Songs Written by Lionel MoncktonTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Lionel John Alexander Monckton (18 December 1861 – 15 February 1924) was an English composer of musical theatre. He became Britain's most popular composer of Edwardian musical comedy in the early years of the 20th century. == Life and career == === Early life === Monckton was born in London, the eldest son of the Town Clerk of London, Sir John Braddick Monckton, and Lady Monckton, the former Maria Louisa Long (1837–1920), an "enthusiastic amateur actress". His sister was Mrs... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Lionel Monckton first charted in 1910 with The Girl with a Brogue.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 4 of which reached the Top‑10.