Dacre, Harry

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Harry Dacre (1855-1922) was born Henry Decker, possibly in the Isle of Man. He became a professional songwriter in Manchester in 1882, writing and selling over 600 songs in the next two years. He spent time working in the United States and Australia, eventually becoming a publisher back in the UK under the name Frank Dean. His most famous and enduring songs were Daisy Bell and I’ll be your sweetheart.

Songs which have been collected from traditional singers (TBC):

1. As your hair grows whiter
2. Daisy Bell
3. Dorothy Dean
4. Ghost of Benjamin Binns, The
5. I’ll be your sweetheart
6. Katy O Connor (parody)
7. Lads in navy blue, The
8. Playmates
9. Slums of London
10. While London’s Fast Asleep