Bennett Scott
Bennett Scott was an English writer of music hall songs.
Born in London, of Jewish background, he started working in warehouses, but in 1894 advertised his services as a provider of "good songs and catchy melodies... at a guinea a time." His first major success came with "I've Made Up My Mind to Sail Away", sung by Tom Costello. He established a working partnership with fellow songwriter A. J. Mills. They set up the Star Music Company, and together wrote "By the Side of the Zuider Zee" ; "Ship Ahoy! ", "Fall In and Follow Me", "When I Take My Morning Promenade", and "Take Me Back to Dear Old Blighty".
Scott died in 1930, aged 68. His brother, Maurice Scott, also worked as a songwriter.
