George Henry Powell
George Henry Powell (27 April 1880 – 3 December 1951) was a Welsh songwriter who, under the pseudonym George Asaf, wrote the lyrics of the marching song "Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-Bag" in 1915.[2] The music was written by his brother Felix Powell, and the song was entered into a World War I competition for "best morale-building song". It won first prize and was noted as "perhaps the most optimistic song ever written".[3] Although Felix Powell was a Staff Sergeant in the British Army, George Powell was a pacifist, and became a conscientious objector when conscription was imposed in 1916.
George Henry Powell | |
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| Also known as | George Asaf |
| Born | 27 April 1880 High St., St Asaph, Wales [1] |
| Died | 3 December 1951 (aged 71) Hove, East Sussex, England |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter |
| Associated acts | Felix Powell |
References
- "Google Maps". Google Maps. Retrieved Jul 13, 2020.
- George Asaf. "Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag" (1915), Webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu
- National Theatre. "Pack Up Your Troubles". Accessed 18 May 2007
External links
Quotations related to George Henry Powell at Wikiquote- George Henry Powell at IMDb
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