About Henry W. Armstrong
Lived 1879 – 1951 (aged 71). Henry W. Armstrong was an American composer.
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 Follow the crowd on a Sunday (1904) I love my wife, but oh you kids Can't You See I'm Lonely (1905) I'd like a girl like you The Twilight (1905) In the golden autumn days sweet Jennie Ray You're my heart's desire, I love you Nellie Dean (1905) Just a line from Jennie When the Evening Twilight Bids the Day Good-Bye (1906) Miss Dinah Baby Doll (1908) Only a Flower by the Wayside I Could Learn To Love You (1908) Rianza Waltzes- instrumental The Frisco Rag (1909) instrumental A Rose of Plymouth Town Shaky Eyes (1909) Tales the moon could tell Slip your glad rags on and come with me (1910) *When you have time and money The Chimes (1912) When you've won the only girl you love
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Who was Henry W. Armstrong?
American composer (1879-1951)
When was Henry W. Armstrong born?
Henry W. Armstrong was born on 22 July 1879 in Somerville.
When did Henry W. Armstrong die?
Henry W. Armstrong died on 22 February 1951 in New York City.
What was Henry W. Armstrong's occupation?
Henry W. Armstrong was a composer.
What nationality was Henry W. Armstrong?
Henry W. Armstrong was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Henry W. Armstrong
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