Hubert Worton David was born 19 May, 1904 in Wortley, West Yorkshire, England, UK. His father, Worton David, was a songwriter famous for the music hall songs "Hello, Hello, Who's Your Lady Friend?" and "Hold Your Hand Out You Naughty Boy". For two years in the 1930s Hubert David was music advisor to Twickenham Studios. After World War II he began writing songs: "A Rose in a Garden of Weeds", recorded by Donald Peers followed by "The Ring Your Mother Wore", recorded by Matt Monro. He also composed the theme song for BBC Television's series "Come Dancing", recorded by Joe Loss. He died 22 April, 1999 in Esher, Surrey, England, UK.