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H. Lane Wilson (1871-1915) / When Dull Care / Recorded: c. 1904?
WHEN DULL CARE
(Old English Melody)
Arranged by H. Lane WILSON
This great world is a trouble
Where must all their fortunes bear
Make the most of the bubble
You'll have but neighbor's fare
Let not jealousy tease ye
Think of naught but will please ye
What's gone 'tis but in vain
To wish for back again
When dull care does attack you
Drinking will those clouds repel
Four good bottles will make you Happy
They rarely fail
If a fifth should wanted
Ask the gods 'twill be granted
Then you'll easily obtain
A remedy for your pain
If a fifth should wanted
Ask the gods 'twill be granted
Then you'll easily obtain
A remedy for your pain
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From The Tatler, No. 37, March 12, 1902:
Mr. H. Lane Wilson, the arranger of the old English song, "The Sailor's Life," which Mr. Hayden Coffin is now singing in The Country Girl, is a brother of Miss Hilda Wilson, the famous contralto. It would be difficult to say in what branch of music he excels the most. He is an excellent baritone singer, a composer, and an accompanist. Fortunately he has arranged the order of these accomplishments to his own satisfaction, and has chosen "singing" for his career.
Mr. Lane is a native of Gloucester and studied in the Royal Academy of Music, London. He placed himself under Mr. Charles Santley and made his first appearance at the London Ballad Concerts.
He has made a name an an arranger of old English melodies. Some thirty of these are published in book form by Boosey and Co., and many of them have become very popular. One need only mention "When Dull Care," The Tinker's Song," The Beggar's Song," and "The Pretty Creature." His original songs are written under the name of Robert Batten.
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H. Lane Wilson (1871-1915) / When Dull Care / Recorded: c. 1904?
WHEN DULL CARE
(Old English Melody)
Arranged by H. Lane WILSON
This great world is a trouble
Where must all their fortunes bear
Make the most of the bubble
You'll have but neighbor's fare
Let not jealousy tease ye
Think of naught but will please ye
What's gone 'tis but in vain
To wish for back again
When dull care does attack you
Drinking will those clouds repel
Four good bottles will make you Happy
They rarely fail
If a fifth should wanted
Ask the gods 'twill be granted
Then you'll easily obtain
A remedy for your pain
If a fifth should wanted
Ask the gods 'twill be granted
Then you'll easily obtain
A remedy for your pain
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From The Tatler, No. 37, March 12, 1902:
Mr. H. Lane Wilson, the arranger of the old English song, "The Sailor's Life," which Mr. Hayden Coffin is now singing in The Country Girl, is a brother of Miss Hilda Wilson, the famous contralto. It would be difficult to say in what branch of music he excels the most. He is an excellent baritone singer, a composer, and an accompanist. Fortunately he has arranged the order of these accomplishments to his own satisfaction, and has chosen "singing" for his career.
Mr. Lane is a native of Gloucester and studied in the Royal Academy of Music, London. He placed himself under Mr. Charles Santley and made his first appearance at the London Ballad Concerts.
He has made a name an an arranger of old English melodies. Some thirty of these are published in book form by Boosey and Co., and many of them have become very popular. One need only mention "When Dull Care," The Tinker's Song," The Beggar's Song," and "The Pretty Creature." His original songs are written under the name of Robert Batten.
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