Harry Dacre

About

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."  

Before Fame

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

Trivia

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

Family Life

He was born in the Isle of Man. 

Associated With

His song "Daisy Bell" was mentioned by Stanley Kubrick in his film 2001: A Space Odyssey.