William Hargreaves (1880–1941) was a British composer and songwriter
His most famous songs include:
- Burlington Bertie from Bow
- Delaney’s Donkey
- I’ve never wronged an onion
- Just like being at home (with Harry Lauder)
- Little by little and bit by bit (with Worton David)
- The Most miserable man on earth
- Oh! I must go home tonight
- PC 49
- Violets are blue and Roses are red
He was married to the singer and male impersonator Ella Shields and wrote a number of songs for her
Last Updated on November 12, 2024 by John Baxter | Published: November 12, 2024
