What nationality was the person who wrote the music for Soft Flowing Avon?
Thomas Arne Thomas Augustine Arne ( ; 12 March 1710, London – 5 March 1778, London) was an English composer, best known for the patriotic song "Rule Britannia". He also wrote a version of "God Save the King", which became the British national anthem, and the song "A-Hunting We Will Go". Arne was the leading British theatre composer of the 18th century, working at Drury Lane and Covent Garden.
Walter Gross (musician) Walter Gross (July 14, 1909 – November 27, 1967) is best known for having composed the music for the popular 1946 song "Tenderly". In addition to composing dozens of other titles, he was also a pianist, arranger, orchestra leader, and record industry executive.