George Linley

George Linley

George Linley (27 December 1797 – 10 September 1865), was an English verse-writer and musical composer, who was born in Leeds. He contributed verses to the local newspapers and published some pamphlets, before leaving his native city in early life. After a period of military service, he lived at first in Edinburgh but finally settled in London, where he gained a reputation as a writer and composer of songs and ballads. He is perhaps best known for writing the English lyrics to the song, "God Bless the Prince of Wales".

Birth and Death Data: Born January 1, 1798 (Leeds), Died September 10, 1865 (London)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1910 - 1926

Roles Represented in DAHR: author, composer

Notes: Linley's son, also named George Linley, wrote music and lyrics as well.

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	C-23039	12-in.	6/27/1919	Ever of thee I'm fondly dreaming	Sophie Braslau	Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra	author
Victor	B-23039	10-in.	6/27/1919	Ever of thee I'm fondly dreaming	Sophie Braslau	Contralto vocal solo, with orchestra	author
Victor	BVE-35483	10-in.	6/8/1926	Ever of thee I'm fondly dreaming	Frances Alda	Soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	author
Columbia	46033	10-in.	9/16/1915	The Switzer's farewell	Charles Adams Prince	Celeste solo	composer
Columbia	77880	10-in.	6/12/1918	Ever of thee I'm fondly dreaming	Barbara Maurel	Mezzo-soprano vocal solo, with orchestra	author
Columbia	30567	12-in.	11/2/1910	Ever of thee	Margaret Keyes	Female vocal solo, with orchestra	author
Edison	996	10-in.	4/16/1912	Ever of thee I'm fondly dreaming	Thomas Chalmers ; Elizabeth Spencer	Vocal duet (soprano and baritone), with orchestra	author
Edison	2425	10-in.	8/25/1913	Ever of thee I'm fondly dreaming	Thomas Chalmers ; Elizabeth Spencer	Vocal duet (soprano and Male), with orchestra	author
Edison	6415	10-in.	between 10/10/1918 and 10/23/1918	Comrades in arms	Liberty Boys	Male vocal ensemble, with orchestra	author
Edison	7562	10-in.	10/7/1920	Ever of thee I'm fondly dreaming	Vernon Archibald ; Elizabeth Spencer	Vocal duet (soprano and tenor), with orchestra	author

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Linley, George," accessed November 6, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103988.

Linley, George. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 6, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/103988.

"Linley, George." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 6 November 2024.