Frank Seeley
Last updated: 09.06.25
It is surprising that so little is known about this performer considering the large number of sheet music items located. All that can presently (June 2025) be gleaned about Frank Seeley, who has been featured on 16 works published between 1890 and 1906, is given in an article at https://folksongandmusichall.com/index.php/amateur-whitewasher-the/ which is as follows: Frank Seeley (b?-1913), performed for some time as part of a double act with Blossom Seeley as "Seeley and West". He performed regularly on the London stage between 1895 and 1913, often billed as an "eccentric comedian". His best remembered songs are Clap Hands, Daddy's Come Home (1901) and Let Go Eliza! (1902)
His portrait on the left is taken from Father's Got Em (1890) words & music by Harry Wincott, and published by B. Feldman & Co., New Oxford St., London W.C., England.
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This list is derived from information provided by Monologues.co.uk which went down sometime in 2023.
The loss of this valuable resource is very sad and a mystery.
The loss of this valuable resource is very sad and a mystery.
| Title | Attribution | Remarks |
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| Amateur Whitewasher, The | Fred Murray (music) Fred Leigh (words) Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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| Father's Got a Job | Bob Cole (music) James Weldon Johnson (words) Madie Scott (perf.) Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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| I Don't Want to Go Any Farther | Fred W. Leigh (words & music) Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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| It's Homely! So Homely! | Fred Murray (music) Fred W. Leigh (words) Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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| Let Go, Eliza! | Fred W. Leigh (music) Charles Collins (words) Frank Seeley (perf.) |
The peformer is featured on 16 sheet music/recording covers. It does not claim to be complete and represents only the number of items located. Keys: (w&m)
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I Didn't Want Asking Twice (1902) | Harry Castling | A J Mills (words)
Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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Father's Got a Job (1906) | Bob Cole | James Weldon Johnson (words)
Madie Scott (perf.) Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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More Than Ever (1896) | Charles Deane(w&m) | Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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I Don't Want to Go Any Farther (1901) | Fred W. Leigh(w&m) | Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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Let Go, Eliza! (1902) | Fred W. Leigh(w&m) | Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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Ding Dong (1899) | Frank Leo(w&m) | Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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Amateur Whitewasher (1896), The | Fred Murray | Fred W. Leigh (words)
Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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It's Homely! So Homely! (1902) | Fred Murray | Fred W. Leigh (words)
Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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They All Came Round on Sunday (1903) | Fred Murray | George Everard (words)
Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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Anywhere There Will Do (1904) | Fred Murray | George Everard (words)
Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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⇑Clap Hands! Papa's Coming Home (1901) | Albert Perry | George A. Stevens (words)
Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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Take 'em Away (1897) | Harry Wincott | Harry Leighton (words)
Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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Kicked Out (1901) | Harry Wincott | Harry Leighton (words)
Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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I'll Never Forget the Day (1903) | Harry Wincott | Harry Leighton (words)
Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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I'm Going Home to My Mother! (1904) | Harry Wincott | Harry Leighton (words)
Sam Mayo (perf.) Frank Seeley (perf.) |
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Father's Got Em (1890) | Harry Wincott(w&m) | Frank Seeley (perf.) |