Chancellor "Chauncey" Olcott (1858 – 1932) was an
American stage actor, songwriter and singer of Irish
descent. Born in Buffalo, New York, in the early years
of his career Olcott sang in minstrel shows and Lillian
Russell played a major role in helping make him a
Broadway star. Amongst his songwriting accomplishments,
Olcott wrote and composed the song "My Wild Irish Rose"
for his production of A Romance of Athlone in 1899.
Olcott also wrote the lyrics to "When Irish Eyes Are
Smiling" for his ...(+)
Chancellor "Chauncey" Olcott (1858 – 1932) was an
American stage actor, songwriter and singer of Irish
descent. Born in Buffalo, New York, in the early years
of his career Olcott sang in minstrel shows and Lillian
Russell played a major role in helping make him a
Broadway star. Amongst his songwriting accomplishments,
Olcott wrote and composed the song "My Wild Irish Rose"
for his production of A Romance of Athlone in 1899.
Olcott also wrote the lyrics to "When Irish Eyes Are
Smiling" for his production of The Isle O' Dreams in
1912.
Although originally written for Piano & Voice, I
created this arrangement for Flute and Concert (Pedal)
Harp.