Jack Judge

Jack Judge
Born
John Judge

(1872-12-03)3 December 1872
Died25 July 1938(1938-07-25) (aged 65)
MonumentsBronze statue, Lord Pendry Square, Stalybridge
NationalityBritish
Occupations
  • Song-writer
  • Music-hall entertainer
Known forSongwriting
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.