Day: June 12, 2012

Front facade of Houghton Library

Raise your glass to Champagne Charlie!

Who is Charlie??  He drinks all day, gets into trouble with his friends at night, and won’t settle down with one woman because he’s addicted to champagne!  Champagne Charlie was composed by Alfred Lee in the 19th-century British music hall scene.   Music hall  involved a mixture of popular songs, comedy, speciality acts, and variety entertainment. …