Bert Lee

Bert Lee (11 June 1880 – 23 January 1946) was an English songwriter. He wrote for music hall and the musical stage, often in partnership with R. P. Weston.

Lee was born 11 June 1880 in Ravensthorpe, Yorkshire, England.

He and Weston became partners in 1915. They were prolific songwriters thanks to their workman-like attitudes. They reportedly wrote a song a day. Ultimately, they wrote more than 2000 songs including 75 skits, pantomimes, and sketches. They worked together in Weston's house in Twickenham, Middlesex.

The duo also wrote music for film, including the book and lyrics for O-kay for Sound, a 1937 film. Much of their music was written specifically for actors Sydney Howard and Stanley Holloway both noted comedians of the 20's and 30's. These included Splinters in the Air for Howard and Squibs for Holloway. Among Lee's most endearing tunes is Knees Up Mother Brown!, which is traditionally associated with Cockney culture. This was written in 1938 in collaboration Robert Weston's son, Harris, after Robert's death in 1936.

Bert Lee (disambiguation)

Bert Lee (1880–1946) was a songwriter.

Bert or Bertram Lee may also refer to:

  • Bert Lee (footballer) (1879–1958), British International footballer
  • Bertram Lee, business partner of Peter Bynoe
  • See also

  • Albert Lee (disambiguation)
  • Robert Lee (disambiguation)
  • Herbert Lee (disambiguation)
  • Hubert Lee, soldier
  • Bert Lee (footballer)

    Ernest Albert "Bert" Lee (August 1879 – 14 January 1958) was an English professional footballer who played in the 1902 FA Cup final for Southampton, and also made one appearance for England in 1904. He also played for Dundee, winning the Scottish Cup in 1910.

    Honours

    Southampton

  • FA Cup finalist: 1902
  • Southern League championship: 1900–01, 1902–03 and 1903–04
  • Dundee

  • Scottish Cup winner: 1910
  • References

  • England profile
  • Duncan Holley & Gary Chalk (1992). The Alphabet of the Saints. ACL & Polar Publishing. ISBN 0-9514862-3-3. 
  • Gary Chalk & Duncan Holley (1987). Saints - A complete record. Breedon Books. ISBN 0-907969-22-4. 
  • External links

  • Photo of Dundee F.C. Scottish Cup winning team of 1910
  • Video of Lee training with Southampton in 1934

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