All the Known Fred Godfrey Songs |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fred Godfreys Greatest Hits (includes sound clips)
Fred Godfrey claimed to have written a number of Music Hall successes for which he never received credit in the published sheet music.
More than 800 Fred Godfrey songs are known;
Some collections containing Fred Godfrey songs
Labels of some of the hundreds of recordings of Fred Godfrey songs
Below is the list of all known Fred Godfrey songs. Please click on titles with links for
A.B.C.D.E.F.G. Fred Godfrey — London; New York: M. Whitmark & Sons, 1911; copyright renewed by Godfrey, 1938 [Library of Congress]. The Adventurer Fred Godfrey, [ca. 1913] (same Godfrey?). Recording: Robert Howe (Marathon 246, 1913; vertical cut disc)
Ah! Ah! Ah! There You Are Again David, Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Wright, 1915. Recording: Florrie Forde (Zonophone Twin 1505, 1915)
All Day Long Im Thinking Of You, Just You Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
All Girls Are Beautiful Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1913; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 17 July 1913; manuscripts of music and lyrics in author’s collection.
All Scotch Fred Godfrey as “Edward E. Elton” — London: Bert Feldman, 1928. Recording: Sandy Rowan (Zonophone 6086, 1932)
All The Houses Were Going Round And Round Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1911. All The Ladies Fell In Love With Sandy Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1913.
All The Men Are Wonderful words by Fred Godfrey, music by Clay Smith — Sydney: J. Albert & Son, 1925.
All The Silver From The Silvery Moon Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1911. All Through The Scent That Silly Sent To Millicent Fred Godfrey & Ralph Butler — London: Cameo Music, [late 1920s?].
All Together Harry Carlton & Fred Godfrey — 1910. Introduced by male impersonator Hetty King.
Americana Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
And The Cigarette Went Out Fred Godfrey & Fred D’Albert — 1909. Possibly sung by Miss Maybelle Morgan, “Australia’s gem chorus singer, youth, voice,. charm, and ability,” Shepherd’s Bush Empire and London Pavilion (April 1909) (The Era, 3 April 1909, p. 40; 10 April 1909, p. 40).
Angeline Put On Your Crinoline Terry Sullivan, Harry Carlton & Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
Annie The Farmers Daughter Fred Godfrey, 1937; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society; usually credited to Max Miller. One of several songs Godfrey is thought to have written for Max Miller around 1937–38, but for which he is not credited. Recording: Max Miller (HMV BD-482, 1937), reissued on LP “The Golden Age of Max Miller” (Music for Pleasure GX-2503, 1980), with credit to Miller alone.
A.J. Mills, Bennett
Scott & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music; Bert Feldman, 1915. Recordings: Hayes & Croft (Coliseum 880, 1915); Clara Beck (HMV B-619, 1915); The Two Filberts (Jumbo 36066, 1915?)
Any Windows To Mend? Fred Godfrey & Fred D’Albert — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907. Introduced by Amber Austa. One of the earliest known Godfrey songs, with a report from December 1906 noting: ”Messrs. Francis, Day and Hunter have Miss Vesta Victoria’s big ‘plum’ for America in the press. It is entitled ‘Mary, Queen Of Scots.’ They also have Amber Austen’s sensation, ‘[Any] Windows To Mend.’ Both are by Fred D’Albert and Fred Godfrey” (“The Music-Hall World,” Entr’acte, 13 December 1906, p. 7).
Anything To Take Me Home Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Wright — London: Bert Feldman, 1913. Sung by Elsie Malpas, King’s Theatre, Dundee (August 1913); “Elsie Malpas is a young society entertainer who is quickly carving out her niche in the temple of music-hall fame. She is a dainty little lass and very accomplished. Miss Malpas knows how to make the most of a song, and ‘Anything to take me home’ [is] given in capital style” (Dundee Courier, 26 August 1913, p. 6). Recordings: Albert Whelan (Jumbo 1091, 1913); Jack Charman as “Ted Yorke” (Edison Bell Velvet Face 1390, 1914)
Anywhere On Louisiana Bay Fred Godfrey, Worton David & Lawrence Wright — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1915. Interpolated in the Francis Laidler production The Silver Lining (1915). Sung by Beatrice Allen in John Tiller revue The Swiss Miss, Elephant and Castle, London (1915); by Miss Teddy Butt in Campbell and Mostel’s revue What A Beauty (1915); by Sophie Forrest, Newcastle Hippodrome (May 1915) — “At the Hippodrome, Newcastle-on-Tyne, last week Sophie Forrest made a hit with ‘Anywhere On Louisiana Bay’, a new rag song, by Fred Godfrey, Worton David , and Lawrence Wright. The publishers, the Lawrence Wright Music Co., anticipate a demand for this number” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 6 May 1915, p. 11); by Ethel Ra Leslie, Camberwell [London] Empire (August 1915).,” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 5 August 1915, p. 16).
Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey —
London: Star Music; Bert Feldman, 1908; New York: Nove Music, 1909. From a review in a Wilmington, Delaware, newspaper, 1909:
Recording: Harry Fay (Columbia D-216, 1908; Columbia-Rena 1069, 1909)
Are We All Here? Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1912. Recording: Billy Williams (Zonophone Twin 1012, reissued on Ariel Grand and HMV-Victor [Canada])
Are Ye A Richt The Noo? Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Wright, 1915. Recording: Florrie Forde (Zonophone Twin 1534, 1915)
Are You Happy? Yes We Are Fred Godfrey, Elsie Waters & Doris Waters, date unknown; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling —
London: Bert Feldman, 1931. Arrah! Go On, Now, Miss Emerald Isle words by A.J. Mills, music by Fred Godfrey [Library of Congress]; British Library credits Godfrey alone — London: Star Music; Bert Feldman, 1915. Sung by Sybil Arundle, Oxford Theatre, London (June 1915) — “At the Oxford last week Sybil Arundle was singing ‘Arrah Go On, Miss Emerald Isle’, which proved most successful. She was assisted by six little girls dressed in typical Irish costume” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 3 June 1915, p. 16); by Helen Charles, Glasgow Coliseum (September 1915); by Daisy Dormer, Nelson [Lancs.] Palace (April 1915) and Finsbury Park [London] Empire (July 1915); by Annie Hana, Shoreditch [London] Empire (June 1915). Recordings: Harry Fay (Zonophone Twin 1508, 1915); Stanley Kirkby (Jumbo 1295, 1915); Stanley Kirkby as “Frank Miller” (The Winner 2862,1915)
At The Bathing Parade Max Miller & Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1938. Interpolated by Max Miller in the film Everything Happens To Me (1938) Recording: Max Miller (HMV BD-697, 1938), reissued on LP “The Golden Age of Max Miller” (Music for Pleasure GX-2503, 1980), reissued on 2-cassette set “The Cheeky Chappie” (EMI ECC-10, 1990), reissued on CD “Max Miller, Volume 2: The Pure Gold Of The Music Hall” (Pearl PAST CD 9736, 1991)..
Au Revoir, Sweet Marie! There’s A Great Big Bull-Dog Watching Me All The While words by Leslie Leonard Cooke, music by Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1914. The Bodleian Library catalogue lists this song under subject headings of French sailors and World War One French naval operations, songs and music, which suggests what it’s all about. Auntie Nellies Sunday At Home Fred Godfrey, Elsie Waters & Doris Waters, date unknown; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Fred Godfrey, Harry Gifford & Alf J. Lawrance — London: Star Music, 1908.
Back, Back To Baby Days Fred Godfrey, A.J. Mills & Bennett Scott — London: Star Music, 1916.
Back To Tipperary Fred Godfrey, Lawrence Wright & Worton David — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1915 Sung by Florence Eden in pantomime Little Red Riding Hood and Bold Robin Hood, Victoria Opera House, Burnley (January 1916); by Florrie Forde, Leeds Hippodrome (April 1915) — “Florrie Forde’s summer songs, [including] ‘Back, Back To Tipperary,’ are now well-matured successes in the towns this lady has recently visited. At Leeds, where Miss Forde is appearing this week at the Hippodrome, the choruses are being sung and whistled” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 29 April 1915, p. 21); by Ethel Ra Leslie, Empire, Camberwell [London] (August 1915). Recording: Florrie Forde (Zonophone 1494, 1915)
The Band Was Playing An Old Scotch Tune Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Wright, 1915. Recordings: Florrie Forde (Zonophone Twin 1534, 1915); Black Diamonds Band, in “Camp Concert” (Zonophone Twin 1572, 1915)
Be Sure He’s Irish Fred Godfrey & George Arthurs, 1914. Recording: Ella Retford (Jumbo 1232, 1914)
Because I Love You Thats All Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling, 1909. Because Of You Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Wright, 1927; title from EMI database.
The Belle Of Cotton Town Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1910.
A.J. Mills, Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott
— London: Star Music; Bert Feldman, 1918. Birdie Birdie Playing Her Hurdy Gurdy Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1913.
James Lally, as “Jimmy Hughes”, Frank Kerslake, as “Frank Lake” & Fred Godfrey [British Library, Performing Right Society (PRS), American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)]; originally written by Fred Godfrey in 1917; EMI lists as Hughes, Godfrey, Al Stillman & Lake; PRS credits Terry Sullivan with additional lyrics; published UK sheet music credits Hughes & Lake only; new US lyrics by Al Stillman, 1941 — London: Keith Prowse Music, 1940; Sydney: W.H. Paling, 1940; Toronto: Gordon V. Thompson, 1941; New York?: Sam Fox Publishing, 1941.
Blue Eyes, words by Fred Godfrey, as “Godfrey Williams”, music by Lawrence Wright, as “Horatio Nicholls” — London: Lawrence Wright Music; Bert Feldman, 1915; copyright renewed by Godfrey & Wright, 1943 [Library of Congress].
Boo-Hooray Fred Godfrey & James Lally [as “Jimmy Hughes”?] — London: Campbell, Connelly, 1941. Bridget Malone (Queen Of The Opera) Fred Godfrey & John A. Glover-Kind — London: Bert Feldman, 1911. Broncho Bill Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, [date unknown]; manuscripts of music and lyrics in author’s collection. Buff, Buff, Buffalo Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey; EMI data base credits Godfrey, Daisy Dormer & Castling — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907. Introduced by Daisy Dormer.
Call Again, Mr. Opportunity Fred Godfrey & Terry Sullivan — London: Charles Sheard, 1910.
Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1912. Call Round On Sunday Fred Godfrey, 1911; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 3 February 1911.
Calling Me Home Fred Godfrey & T. Turner-Spencer — London: Bert Feldman, 1922. “Canadian” number (Fred Godfrey & Fred D’Albert — London: Shapiro Von Tilzer Publishing, 1907; mentioned in “The Music-Hall World,” London and Provincial Entr’acte, 13 December 1906, p. 7).
Cant You Spare One Little Feather? (Mister Ostrich) Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907.
Certainly Not Mr. Parkington Pott Clarkson Rose & Fred Godfrey, [mid-1920s?]. Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott
— London: Bert Feldman, 1922. “Those in the know are beginning to ‘say things’ about this new comedy song....Blackpool has taken to it instantaneously. Douglas [Isle of Man] ditto. From the latter resort a breezy note from that clever comedienne, Elsie Steadman, who says: ‘Yes! I think ‘Charles’ great and will put it on this week.’....Meantime, Violet Trevenyan is scoring with the song at the Holborn Empire. Good news may travel slow, but good songs seem to get round pretty quickly” (“Footlight Flashes,” The Era, 30 August 1922, p. 20).
The Chimney-Pots Of My Home Town Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1944.
Chop Stick Sue Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Barclay — 1926. Written for Vesta Victoria‘s return to the Variety stage; sung by her at the Victoria Palace, London (March 1926).
The Christening Of The Baby Doll George Arthurs & Fred Godfrey — London: Keith Prowse Music, 1930. Interpolated in pantomime Sleeping Beauty, Royal Theatre, Birmingham (December 1930). Sung by Clarkson Rose (The Stage, 15 May 1930, p. 8).
George Arthurs & Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; title from EMI database. Cleopatra Got The Needle; possibly When Cleopatra Got The Needle Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright
Music, [1931?]. The Closer They Nestle Together Fred Godfrey — London?: Southern Music, 1934. The Colliers (A Lot Of Little Blackbirds In A Cage) Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey; EMI database also credits Billy Williams — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1909. Colonel K-Nut Fred Godfrey & Mark Sheridan — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1915; title first mentioned as “Colonel Nutt” in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 27 September 1912. Recordings: Mark Sheridan (Jumbo 958, 1913; Marathon 407, 1913 [vertical cut disc]; The Winner 2487, 1913; Pathé 8878, 1913; Diamond 077, 1913)
Come Along To The Carnival Tonight words by Harry Gifford, music by Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1914. Come And Do The Kelly Two-Step Fred Godfrey, 1920 [British Library entry]; Star Music sheet has Maurice Scott & Frank Wood. Come And Have A Drink At The Victory Arms Tolchard Evans, Ralph Butler & Fred Godfrey; British Library credits Evans only — London: Keith Prowse Music, 1941. Come And Have A Look At What Ive Got! Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams [1911]; EMI database credits Godfrey alone — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1913.
Come Back To Ireland And Me words by Fred Godfrey, music by Ronald F. Wakley London: West & Co., 1916. Talbot O’Farrell made this his specialty, beginning in 1917, later singing it at the London Palladium and Hammersmith Palace (May 1918), Victoria Palace (December 1919), London Palladium (September 1921), Alhambra [London] (January 1923), South London Palace (April 1930), Holborn [London] Empire (September 1930), London Pavilion (January 1934).
words by Fred Godfrey, music by John Neat — London: Monte Carlo Publishing, 1907.
Come In My Submarine (A Honeymoon Under The Sea) Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907. Fred Godfrey, Fred D’Albert & Billy Williams — London: Francis, Day & Hunter; Melbourne: Stanley Mullen, 1910.
Coo-ee! Coo-ee! (The Anzac Boy) A.J. Mills, Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott — London: Star Music, 1916. “Miss Lily Iris has secured the prior rights of a big winner from the joint pens of [Mills, Godfrey & Scott] entitled ‘Coo-ee! (The Anzac Boy)’. At the Woolwich Hippodrome on Monday Miss Iris produced the number for the first time, and scored an instantaneous hit, the chorus being taken up heartily by khaki lads in front” (“Variety Gossip,” The Era, 13 September 1916, p. 16). Recordings: Charlie Collins (Zonophone Twin 1753, 1916); Ella Shields (Columbia 2850, 1918), with title as Coo-ee; same song?
Corned Beef Fred Godfrey & Leslie Sarony, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. The Costers Concertina Band Fred Godfrey & Harry Carlton, 1911; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 31 January 1911, where it is listed as The Concertina Band; manuscripts of music and lyrics in author’s collection.
Cross-Words (I Love You) Ed. E. Bryant, Fred Godfrey & Hubert W. David — London: Worton David, 1925. Cute Fred Godfrey & Clarkson Rose, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Dad And Mammys Golden Wedding Jubilee Fred Godfrey, A.J. Mills & Bennett Scott — London: Star Music; Bert Feldman, 1918. Sung by Gracie Fields, Penge [London] Empire (June 1919); and by Tom E. Finglass.
Dan, Dan, Dan, The Funny Little Heilan’ Man Fred Godfrey & Harry Gifford, [1913?]. Recording: Jack Lorimer Pathé 8806, 1913?)
Dance Your Troubles Away Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Wright — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1913. Introduced by Florrie Forde at the Palace, Blackpool, 14 May 1913, also sung by her at the Preston Hippodrome and the South London Theatre (June 1913); by Molly McCarthy, Grand, Bolton (September 1913); and by Josie Delaine, Princess, Glasgow (December 1913). Recordings: Jack Charman (Pelican P-105, ca. 1913); Florrie Forde (Zonophone Twin 1165, 1913); Stanley Kirkby (Columbia-Rena 2176, 1913); Black Diamonds Band, in “Popular Melodies, Part 2” (Zonophone Twin 1242, 1913); Harry Long (Phoenix 056, 1913); Harry Cove (The Winner 2398, 1913)
Dancing Days words by Fred Godfrey, music by Clay Smith — Sydney: J. Albert & Son, 1925. Introduced by Lee White in revue Let’s Go, Ambassadors Theatre, London, [1925?].
Dancing In My Dreams Fred Godfrey & Maurice Scott — London: Campbell, Connelly, 1932.
Danny ODohertys Dance Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
words by Fred Godfrey, music by Clay Smith — Sydney: J. Albert & Son, 1925. Introduced by Lee White in revue Let’s Go, Ambassadors Theatre, London, [1925?].
The Day You Became My Bride Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907. The Death Of Rag-Time Fred Godfrey & William Hargreaves — London: Bert Feldman, 1913.
Diabolo Mad Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1907; this is not the Billy Williams song, Oh! Diabolo. Song written to take advantage of a short-lived craze for a Chinese-based game toy called Diabolo (a version of a yo-yo). Sung by Tom Lloyd, Glasgow Palace and other halls (November–December 1907). The Dickens Ball words by Eric White, music by Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1919. Dicky Bird! (Sing! Sing! Any Old Thing) Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1913. “A feature of the rag-time craze is the fact that the latest rag-time song, entitled ‘Dicky-bird,’ is not American but is written and composed by Englishmen, Harry Gifford and Fred Godfrey [well, not quite; Godfrey was Welsh]. It will be unusual to hear American artists sing an English rag, but the originators of rag-time in this country, the Two Bobs, are making a special feature of this new melody. The day after the song was wriiten it was put on at the Palladium [London], and immediately became a success. Mr. Lawrence Wright, the publisher, has now arranged for ‘Dicky-bird’ to be produced in a novel and original manner by the Palladium Minstrels” (Doss Chiderdoss, “Around the Halls and Suburban Theatres,” Sporting Times, 1 March 1913, p. 9). Recordings: Frank Curtis (Coliseum 384, 1913); Jack Charman (Marathon 265, 1913); The Two Bobs (Columbia-Rena 2164, 1913)
Did You Ever See? Fred Godfrey & Leslie Sarony, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. Dismal Desmond, The Despondent Dalmatian Richard Ellett, Billie Grey, Fred Godfrey as “Eddie Stamper” & Lawrence Wright as “Everett Lynton” — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1926. Dismal Desmond was a stuffed toy dog that was all the rage in England around Christmas 1926.
The Diver Goes Down And Down Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1936. Sung by the Wilfred Greene Sextet, Granada, Bedford (May 1936) and Broadway, Stratford (June 1936); by Nell Leslie, Eccles [Lancs.] Kinema (May 1936); by Max Miller [from sheet music cover]. Possibly interpolated in the Tom Moss revue Hail Prosperity, Aldershot Hippodrome (May 1936). Do A Tango Dance With Me Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Francis Day & Hunter, 1914.
Do I Love You? Yes, I Do Fred Godfrey as “Eddie Stamper” & G. Williams [Lawrence Wright as “Gene Williams”?] — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1926.
Do They All Go To See The Sea? Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1910. Do You Always Tell Your Wife? Fred Godfrey & Harry Gifford — London: Bert Feldman; New York: Jerome Remick, 1913. Sung by Harry Gordon, Beach Pavilion, Dundee (June 1913). Doh, Ray, Me, Fah, Soh, Lah, Te, Doh Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. One of several songs Godfrey is thought to have written for Max Miller around 1937–38, but for which he is not credited. Recording: Max Miller (HMV BD-533, April 1938), reissued on CD “Max Miller, Vol. 2: The Pure Gold Of The Music Hall” (Pearl PAST CD 9736, 1991)
Don’t Be Blue words by Fred Godfrey, music by Clay Smith — Sydney: J. Albert & Son, 1925. Introduced by Lee White in revue Let’s Go, Ambassadors Theatre, London, [1925?].
Dont Forget Your Little Dickey Bird Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling —
London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1913. Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams; British Library credits Godfrey, Williams & Alfred Glover; EMI credits Godfrey & Glover; Harry Carlton also a co-author, according to Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 31 January 1911 — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1911.
Dont Let Me Get Any Better, Nurse Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1911. Recording: Billy Williams (Zonophone Twin 832, 1912)
Dont Say Goodbye Fred Godfrey, 1911; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 3 February 1911. Dont Sing A Song About A Rose To Me Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1911. Recording: Billy Williams (Zonophone Twin 832, 1912)
Dont Tell Nell Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman,
1932.
Dont Tell The Wife! Fred Godfrey, Harry Castling & John A. Glover-Kind — London: Bert Feldman, 1910. Dont You Ever Want To See That Old Hometown? Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1920.
Down A Little Street Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Down In Dolly Town Fred Godfrey & Alf J. Lawrance — London: Bert Feldman, 1911.
A.J. Mills, Bennett Scott & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music; Bert Feldman, 1919.
Down On The Beautiful Rhine words by Fred Godfrey & Fred W. Leigh, music by Fred Godfrey [Library of Congress]; Francis, Day & Hunter consignment form dated 13 December 1906 credits Godfrey only — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907. Sung by Maude Percival. Down Our Farm Fred Godfrey, [pre-World War I?]; fragment of lyrics in author’s collection.
Fred Godfrey, A.J. Mills & Bennett Scott — London: Star Music; Bert Feldman; Melbourne, Dinsdales’, 1917; Toronto; New York: Leo Feist, 1921. Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1930. Interpolated in the Francis Laidler pantomime Aladdin, Royal, Nottingham (1930); and in Arthur White’s revue Carry On Sammy, Empire, Birmingham (April 1931), Portsmouth Hippodrome (June 1931), and many other theatres, 1931–32; it is not known if A Dream Of Asia was kept in the show throughout the run. In the mid- to late 1920s, the husband-and-wife team of soprano Irene Hill and tenor Ellis Vizard, featured on the cover of the sheet music, sang Gilbert & Sullivan as part of the DOyly Carte Opera Company. By 1930, the date of A Dream Of Asia, the two had left DOyly Carte for Variety and, one supposes, radio, but information on them is hard to find. Drinking Song Fred Godfrey, date unknown; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Egyptian Rose words by Fred Godfrey, music by Clay Smith — Sydney: J. Albert & Son, 1925. Introduced by Lee White in revue Let’s Go, Ambassadors Theatre, London, [1925?] . The End Of The Rainbow Trail Fred Godfrey, 1923. An Entente Cordiale In La Belle France Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1914. Esau Charles Collins & Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
The Eskimo (Zam Dammy, Zam Dammy, Zam Buk Joe) Fred Godfrey, Fred E. Cliffe & Worton David — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1913.
Every Fellows Got A Girl But Me Fred Godfrey, 1913; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 17 July 1913.
Everybody Knows Where You Live Fred Godfrey, 1911; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 3 February 1911.
Everybodys Happy Up In Blackpool Fred Godfrey, Tom Mellor & Harry Gifford — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1914. Everything Happens To Me Max Miller & Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1938; American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) lists publisher as EMI April Music. Interpolated by Max Miller in the film Everything Happens To Me (1938). Recordings: Max Miller (HMV BD-697, 1938), reissued on LP “The Golden Age of Max Miller” (Music for Pleasure GX-2503, 1980), reissued on 2-cassette set “The Cheeky Chappie” (EMI ECC-10, 1990), reissued on CD “Max Miller, Volume 2: The Pure Gold Of The Music Hall” (Pearl PAST CD 9736, 1991); Jack Buchanan (Columbia DB-2127, 1938)
Fred Godfrey, John P. Harrington & Orlando Powell — London; New York: Bert Feldman, 1910. “[A] new semi-martial but distinctly humorous and ‘gingery’ number” (The Era, 29 January 1910, p. 22), sung by Lilian Herlein at the Tivoli, London (May 1910); by Miss Chummie La Mara at the Tivoli, Barrow-in-Furnace (April 1010). Evrybody Calls Her Rosa (My Little Mimosa Girl) Alf J. Lawrance & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1908.
Fancy You Remembering That Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, [date unknown].
Fanny Isnt Fickle Anymore Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, [date unknown].
words by Fred Godfrey, music by John F. Barth (originally published in 1910 by Sam Fox Publishing, Cleveland) — London: Sam Fox Publishing; Keith Prowse Music, 1941. Recording: Royal Air Force Community Singing, in “R.A.F. Choruses” (RAF 9, charity recording for the RAF Benevolent Fund, 1942)
The Feller That Played The Pianner Fred Godfrey & Leslie Sarony; British Library & Library of Congress credit Godfrey only — London: Mac Melodies, 1936. Recordings: Leslie Sarony (Regal Zonophone MR-2092, 1936); Casani Club Orchestra, directed by Charlie Kunz (Rex 8763, 1936), reissued on CD “Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie” (Pearl PAST CD 9730, 1991)
A Fellow Without A Lady Is The Odd Man Out Charles Collins & Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
Fly Away To Fairyland Fred Godfrey & Harry Gifford — London: Bert Feldman, 1913.
A.J. Mills, Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott — London: Star Music, 1915.
Fortunes Fool Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Frisco Days Jay Whidden & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1921.
Front Page News words by Fred Godfrey, music by J. Ord-Hamilton as “Hal Stanton”; British Library credits Ord-Hamilton alone and under his real name; Library of Congress credits Godfrey and Ord-Hamilton — London: Mac Melodies; Melbourne: L.F. Collin, 1936. Recordings: Leslie Hutchinson (Parlophone F620, 1936); Sydney Lipton & His Grosvenor House Band (Decca F-6228, 1936)
Galloping Gus Fred Godfrey as “Eddie Stamper”,
Richard Ellett & Charles Penrose — London: Lawrence Wright Music,
1927. The Garden Of Flowers Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Wright — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1915.
The Garden Party (In The Old Back Yard) Fred Godfrey, Elsie Waters & Doris Waters, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. Gee! I Feel A Different Fellow, Kid Fred Godfrey, 1911; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 20 July 1911.
Gee! Thats Going Some For You Fred Godfrey & Harry Gifford — London: Frank Howard, 1914. Georgie! I Like The Photograph! Worton David & Fred Godfrey —
London: Von Tilzer Music, 1909.
Gibralter Fred Godfrey — London: Monte Carlo
Publishing, 1907. Bennett Scott, Fred Godfrey & A.J. Mills
— London: Star Music; Bert Feldman, 1919.
Give My Love To Scotland, Maggie Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1912. Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1913.
Go Away, Mister Misery Fred Godfrey & R.P. Weston — London:
Star Music, 1913. Go To Mother John P. Harrington, Orlando Powell & Fred Godfrey — 1910.
Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman; Francis, Day & Hunter, 1921. Song introduced by Daisy Wood. “We have frequently remarked of late that ‘Going Home’, the clever comedy number for which Fred Godfrey is responsible, gains fresh admirers every day. We listened to Lottie Lennox working the song the other evening, and found it a most refreshing experience. Miss Lennox gets every ounce out of ‘Going Home’, and is, in short, a conspicuous success in a number that fits her act like the proverbial glove” (“Our Portrait Gallery,” The Era, 22 February 1922, p. 20).
Golden Eyes Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907. Good Luck, Little French Soldier Man Leslie Leonard Cooke & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1914.
Goodbye Dear Old Scotland Fred Godfrey, 1907; title from Stationers Hall entry in the Public Record Office, Kew, London, which lists the songs first performance as at The Empire, Oldham, Lancashire, 28 March 1907.
Good-bye, Mr. Misery Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music, 1913.
Good-bye, Rag-time! [see also Ragtime] Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1913; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 17 July 1913. Recordings: Billy Williams (ca. November 1913 for Edison Blue Amberol); (25 August 1913 for Zonophone [UK and Australia]; reissued on HMV-Victor [Canada])
Good Night, Mr. Kangaroo words by Fred Godfrey, music by John Neat — London: Bert Feldman, 1907; Library of Congress lists as 1908.
A Grain Of Help Is Worth A Peck Of Pity Fred Godfrey & John F. Lambe —
London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907. Fred Godfrey, according to British Library, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), and published sheet music; the Performing Right Society also credits Harry Parr-Davies — London: Chappell, 1940. The Greatest Show On Earth Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Grecian Garden Fred Godfrey, 1911; manuscript of fragment of lyrics in author’s collection; title also mentioned in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 3 February 1911.
Grow, Little Mushroom, Grow Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, [1906]; Melbourne: Stanley Mullen, 1908. Sung by Winnie Volt in the show Humpty Dumpty, Prince’s, Bristol (December 1906); by Rosie Osborne at the Memorial Hall, Topsham (November 1909) — “Miss Rosie Osborne, whose tuneful voice and winning manner are so well known, gave what was, perhaps, the gem of the evening — the song ‘Grow, little mushroom, grow’” (Exeter and Plymouth Gazette, 8 November 1909, p. 5).
Guess Ill Have To Telegraph Fred Godfrey, 1911; manuscript of fragment of lyrics in author’s collection; title also mentioned in Godfrey letters assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 3 February 1911 and 19 December 1911.
Hallo, Baby (Introduce Me To Your Nursie) A.J. Mills, Bennett Scott & Fred Godfrey, 1915. Recording: The Two Filberts (Jumbo 1313, 1915)
Hands Up! (Dare-Devil Baby Joe) [EMI database lists title as Dare Devil Baby Joe] words by R.P. Weston, music by Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music, 1913. The Happy Song Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman,
1930.
Have Another One Charles Whittle, Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling — London: Francis & Day, 1910. Introduced by Charles R. Whittle; The Era (13 August 1910, p. 19) credits “those past-masters of their art, Harry Castling and Fred Godfrey.” Have You Got Another Girl At Home Like Mary? Alf J. Lawrance & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music; Bert Feldman; Melbourne: Allen, 1908.
Have You Met A Girl Named Mary? Fred Godfrey & Fred E. DAlbert
— London: Bert Feldman, 1909.
He Left His Little Chrysanthemum (Over In Tokyo) Fred Godfrey & Orlando Powell — London: Bert Feldman, 1910.
He Played The Wedding March
He Used To Play On The Oboe Fred Godfrey & Charles Hilbury — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1909; title appears in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 28 February 1909. The Heart Of Molly Malone Worton David, Lawrence Wright & Fred
Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1915; Lawrence Wright Music printed catalogue and report in The Stage (9 September 1915) list this song title but composed by Eileen O’Shea. Heigh Ho! For The Gay Naughty Nineties Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Hello Canada! Fred Godfrey & George Formby, Jr. — London: Lawrence Wright Music, [ca. 1947]; song written for Formbys 1947 tour of Canada. Recording: Private recording of performance by George Formby Jr., on ABC-TV (U.K.) show Atlantic Showboat, aired 10 January 1959
Hello! Little Miss Llewellyn Fred Godfrey, Billy Williams & Charles
Wilmott — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1912 [sheet music; Library of Congress has words by Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, music by Charles Wilmott, and copyright date of 1913].
Fred Godfrey & Harry Gifford — London: Star Music, 1913; Bert Feldman, 1913; New York: Jos. W. Stern, 1914.
Hello! Little Snowflake Fred Godfrey & Harry Gifford —
London: Bert Feldman, 1913.
Hello, Mister Right Charles Collins & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1909.
Fred Godfrey, A.J. Mills & Bennett Scott
— London: Star Music; Bert Feldman, 1919. Recording: Florrie Forde (Zonophone Twin 1932, 1919)
Her Ladyships Fallen In Love Clarkson Rose & Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Here Comes The Ragman Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907. Here, There And Everywhere Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Wright, 1915. Recording: Florrie Forde (Zonophone Twin 1662, 1915)
Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1911; copyright renewed by Godfrey, 1938 [Library of Congress].
Here You Are Again, Miss Crinoline [also known as Here We Are Again, Miss Crinoline! and as Miss Crinoline] Fred Godfrey, Lawrence Wright & Worton David — London: Lawrence Wright Music; Bert Feldman, 1915. Interpolated in the Frank Ruben production Mind The Step, Islington [London] Empire (May 1915). Sung by Minnie Elsie in revue Cupid’s Club, Penge [London] Empire (May 1916). Heres The Antelope! Fred Godfrey — London: Reeder & Walsh, 1908.
Hes A Very Old Friend Of Mine E.W. Rogers & Fred Godfrey — London:
Francis, Day & Hunter, 1910; Melbourne: Allen & Co., 1911. Recording: Harry Bluff (Grammavox E-30, [1912?])
Hey Ho! Cant You Hear The Steamer? words by Harry Gifford, music by Fred Godfrey; Star Music “Popsy Wopsy Lancers” sheet music also credits Ella Retford — London: Star Music; Bert Feldman, 1913; Melbourne: Dinsdales’, 1913. Hi Ti Iddley, Om, Pom, Pom Fred Godfrey, 1909; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 23 November 1909.
Hilly, Holly, O! Fred Murray & Fred Godfrey, 1909; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection.
His Lordship Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — Detroit; New York: Jerome Remick, 1908.
George Formby, Jr., Fred Godfrey & Fred E. Cliffe — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1942. Interpolated by George Formby in the film Get Cracking (1943). Recording: George Formby Jr. (Regal Zonophone MR-3689, 1942); reissued on CD “At The Flicks” (President PLCD-554, 1997); reissued on 5-CD set “George Formby, The War And Postwar Years, Volume 2 of the JSP Compilation” (JSP CD-1902, 2006); reissued on CD “The Window Cleaner” (Golden Options 3804, 2008)
The Honeymoon Train Fred Godfrey, A.J. Mills & Bennett Scott — London: Star Music, 1914. Sung by Alma Harvey in revue The Ranch Girl (The Foresters’ Music Hall, London, 1914); and by The Sisters Reeve: “The Sisters Reeve, who are at the Hippodrome, Southend, this week, are singing...‘The Honeymoon Train’ with success” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 7 May 1914, p. 20). “The Sisters Reeve, who are at the Metropolitan [London] this week,have a winner of the first water in Fred Godfrey, A.J. Mills and Bennett Scott’s clever song, ‘The Honeymoon Train,’ which goes with a rare swing, and is eminently suited to their methods” (The Era, 27 May 1914). Also sung by Gipsy Woolf and her girls at the Holborn Empire, May 1914 (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 28 May 1914, p. 19). Recording: The Two Filberts (Jumbo 35894)
Hope, Brothers, Hope Ralph Butler, Julian Wright & Fred Godfrey — London: Medley Barrett Music,
1929. Recording: Tommy Handley (Piccadilly 345, 1929)
House Full OLove Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Wright, [date unknown]; title from EMI database. The House With The Little Green Blinds Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, [date unknown]. How Are They All At Home? Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, [date unknown].
How Do, Little Miss Santa Claus? Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling — London: Bert Feldman, 1914. Sung by Dorritt MacLaren in pantomime Little Bo-Peep, Tivoli, Hull (December 1914). How Do, Miss Winter-Time? Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1913. How Do You Do, Miss Summertime? Fred Godfrey & A.J. Mills — London: Star Music, 1914. Sung by Daisy May, Leas Pavilion, Folkstone (June 1914).
How DYou Do, My Little Sunshine Girl Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, [ca. 1912]; manuscripts of music & lyrics in author’s collection. How Long Did Solomon Take To Kiss All His Wives Good-Night? words by Eric White, music by Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1919. Hows Your Mother, And Hows Your Dad? All Right, Thank You Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1914. “Billy Cave, the comedian at Fred Clements’s Arcadia, Skegness, is doing well with...‘Hows Your Mother, And Hows Your Dad?’” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 3 June 1915, p. 16). Recording: Harry Fay (Zonophone Twin 1496, 1915)
Hows Your Mother? Shes All Right! Fred Godfrey, Will E. Haines & Ralph Butler — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1929.
Hullo! Christmastime Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, [ca. 1912]; manuscripts of music & lyrics in author’s collection.
Hullo! Hullo! Hullo! (Youre Carrying On) Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1915. “Fred Barnes is taking up the new song ‘Hello! Hello! Hello! (Youre Carrying On)’. This is a comedy song of the popular type, and rendered by the popular light comedian should have a good send-off” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 3 June 1915, p. 16).
Hullo Jack, Glad To See You Back Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1914.
Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; title from EMI database. Hullo! Wedding Bells Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling — London: Frank Howard, 1914. A Hundred Years To Come words by Fred Godfrey, music by John Neat — London: Bert Feldman, 1908.
Hurrah For Baden Powell Fred J. Barnes, Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, [ca. 1912]; typed lyrics in author’s collection.
Hurroo! Hurroo! Here We Are Again! Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1914.
I-A-Like-A-You, You-A-Like-A-Me (A Fruitstall
Romance) Fred Godfrey & Wynn Stanley — London: Worton David,
1924. I Am Thinking Of You, Just You Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907
I Called You Sweetheart Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman;
Ideal Music, 1946.
I Cant Come Tomorrow Night Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott — London: Bert Feldman, 1926. I Cant Help Loving A Girl Like You Fred Godfrey & Dan Lipton — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1908.
Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1913. Recordings: Billy Williams (ca. September-October 1913 for Pathé); (ca. October-November 1913 for Jumbo; reissued on Scala, Coliseum, Regal, and Odeon); (ca. November 1913 for Edison Blue Amberol)
I Caught [Bought?] A Horse Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. One of several songs Godfrey is thought to have written for Max Miller around 1937–38, but for which he is not credited. Recording: Max Miller, I Bought A Horse (HMV BD-563, 1938), reissued on LP “The Golden Age Of Max Miller” (Music for Pleasure GX-2503, 1980) [with credit to Miller]
I Come Frae Scotland Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1913. Recordings: Billy Williams (ca. January-February 1913 for Columbia; reissued on Regal); (ca. March-April 1913 for Favorite); (ca. September-October 1913 for Pathé); (ca. November 1913 for Edison Blue Amberol)
I Didnt Know What To Do Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1912; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 19 December 1911; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection. Recordings: Billy Williams (14 March 1912 for Zonophone); (ca. March 1912 for Edison Standard)
I Do Like A Little Bit Of Jelly Fred Godfrey & Leslie Sarony, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
I Do Like The Life, I Do! Fred Godfrey & Tom Mellor — London: Star Music, 1916. Introduced by Daisy Dormer at the Grand, Birmingham (March 1916); also sung by Tiny Arnold, “England’s smallest star comedienne,” Empire, Mansfield (September 1917); by Amy Preston in revue There And Back, at the Bedford, Camden Town (August 1916); and by Winifred Ward. Recording: Charles Collins (Zonophone Twin 1649, 1916)
I Do Like To Be Where The Girls Are Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1911. Introduced by George Leyton and featured in a June 1909 advertisement in The Era (but not published until 1911?). Recordings: Chas. Holland (Columbia-Rena 1735, 1911); Stanley Kirkby as “Arthur Joyce” (Jumbo 749, 1912)
Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1911 — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1912; copyright renewed by Godfrey, 1939 [Library of Congress]; manuscripts of music and lyrics in author’s collection.
I Dont Care A.J. Mills, Bennett Scott & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music, 1916.
Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1913.
I Dont Know Where You Live Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams; EMI credits Williams, Charles Collins, Godfrey & Joe Burley — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1913. I Dont Know You And You Dont Know Me Fred Godfrey & Harry Gifford — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1913.
I Dont Want To Die For You (I Want To Live) words by Harry Gifford, music by Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1914 [prewar]. I Keep Busy All The Time Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, [date unknown].
Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams; some record labels credit Williams, Godfrey, Paul Pelham & Herbert S. Rule or Pelham & Rule alone; EMI credits Godfrey alone, 1911.
I Knew I Loved You When You Went Away Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
I Like Your Company Will E. Haines, Harry Staunton & Fred Godfrey — Melbourne: Dinsdales’, [date unknown].
I Live Round The Corner — How Can I Go Straight Home? Fred Godfrey as “Edward E. Elton”, 1929.
A.J. Mills, Bennett Scott & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music; Melbourne: Dinsdales’, 1916. I Love To Hear You, Joan, Playing The Saxophone Fred Godfrey & Alf J. Lawrance — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1908.
Fred Godfrey & Charles Collins — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1910.
I Met Alice Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1912; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 24 June 1912; manuscripts of music and lyrics in author’s collection. I Never Heard Father Laugh So Much Before Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, composed 1911; published London: Francis, Day & Hunter; Melbourne: Allan & Co., 1912.
I Ran Straight Home With The News Fred Godfrey & Fred E. Cliffe — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1913. I Suppose Youll Come Down There Too Arthur Woodville, Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
I Want Somebody To See Me Home Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1911.
I Want To Be A Russian Dancer Fred Godfrey, 1912; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 4 April 1912.
I Want To Be Introduced, If Its A Girly Girl Fred Godfrey & Terry Sullivan — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1909.
I Want To Land In Ladyland John P. Harrington & Fred Godfrey — 1910.
I Want To Marry A Hero Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, [ca. 1912]; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection. I Want To Roller-Skate, Johnny Fred Godfrey, Tom Mellor, T.W. Thurban & Harry Gifford — London: Bert Feldman, 1908. Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman; Melbourne: Stanley Mullen, 1908. Fred Godfrey, Worton David & Andrew Allen, collectively as “Manny Romanz” — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1923. Sung by Victoria Carmen; by Florrie Forde; by Mr. T.B. Seymour & Miss Marjorie Brookes in revue Flickers And Flashes, Theatre Royal, Stratford, London (March 1924) and King’s, Newcastle (August 1924); and by Violet Trevelyan, New Cross Empire, London (May 1924); played instrumentally by Norris Smith & His Dixie Entertainers, Regent Dance Hall, Brighton (March 1924). The publisher advertised the song as “A New Departure in Ballads...Intensely Human, Indescribably Appealing” (The Era, 7 May 1924, p. 6). Recording: The Blackpool Winter Garden Orch. (The Winner 4039, 1924)
I Was Lonely And You Took Me In Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1908. I Will Love You More Than Ever Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright
Music, 1925. I Wish I Were Back In Lancashire Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1912; manuscript of music in author’s collection. Recordings: Billy Williams (21 August 1912 for Zonophone; reissued on Ariel Grand and HMV-Victor [Canada]); (ca. March 1913 for Edison Blue Amberol).
I Wish I Were You, To-Night Will Letters, Fred Godfrey & Alf. J. Lawrence — London: Bert Feldman, 1910. Recording: Arthur Leslie? (Columbia-Rena 1418, 1910)
Billy Williams, Huntley Trevor & Fred Godfrey, 1911; published London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1912.
I Wish That I Knew Your Little Sister Fred Godfrey & Fred E. D’Albert — London: Bert Feldman, 1909. I Wonder Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams?, [ca. 1912]; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection.
Id Be Happy In A Wigwam With You Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1908. Id Like To Be On The Farm (If The Darn Thing Were Only Somewhere In Town) Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott —
London: Bert Feldman, 1920. Recording: Harry Fay (Zonophone 2024, 1920)
A.J. Mills, Bennett Scott & Fred Godfrey
— London: Star Music, 1919.
Idolising Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1922. If Everyone Did A Good Turn Every Day Fred Godfrey — London: Mac Melodies; Melbourne: L.F. Collin, 1936. Recording: Leslie Sarony (Regal Zonophone MR-2147, 1936)
If Mother Had Never Met Father Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1912; title in Godfrey letters assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 15 March 1912 and 4 April 1912; manuscripts of music and lyrics in author’s collection. If Only You Remember, The Rest Can All Forget Worton David, Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Wright, [date unknown]; title from EMI database. If She Has An Irish Way With Her (Shure Her Hearts All Right) Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1916.
If Thats What You Call Lovin’ Lawrence Wright, Fred Godfrey & Worton David — London: Lawrence Wright Music, [date unknown].
Fred Godfrey & Harry Carlton, 1911. If This Should Meet The Eye Fred Godfrey — Melbourne: Dinsdales’,
[ca. 1913].
If We Cant Be Sweethearts, Lets Be Friends Fred Godfrey & Maurice Scott —
London: Lareine, 1929. If You Come From Yorkshire (By Gum, Thas Reet Up TMark) Fred Godfrey & Shaun Glenville —
London: Bert Feldman, 1916.
If You Havent Got A Girl In The World Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling — London: Bert Feldman, [1909?]. Interpolated in pantomime Cinderella, Opera House, Coventry (December 1909).
If You Only Knew A.J. Mills, Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott — London: Star Music, 1916. Recording: Lewis James (HMV-Victor 216352, 1922)
If Your Hair Were Not So Curly Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1907.
If Your Heart Says Be A Sailor Fred Godfrey & R.P. Weston, [date unknown]; title from EMI database. Ill Always Save The Loving For You Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman,
1920. Recording: Florrie Forde (Zonophone 2175, 1921)
Ill Be Waiting At The Church For Mary Brown Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1912; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 24 June 1912; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection.
Ill Have To Ask My Mother If Shell Let Me Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1914. Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams; Percy Edgar also seems to be a co-writer, according to an assignment letter signed by him dated 20 March 1911 — London : Bert Feldman, 1910. A.J. Mills, Charles Collins & Fred Godfrey
— London: Star Music; Melbourne: Dinsdales’; New York: Nove Music, 1909. Recordings: Harry Fay (The Twin 231, 1909); Terry Dean (Columbia-Rena 1257, 1910); Herbert Rule (Pathé 8152)
I’ll Tell Tilly On The Telephone [also known as Ill Tell Her On The Telephone] Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907.
Im A Little Bit Of Pre-War Stuff Clarkson Rose & Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Im A Member Of The Cuckoo Club Worton David & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music, 1914. Inroduced by Reg Wentworth. I’m A Slop Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Barclay — 1926. Written for Vesta Victoria‘s return to the Variety stage; sung by her at the Victoria Palace, London (March 1926). .
Im Coming Back To Old Kilkenny Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey —
London: Bert Feldman, 1913. Im Coming Your Way Home Terry Sullivan & Fred Godfrey —
London: Star Music, 1909.
I’m Going Back Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Barclay — 1926. Written for Vesta Victoria‘s return to the Variety stage; sung by her at the Victoria Palace, London (March 1926). Im Going Tomorrow, Today Fred Godfrey & Fred Curran — London:
Bert Feldman, 1928. Im Gonna Be Married Sunday Bennett Scott & Fred Godfrey —
London: Bert Feldman, 1926.
Im Madly In Love Fred Godfrey & George Arthurs, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Im Not A Baby Any More Fred Godfrey & Fred E. D’Albert — London: Bert Feldman, 1909.
Im Not Going Away From This Little Lagoon With You Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey —
London: Bert Feldman, 1908. Im Off To Kellys Isle Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1914. Introduced by Florrie Forde. Im On My Way To Bom-Bombay Fred Godfrey — London: Montgomery,
1927. Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1913. Fred Godfrey & Hubert W. David — London: Worton David, 1926.
Im The Only Bit Of Comfort That Shes Got Fred Godfrey & J. Lloyd as “James
Walsh”, [1938?]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the
Performing Right Society. One of several songs Godfrey is thought to have
written for Max Miller around 1937–38, but for which he is not credited.
In A Cheap Excursion Train Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey —
London: Shapiro; New York: Von Tilzer Music, 1908.
In Demerara Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey —
London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907. In Early Victorian Days Fred Godfrey & Leslie Sarony, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Fred Godfrey & Worton David —
London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1914.
In My Aeroplane (Jane-Jane-Jane) Fred Godfrey, 1906; published London: Francis,
Day & Hunter, 1907; title included in Francis, Day & Hunter consignment
form, 13 December 1906. In My Home At Bantry Bay Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey —
London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1910. In My Little Cabin Home Out West Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Wright — London: Bert Feldman, 1914. In My Little Jungle Home Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1913. In My Subterranean Home I’m Going To Stay Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1908. In Old Kashmir Fred Godfrey as “Edward E. Elton” — London: Bert Feldman, 1928.
In That Little Irish Town Fred Godfrey — London: Montgomery, 1927.
In The Days That Are Coming By-And-By (The Budget Song) Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey, 1909.
A.E. Sidney-Davis, Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1908. In The House Next Door To Me Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1912; title in Godfrey letters assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 5 June 1912 and 24 June 1912; manuscript of music in author’s collection. In The Island Of Go-As-You-Please Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music; National Publishing, 1912; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 22 March 1913. Sung by Charles R. Whittle, Grand, Derby (June 1913).
In The Land Of The Kangaroo Fred Godfrey, Percy Edgar & T.W. Thurban
— London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1908.
In The Land Where The Heather Grows Fred Godfrey & Fred D’Albert, 1910. Recordings: Jack Lorimer (Jumbo 471, 1910; Edison Amberol 12240, ca. 1911 [4-min. wax cylinder])
In The Land Where The Women Wear The Trousers Fred E. D’Albert, Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1909.
In The Land Where There Are No Girls Fred Godfrey & Orlando Powell — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1910.
In The Merry Month Of May Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey —
London: Bert Feldman, 1908.
In The Middle Of The Night Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, [date unknown]; there is a 1927 song of that title, but published by Francis & Day.
Is There Room For A Little One? Fred Godfrey as “Edward E. Elton”, 1929.
It Doesnt Cost A Penny For Any Of That Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
It Seems To Me Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott — London: Star Music, 1920.
It Takes An Irish Heart To Sing An Irish Song Fred Godfrey & Worton David — London: Bert Feldman; Melbourne: Stanley Mullen, 1914.
It Takes More Than That To Steal An Irish Heart Away Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1926. Recording: Arthur Cox (Zonophone 2844, 1926)
Its A Far Better Thing I Do Than I Have Ever Done [also known as Tis A Far Better Thing I Do] Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1911; manuscripts of lyrics (two drafts) in author’s collection. Recordings: Billy Williams (Zonophone Twin 785, 1912; reissued on Cinch 5115, 1913); (Edison Standard Cylinder 14138, 1912)
Its A Grand Old Song Is Home Sweet Home Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1912. Its A Long Way To Go Home Fred Godfrey & Harry Gifford — London: Bert Feldman, 1914. Recording: Gus Harris (Marathon 395, 1914) [vertical cut disc]
Its A Waste Of Time Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1912; title in Godfrey letters assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 2 May 1912 and 24 June 1912; manuscripts of music and lyrics in author’s collection. Its A Wonderful Great Big Love That’s Calling Me Back To You Tom Mellor & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1916.
Fred Godfrey, Worton David & Lawrence Wright — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1915. Sung by Fred Barnes, Empire, South Shields (September 1915) [and other theatres].
Its An Ill Wind That Blows No Good Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection.
Its An Old Scotch Tune Theyre Playing Fred Godfrey & Worton David — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1914. Its Going To Be A Night, That Night [also known as Oh! Its Going To Be A Night, That Night] Fred Godfrey & Tom Mellor — London: Bert Feldman, 1916. Recording: Florrie Forde (Zonophone Twin 1692, 1916)
Its Mine When Youve Done With It Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, composed 1912 — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1913.
Its No Use Going To The Seaside (Unless Youre A Bit Of A Sport) Will Wise, Bud Bennett & Fred Godfrey
— London: Bert Feldman, 1920.
Its Not So Much The Waltz Dream As Her Dreamy Dreamy Eyes Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey —
London: Bert Feldman, 1908.
Its Not The Band That They Go To See (Its Her Big Brown Eyes) Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1913. It’s Not The Kilt You’re Wearing Fred Godfrey, [1912?]. Recording: Jack Lorimer (Jumbo 851, 1912)
Its Nothing To Do With You Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1912; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 24 June 1912. Its The Only Bit Of English That Weve Got Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling [EMI also credits Billy Williams], composed 1906; published London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907. Its The Same Old Tommy And The Same Old Jack! Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey [EMI also credits Alf. J. Lawrence] — London: Bert Feldman, 1914 [prewar]. Sung by Nora Delaney in various halls (November 1914).
Its The Way They Have In The Navy Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey
— London: Frank Howard, 1914 [pre-war].
Ive Been Out With Johnny Walker Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey
— London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1914. Ive Got A Lad In Yorkshire (Yorkshire Belongs To Me) Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1914.
Ive Got My Mothers Husband And Shes Got Mine Vesta Victoria & Fred Godfrey; Library of Congress credits Godfrey only — New York: M. Whitmark & Sons, 1911; copyright renewed by Godfrey, 1938 [Library of Congress, which also lists Vesta Victoria there as co-author]. Ive Got One Arm Round Mary (And The Other Arm Round Her Ma) Fred Godfrey as “Edward E. Elton” — London: Bert Feldman, 1930. Sung by Randolph Sutton at the Coliseum, London (May 1930), Pavilion, Torquay (July 1930), in pantomime, Newcastle (December 1930), Holborn Empire and Metropolitan, London (March 1931), Palladium, London (April 1931), and Alhambra, London (May 1931); by Claude Worth, of the Rothesay Entertainers (August 1930); and by Harry Wray & His White Guards, Canterbury, London (April 1931). Interpolated in Will A. Jackson’s revue Come To The Fair (December 1930). .
Ive Got Plenty Of Books To Read (Send Me Along A Girl) Will Letters & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1910.
Ive Just Been To A Wedding Today Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, [ca. 1912]; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection. I’ve Seen Beautiful Pictures Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey, [1915?]. Recording: Will Terry (Jumbo 35938)
Jack, Jack, Jack, Come Along Back, Back, Back Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman,
1927. Jane, Aint You Coming Home Again? Fred Godfrey & Harry Gifford — London: Frank Howard, 1914. Lawrence Wright as “Horatio Nicholls” & Fred Godfrey as “Godfrey Williams” — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1928. Jean Loves All The Jockeys SEE ALSO Jockey Mad Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1913. Jean Maclean Fred Godfrey, 1923.
Jean Ma Dear Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh Fred Godfrey, composed 1906; copyright 1907; title from Stationers Hall entry in the Public Record Office, Kew, London, which lists the song’s first performance at Euston Music Hall, London, 10 November 1906.
Jimmy, Take A Chance And Do The Shimmie Dance Fred Godfrey, A.J. Mills & Bennett Scott — London: Bert Feldman, 1919. Jims A Funny Fellow When Hes Had A Few Fred J. Barnes & Fred Godfrey, [date unknown but likely 1911–14]; typed lyrics, with corrections (by Godfrey), in author’s collection.
Jockey Mad! Fred Godfrey, 1913; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 7 November 1913 — a reference to the song later called Jean Loves All The Jockeys?
John Bulls Daughters Fred J. Barnes, Orlando Powell & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1910.
Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1911;
manuscript of partial lyrics (early draft) in author’s collection.
Johnny OMorgan, On His Little Mouth Organ, Playing Home Sweet Home Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey
— London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1914.
The anonymous writer of the “By the Way” column in the Globe and Traveller (25 February 1915, p. 4), borrowed Johnny OMorgan to make a dig at a Sudanese religious leader who had been enlisted by Governor-General Reginald Wingate of the Sudan to aid discussions about the future of the Arabian peninsula in the post-Ottoman era: “We read that ‘the great Sheikh, Seyyid El-Morghani is said to be a descendent of the Prophet,’ but we cannot help thinking that he must be some relative of Johnny OMorgan with his little mouth organ.” Recordings: George Baker as “George Guest” (Jumbo 35839); Harry Fay (Zonophone Twin 1447, 1914)
Julia (Ive A Peculiar Feeling Round My Heart For You) Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907.
Just A While Ago Fred Godfrey & Edgar Leslie, 1918. Recording: Norman Allin (Columbia 2844, 1918)
Just An Ordinary Home Leslie Leonard Cooke & Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; title from EMI database. Just To Be Near You Fred Godfrey, Harry Gifford & Lawrence Wright?, [ca. 1913]. Recording: Emilie Hayes (Marathon 296, 1913) [vertical cut disc]
Just To Remind Me Of You Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1912. Keep On Smiling Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; manuscript [fragment] of lyrics in author’s collection. Keep Your Flashlight In Your Hand George Formby, Jr., Amy Parsons & Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1939.
La Belle France Fred Godfrey, Harry Gifford & Maurice Scott — London: Star Music, 1913.
A Lad From Lancashire George Formby, Jr. & Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1939. Recording: George Formby Jr. (Regal Zonophone MR-3206, 1939), reissued in 4-LP set “The Man With The Ukelele” (World Record Club SM 351-4, 1977); reissued on 5-CD set “George Formby, The War And Postwar Years, Volume 2 of the JSP Compilation” (JSP CD-1902, 2006) reissued on CD “The Window Cleaner” (Golden Options 3804, 2008)
The Ladder Of Life Charles Collins & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1910.
The Ladder Of Roses Tom Mellor & Fred Godfrey — London:
Bert Feldman, 1916. [A song of the same name was published by Francis & Day in 1916, and the following might refer to it, rather than to the Mellor & Godfrey song, although singer Dorothy Ward was known to favour Godfrey material] The Lancashire Romeo George Formby, Jr. & Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1939. Recording: George Formby Jr. (Regal Zonophone MR-3233, 1939), reissued in 4-LP set “The Man With The Ukelele” (World Record Club SM-351-4, 1977); reissued on 5-CD set “George Formby, The War And Postwar Years, Volume 2 of the JSP Compilation” (JSP CD-1902, 2006)
Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott —
London: Star Music, 1920. The Last Train Home Tonight (Puff, Puff, Hear The Whistle Blowing) words by Harry Gifford, music by Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1914. Recording: Harry Fay (Zonophone Twin 1300, 1914)
Laughterland (A Fantastic Fable) Fred Godfrey & R.P. Weston — London: Star Music, 1907. Lead Me Towards The Girls Fred Godfrey & John A. Glover-Kind —
London: Bert Feldman, 1910. Leading The Simple Life (Arcady) Fred Godfrey & Terry Sullivan —
London; New York: M. Whitmark & Sons, 1911; copyright renewed by Godfrey, 1938 [Library of Congress]. Recording: Vesta Victoria (Zonophone Twin 761, 1911)
Leave Them Alone, They’re Doing Their Best Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; manuscript [fragment] of lyrics in author’s collection.
Let Me Die With My Face To The Foe words by Fred Godfrey, music by G.F. Barnes — London; New York: Hamilton S. Gordon; Sydney: Joe Slater, 1915?
Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1911; manuscripts of two drafts of lyrics in author’s collection.
Lets Build A World Of Our Own [EMI has title Lets Build A World Together] Fred Godfrey, Lawrence Wright & Worton David — London: Lawrence Wright Music, [date unknown].
Lets Go Where All The Crowd Goes Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1911; Harry Carlton also co-author, according to letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 31 January 1911. Let’s Have A Little Bit Of Peace George Formby, Jr. & Fred Godfrey — London: Cinephone Music, 1944.
Lets Have A Song On The Gramophone [Homophone, Graphophone, Pathéphone, Phonograph] [lyrics change according to the patented playback format for which the recording was made] Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1911; Harry Carlton also co-author, according to letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 31 January 1911. Lets Have Another One Together Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1913; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection.
Lets Have It Over Again Fred Godfrey & Harry Carlton, 1911; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 31 January 1911; typed version of lyrics and manuscript of music in author’s collection.
Lets Sing The Cuddly Song Ralph Butler, Julian Wright & Fred Godfrey — London: Cambridge Music, 1929.
The Little Back Room Upstairs George Formby, Jr. & Fred Godfrey — London: Cinephone Music, 1944.
A Little Bit Of Ireland Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
The Little Blue Bonnet Of Mary Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1938.
Little Dutch Baby Doll Fred Godfrey as “Edward E. Elton”
— London: Bert Feldman, 1930. A Little Dutch Heaven For Two (Anna, My Anna) A.J. Mills, Maurice Scott & Fred Godfrey
— London: Star Music, 1916. Recordings: Eric Courtland (HMV B-762, 1916); The Elliotts (The Winner 3075. 1916); Hayes & Croft [or Harry Cove & Will Thompson?] (Coliseum 990); The Two Filberts (Jumbo 1459, 1916 — disc possibly not issued); [unidentified duet] (Popular 787)
The Little Grasshopper Hopped Away Fred Godfrey & Fred D’Albert — 1909. Possibly sung by Miss Maybelle Morgan, “Australia’s gem chorus singer, youth, voice,. charm, and ability,” Shepherd’s Bush Empire and London Pavilion (April 1909) (The Era, 3 April 1909, p. 40; 10 April 1909, p. 40).
Little Green Heaven words by Harry A. Steinberg as “Dawson
Street,” music by Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1937. Little Miss Waltz Time Is Coming Home Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1914.
A Little Red Lamp Burning Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. Little Rosalie, My Pretty Refugee [EMI lists title as My Little Rosalie] Fred Godfrey, Worton David & Lawrence Wright — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1915. Little Skipper Fred Godfrey & Clarkson Rose, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Little White Home Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music,
1918.
The Little Wooden Chapel (At The Top Of The Hill) A.J. Mills, Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott — London: Star Music, 1918.
Lizas Wedding Day Fred Godfrey, Harry Castling & Alice
Lloyd, 1910. “Swan and Vesta appear in a coster sketch, along with their prize donkey, entitled ‘Liza’s Wedding Day.’ The pair travel to the church in their donkey cart, but quarrel before entering because the groom insists on having a drink prior to the ceremony. In the end, however, the peals of the organ soften the coster’s hear and the wedding proceeds. They leave the church to the accompaniment of the wedding bells and a shower of confetti. It is a characteristic little sketch, and is well received” (Leigh Chronicle and Weekly District Adviser, 6 October 1911, p. 2). “In ‘Liza’s Wedding Day,’ Swan and Vesta have the makings of a first-class sketch. There is a realistic setting, with a church in the background and a convenient public-house to the left. In comes the donkey shay with the bride and bridegroom in full coster equipment. A quarrel delays the marriage ceremony, which, however, eventually takes place with the chimes merrily and the organ pealing a wedding march. The pronunciation is not always orthodox ‘Cockney,’ but that detracts little from the sketch, especially up in the northern counties” (Preston Herald, 22 May 1912, p. 3).
Loneliness Lawrence Wright as “Everett Lynton” & Fred Godfrey as “Godfrey Williams”, 1929; title from EMI database. Look Alive For The 9.45 Fred Godfrey, Lawrence Wright & Worton
David — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1915.
Look What The Naughty 90s Did For Me Clarkson Rose & Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. Love Goes On For Ever And Ever Fred Godfrey — London: Mac Melodies, [1930s].
Love Star Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
Lovetime (Any Old Time Will Do) Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey —
London: Bert Feldman, 1908. Maggie Jane (Youve Been At It Again) Maurice Scott & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1931. Recording: Florrie Forde (Imperial 2455, 1931)
Maggie Ryan Fred Godfrey & J. Lloyd as “James Walsh”, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society; this song likely dates from the late 1920s or 1930s, so is not the song of the same title published by Bert Feldman in 1910.
Making Up For Lost Time Now Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, [date unknown]; this is not the song of the same title by Murray & Everard, published by Francis, Day & Hunter in 1903..
Mammys Mississippi Home Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott, 1920. Recording: G.H. Elliott (Zonophone 2110, 1920)
The Man Behind The Drum Fred Godfrey, 1910; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 15 December 1910; typed version of lyrics and manuscript of music in author’s collection.
The Man In The Street Clarkson Rose & Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. Man, Man, Beautiful Man! Fred Godfrey & Charles Collins, 1908 [title in advertisement in The Era, 25 July 1908]; EMI database also credits Will Driscoll — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1910.
Mary, Queen Of Scots words by Fred E. D’Albert & Fred Godfrey, music by Fred Godfrey [Library of Congress]; some sources also credit Vesta Victoria — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907. Mary (Though I Left You In Argyle) Fred Godfrey & Wynn Stanley —
London: Worton David, 1924.
Marys A Beautiful Name Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman,
1922.
Matilda Doesnt Do It Anymore Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; title from EMI database. Meet Me Again Just Down The Lane Bennett Scott & Fred Godfrey —
London: Bert Feldman, 1926. Meet Me Jenny When The Sun Goes Down Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey —
London; Melbourne: Bert Feldman, 1907. Recordings: Peter Dawson, as “Hector Grant” (Zonophone 50, 1908); Frank Drummond (Columbia D-174, 1908); David Gray (John Bull 40260); Stanley Kirkby as “Charles Lester” (Clarion 123, 1908) [cylinder]; Herbert Payne (Zonophone X-42749, 1908); Harry Trevor (Edison Bell 10469, 1907); Gertie Gitana (Jumbo 897, 1912), with title Meet Me Jennie — same song?; The Pavement Artists (Regal Zonophone MR-614, 1932)
Mendelssohn Mad Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott — London: Star Music, 1920.
Miffikins, Where Have You Been? Fred Godfrey & Leslie Sarony, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Miles O Smiles Fred J. Barnes, Fred Godfrey & R.P. Weston, [date unknown]; title from EMI database. Miss Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm Fred Godfrey & Tom Mellor — London: Bert Feldman, 1912.
Mrs. Sandy McIntyre Fred Godfrey, 1910. Recording: Jack Lorimer (Zonophone Twin 551, 1910)
The Missis Will Laugh When I Tell Her Fred Godfrey, 1912; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 27 September 1912 in author’s collection.
Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman; Sydney: Chappell, 1922. Mister Hippopotamus Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1909.
Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1913; manuscript of partial lyrics (scribbled on the back of a sheet of Williams & Godfrey stationery) in author’s collection.
Mister Sergeant Michael Donoghue Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1915. Recording: Florrie Forde (Zonophone 1630, 1916)
Mr. Smith, From Aberystwith! Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Monte Carlo Pubs., 1907. “Messrs. Harry Castling and Fred Godfrey have just supplied the Monte Carlo Publishing Company with a comedy number, recording the adventures of a Welshman who has got ‘lost, stolen, or strayed,’ entitled ‘Mr. Smith, From Aberystwith,’ which it is confidently predicted will be a comedy winner for this season’s pantomimes. Already several forefront music-hall artists, including Miss Clarise Mayne, have arranged to feature this quaint waltz-time number” (“Variety Gossip,” The Stage, 10 October 1907, p. 15). Sung by Barbara Babington, Tivoli, London, and Hippodrome, Wakefield (October 1907); in the review of her act, The Era (19 October 1907, p. 9) called Mr. Smith, From Aberystwith! “a capital song.” “Plucky and charming Miss Dot Stephens, the heroine of that recent terible fall from a fast-speeding train which will yet be fresh in the memory of our readers, will on Monday next specially produce on the Stoll tour...[Castling and] Godfrey’s petite and dainty Welsh number” (The Era, 21 December 1907, p. 23). Mister Wu (Is In The Chinese Navy Now) George Formby, Jr. & Fred Godfrey — London: Cinephone Music, 1944. Recording: Alan Randall, on LP “Alan Randall Sings Great Comedy War Songs” (Contour 2870 402, 1974)
A.J. Mills, Bennett Scott & Fred Godfrey
— London: Star Music, 1915. Recordings: Gertie Gitana (Regal G7209, 1915); Stanley Kirkby (Jumbo?)
Molly OMorgan (The Irish-Italian Girl) Fred Godfrey & Will Letters — London: Bert Feldman; Melbourne: Stanley Mullen, 1909; copyright renewed by Godfrey, 1936 [Library of Congress].
Money Fred Godfrey, Elsie Waters & Doris Waters, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. Money Isnt Everything Lawrence Wright as “Horatio Nicholls” & Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; title from EMI database. A song by this title was published in 1922 by Herman Darewski Music, but Wright would have published the song through his own firm.
The Mother Old Ireland Gave Me Fred Godfrey — London: Ideal Music,
1946.
Mothers Had A Row With Father John P. Harrington, Charles Collins &
Fred Godfrey; EMI also credits Vesta Victoria — London: Francis,
Day & Hunter, 1910. Recordings: Florrie Forde (Amberol 12236, 1910) [cylinder]; (Zonophone X-43222, 1910); Venie Temple (Bell Disc 462, ca. 1912, reissued on The Winner 2426, 1913?)
Mulligatawny (Where The Soup Comes From) Fred Godfrey as “Dan Grahame”
& Lawrence Wright as “Everett Lynton” — London:
Lawrence Wright Music, 1927. Recordings: Fred Douglas (Regal G-8851, 1927); Clarkson Rose (Zonophone 2916, 1927); Bert Firman’s Dance Orch. (Zonophone 2922, 1927; Ariel 1064, 1927); Fred Walmsley (Regal 8875, 1927)
My Are You There” Girl Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907. My Bohemian Girl Fred Godfrey, Lawrence Wright & Worton
David — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1915. My Father Was Born In Killarney (Dont Run Down The Irish) Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — Sydney: Dinsdales’, [1911].
My Girl From London Town (Shes Never Seen The Swanee River) Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1910. My Housetop On The Trees Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907. Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1911; manuscript of lyrics, with title as My Girl Fra Glasgie Toon, in author’s collection.
My Little Da-Monk Fred J. Allen, Dave Comer & Fred Godfrey
— London: Bert Feldman, 1930. Recording: Clarkson Rose (Zonophone 5626, 1930)
My Little Dutch Doll A.J. Mills, Maurice Scott & Fred Godfrey
— London: Star Music, 1916.
My Little Girl And Me Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott, 1920. My Little Red Cross Girl (I Shall Wear The Rosary That You Gave To Me) Harry Gifford, Fred Godfrey & Tom Mellor — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1914.
My Moonlight Girl Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling — London: Bert Feldman, 1909. Sung by Miss Millie Wolfgang, Hippodrome, Margate (March 1909) and in London theatres (April 1909).
My Old Man Will Entertain You Fred Godfrey — 1909.
My Pal Is The Lamp Post Fred Godfrey, Alfred Glover & Joe Slater as “Felix Le Roy” — [ca. 1910].
Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1911; Harry Carlton also co-author, according to letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated Jan. 31, 1911; typed version of lyrics in author’s collection. My Tennessee, Is That You Calling Me? Fred Godfrey, A.J. Mills & Bennett Scott
— London: Star Music; Bert Feldman; Melbourne: Dinsdales’, 1918.
My Wifes Upset Me! Charles Collins, Fred E. Terry & Fred Godfrey; EMI also credits Joe Archer — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1908.
Fred Godfrey & Fred Holt — London: Bert Feldman, 1929.
My Young Man Is Not A Chocolate Soldier Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1911; manuscripts of music and lyrics (three drafts) in author’s collection. Recordings: Billy Williams (Zonophone Twin 965, 1913; recorded 21 August 1912; reissued on Ariel Grand and HMV-Victor [Canadian]); (Edison Blue Amberol 23024, 1913)
Never, Never More Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Barclay — 1926. Written for Vesta Victoria‘s return to the Variety stage; sung by her at the Victoria Palace, London (March 1926). .
No More Knocking At The Door Fred Godfrey & Harry Gifford — London: Bert Feldman, 1913. Sung by Harry Marlow at the Hippodrome, Rotherham (May 1913). Nobody Knows How To Kiss Me Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1912; manuscripts of music and lyrics (three drafts) in author’s collection. Recording: Billy Williams (Zonophone Twin 982, 1913; recorded 21 August 1912; reissued on Ariel Grand and HMV-Victor [Canadian])
Nobody Loves You Like I Do (Not For A Year Or Two) Fred Godfrey & Harry Gifford — London: Bert Feldman, 1913.
Not A Single Girl To Kiss Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1910. Charles Collins & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter; Melbourne: Stanley Mullen; Detroit, New York: Jerome Remick, 1908.
Offer Up A Little Prayer For Mother Fred Godfrey & Joseph G. Gilbert — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1935. Oh, Chanticler Fred Godfrey & ?, 1910; title in Godfrey
letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 18 February 1910, in author’s collection. In 1911, Billy Williams recorded
a song entitled Chanticler, attributed to [Theodore F.?] Morse
— a different song?
Oh, Daniel Douglas (Wont Ye Come Back To Douglas?) Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1912; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 24 June 1912; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection.
Oh, For Another Day At Margate! Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1912; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection.
Oh For The Sight Of A Girl (Oh! Oh! Oh! For The Sight Of A Girl) Fred Godfrey, Worton David & Lawrence Wright — London: Bert Feldman; Lawrence Wright Music, 1915. Sung by Queenie Burnand in revue Kisses, Hippodrome, Rotherhithe, London (February 1916); by Nora Delaney [unknown theatres]; and by Eva Le Claire, Palace, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire (February 1916). Recording: Harry Fay (Zonophone Twin 1596, 1915); Stanley Kirkby (Regal G7239, 1916)
Oh, Gee! Wouldn’t You Like To Be Me? Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1927. Sung by Norman Griffin in revue Up With The Lark, which opened at the Adelphi Theatre, London, 25 August 1927. Sung by Elsie Esme in revue Hi Diddle Diddle (June 1928); and by Georges Carpentier — yes! the former champion French boxer turned Variety song-and-dance man — and Noel Cardew [unknown theatres] (February 1929).
Oh, Girls! Nobody Loves You Like A Nice Policeman Fred Godfrey, Terry Sullivan & Harry Carlton — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1910. Oh, How You Love! (Youre Dangerous) words by Eric White, music by Fred Godfrey
— London: Bert Feldman, 1919. Oh Maggie! What Have You Been Up To? Fred Godfrey as “Edward E. Elton” — London: Bert Feldman, 1929. Oh! Mary, Look What Youve Done For Me J. Lloyd as “James Walsh” &
Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1928. Recording: Fred Douglas (Regal G-9221, 1928)
Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1912.
Oh! Molly McIntyre (Ill Be A Scotchman For You) Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1913. Oh! Oh! I Love You (I Cant Keep It) Fred Godfrey & Harry Gifford — London: Frank Howard, 1914. Oh! Oh! Oh! (A Tale Of Paris) [also known as Mr. Harris — A Tale Of Paris] Fred Godfrey & Fred E. D’Albert — London: Von Tilzer Music, 1909.
Oh, Sailor, Behave! words by Harry A. Steinberg [as “Dawson
Street”], music by Fred Godfrey — London: Montgomery, 1931.
Oh! Susanna! (How I Love That Girl) Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1926. Oh! That Lovable Walk Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Francis & Day, 1912. Oh, That Ragtime Waltz! (Waltzing Ragtime With You) Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1913. Recordings: Billy Williams (Zonophone Twin 1058, 1913; reissued on Rexophone [Australia], HMV-Victor [Canada], and Homophon 1229); The Two Bobs (Columbia-Rena 2164, 1913)
Fred Godfrey & William Hargreaves — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1915. Sung by famous male impersonator Ella Shields. Co-writer Hargreaves was Ella’s husband. Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey; EMI also credits Billy Williams — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1908.
Oh! The Island Of Girls Fred Godfrey, 1909; title from advertisement in The Era, 29 May 1909.
Oh! The Love-Birds Fred Godfrey, Alf J. Lawrance & Harry Gifford — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1908. Oh, The Sailors Of The King Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1912. Recording: Billy Williams (Zonophone Twin 965, 1913; reissued on Ariel Grand 2101b, 1913; Ariel Grand 928, 1914?; and HMV-Victor [Canada] 120703, 1918)
Oh! Those Ever Loving, Wonderful Beautiful Eyes Fred Godfrey, Harry Gifford & Lawrence
Wright — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1913.
Oh, Those Happy Kid Days Fred Godfrey & R.P. Weston — London: Star Music, 1913. Oh! You Cuddlesome Girl A.J. Mills, Maurice Scott & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music, 1916. Sung by Marjorie Fulton, New Theatre, Northampton (May 1916); by Hart & May in revue Some Show, Palace Playhouse, Dundee (September 1916); by Molly McCarthy at the Empire, Wolverhampton; by The Sisters Reeve, Empire, Nottingham (November 1916); by The Two Leroys, “Australian harmonising vocalists,” on tour in Wales (June 1916); by Peggy Walsh & Mollie Milne, Empire, Edinburgh (August 1916); and by Gladys Wise, Kilburn Empire (June 1916). It was still sufficiently popular a year after its introduction to be sung by Hervay Bruce & Mabel Hurst in revue Some Girls, Islington Empire, London (May 1917). Oh! You Do Do A Lot Of Funny Things, You Do Fred Godfrey & Worton David — London: Star Music, 1914. Oh! You Great Big Baby Face Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music; Bert Feldman, 1913. Sung by Nan Hearne at the Finsbury Park Empire, London (June 1913), “who is...singing...[the song] to a running accompaniment of applause as whole-hearted as it is vociferous” (The Era, 7 June 1913, p. 21). Also sung by Beattie and Babs at the Victoria, Kilburn, and other theatres, London (November 1913): “There is no more taking performance on the vaudeville stage just now than that of Beattie and Babs, who are at Wood Green this week, in Fred Godfrey and Harry Gifford’s delightful number, ‘Oh, oh, you great big baby face,’ which charming Star song brings down the house at every performance. This is without exception one of the finest novelty numbers ever exploited by these talented juvenile performers” (The Era, 12 November 1913, p. 26). Oh! You Have No Idea George Formby, Jr. & Fred Godfrey — London: Cinephone Music, 1942. Recording: George Formby Jr. (Regal Zonophone MR-3694, 1942), reissued on EP “The Ukelele Man, No. 2” (Columbia SEG-7661, 1959), reissued on LP “When I’m Cleaning Windows” (Capitol T-6002, ca. 1962); reissued on CD “Count Your Blessings” (ASV 7857, 2002); reissued on 5-CD set “George Formby, The War And Postwar Years, Volume 2 of the JSP Compilation” (JSP CD-1902, 2006) reissued on CD “The Window Cleaner” (Golden Options 3804, 2008)
Oh, You Italian Opera Man! R.P. Weston, Fred J. Barnes & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music, 1913.
Oh! You Paree Jay Whidden & Fred Godfrey — London:
Bert Feldman, 1921. The Old Mans Looking In The Moon Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
Fred Godfrey & Jimmy Kennedy; some sources also credit Stan Bowsher — London: Peter Maurice Music; Sydney: Sterling Music, 1936.
Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, composed 1912 — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1914. On Our Happy Wedding Day (To That Little Church Just Over There) Fred Godfrey, Lawrence Wright & Worton David — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1915. Sung by Fred Barnes, Holborn Empire (May 1915), Empress, Brixton, London (May 1915) [and numerous other theatres]; also sung by Sadie East & Walter Lawley in revue S’Hush, Theatre Royal, Jarrow (October 1915); by Molly O’Hara & Norman Lester, Empire, Chelmsford, London (September 1915). Interpolated in revue Oh! So Dainty, Alhambra, Openshaw, Manchester (June 1915). “Ellison’s Entertainers at Brighton are making a special feature of...‘On Our Happy Wedding Day’” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 22 July 1915, p. 9). “Victor King is singing...‘On Our Happy Wedding Day’ [and reports that it is one] of the most consistent ‘hits’ he has ever had” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 9 September 1915, p.189). Recording: The Two Filberts (Jumbo 1260, 1915) On The Banks Of The Beautiful Nile Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. One of several songs Godfrey is thought to have written for Max Miller around 1937–38, but for which he is not credited. Recording: Max Miller, on LP “That’s Nice, Maxie” (Pye NPL-18064, 1961, reissued on Marble Arch MAL-597)
On The Day You Sang “Come Back To Erin” Frank W. Carter, Alfred Glover & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1910.
On The First Dark Night Next Week Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Wright —
London: Bert Feldman, 1913. On The Other Side A.J. Mills, Bennett Scott & Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; title from EMI database. On The Other Side Of The World Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1947. Song written for George Formby Jr.’s triumphant 1947 tour of Australia and New Zealand. Formby never officially recorded the song, but private recordings exist of his singing it on tour, including one of an Auckland, N.Z., radio broadcast.
On The Road To Market Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. On The Road To Okalee Fred Godfrey & J. Turner Spencer, [date unknown]; title from EMI database. One Day She Helped Herself To Father Fred Godfrey & Fred Murray — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1909. Recordings: Florrie Forde (Edison 13941, 1909) [cylinder]; Venie Temple (The Winner 2210, 1912)
One Girls As Good As Any Other Girl (If That Little Girl Is Yours) Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1911 — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1912. Recordings: Billy Williams (ca. December 1911 for Homophon 1065 and reissues); (26 January 1912 for Zonophone Twin 787; reissued on Cinch)
The Only Dream I Ever Dream (Is A Dream Of You) Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams —
London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1912; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection. Only A Poor Little Private George Formby, Jr. & Fred Godfrey — London: Cinephone Music, 1944.
Open Your Heart And Let The Sunshine In Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott — London: Bert Feldman, 1920.:
Our Christmas Day Fred Godfrey as “Edward E. Elton”, 1930. Our Claras Clicked Again Fred Godfrey as “Edward E. Elton”
— London: Bert Feldman, 1930. Recording: Clarkson Rose (Zonophone 5671, 1930)
Our Little Kiddie Sings The Best Song Of All Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Frank Howard, 1914.
Our Neighbours Fred Godfrey & Clarkson Rose, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Our Village (I Do Have A Lovely Time) Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music, 1916.
Ours Is A Happy Little Home Fred Godfrey, Elsie Waters & Doris Waters, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1942. Recordings: George Formby Jr. (Regal Zonophone MR-3624, 1942), reissued on LP “Britain At War” (EMI EM-1366, 1990); ; reissued on 5-CD set “George Formby, The War And Postwar Years, Volume 2 of the JSP Compilation” (JSP CD-1902, 2006); George Formby Jr., recording for ENSA radio program “The RAF Takes The Air”, with the RAF Concert Orchestra, 22 July 1942, issued on CD “Formby At War” (Grosvenor CDGRS 1224, ca. 1992); George Formby Jr., in ABC-TV (U.K.) show “Many Happy Returns”, aired 15 February 1958; Alan Randall, on LP “Alan Randall Sings Great Comedy War Songs” (Contour 2870 402, 1974)
Over The Hills And Far Away (A Dutch Girl’s Lament)[EMI lists title as Over The Mountains Far Away)] Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey —
London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1908. Paddy McCartys Party Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. P.C. McWheeler Fred Godfrey, [1912?]. Recording: Jack Lorimer (Jumbo 853, 1912)
The Penny Wedding Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1912; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 15 March 1912; manuscripts of music and lyrics in author’s collection.
The Perambulator Promenade Fred Godfrey & Tom Mellor — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1913.
Picking Up All The Fag Ends Fred Godfrey & Max Miller, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Pierrot Parade A.J. Mills, Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott — London: Star Music, 1916. Sung by Nora Delaney in Huddlestone & Tiller revue Well! I Never Did, Winter Garden, Blackpool (July 1916) — “Miss Nora Delaney has made a tremendous hit on this, her first appearance in Blackpool. Her rendering of ‘Pierrot parade’ was beyond praise, and Mr. Tiller’s elaborate production and gorgeous dressing for this song are items that will live long in the memories of all who see the show” (The Era, 5 July 1916, p. 22); “[In Pierrot Parade, Delaney] is assisted by a chorus of about a hundred futurist pierrots in weirdly beautiful costumes of ingeniously original design” (The Era, 12 July 1916, p. 9). Also sung by Phyllis Darsley in revue Some Girls, Tivoli, Manchester (August 1916); by Josie Delaine [Gallimore], Palace, Chelsea (June 1917); and by Gwennie Morgan in revue Midnight Revels, Hippodrome, Darlington (March 1917). Recording: Florrie Forde (Zonophone 1679, 1916)
The Policemans Party Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, [ca. 1912]; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection.
The Poor Girl Cried, And Cried, And Cried Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman,
1937. Poor Old Father Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott —
London: Bert Feldman, 1920.
Prairie Romeo Harry Carlton & Fred Godfrey — London: Irwin Dash Music, 1937. Recordings: BBC Dance Orchestra; dir. by Henry Hall; Bob Mallin, vocal (Columbia FB-1708, 1937); Bob Mallin (Rex 9081, 1937)
Pretty Little Sansy Pansy Soo Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
Pretty Pattys Proud Of Her Pink Print Petticoat Fred Godfrey, Worton David & Lawrence
Wright — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1915.
The Pride Of The Ballet Fred Godfrey — Detroit; New York:
Jerome Remick, 1908. Pull Yourselves Together, Girls! John P. Harrington & Fred Godfrey; EMI
also credits Florrie Forde — London; New York: Francis, Day & Hunter,
1909.
Put A Bit Of Powder On It, Father Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter; Melbourne: Stanley Mullen, 1908.
Put On Your Kilt, Sandy Fred Godfrey & Fred D’Albert, [1910?]. Recording: Jack Lorimer (Jumbo 480, 1910)
Put On Your Little Wooden Shoes Fred Godfrey & Tom Mellor — London: Bert Feldman, 1916.
Put On Your Old Plaid Shawl Fred Godfrey & Fred E. D’Albert
— London: Bert Feldman; Melbourne: Stanley Mullen, 1909.
The Queen Of The Factory Fred Godfrey & J.F. Lambe
— London: Price & Reynolds, 1909.
Ragtime Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; manuscript of music in author’s collection — same song as Good-Bye, Rag-Time? The Ragtime Scotchman Fred Godfrey, [1913?]. Recording: Jack Lorimer (Jumbo 1054, 1913)
Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1913.
Rainbowland A.J. Mills, Bennett Scott & Fred Godfrey
— London: Star Music, 1916.
Raining (Drops Of Love For You And Me) Tom Mellor & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1916. Razzy Wazzy Lou A.J. Mills, Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott — London: Star Music, 1915. Interpolated in revue Hullo! Everybody (September 1915). “The second edition of Step This Way is making its first appearance before London audiences at the Middlesex this week. This successful revue has been considerable altered since it was last seen in town, and one of the most interesting newcomers to the cast is Gaby Davia,...who is billed and known as ‘Razzy Wazzy Lou,’ after the song of the same name—with which she has made a striking success everywhere” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 27 May 1915, p. 22). Also sung by Jennie Hackett in pantomime Cinderella, Grand Opera House, Belfast (January 1917); and by Esta Stella. Recordings: Hayes & Croft (Coliseum 880, 1915); The Two Filberts (Jumbo 36067, 1915?)
Red Wing words by Fred Godfrey, music by John Neat — London:
Bert Feldman, 1907.
The Regimental Pet (Drummer Boy) words by Fred Godfrey, music by John Neat — London: Bert Feldman, 1907.
Rhythm Is The Thing Lawrence Wright as “Everett Lynton”,
Johnny Raitz, Fred Godfrey & Arthur Young — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1927.
Ride To Church On A Gee-Gee! Fred Godfrey & Worton David — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1914.
Ring Me Up One Rainy Afternoon Fred Godfrey, 1912; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection. Ring Out, Joy Bells! Fred Godfrey, A.J. Mills & Bennett Scott
— London: Star Music, 1913.
Rio Grande Fred Godfrey & Jay Whidden — London:
Bert Feldman; Sydney: Chappell, 1921.
Rio Grande Fred Godfrey; EMI credits Lawrence Wright as “Gene Williams” & Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1934.
Rolling Home In The Morning (After The Ball) Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman;
Sydney: Chappell, 1923.
Rolling Into France George Formby, Jr. & Fred Godfrey —
London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1944. Rosalie Bennett Scott, A.J. Mills & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, [date unknown, but not later than 1919, year of Mills’s death].
The Rose Of Alabam Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott —
London: Star Music, 1920.
Rose Of Rickety Rackety Row Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1926.
The Rose Of Rosetown Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, [ca. 1912]; manuscripts of lyrics (two drafts) in author’s collection.
Rosebud Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907.
Roses Red And Roses White A.J. Mills, Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott
— London: Star Music, 1918.
Rosy...Whoa! The Crackling On The Pork! Fred Godfrey & Orlando Powell — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1910. Runner Beans That Father Grew Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, [date unknown].
The Sailors Love The Girls Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman,
1936.
Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1910; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection. Sandy Macadoo Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1912; title in Godfrey letters assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 2 May 1912 and 24 June 1912; manuscripts of music and lyrics in author’s collection. Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter; Melbourne: Stanley Mullen, 1909. Save Your Kisses Till The Boys Come Home Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey
— London: Bert Feldman; New York: Jerome Remick, 1915. Recordings: Robins & White (Scala 932, 1915); The Two Filberts (Jumbo 36747, 1915?); Robert Carr (The Winner 3030, 1916); Hayes & Croft (Coliseum 999, 1916); The Jolly Old Fellows, in “Dug-Out Ditties, Part 4” (Regal MR-193, 1930)
Send The Boys A Little Snapshot (Of The Ones Theyve Left Behind) Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1916.
Send Us A Few More Girls Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey —
London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907.
Sergeant Macadoo (A Little Bit Of French And A Little Bit Of Scotch) A.J. Mills, Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott, 1915. “Daisy Taylor returned to London this week, appearing at the Palladium, where she is singing ‘Sergeant Macadoo’, a number with which she has made a success in the provinces” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 29 April 1915, p. 21). “Daisy Taylor is proving herself a big favourite at the Place, Leicester, her fine rendering of the Scottish number, ‘Sergeant Macadoo’, making a strong appeal to audiences” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 27 May 1915, p. 22). Miss Taylor also sung it at the Grand, Clapham (October 1915). Also sung by Nellie Boden, Middlesex Theatre, London (April 1916); by Retta Halkett in pantomime Jack And Jill, Hippodrome, Greenock (December 1915); by Cora Lingard in revue Search Me!, Collins’s, London (January 1916); and by The Tiller Girls in pantomime Babes In the Wood, Theatre Royal, Glasgow (December 1915) Recordings: Ella Retford (Jumbo A-513, 1915?); Murray Johnson (HMV B-554, 1915); Stanley Kirkby (Jumbo ?); Stanley Kirkby as “Frank Miller” (The Winner 2862, 1915); Arthur Osmond (Coliseum 778, 1915)
She Does Like A Little Bit Of Scotch Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1912.
Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1912 — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1913. She Is The Leader Of The Band Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams?, [ca. 1912]; title from Williams & Godfrey stationery in author’s collection. She Said She Wouldnt But She Did! Fred Godfrey as “Edward E. Elton”
— London: Bert Feldman, 1928. She Shall Have Music Wherever She Goes Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. One of several songs Godfrey is thought to have written for Max Miller around 1937–38, but for which he is not credited. Recording: Max Miller, in “Max At The Holborn Empire — First House” (7 October 1938), issued on 2-cassette set “Max Miller: The Cheeky Chappie” (EMI ECC10, 1990)
She Was, She Was, She Was Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. One of several songs Godfrey is thought to have written for Max Miller around 1937–38, but for which he is not credited. Recording: Max Miller (HMV BD-597, 1938) [with credit to Miller]
She Was Singing An Old Fashioned Song Fred Godfrey & J. Turner Spencer, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
Sheila ONeil Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1912; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 27 September 1912. Recording: Billy Williams (Zonophone Twin 1041, 1913; reissued on Ariel Grand and HMV-Victor [Canada] 120707, 1918)
Shes A Girl Up North Fred Godfrey & Fred E. D’Albert
— London: Bert Feldman; New York: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1909.
Charles Hilbury, Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — Melbourne: Dinsdales’, 1910. Shine, Little Moonflower Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1908. Silly Thing Francis, Day & Hunter sheet music credits
Larry Lewis, Fred Godfrey & Fred Murray; Dinsdale’s sheet music
credits Fred Godfrey, Fred Murray & Charles Hilbury — London:
Francis, Day & Hunter, 1912; Melbourne: Dinsdales’, 1913. Since Fathers Been A Gardener Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1912; title in Godfrey letters assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 15 March 1912 and 4 April 1912; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection.
Since Father Joined The Territorials EMI database credits Will Hyde & Fred Godfrey; other sources credit Will Hyde, Harry Heath & Billy Williams, 1909.
Sing A Gay Little Song Today Fred Godfrey, Elsie Waters & Doris Waters, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Sing A Little Song In The Morning Fred Godfrey & Max Miller, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey; Harry Carlton also co-author, according to Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 31 January 1911 — London; New York: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1911. Sing Something Irish To Me Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman;
Melbourne: Stanley Mullen, 1911.
Sitting In A Field Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, [date unknown]. Sitting In The Park Fred Godfrey & George Arthurs, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Fred Godfrey — London: Campbell, Connelly, 1931. The Skipper Of The Side Clarkson Rose & Fred Godfrey [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Sleepless Nights Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1921. Fred Godfrey & Charles Hilbury — Melbourne: Dinsdales’, 1909.
Soldiers Like It Fred Godfrey & Shaun Glenville —
London: Bert Feldman, 1918. Some Day, Some Place, Somewhere Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams?, 1913; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 22 March 1913; it is also listed on Williams & Godfrey stationery — same song as Someday!? Some Little Girl Named Mary (Mary Was My Mothers Name) Fred Godfrey, Worton David & Lawrence Wright — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1915. Introduced by Lottie Lennox. Recording: F.W. Ramsey (Regal G-6889) Some Night, Some Waltz, Some Girl A.J. Mills, Bennett Scott & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music; Bert Feldman; Melbourne: Dinsdales’, 1916; Toronto: Leo Feist, [1927?].
Somebody Wants Me Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
Somebodys Found A Girl (Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!) words by Fred Godfrey, music by John Neat [Library of Congress] — London: Bert Feldman, 1907. Someday! [also known as Sometime, Somewhere, Someday] Harry Gifford, Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Wright — London: Star Music; Lawrence Wright Music; Melbourne: Allan & Co., 1913; same song as Some Day, Some Place, Somewhere? Recordings: Ernest Pike as “Herbert Payne” (Zonophone Twin 1204, 1913); Emilie Hayes (Marathon 296) [vertical cut disc]
Somewhere In Sometown A.J. Mills, Fred Godfrey & Maurice Scott — London: Star Music, 1914. Sung by Aimee Sammons in the Lillie Calden and Harry Ray revue Find The Lady, Edmonton Empire (May 1914).
The Song-Birds’ Concert In The Trees Jay Whidden & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1921.
Sonny Boy Fred Godfrey as “Eddie Stamper” & Matthew Hay, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
Sorry! Oh! Its Quaite All Right Fred Godfrey — London: Worton David, 1924.
Sorry (Youll Be Sorry, Florrie) Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman,
1923.
The Soul Of The Violets words by Fred Godfrey, music by Lawrence Wright as “Horatio Nicholls”— London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1931. Recording: Zonophone Salon Orch. (Zonophone 5979, 1931)
Spain, My Sunny Spain Tom Mellor & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1916.
Spring-Time Might Have Been Ring-Time John P. Long, A.J. Mills & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music, 1915.
Squeeze Her, Ebenezer Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1912;
manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection.
Stick To The Major Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1912; title in Godfrey letters assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 15 March 1912 and 4 April 1912.
Stop It, John Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott —
London: Star Music; Bert Feldman; Melbourne: Chappell, 1920.
Stop Making Those Eyes At Me Fred Godfrey, A.J. Mills & Bennett Scott
— London: Star Music, 1918.
Stop Me If You’ve Heard It Fred Godfrey & George Arthurs, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Stop Your Nonsense, Archibald! A.J. Mills & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music, 1914. Sung by Winifred Ward, “who...at the Coliseum, Glasgow, has a ‘winner’ in ‘Stop Your Nonsense, Archibald’ (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 12 November 1914, p. 20); also sung by Daisy Wood...
A Stranger In My Own Home Town Fred Godfrey & Francis Halson —
London: Bert Feldman, 1937. Strolling Along The Sands Fred Godfrey & Kenneth Lyle — London: Shapiro, Von Tilzer Music, 1907.
Strolling Down The Strand Fred Godfrey & Leslie Sarony — London: Vocable Music, 1949; London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1950. Sung by Tommy Trinder in pantomime Puss In Boots, Palladium, London (December 1949); and by Stephen Lang on BBC radio broadcast (July 1950). Recordings: Billy Cotton Tommy Trinder, on LP “You Lucky People” (Silverline DJSL-037, 1974); Leslie Sarony, on LP “Roy Hudd Presents Leslie Sarony” (World Records RTRS- 101, 1980)
Sunbeam Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907. Sunday Night At Home Geoff Bernstein & Fred Godfrey — London: Sydney Brau Music, [date unknown].
Sunshine Soo [also known as Under The Mimosa Tree] Fred Godfrey & A.E. Sidney Davis —
London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1909. Recording: Brett Barry (Pathé 8792)
The Sweetest Kiss Of All (Under The Mistletoe) Charles Collins & Fred Godfrey; EMI
also credits Jessie Preston — London: Francis, Day & Hunter,
1911.
Swinging Along Fred Godfrey as “Eddie Stamper”
& Matthew Hay — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1926.
Take It Away
Take It Nice And Easy Harry Castling, John A. Glover-Kind &
Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1910.
Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty A.J. Mills, Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott — London: Bert Feldman; Star Music; New York; Toronto: Chappell; Melbourne: Dinsdales’, 1916.
Take Me Back To New York [Town?] Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey, [1909?]. References to this obscure song are few, and it is not certain this is about the same song, but in 1909 a newspaper commented: “Hint for Hosts—At Mr. Reginald Vanderbilt’s fancy dress ball at Newport, we read, one of the guests appeared during the evening as an organ-grinder playing ‘Take Me Back to New York Town.’ Do not drive your guests to this, if you want to be a really successful host” (“By the Way,” Globe and Traveller, 31 August 1909, p. 1). Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1911. Take Me Back To Yorkshire Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling — London: Bert Feldman, 1910; copyright renewed by Godfrey, 1937 [Library of Congress]. Sung by Ivy Gallard in pantomime Babes In The Wood, Queen’s Park Hippodrome, Manchester (December 1910); by Susie Marney, Grand, Derby (August 1912); and by Winnie Usher, Grand. Luton (January 1912). Interpolated in the Academy Award–winning film Cavalcade (1933) Recording: Harry Fay (Zonophone Twin 797, 1911)
Take Me Back To Your Heart “The writers...have a following of staunch admirers who had sufficient faith in their work to put the song on immediately without waiting to see how it turned out with some other singer” (The Stage, 20 May 1915, p. 23). Popular ballad sung by numerous artistes, including Marie Brayman in pantomime Little Miss Muffet, Theatre Royal, Nottingham (February 1916); Dora Christian, Pleasure Gardens, Folkestone (June 1915); Belgian soprano Clo d‘Arta, Metropole, Manchester (September 1915); Evelyn Grace, Winter Garden, Blackpool (May 1915); Dorothy Ward, Empire, Edinburgh (April 1915); Leslie Ward (June 1915); and Nellie Wigley (June 1915). Recordings: Harry Edwards (Pathé 9074, 1915?); Randall Jackson (Jumbo ?); Herbert Payne (Zonophone Twin 1466, 1915)
Take Me There words by Fred Godfrey, music by Will Letters [Library of Congress]; American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) credits Godfrey & J.C. Moore — London: Bert Feldman, 1910; London; New York: M. Whitmark & Sons, 1911. Note: Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) apportions royalty shares as follows: Godfrey (25.0%), Will Letters (25.0%), Warner Brothers (50.0%) Take Me Up In The Mountains Sammy Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey —
London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907.
Take Me Where There Are No Eyes About Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1911. Take Me With You Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907.
Take My Rose, Take My Heart Fred Godfrey, date unknown; there is a 1918 song of this title published by Star Music, but with credits to Doreen Grey.
Take Your Greedy Eyes Off My Little Girl Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling —
London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907.
Taking Your Best Girl Out Fred Godfrey & Harry Gifford — London: Bert Feldman, 1913. Teeny Weeny Bit Of Love Fred Godfrey — London: Mac Melodies, [1930s?].
Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1911. Tennessee Twilight Fred Godfrey [most sources; Performing Right Society also credits George Arthurs] — London: Bert Feldman, 1930.
Thank You For The Very Kind Suggestion Fred Godfrey & John L. St. John, [date unknown]; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection. That Beautiful Baby Song Hubert W. David, Raphael Penso & Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
Fred Godfrey, ? Gray & ? Low, [1916?]. Recording: Arthur Gilbert as “Arthur Osmond (Jumbo 1469, 1916)
Thats How Ireland Was Born Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman,
1946.
Thats Just William Fred Godfrey & Leslie Sarony, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. Then Hed Waltz Her Around Worton David, Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Wright, 1915. Recording: Florrie Forde (Zonophone Twin 1915)
There Are Nice Girls Everywhere Fred Godfrey, according to the Performing Right Society, and claimed by Godfrey; Francis & Day and British Library credit R.P. Weston; “John Bull Record” label erroneously credits Whit Cunliffe — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1909. There Are Smiles Behind The Tears Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott —
London: Star Music, 1920.
There Is Always A Silver Lining Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman,
1939.
There Must Be Something Nice About The Isle Of Man Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1913.
There Never Was A Girl Like You Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey
[some sources have Alf Lawrance instead of Godfrey] — London: Bert Feldman, 1909. Therell Be Nothing But Boys In Khaki By The Seaside Raphael Penso, Lawrence Wright & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman; Lawrence Wright Music, 1915. Sung by Bert Castle, Palace, Blackpool (June 1915); by Nora Delaney; by Vera Dudley in revue Come And Have One (October 1915) — “[A]mong the many song items in the revue Come And Have One, none attracts more applause than Vera Dudley’s ‘Therell Be Nothing But Boys In Khaki By The Seaside’” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 7 October 1915, p. 18). Recordings: Harry Cove (The Winner 2867); Alf Gordon (HMV-Victor [Canada] 120323); Will Terry (Jumbo 35904)
Therell Come A Day Fred Godfrey, date unknown; title from EMI database.
Theres A Big Tear On My Heart Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott —
London: Star Music, 1920. Theres A Girl In Berlin Fred Godfrey, Fred E. D’Albert &
J. Chas. Moore — London: National Music; Melbourne: Allan & Co.; New York: Maurice Shapiro, 1909.
Theres A Little Baby Up In The Moon Fred Godfrey and Lawrence Wright; Performing Right Society also credits Worton David — London: Bert Feldman; Lawrence Wright Music, 1915. Sung by G.H. Elliott in numerous theatres, including the Empire, Edinburgh (July 1915), Empire, Leeds (September 1915), Coliseum, London (October 1915) and Hippodrome, Rochdale (February 1916). Also sung by Cressie Leonard in the Huddlestone & Tiller revue Did You Ever? (Winter Garden, Blackpool, 1915); and by Pauline Rivers, Tower, Blackpool (July 1915). Yet another Godfrey song taken up, perhaps rather improbably, by Tommies marching off to war, as this excerpt from the leaving of the 3/3 West Riding (Yorkshire) Field Ambulance attests:
Recordings: George Baker as “George Guest” (Jumbo 36094); G.H. Elliott (Zonophone Twin 1468, 1915); Irving Kaufman (Edison Blue Amberol 2997, 1916) [cylinder] Theres A Little Bit Here, Theres A Little Bit There (Theres A Little Bit Everywhere) Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1912; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 4 April 1912; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection.
Theres A Little Bit Of Irish Everywhere Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Wright — London: Bert Feldman, 1916. Recording: Charlie Collins (Zonophone Twin 1739, 1916)
Theres A Little Fairy Looking After You Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1912; manuscript of music and lyrics (two drafts) in author’s collection.
Theres A Sound Of Music In The Air Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1912; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 24 June 1912.
Theres Always Someone Worse Off Than You Max Miller & Fred Godfrey — London: Noel Gay Music, [ca. 1938]. Recording: Max Miller (Pye 7-N-15349, 1961, reissued on LP “Golden Hour Of Max Miller” (Pye GH-584)
Theres Life In The Old Dog Yet Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1914.
Theres Something In The Irish After All Leslie Leonard Cooke, Shaun Glenville &
Fred Godfrey, 1915.
Theres Something Nice About A Girl Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1911.
These Are The Good Old Days Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
They All Did The Goose-Step Home A.J. Mills, Maurice Scott & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music, 1915. It was still possible to mock the Hun at this stage of the Great War, and the song found favour in theatres and pantos all over Britain. Sung by Winifred Ward in numerous theatres, including the Palace, Hull (May 1915) — “Winifred Ward...has found a number that suits her admirably in ‘They All Did The Goose-Step Home’. At the Palace, Hull, this week, the lively spirited chorus is having a most rousing effect on audiences” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 6 May 1915, p. 11); she also sung it at the Euston and South London theatres (September 1915) and in pantomime at the Marlborough, London (December 1915). Also sung by Fred Barnes; by Marie Brayman in pantomime Little Miss Muffet, Theatre Royal, Nottingham (January 1916); by Edgar Curtis’s singing marionettes, Empire, Bedford (June 1916); by Des Desborough in pantomime, Theatre Royal, Worthing (December 1915); by The Eight Sun Stars in pantomime, Theatre Royal, Birkenhead (December 1915); by May Harper in pantomime Aladdin, Grand, Plymouth (January 1916); by Ethel Holden in pantomime, Tottenham, London (December 1915); by Dorothy Irving, Coliseum, Derby (February 1916); by Rosalie Jacobi in pantomime, Rotunda, Liverpool (December 1915); by Lillie Langtry [not “the” Lillie Langtry] in pantomime, Islington Empire (December 1915); by George Lawrence, Circus, Bury (September 1915); by Katie Marsh in pantomime Forty Thieves, Brixton, London (December 1915), and in revue Somebody’s Looking, Revue Theatre, Kingston (April 1916); by May Mayo in pantomime, Grand, Nottingham (December 1915); by Una Reynolds in pantomime, Royal Palace, Ramsgate (December 1915); by Randolph Sutton, Palace, Bradford (October 1915); by Vera Tymes in pantomime, Pavilion, Hoylake (December 1915); by Gladys Warren in pantomime, [Winter Garden?], Devonshire Park, Eastbourne (December 1915); by Reg Wentworth, Alhambra, Glasgow (September 1915); and by Walter Williams in revue Merry Moments, London (September 1915) — “In working the number he is assisted by ten of the chorus ladies, with the result that a very effective stage picture is secured” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 23 September 1915, p. 21). Also interpolated in pantomime Babes In The Wood, Theatre Royal, Glasgow (December 1915). Recordings: Black Diamonds Band, in “All The Hits” (Zonophone Twin 1571, 1915); Gus Harris (Regal 6909); Irving Kaufman (Edison Blue Amberol 2741) [cylinder]
They All Look Alike In The Dark A.J. Mills, Maurice Scott & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music, 1918. Sung by Louis Bradfield in pantomime Cinderella, Theatre Royal, Manchester (December 1918).
[Note: The following are for a song published by Bert Feldman; not the Godfrey song?] Sung by Kitty Curtis in pantomime Cinderella, Kennington Theatre (January 1923). Interpolated in Fred Karno’s revue Scarlet Runners, Swindon (August 1922) and sung by Leslie Rome in the Karno revue Oh! Yes (November 1922). They All Play The Same Old Game Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1914. Recording: Florrie Forde (Zonophone Twin 1456, 1914)
They Can All Do As They Like With Me Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1914.
They Never Do That Where I Come From Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1909; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection.
Theyre All After A Girl Fred Godfrey & Worton David — London: Bert Feldman, 1914. Recording: Harry Fay (Zonophone 1381, 1914)
words by Fred Godfrey, music by Chester Goldwyn [Lareine song report in The Stage (11 July 1929, p. 5) credits Godfrey only: “a new topical song from the pen of Fred Godfrey” ] —
London: Lareine, 1929. Things Were Different Years And Years Ago Fred Godfrey & George Formby, Jr., [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society; early version of Those Were The Days [q.v.]? This Time Next Year Worton David, Fred Godfrey & Hubert W. David —
London: Worton David, 1925. Recordings: Stanley Kirkby (Edison Bell Winner 4458); Edison Bell Dance Orch. (Edison Bell 4385)
Those Were The Days George Formby, Jr. & Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, [ca. 1939?].
Till You Come Back Again Fred Godfrey — London Bert Feldman,
1926. Recording: Foster Richardson (Zonophone 2961, 1927); one source suggests the song was also recorded by Randolph Sutton, but no such disc is listed in Brian Rust’s British Music Hall on Record.
Ting! Ting! Tra-La-La A.J. Mills, Bennet Scott & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music, 1915. Introduced by Daisy Dormer. Sung by Miss Teddie Butt in revue The Girl Question, Palace, Bath (November 1915); by Evelyn Major in revue Thumbs Up, Hippodrome, Willesden, London (June 1916); by Ennis Parkes in Harry Day revue Look Out (1915). Interpolated in the Huddlestone & Tiller revue Did You Ever? (Winter Gardens, Blackpool, 1915)
’Tis A Faded Picture Fred Godfrey & Florrie Forde [some sources]; Florrie Forde advertisement says the writers are Barrett and Darewski (The Era, 18 June 1910, p. 36) — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1910.
Togo (Over In Old Japan) Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1910.
Tommy Boy! Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey
— London: [Lawrence Wright Music?], 1915.
Tommys Learning French Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey
— London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1915. Recordings: Will Terry (Jumbo 35939, 1915); Dorothy Ward (Regal G7219, 1915) Tomorrow May Be Good-bye! John P. Harrington, Fred Godfrey & Orlando Powell — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1910.
Tonight, By The Firelight Glow A.J. Mills, Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott
— London: Star Music, 1918. Tony! Tony! Send A Marconigram John P. Harrington & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1909.
Too Many Eyes About Charles Collins & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1908. words by Fred Godfrey, music by Paul Andrew; British Library credits Andrew alone; American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) credits Philip Sidney & Fred Godfrey — London: Lareine, 1928; Melbourne: L.F. Collin, ca. 1928; Chicago: Forster Music, 1929. The Trippers Lullaby (Theres No Place Like Home) Fred Godfrey & Maurice Scott —
London: Bert Feldman, 1931. Recording: Florrie Forde (Imperial 2491, 1931)
Try A Smile (When Things Look Blue) Fred Godfrey & Eric Valantine — London: Bert Feldman, 1921. Sung by Maisie Ayling (October 1921); by Belle Sylvia, Empress, Brixton, London (May 1921); and by Carrie Whyte in pantomime Jack And Jill, Palace, Aberdeen (December 1921). Turn It Around The Other Way, Timothy Fred Godfrey as “Edward E. Elton” — London: Bert Feldman, 1929.
Twas An Old Fashioned Love Song Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott —
London: Star Music; Melbourne: Chappell, 1920. Twas An Old-Fashioned Song He Was Singing Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Wright; EMI also credits Worton David — London: Bert Feldman, 1915. Recordings: Stanley Kirkby (Regal G6890); Lewis James (Edison Blue Amberol 3906, 1915?) [cylinder]
Twas An Old, Old Song words by Fred Godfrey, music by John Neat [Library of Congress] — London: Bert Feldman, 1907.
Two Little Sisters Fred Godfrey, [1935?]; exists in manuscript
form only, according to the Performing Right Society. Two Little Wooden Shoes Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907.
The Ugly Sisters Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day
& Hunter, 1932.
The Ukulele Wedding Fred Godfrey as “Dan Grahame” & Lawrence Wright as “Everett Lynton” — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1927. Sung by Vera Berridale in revue Froth Blowers, numerous theatres (April 1927); by Leonie O’Brien & Edna Holmes in revue Vignettes—1928, Palace, Hull (April 1928); and by Walter Williams in revue On With The Show, North Pier, Blackpool (1927). Uncle Billy Was A Fireman Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — New York: M. Whitmark & Sons, 1911; copyright renewed by Godfrey, 1938 [Library of Congress]. Recording: Venie Temple (The Winner 2232)
Underneath An Irish Moon Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Underneath Your Mushroom Umbrella Fred Godfrey, Alf J. Lawrance & Harry Gifford — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1909. Up Came Bonzo words by Fred Godfrey, music by Clay Smith — Sydney: J. Albert & Son, 1925. Introduced by Lee White in revue Let’s Go, Ambassadors Theatre, London, [1925?].
Up He Goes In His Little Monoplane Fred Godfrey & George Arthurs — London: Bert Feldman, 1914 [prewar]. Recording: Ella Retford (Jumbo 1232, 1914)
Wait A Minute (There’s A Little Bit More To Come!) Fred Godfrey as “Edward E. Elton” & Shaun Glenville — London: Bert Feldman, 1929.
Wait Till I’m As Old As Father Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1912.
Wait Till The Clouds Roll By, Molly! Fred Godfrey & George D’Albert
— London: Bert Feldman, 1909.
Waiting At The Garden Gate Fred Godfrey & Max Miller, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1911; Harry Carlton also a co-author, according to Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 31 January 1911; manuscripts of music and lyrics in author’s collection. Watching The Boat Coming In (From Alabamy) Fred Godfrey & Worton David — London: Star Music, 1914. Sung by Revill Hall’s Entertainers, Llandudno (July 1914); by Ella Retford “Ella Retford, who is at Holborn and Lewisham, pins her faith to Fred Godfrey and Worton David’s ‘Watching The Boat Come In’ with...gratifying results” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 7 May 1914, p. 20).
words by Fred Godfrey, as “Eddie Stamper”, music by Lawrence Wright, as “Gene Williams” — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1926. Way Down To Honolulu Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey —
London: Lawrence Wright Music; Bert Feldman, 1913. Recording: The Elliotts (The Winner 2520, 1913)
We All Get A Little Bit Older Evry Day Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman,
1927. Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1913.
We All Want To Do The Same As Father Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Frank Howard, 1914.
We All Went Marching In Fred Godfrey & Charles Hilbury, 1909; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 28 February 1909.
We Cant All Have The Same Girl Fred Godfrey & Harry Carlton — London: Bert Feldman, 1911.
We Haven’t Quite Decided Yet George Formby, Jr. & Fred Godfrey — London: Cinephone Music, 1944.
Wedding Day Billy Williams, Charles Wilmott, Fred Godfrey, Tom Mellor, Vesta Tilley & John S. Baker, [date unknown]; title from EMI database. The unique collection of composing credits may suggest an error on EMI’s part, perhaps a conflating of two separate songs. The Wedding Of Jeanie McKie (Come Along, You Heilan’ Lads) Fred Godfrey, Tom Mellor & Billy Williams; some sources credit Harry Gifford instead of Mellor — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1912. The Wedding Of The Man In The Moon Fred Godfrey & Harry A. Steinberg —
London: Bert Feldman, 1930.
The Wedding Of Wee MacGregor Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman,
1930.
A Wedding On A Gee Gee Fred Godfrey, Worton David & Lawrence Wright [Performing Right Society, Lawrence Wright Music trade paper advertisement]; British Library & Lawrence Wright music sheet credit Godfrey & Wright only — London:
Bert Feldman; Lawrence Wright Music, 1915.
The Wee Little House That You Live In (Is The Best Little Place Of All) Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1915. Recordings: Herbert Payne (Zonophone Twin 1481, 1915); Glen Ellison (Edison Diamond Disc, 1915; reissued on Edison Diamond Disc 3917, early 1920s; Edison Blue Amberol 2721) [cylinder]
Wee MacGregor Fred Godfrey, [1913?] Recordings: Jack Lorimer (Regal G-6480, 1913?); (Pathé 8805, 1913); (Diamond 085, 1913)
Welcoming Them In To The Welcome Inn Fred Godfrey — London: Mac Melodies; Melbourne: L.F. Collin, 1936 Recording: London Piano-Accordeon Band (Regal Zonophone MR-2184)
Well All Do The Same As The Children Do Fred Godfrey, Harry Gifford & Lawrence Wright — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1913.
Well All Go Shopping Up The West Fred Godfrey, 1913; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 17 July 1913.
Well Have A Night Out Together Tonight Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey; EMI also credits Billy Williams — London: Star Music, 1912.
W.E.M.B.L.E.Y. Ed. E. Bryant, Fred Godfrey & Hubert W. David — London: Worton David, 1924. A song celebrating the opening of the great North London stadium. Sung by Leo H. Booker in revue Beauty Queen (June 1924); and by Ella Shields, Alhambra, London (1924). Were All Getting Used To It Fred Godfrey, Harry Gifford & Lawrence Wright — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1913. Recording: Florrie Forde (Zonophone Twin 1253, 1913)
Were All North Country Lads And Lasses Fred Godfrey, Lawrence Wright & Worton David; some sources omit David — London: Bert Feldman; Lawrence Wright Music, 1915. “Two of the most popular numbers with the holiday crowd were ‘Therell Be Nothing But Boys In Khaki By The Seaside’ and ‘Were All North Country Lads And Lasses.’ Both songs...are melodious and clever” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 27 May 1915, p. 22). Introduced by Ella Retford; sung by Nan Chester in Huddlestone & Tiller revue Did You Ever?, Winter Garden, Blackpool (1915); and by Mabel Reeve in pantomime The Babes In The Wood, Royal, Sheffield (December 1915). Recordings: Harry Cove (Guardsman 473, 1915); Harry Fay (Zonophone Twin 1484, 1915); Ella Retford (Coliseum 788, 1915; Scala 663, 1915; Scala 731, 1915; Jumbo ?, 1916?); Stanley Kirkby (Regal G-6890, 1915); Stanley Kirkby as “Frank Miller” (The Winner 2825)
Were All Scotch A.J. Mills, Bennett Scott & Fred Godfrey
— London: Bert Feldman; Star Music, 1917.
Fred Murray & Fred Godfrey; Stanley Mullen sheet music erroneously credits Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1910; Melbourne: Stanley Mullen; Allan’s, 1910; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 23 November 1909. Were In, Meredith, Were In! Lawrence Wright, Worton David & Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1915. Recordings: Florrie Forde (Zonophone 1494, 1915); Black Diamonds Band, in “Camp Concert” (Zonophone Twin 1572, 1915)
Were Irish And Proud Of It, Too Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1914.
Weve All Got To Walk Back Home Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman,
1926.
Weve Got A Lot To Be Thankful For Fred Godfrey & Max Miller, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Weve Got To Put Up With It Now Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day
& Hunter; Bert Feldman, 1916. Recording: Florrie Forde (Zonophone Twin 1749, 1916)
What A Game It Is! Wow! Wow! Fred Godfrey & Harry Gifford — London: Bert Feldman; Melbourne: Stanley Mullen, 1913. A specialty for Mark Sheridan, who sang it in numerous theatres; audiences and the man in the orchestra pit with the big drum always put a hearty emphasis on the refrain’s last “Wow! Wow!” Also sung by Nan Chester, Brixton Theatre, London (January 1914); by Roland Martin in pantomime The Babes In The Wood, Grand, Glasgow (December 1913); and by Maude Mortimer in pantomime Peter Wilkins, Pavilion, Glasgow (December 1913). Recordings: Mark Sheridan (Diamond 077, 1913; Edison Bell Winner 2473, 1913; Empire 1696; Marathon 400 or 426, 1913; Pathé 8880, 1913; Curry’s 217, 1928); Harry Fay (Zonophone Twin 1215, 1913); Bob Cannon (Cinch 5160, 1913); Stanley Kirkby (Jumbo 1125, 1914)
What A Time Weve Had, What A Time! A.J. Mills, Bennett Scott & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music, 1916. Recording: Charles Collins (Zonophone Twin 1753, 1916)
What A Wonderful Wedding That Will Be Bennett Scott & Fred Godfrey —
London: Bert Feldman, 1928.
Bertini’s Band, Winter Gardens, Blackpool (February 1929); Larry Brennan & His Piccadilly Revellers, Plaza, Belfast (September 1928–February 1929); The Brownie Boys, Empire, Neath (October 1928); Burton & Gurney (October 1928); Madge Carter, in pantomime Cinderella, Royal, Bristol (December 1928); pianist Miss Raie da Costa, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London (February 1929); Tim Daniels & His Band, Bedford Theatre, London (December 1928); Herman Darewski & His Band and Gwen Rogers’ Romany Players, Covent Garden Opera House, London (December 1928); Elsie Denham & Mary Hillman in pantomime Jack O’ Hearts, Princess’s, Glasgow (December 1928); Doris & May (October 1928); Victor Duprey & His Band (October 1928); Fred Elizalde & His Band, Savoy Hotel, London, and radio broadcasts from that location (October 1928); Len Fillis & His Band (April 1929); Allan Gordon (September 1928); Greenlie & Drayton, Coliseum, London (January 1929); Jack Griver & His Junior Revellers, Queen’s Hotel, Leicester Square, London (December 1928); Jennie Hartley in pantomime Hop O’ My Thumb, Prince’s, Bristol (December 1928); Ivy Holder & Joyce Cornish in pantomime Babes In The Wood, Royal County Theatre, Bedford (December 1928); Ettie Howard (October 1928); Fred Kitchen & His Astoria Orchestra (November 1928); The Maestros (February 1929); Mason & Royal in pantomime, Gaiety, Dublin (December 1928); Teddy Morris’s Band in revue Times Have Changed, Grand, Brighton (November 1928); Joe Morrison & His Band (December 1928); Anne Murray & Lynda Martell in pantomime Cinderella, Theatre Royal, Norwich (December 1928); George Newman, Oxford Galleries, Newcastle, with a “song-scena” performed by children (February 1929); Omega Collegians Band, Empress Rooms, Kensington, London (January 1929); Denis O’Neil, radio broadcast from Cardiff (April 1928); Murray Pilcer & His Band, Ladies’ Guild Ball, Savoy Hotel, London (December 1928); Ella Retford in pantomime Humpty Dumpty, Royal Glasgow (December 1928); Chas. Roitt, Playhouse, Glasgow (February 1929); “eccentric dancer” Syd Seymour (September 1928); Hal Spooner & His Band, Alexandra, Stoke Newington (February 1929); Gwladys Stanley in pantomime Aladdin, Palace, Manchester (December 1928); Oscar Thomas, Strand Corner House, London (November 1928); The Three Mysteries (October 1928); cabaret singers and dancers Tony & Eve (February 1929); Max Wall & Myrette Morven in pantomime Robinson Crusoe, King’s, Edinburgh (December 1928); Archie Walters & His Band, Leytonstone Palais de Danse, London (November 1928); Jay Whidden & His Carlton Hotel Band, radio broadcasts (February 1929); and Pearl Wynne & Jack O’Connor in revue Miss 1928 (April 1928). Also interpolated in pantomime Cinderella, Empire, Liverpool (December 1928) — Dorothy Ward and Shaun Glenville were the stars of this show, but it is not known if they sung the song; and in pantomime The Sleeping Beauty, Grand, Leeds (January 1929). Recordings: Hollywood Dance Orchestra (Edison Bell Winner 4873, 1929); New Mayfair Dance Orchestra (His Master’s Voice B-5601, 1929); Piccadilly Players (Columbia 5190, 1928); The Rhythmic Eight (Zonophone 5269, 1928); Hal Swain & His Café Royal Band (Regal G9238, 1928)
What About That Little Bit Of Love? A.J. Mills, Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott — London: Star Music, 1914.
What Did You Want To Make Me Love You For? Fred Godfrey, A.J. Mills & Bennett Scott
— London: Star Music, 1918.
What Do We Care, We Two? Fred Godfrey, Worton David & Lawrence Wright — London: Bert Feldman; Lawrence Wright Music, 1915. Introduced by Victoria Monks. Sung by Eileen Dagmar & Bebe Hutchison in pantomime The Babes In The Wood, Aldwych, London (January 1916); by Ed. E. Ford & Harry Claff in pantomime Aladdin, Grand, Clapham, London (December 1915); by Green & Craughan in the Lawrence Tiller revue All Smiles, Hippodrome, Salford (September 1915); by Elise Malpass, Empire, Hackney, London (October 1915); by Teddy Miles & Daisy May (October 1915); and by Daisy Wood, Palace, Chelsea, London (June 1915), Palace, Blackburn (July 1915), and other theatres through the rest of the year. Recordings: Robert Carr (The Winner 2910, 1915); Walter Jefferies (HMV B-546, 1915); Stanley Kirkby (Jumbo 1294, 1915; Scala 734, 1915)
What D’yer Want To____? Fred Godfrey — 1906; introduced by Fred Erick, title from advertisement in The Stage, 6 September 1906, p. 10. This is the earliest known Godfrey song, but many others likely were written and performed during the five years Godfrey was living and working in London after his July 1901 marriage in Wales.
What Ho! The Rubber Boom Fred Godfrey, 1910. Recording: Arthur Leslie (Columbia-Rena 1401, 1910)
What Is A Fellow To Do! Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1911; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 3 February 1911; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection.
What Shall I Do Tonight? Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; manuscript of partial lyrics in author’s collection.
What The-How The-Why The-Who The-Where Have You Been Tonight? Fred Godfrey, Worton David & Lawrence Wright — London: Bert Feldman, 1915. Recording: Florrie Forde (Zonophone 1517, 1915)
What Time Tomorrow Night? Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1913; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 7 November 1913. Recordings: Billy Williams (ca. June 1913, released on Homophone 1257, 1913; Rexophone 5627 [Australia]; and possibly on Homokord); (ca. November 1913, released on Edison Blue Amberol 23279, 1914) [cylinder]
Whats The Matter With The Daylight? Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1912; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 15 March 1912.
Whats The Use Of Playing “Home Sweet Home” Fred Godfrey & Will E. Haines — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1907.
Whats Your Name, Little Girlie? Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling, [date unknown]; title from EMI database. When A Fellow Begins To Fall In Love Fred Godfrey & Harry Carlton — 1910. Introduced by Madge Osmond; title from advertisement in The Era, 17 December 1910.
When An Irishman Goes Fighting words by Leslie Leonard Cooke, music by Fred Godfrey; EMI also credits Shaun Glenville — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1914. Sung by Shaun Glenville, Finsbury Park Empire, London (September 1914). Recording: Stanley Kirkby (Scala 678, 1914; Coliseum 735, 1915; Jumbo A348, 1915?) When I Hear Those Bells Of Brittany Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey
— London: Star Music, 1914
When I See You On Sunday Fred Godfrey & Harry Gifford — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1913.
When Im Asleep Fred Godfrey, Fred Terry, Charles Collins & Billy Williams, 1912; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 9 June 1912
When Im With You Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey, [1913?].. Recording: Brett Barry (Pathé 8960, 1913?)
When Its Your Best Girl Fred Godfrey, Worton David & Lawrence
Wright — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1915. Recording: The Two Filberts, Jumbo 1333, 1915)
When Johnny Comes Marching Home Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
When Love Peeps In At The Window A.J. Mills, Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott
— London: Star Music, 1919. Recordings: The Unity Quartette (Columbia 2871, 1918); Hatherley Clarke-Counter (Zonophone Twin 1944, 1919), with title as When Love Creeps In The Window
When Mother Backed The Winner Of The Derby Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1914.
When She Comes Back To Me Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. When Somebody Knocks At Your Door J.F. Lambe & Fred Godfrey — London:
Reeder & Walsh, 1910. When The Dear Old Temple Bells Are Ringing Fred Godfrey & Harry Gifford — London: Frank Howard, 1914. Presumably a knock-off of the more famous Bert Grant-Joe Young 1914 hit When The Angelus Is Ringing. When The Factory Bell Is Ringing Fred Godfrey, Harry Gifford & Billy Williams — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1912.
When The Guards Do The Birdcage Walk John P. Harrington & Fred Godfrey —
London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1909.
When The Summer Comes Again Fred Godfrey, [1928?]; exists in manuscript
form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
When They Ask You What Your Name Is (Tell Em Its Molloy) Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter; Melbourne: Allan’s, 1908.
When Were Made One, We Two Fred Godfrey, A.J. Mills & Bennett Scott
— London: Star Music, 1918.
When You Wore A Tiny Pinafore Fred Godfrey, Lawrence Wright & Worton David — London: Lawrence Wright Music, [date unknown].
When Your Fairy Prince Comes Along Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams?, [ca. 1912]; title from Williams and Godfrey stationery.
When Youre Tired Of All The Others Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
When Youve Got A Lady Near You Fred Godfrey & Fred E. D’Albert, [1909?].
Where Are All The Girls? Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey — London: Shapiro; New York: Von Tilzer Music, 1908.
Where Are The Girls We Used To Know? Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1912 — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1913; title in Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 4 April 1912; manuscripts of music and lyrics in author’s collection. Recordings: Billy Williams (ca. November 1912; released on Homophon 1174, 1913; Rexophone 5013 [Australia]; reissued 1920s on Coliseum, Scala, Tower, and Homokord); Florrie Forde (Zonophone 1692, 1916) [same song?]
Where Did You Get The Name Of Hennessy? Fred Godfrey & Terry Sullivan, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. Recording: Shaun Glenville (Regal G-7607, 1915)
Where Does Daddy Go When He Goes Out? Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Francis, Day & Hunter; Melbourne: Allan & Co., 1912.
Where The Mountain Meets The Sky Fred Godfrey & Harry Carlton —
London: Bert Feldman, 1937.
Wheres The Girl You Had Last Year? Bennett Scott, A.J. Mills & Fred Godfrey
— London: Bert Feldman, 1919.
words by Fred Godfrey, as “Eddie Stamper”, music by Lawrence Wright, as “Horatio Nicholls” — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1926. Fred Godfrey & Mark Sheridan — London; New York: Bert Feldman; Melbourne: Stanley Mullen, 1912; American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) lists publisher as Glenwood Music; Swedish lyrics by Ernst Rolf, 1918; copyright renewed by Godfrey, 1939 [Library of Congress]. Whos Going To Take Me For A Walk To-Night? John P. Harrington & Fred Godfrey —
London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1910.
Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1913; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection.
Why Be Ashamed Of Him Now? (Once You Were Proud Of Your Dear Old Dad) Charles Collins & Fred Godfrey [Billie Burford advertisement in The Era, 27 March 1909, p. 42, says Godfrey is “sole writer”] — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1909. Sung by Miss Billie Burford in numerous theatres, including the Middlesex, London (February 1909), Empress, Brixton, London (February 1909), Grand Opera House, Harrowgate, London (February 1909), Tivoli, Manchester (March 1909), Hippodrome, Huddersfield (March 1909), Empire, Shoreditch, London (March 1909), and Grand, Halifax (April 1909).
Why Cant The Girls Be Soldiers? Fred Godfrey & John Neat — London:
Bert Feldman, 1911.
Why Cant We Have The Sea In London? Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1911; Swedish lyrics by Ture Nerman, 1912. Why Did You Ever Say That You Loved Me? [Fred?] Godfrey, 1937.
Why Do They Call Me Archibald? Fred Godfrey & Alec Kendal — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, 1914. Recording: Jack Pleasants (Zonophone Twin 1469, 1915)
Why Do You Think I Look So Gay? Some sources credit Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams; other sources credit Williams & R.P. Weston, 1911.
Why Dont Santa Claus Bring Something To Me? Billy Williams & Fred Godfrey, 1911.
The Wigan Blues Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1928. The Wishing Well Fred Godfrey, 1912. Recording: Fred Earle (Zonophone Twin 922, 1912)
The Wishing Well Fred Godfrey & Lawrence Barclay — 1926. Written for Vesta Victoria‘s return to the Variety stage; sung by her at the Victoria Palace, London (March 1926). .
With All Your Faults (I Love You Still) Fred Godfrey, Harry Gifford & Lawrence Wright; Library of Congress credits words by Lawrence Wright, music by Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music; Bert Feldman, 1914. “The new ballad, ‘With All Your Faults,’ by Fred Godfrey and Lawrence Wright, is on the high road to success, and is already placed with many leading vocalists for the summer season” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 26 February 1914, p. 30). Sung by Tom Cullen, Boscombe Hippodrome (September 1914); and by Belle Sylvia, Palace, Douglas, Isle of Man (July 1914) — “Belle Sylvia, the Lady Baritone, provides one of the principal attractions of the company at the Palace, Douglas [Isle of Man]. This week, she is delighting large audiences with two Feldman numbers, ‘When Irish Eyes Are Smiling’ and ‘With All Your Faults’” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 30 July 1914, p. 17). Recording: Lionel Rothery as “Dan Walker” (Jumbo 1308, 1915)
The Wonder Of Your Eyes words by Worton David, music by Fred Godfrey, as “Godfrey
Williams” [?] — London: Worton David,
1924.
Wonder Where Is Mary? Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Wonder Where Youve Been (Little Nellie Dean) Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman,
1931. Recording: Stanley Kirkby (Edison Bell Radio 1543)
Wont There Ever Be Any Wedding Bells For Me? John P. Harrington & Fred Godfrey —
London: Bert Feldman, 1910. Sung by unnamed performer, Hippodrome, Peckham, London (March 1910); by Kitty Kennedy-Allen, Olympia Gardens, Rhyl (June 1910); and by Gordon Stretton, Queen’s, Poplar, London (February 1910). Recordings: Harry Fay (The Twin 282, 1910); as “Fred Vernon” (Columbia-Rena 1359, 1910)
The World Turned Upside Down [possibly also called If the World Was Turned Upside Down] Fred Godfrey, 1913. Recording: Mark Sheridan (Columbia-Rena 2110, 1913)
A Worm Like You Fred Godfrey, [1939?]; exists in manuscript
form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1913.
Would Anybody Like A Little Fairy? Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; manuscript of lyrics in author’s collection.
Would I Like To See My Old Hometown? Harry Castling, Charles Collins & Fred
Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1921.
Years And Years Ago Fred Godfrey, [1942?]; title from EMI
database. Yes I Do Lawrence Wright as “Gene Williams” & Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; title from EMI database. The Yiddisher Irish Baby (Levi, Carney, Jacob, Barney, Michael Isaacstein) Fred Godfrey, Lawrence Wright & Worton David — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1914; London: Bert Feldman, 1915. Sung on stage by both Ella Retford and Shaun Glenville, “who makes the most of the delightfully tricky chorus” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 15 April 1915, p. 9). “At a concert given to the wounded soldiers at the patriotic Hospital, Wandsworth [London],on Saturday, August 14, the bulk of the music was from Feldman’s catalogue. The soldiers ‘chorused’ every item, but their special favourite was the song with the tongue-twisting chorus, ‘The Yiddisher Irish Baby’” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 19 August 1915, p. 22). Also sung by Reg Bolton, of Reg Bolton’s Fashion Plates, Rusholme Pavilion (September 1915); by George Delamare of Ellison’s Entertainers, Aberystwyth, Wales (July 1915); by Nora Delaney, Victoria Palace, London (October 1915); by Vincent Emley in revue It’s Warm! (June 1915); by Ethel Mayne, Summer Gardens Pavilion, Barry Dock, Wales (July 1915). Recordings: Shaun Glenville (Regal G-7221, 1915); Stanley Kirkby as “Frank Miller” (The Winner 2825); Will Terry (Jumbo 35940, 1915?)
Yolanda Fred Godfrey & Harry Castling, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
You Can Always Have A Bit Of Sunshine Fred Godfrey & Max Miller, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society. You Can Never Tell Harry Carlton & Fred Godfrey — London: Francis, Day & Hunter, [ca. 1911]. Recording: Florrie Forde (Amberol 12368, 1911)
You Cant Fool Around With The Women Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott — London: Star Music, 1920. Sung by male impersonator Hetty King, Kilburn Empire and Camberwell Palace, London (April 1920) — “Hetty King, who heads the bill at the Camberwell Palace [London] this week, introduced on Monday night a new song from the pens of Fred Godfrey and Bennett Scott called ‘You Can’t Fool Around With The Women’. Its reception was most gratifying, and it promises to be one of Miss King’s biggest successes” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 22 April 1920, p. 22). Also sung by Fred Archer, Pavilion, Burntisland, Scotland (August 1920); by Fred Barnes; by Etkins, Fay & Etkins, Hippodrome, Brighton (May 1920); by Feldman’s Songsters, Douglas, Isle of Man (June 1920); by Violet Trevenyon, Islington Empire, London (November 1921); and by Reg Wentworth, South London Theatre, Walthamstow Palace, and East Ham Palace (August 1920)
You Cant Love Two Girls At The Same Time George Formby, Jr. & Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, 1942. Recording: George Formby, Jr. (Regal Zonophone MR-3663, 1942); reissued on 5-CD set “George Formby, The War And Postwar Years, Volume 2 of the JSP Compilation” (JSP CD-1902, 2006)
Fred Godfrey, A.J. Mills & Bennett Scott — London: Star Music, 1916.
You Get More Like Your Mother Every Day A.J. Mills, Worton David & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music, 1915. Sung by Marie Blyth, Camberwell Empire (June 1915) — “Miss Blyth anticipates that ‘You Grow [sic] More Like Your Mother Every Day’, a ballad that has proved successful wherever sung in the provinces, will prove equally acceptable in London” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 3 June 1915, p. 16); by Ida Re Nita, Hippodrome, Mexborough, Yorkshire (June 1915) — “[L]ast week Ida Re Nita sang ‘You Grow [sic] More Like Your Mother Every Day’ for the first time, and so successful was the number that Miss Re Nita has decided to retain it in her repertory. During the week she was the recipient of of many congratulations for her clever rendering of this ballad” (“Song Notes,” The Stage, 3 June 1915, p. 16).
You Go Where Hugo Goes Fred Godfrey & J.F. Lambe, 1910.
You Must Have Been An Angel Sometime Fred Godfrey, [date unknown]; title from EMI database.
You Shall Have A Shalimar (Indian Garden) Harry Castling & Fred Godfrey —
London: Star Music, 1907.
You Were The First One To Teach Me To Love Fred Godfrey, Ronald F. Wakley & Bennett Scott — London: Star Music; Melbourne: Dinsdales’, 1915.
You Would, You Know You Would Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott — London: Star Music, 1920.
You Wouldnt Know The Old Home Now Fred Godfrey — London: Lawrence Wright Music, [date unknown].
Your Father And Mother Are Irish Will Letters & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1910.
Your Numbers Up Fred Godfrey & Kenneth Lyle —
London: Shapiro, Von Tilzer Music, 1907.
Your Smiles Are The Sunshine (Your Tears Are The Rain) Tom Mellor, Harry Gifford & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1914. Your Wonderful Eyes Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott —
London: Star Music, 1920.
Youre A Friend Of Mine Im A Friend of Yours Worton David & Fred Godfrey — London: Bert Feldman, 1914. Youre A Naughty Boy (Shes A Naughty Girl As Well) Fred Godfrey as “Edward E. Elton” & J. Lloyd as “James Walsh”, 1929.
Youre Some Tram-Conductor Girl Tom Mellor & Fred Godfrey — London:
Bert Feldman, 1916. Youre Sure To Find A ——— [Sailor, Policeman, etc.] There Fred Godfrey & Billy Williams, 1912; title in Godfrey letters assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 5 June 1912 and 24 June 1912; manuscripts of music and lyrics in author’s collection.
Youre Sure To Find A Scotchman There Fred Godfrey, 1913. Recording: Jack Lorimer (Columbia-Rena 2251, 1913; Pathé 8804, 1913)
Youre The Apple Of My Eye Fred Godfrey & John Neat — London: Bert Feldman, 1909. Fred Godfrey, Fred J. Barnes & Billy Williams, 1911; title is in a Godfrey letter assigning rights to Billy Williams dated 20 July 1911.
You’ve Got Me And I’ve Got You Bennett Scott & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music, 1914.
Youve Got Nothing On Me Fred Godfrey & Leslie Sarony, [date unknown]; exists in manuscript form only, according to the Performing Right Society.
Youve Got To Go To Bed A.J. Mills, Bennett Scott & Fred Godfrey — London: Star Music, 1916.
Youve Got To Show Me Fred Godfrey & Bennett Scott —
London: Bert Feldman, 1920.
Please click here to return to the Home Page. |