George Leybourne

George Leybourne
Lounging in the Aq (Royal Aquarium), sheet music cover by Alfred Concanen (1880)
Born
Joseph Saunders

17 March 1842
Died15 September 1884 (aged 42)
Islington, London, England
Other namesJoe 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.