Songs Written by Eric BoswellTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Eric Boswell (born Eric Simpson, 18 July 1921 – 29 November 2009) was an English composer of popular songs and folk music, most famous for writing the children's Christmas song "Little Donkey". == Early life == Eric Boswell was born in Millfield, Sunderland, England, son of a tailor and a seamstress. He studied piano from age seven and later organ under Clifford Hartley, organist of Bishopwearmouth Church (now Sunderland Minster). After degrees in Electrical Engineering from Sunderland Technical College and... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Eric Boswell first charted in 1959 with Little Donkey.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.