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William Watson

Sir William Watson (2 August 1858 – 11 August 1935) was an English poet, popular in his time for the celebratory content, and famous for the controversial political content, of his verse. Initially popularly recognised, he was then neglected because of changing tastes.

Birth and Death Data: Born August 2, 1858 (Burley in Wharfedale), Died August 11, 1935 (Rottingdean)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1941

Roles Represented in DAHR: author

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor BVE-38747 10-in. 5/12/1927 Tavern song Reinald Werrenrath Baritone vocal solo, with piano author  
Victor BS-063734 10-in. 4/9/1941 Tavern song Norman Cordon ; Karl Kritz Bass vocal solo, with piano author  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Watson, William," accessed November 5, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/107470.

Watson, William. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 5, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/107470.

"Watson, William." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 5 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/107470

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