The Isle of Man (song)
"The Isle of Man" is a song written by George Formby, Harry Gifford and Frederick E. Cliffe.
It was recorded by Formby on 28 November 1935 for Regal Zonophone Records.
It was released with “Riding in the TT Races", both of them songs from the Isle of Man-set Ealing Studios comedy film "No Limit" which had been Formby's breakthrough screen role.
The song is typical of Formby's innuendo-laden style, telling a tale of women holidaying on the Isle of Man seeking romance only to find that, to their disappointment, their appears to be an absence of available men – in spite of the name of the island.
George Formby
George Formby, (born George Hoy Booth; 26 May 1904 – 6 March 1961), was an English actor, singer-songwriter and comedian who became known to a worldwide audience through his films of the 1930s and 1940s.
On stage, screen and record he sang light, comical songs, usually playing the ukulele or banjolele, and became the UK's highest-paid entertainer.
Born in Wigan, Lancashire, he was the son of George Formby Sr, from whom he later took his stage name.
After an early career as a stable boy and jockey, Formby took to the music hall stage after the early death of his father in 1921.
His early performances were taken exclusively from his father's act, including the same songs, jokes and characters.
In 1923 he made two career-changing decisions – he purchased a ukulele, and married Beryl Ingham, a fellow performer who became his manager and transformed his act.
She insisted that he appear on stage formally dressed, and introduced the ukulele to his performance.
He started his recording career in 1926 and, from 1934, he increasingly worked in film to develop into a major star by the late 1930s and 1940s, and became the UK's most popular entertainer during those decades.
The media historian Brian McFarlane writes that on film, Formby portrayed gormless Lancastrian innocents who would win through against some form of villainy, gaining the affection of an attractive middle-class girl in the process.
During the Second World War Formby worked extensively for the Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA), and entertained civilians and troops, and by 1946 it was estimated that he had performed in front of three million service personnel.
After the war his career declined, although he toured the Commonwealth, and continued to appear in variety and pantomime.
His last television appearance was in December 1960, two weeks before the death of Beryl.
He surprised people by announcing his engagement to a school teacher seven weeks after Beryl's funeral, but died in Preston three weeks later, at the age of 56; he was buried in Warrington, alongside his father.
Formby's biographer, Jeffrey Richards, considers that the actor "had been able to embody simultaneously Lancashire, the working classes, the people, and the nation".
Formby was considered Britain's first properly home-grown screen comedian.
He was an influence on future comedians—particularly Charlie Drake and Norman Wisdom—and, culturally, on entertainers such as the Beatles, who referred to him in their music.
Since his death Formby has been the subject of five biographies, two television specials and two works of public sculpture.
2011–12 Isle of Man League
The 2011–12 Isle of Man League is the 103rd season of the Isle of Man Football League on the Isle of Man.
2012–13 Isle of Man League
The 2012–13 Isle of Man League is the 104th season of the Isle of Man Football League on the Isle of Man.
Samuel Harris (bailiff)
Samuel Harris QC( 6 November 1815 – 9 June 1905) was a Manx advocate, businessman and philanthropist who became High Bailiff of Douglas and a member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man.
He was also a founder of the Isle of Man Bank and a director of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.
2010–11 Isle of Man League
The 2010 – 11 Isle of Man League was the 102nd season of the Isle of Man Football League on the Isle of Man.
Football in the Isle of Man
Football has been played in the Isle of Man since the end of the 19th century.
The national association was founded in 1890 and oversees all aspects of association football on the island.
The association is responsible for organising all national cup competitions, most notably the Isle of Man FA Cup, and the management of the Isle of Man Football League.
Although, as a Crown Dependency, the Isle of Man is not a part of the United Kingdom, the local Isle of Man football association is affiliated with the English FA, and acts as a County Football Association.
Due to their affiliation with the English FA, the Isle of Man are not members of FIFA or UEFA and are therefore not eligible to enter either the World Cup or European Championship.
The Isle of Man therefore is limited to different forms of competition.
2009–10 Isle of Man League
The 2009 – 10 Isle of Man League was the 101st season of the Isle of Man Football League on the Isle of Man.
Lord of the Isle of Man
Lord of the Isle of Man may refer to:
Isle of Man Division 2
The Isle of Man Division 2 is the second division of the Isle of Man Football League and the second highest in the Isle of Man Football League System.
The winners and the runners-up of division 2 get promoted to the Isle of Man Premier League, with the two bottom football clubs from the Premier League relegated to division 2.
The league is overseen by the Isle of Man Football Association.
Division 2 clubs are eligible of competing in the Isle of Man FA Cup and Hospital Cup.
The second division also holds its own cup competitions, these are the Woods Memorial Cup and the Gold Cup.

Question: Where did the performer of song The Isle Of Man (Song) die?
Answer: Preston