Harry Dacre

Harry Dacre's Death

Born (Birthday) September 1, 1857

Death Date July 16, 1922

Age of Death 64 years

Cause of Death Unknown

Place of Death Marylebone, London, United Kingdom

Profession Songwriter

The songwriter Harry Dacre died at the age of 64. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Songwriter most well known for his composition “Daisy Bell,” which was written in 1892. He also wrote several other successful songs, including “I Can’t Think of Nuthin’ Else But You, Lulu” and “I’ll Be Your Sweetheart.”

In his first two years as a songwriter, he claimed to have written over 600 songs before finding success.

Frustrated by the pirating of sheet music, he withdrew from the music business for many years. He returned after the 1906 Music Copyright Act.