William F. Denny

William F. Denny (circa 1860 – October 2, 1908) was an American vaudeville performer and pioneer recording artist.

Biography William F. Denny (also known as Will F. Denny) was born in late 1859 or more likely in 1860 in Boston, to James and Elizabeth Denny. He gained fame performing on vaudeville stages, Beginning in May 1898 his popularity was such that he signed an exclusive recording contract with Columbia that was in effect for one year. while touring on the Pantages vaudeville circuit, and was buried in Philadelphia. 1749 – "I Didn't Know" 0126-I – "When a Woman Loves" (recorded May 3, 1899) 318 – "When Reuben Comes to Town" (Goodwin – Levi)

Edison Records 6602 - "A widows plea for her son - parody" 8442 – "Just When I Needed You Most" 9551 – "Ask Me Not" (Cobbs – Edwards) 9568 – "You'll Have to Get Off and Walk" (Dave Reed) 9598 – "Tale of the Bucket" (Joe A. Budd) 9620 – "My Word! What a Lot of It!" (Dave Reed)

Victor Records 953, 3561 – "I Want Someone to Care for Me" 955, 3563 – "The Turkey and the Turk" 956, 3564 – "Any Old Place I Hang My Hat Is Home Sweet Home to Me" 957, 3565 – "I'm Looking at You, 'Lize" 958, 3566 – "The Tick Tack Tocking of the Clocking on Her Stocking" 959, 3567 – "The Shadows on the Door" 960, 3568 – "Oh! Don't it Tickle You?" 961, 3569 – "At the Pan-I-Merry-Can" 962, 3570 – "Sarah from Syracuse"

Zonophone Records 769 – "Rip Van Winckle Was a Lucky Man" 787 – "Ain't Dat a Shame"