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          William Henry (Debroy) Somers (1890-1952)

          In the galaxy of stars in the firmament of British dance bands in the 1920s, 30s and 40s, none shone more brightly than that of Debroy Somers, an engaging and handsome fellow with a brilliant musical talent.

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        2. Somers, Debroy (Bandleader).
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          6. He rose to become a giant in the big dance band era as a lyricist, composer, musical arranger and band leader. He played every instrument in the band with proficiency and, according to one commentator, was 'an absolute master of the oboe, cor anglais, piano, harp, clarinet, saxophone and xylophone'.

          In the circumstances of his life and upbringing, this is not surprising.

          William Henry Somers, born at the Doctor Steevens Hospital, Dublin on 11 April 1890, was the second of four children of William George and Clara (neé Barclay) Somers of Ship Street Barracks.

          His birth was registered in the South Dublin Union. The Father's occupation was given as Band Sergeant of the 1st