About Fred J. Barnes
Lived 1873 – 1917 (aged 44). Fred J. Barnes was a British songwriter.
Frederick Johnson "F.J". Barnes (8 January 1873 – 30 December 1917) was an English songwriter, who co-wrote numerous songs with R. P. Weston and Fred Godfrey.
Biography
Barnes was born in Southwark, Central London. Between about 1906 and 1915, he worked with co-writer R. P. Weston, mainly on songs for the popular music hall performer Billy Williams.
Barnes and Weston co-wrote "Little Willie's Woodbines" (1908); "I've Got Rings On My Fingers" (1909); "When Father Papered the Parlour" (1910); and "Hush Here Comes the Dream Man", recorded in 1911 by Florrie Forde, He is buried at the Alexandria War Memorial Cemetery.
Namesake
He is not to be confused with singer Frederick Jester Barnes (1885-1938) who as Fred Barnes, sang "You Can't Fool Around With The Women", composed by Fred Godfrey and Bennett Scott.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred J. Barnes?
English songwriter
When was Fred J. Barnes born?
Fred J. Barnes was born on 8 January 1873 in London, Southwark.
When did Fred J. Barnes die?
Fred J. Barnes died on 30 December 1917 in Alexandria, Egypt.
What was Fred J. Barnes's occupation?
Fred J. Barnes was a songwriter.
What nationality was Fred J. Barnes?
Fred J. Barnes was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred J. Barnes. https://biography.guide/fred-j-barnes/
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