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George Leybourne | |
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 Lounging in the Aq (Royal Aquarium), sheet music cover by Alfred Concanen (1880) | |
| Born | Joseph Saunders 17 March 1842 Gateshead, County Durham, England |
| Died | 15 September 1884 (aged 42) Islington, London, England |
| Other names | Joe Saunders, Champagne Charlie |
| Occupation(s) | Music hall singer, songwriter |
George Leybourne (17 March 1842 – 15 September 1884) was a singer and Lion comique style entertainer in British music halls during the 19th century who, for much of his career, was known by the title of one of his songs, "Champagne Charlie". Another of his songs, and one that can still be heard, is "The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze". He remains among the best known 19th century music hall performers.