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Ivor Novello

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The Resume

    (January 15, 1893-March 6, 1951)
    Wrote many popular songs of his day
    Composed 'Land of Might Have Been,' 'Keep The Home Fires Burning,' 'And Her Mother Came To,' 'I Can give You The Starlight, and 'We Will Gather Lilacs'
    Starred in the films 'The Lodger,' 'The Rat' and 'Glamorous Night'

Why he might be annoying:

    For many years, his career lived in the shadow of his friend and contemporary, Noel Coward.
    He smoked.
    He was a much better composer and singer than he was an actor.

Why he might not be annoying:

    'Keep The Home Fires Burning' was the favorite inspirational song of WW I.
    He was witty, urbane and charming.
    The Ivor Novello Music Award is named in his honor.
    He served in the RAF during the war.
    He died of a massive heart attack at a young age.

Credit: Lovelythesp


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 31 Votes: 45.16% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 62 Votes: 38.71% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 23 Votes: 43.48% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 81 Votes: 54.32% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 101 Votes: 45.54% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 178 Votes: 65.73% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 263 Votes: 48.29% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 528 Votes: 45.08% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 476 Votes: 40.76% Annoying