Composer
Charles Collins
English songwriter (1874-1923)
1874–1923
5 works in the index
- Born
- 1874
- Died
- 1923
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Modern
Biography
Charles William Collins (18 December 1874 – 15 February 1923) was an English songwriter, who composed the music for several famous music hall songs of the early twentieth century.
He was born in Walworth, London. His successful songs included "I Wouldn’t Leave My Little Wooden Hut For You" (1905), written with Tom Mellor and performed by Daisy Dormer; "Now I Have To Call Him Father" (1908), written with Fred Godfrey and performed by Vesta Victoria; "Boiled Beef and Carrots" (1910), written with Fred Murray and performed by Harry Champion; "Any Old Iron" (1911), written with Fred E. Terry and performed by Harry Champion; "Why Am I Always the Bridesmaid?" (1917) written with Fred W. Leigh and sung by Lily Morris; and "Don't Dilly Dally on the Way" (1919), also written with Leigh and sung by Marie Lloyd.
Collins died in London in 1923, aged 48.
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Life and musical career
- VIAF ID
- 79586984
- ISNI
- 0000000109195375
- GND ID
- 1250010314
- Library of Congress ID
- no2008027595
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Piano, Vocal, Guitar, Voice
- Genres represented
- pop
- Works with composition dates
- 0 of 5
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Works
Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.
| Work | Year composed | Catalogue / opus | Key in title | Listed instruments | Genre | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don't Dilly Dally On The Way | — | — | — | Piano, Guitar, Voice, Vocal | pop | 6 |
| Any Old Iron | — | — | — | Piano, Vocal | — | 2 |
| I Wouldn't Leave My Little Wooden Hut For You | — | — | — | Piano, Vocal | — | 1 |
| Why Am I Always The Bridesmaid? | — | — | — | Piano, Vocal | — | 0 |
| Pie Jesu | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 79586984.