Bennett Scott (12 October 1871 – 1 June 1930)[1] was an English writer of music hall songs.
Born in London, of Jewish background, he started working in warehouses, but in 1894 advertised his services as a provider of "good songs and catchy melodies... at a guinea a time.
"[1] His first major success came with "I've Made Up My Mind to Sail Away" (1902), sung by Tom Costello.
They set up the Star Music Company, and together wrote "By the Side of the Zuider Zee" (1906, performed by Fanny Fields); "Ship Ahoy!
His brother, Maurice Scott, also worked as a songwriter.