Ralph Blackett (1831 – 29 December 1877) was an English poet, hymn (and later, dialect song) writer, and businessman, associated with Tyneside in North East England.
Well brought up, he was quiet and reserved, but at the same time could be genial and kind, particularly with friends.
[3] In his youth, he had been a proficient and prolific Hymn writer, many were considered to be very beautiful.
As he grew older he also turned to songs and poetry, generally in a rich Geordie dialect.
He became a regular contributor to Charter's Chronicle and Annual and he won a prize with his first dialectic song from the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle with "Jimmy's Deeth" which was later incorporated into the pantomime at Newcastle's Tyne theatre.