie Lloyd
, Charles Austin, The Great Vance, Vesta Tilley
, Florrie Ford and Kate Carney
.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, born Alfred James Walden, 1 January 1867, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
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Wincott was the writer of many popular pub song
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
s from the turn of the 20th century. His songs included "The Old Dun Cow", "Mademoiselle from Armentières
Mademoiselle from Armentières
"Mademoiselle from Armentières" was a song that was sung during World War I. It is also known by its ersatz French line, Hinky Dinky Parley Voo . It was considered a sexy song, and when sung on the radio and TV, as in The Waltons, typically only the first verse was sung...
", "Any Old Iron", "How's Your Father?" and "Boiled Beef and Carrots".
He composed
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
songs for artists
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
such as:
Dan Leno
Dan Leno
Dan Leno , born George Wild Galvin, was an English comedian and actor, famous for appearing in music hall and dozens of comic plays, pantomimes, Victorian burlesques and musical comedies during the Victorian era...
, Marie Lloyd
Marie Lloyd
Matilda Alice Victoria Wood was an English music hall singer, best known as Marie Lloyd. Her ability to add lewdness to the most innocent of lyrics led to frequent clashes with the guardians of morality...
, Charles Austin, The Great Vance, Vesta Tilley
Vesta Tilley
Matilda Alice Powles , was an English male impersonator. At the age of 11, she adopted the stage name Vesta Tilley becoming the most famous and well paid music hall male impersonator of her day...
, Florrie Ford and Kate Carney
Kate Carney
Kate Carney was an English singer and comedienne who played the music halls in London.Catherine M. -Kate- was born in Southwark, London in 1869 . She first appeared as Kate Carney at the Albert Music Hall in Canning Town, singing Irish songs. She was, however, more famous for her Cockney songs,...
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