William Michael Watson
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Alias: Michael Watson
Life
Born: 1840
Died: 1889
Biography
William Michael Watson was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, and was a trained painter and was a lithographic artist. In the 1860s, he turned to music as a career. He became a prolific composer of popular airs in association with lyricist Samuel Cowans as well as often writing lyrics himself. He was particularly known for his sea songs. He also wrote instrumental music, especially for the piano. Much of his music was published posthumously.
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List of choral works
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Publications
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