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Henry W. Armstrong (July 22, 1879 – February 28, 1951) was an American boxer, booking agent, producer, singer, pianist, and Tin Pan Alley composer. == Background == His biggest hit was "Sweet Adeline", written in 1903 with Richard H. Gerard. His 1905 sentimental ballad "Nellie Dean" became the signature song of the British music hall singer Gertie Gitana, and subsequently a popular British pub song. == Works == Sweet Adeline (1903) Arabella Dew Drops (1904) instrumental Goodbye Eyes of Blue... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Harry Armstrong first charted in 1904 with Sweet Adeline (You're the Flower of My Heart).The artist placed 7 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 7 of which reached the Top‑10, including 2 number‑ones.