Chauncey Olcott Top Songs Greatest Hits and Chart Singles Discography

Chauncey Olcott, born John Chancellor Olcott and often spelled Chauncey Alcott (July 21, 1858 – March 18, 1932), was an American stage actor, songwriter and singer of Irish descent. == Biography == He was born in Buffalo, New York. His mother, Margaret (née Doyle), was a native of Killeagh, County Cork. In the early years of his career Olcott sang in minstrel shows, before studying singing in London during the 1880s. Lillian Russell played a major role in helping make... [more on Wikipedia]

Chauncey Olcott began charting in 1913 with When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 4 of which reached the Top‑10, including 2 number‑ones.