Edward Teschemacher

British lyricist and writer. Born 5 February 1876 in Highbury, Middlesex, England. Died 15 May 1940 in Hendon, Middlesex, England. He was a prolific writer of song lyrics. In November 1914, Teschemacher announced that he wished to be known and addressed as "Edward Frederick Lockton". Beside his work as a song lyricist, he also worked as a translator, arranger and librettist. Is known for popular songs as "Because" (music composed by Guy d'Hardelot (1902) and "I'll Walk Beside You" (music composed by Alan Murray (1939). His work as a translator includes translating in 1904 "Mattinata" (music by Ruggiero Leoncavallo) from Italian to English with the title "Tis the Day". He charted eight times in the U.S. 1910-1959, six of those we're covers of "Because", which hit it's highest charting in 1914 by Enrico Caruso and in 1948 by Perry Como, both times landing at #4. It had previously charted at #10 in 1910 by Evan Williams and charted again by other artists in 1949, 50, & 51. He also had a #1 song as a songwriter with "Love Is Mine" by Enrico Caruso in 1912 (co-written by Clarence G. Gartner). And in 1919, "Calling Me Home to You" by John McCormack hit #4 (co-written by Francis Dorel).