Eric Boswell
English songwriter
Eric Boswell 's AcademicInfluence.com Rankings
Download Badge
Communications
Why Is Eric Boswell Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Eric Boswell was an English composer of popular songs and folk music, most famous for writing the children's Christmas song "Little Donkey". Early life Eric Boswell was born in Millfield, Sunderland, England, son of a tailor and a seamstress. He studied piano from age seven and later organ under Clifford Hartley, organist of Bishopwearmouth Church . After degrees in Electrical Engineering from Sunderland Technical College and Physics from Birkbeck College, London, Boswell joined Marconi as a scientist working with radar before becoming a Physics lecturer. Meanwhile, he spent his leisure time writing serious piano music and light songs. A composition he entered the 1950 Brighton Music Festival won first prize and several of his classical works were performed at London's Wigmore Hall during the 1950s.
Other Resources About Eric Boswell
What Schools Are Affiliated With Eric Boswell ?
Eric Boswell is affiliated with the following schools:
