It's a Long Way to Tipperary by Jack Judge and Harry Williams, music 1910 Music and Media/Art External Source First page of music from It's a Long Way to Tipperary - Sung by the Soldiers of the King, by Jack Judge and Harry Williams. During World War I "It's a Long Way to Tipperary" became popular with the British soldiers and in November 1914 it was recorded by John McCormack. This recording helped to make it one of the most popular songs of the time. (from “A tribute to Jack Judge”. Welcome to Stalybridge Online n.d. 4 Nov. 2011). Listen to Canadian historical sound recordings online at the above link (via Library and Archives Canada's Virtual Gramophone)