Jack Judge | |
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Born | John Judge 3 December 1872 Oldbury, Worcestershire, England |
Died | 25 July 1938 West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England | (aged 65)
Monuments | Bronze statue, Lord Pendry Square, Stalybridge |
Nationality | British |
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Known for | Songwriting |
Notable work | "It's a Long Way to Tipperary" |
John Judge (3 December 1872 – 25 July 1938) was an English songwriter and music-hall entertainer best remembered for writing the song "It's a Long Way to Tipperary". Judge originally wrote and sang the song in 1912, but the far more widely known John McCormack acquired greater name recognition with the song.