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James Thornton

James Thornton (December 5, 1861 – July 27, 1938) was an Irish-American songwriter and vaudeville performer. He is primarily remembered today as the composer of the 1898 song, “When You Were Sweet Sixteen”.

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Songs by James Thornton:

  • When You Were Sweet Sixteen
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