Harry Clifton (singer)
Harry Clifton | |
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1863 illustration of Clifton | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Henry Robert Clifton |
| Born | 1832 Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England |
| Died | 15 July 1872 (aged 40) Shepherd's Bush, London, England |
| Genres | Music hall |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1850s–1872 |
Henry Robert Clifton (baptised 20 May 1832 – 15 July 1872) was an English music hall singer, songwriter and entertainer. A prolific composer in the popular genre, his most successful song was "Pretty Polly Perkins of Paddington Green".