Henry W. Armstrong (July 22, 1879 – February 28, 1951) was an American boxer, booking agent, producer, singer, pianist, and Tin Pan Alley composer. == Background == His biggest hit was "Sweet Adeline", written in 1903 with Richard H. Gerard. His 1905 sentimental ballad "Nellie Dean" became the signature song of the British music hall singer Gertie Gitana, and subsequently a popular British pub song. == Works == Sweet Adeline (1903) Arabella Dew Drops (1904) instrumental Goodbye Eyes of Blue... [more on Wikipedia]
Top songs: #1: Lingering Love - #2: Sweet Adeline (You're the Flower of My Heart) - #3: Sweet Adeline (You're the Flower of My Heart) - #4: Sweet Adeline (You're the Flower of My Heart) - #5: I Love, I Love, I Love My Wife, but Oh You Kid!
& Richard H. Gerard & Billy Clark & Billy Clark
& Richard H. Gerard| US charts info based on Billboard (www.billboard.com) charts • UK charts info based on The Official UK Charts Company's charts |
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