Daddy Wouldn't Buy Me a Bow-Wow

Written by: Joseph Tabrar
Language: English
ISWC: T-700.008.231-7 BMI, ISWC
Comments: A song written in 1892 by prolific English songwriter Joseph Tabrar.
It was written for, and first performed in 1892 by, Vesta Victoria at the South London Palace, holding a kitten. The same year it was recorded by Silas Leachman for the North American Phonograph Co. of Chicago (Talking Machine Company of Chicago/Chicago Talking Machine). In 1895 Toulouse-Lautrec painted May Belfort singing it. The comedian Arthur Roberts also had success in the 1890s with the song.
The song featured in the 1934 musical movie Evergreen, sung by Jessie Matthews, and was also revived after World War II.
Published by: SONGS OF UNIVERSAL INC BMI
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