Champagne Charlie (song) Hopkins in the 1931 version of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr.Hyde" but with the refrain "Champagne "Ivy" is my name." A substantially revised version of "Champagne Charlie" was recorded in 1932 by the American blues singer Blind Blake. Blind Blake's version was later covered by the jazz musician Leon Redbone on his album of the same name in 1978. The melody of the original song was adapted by The Salvation Army for their hymn, "Bless His Name He Sets Me Free". Champagne Charlie (song) "Champagne Charlie" is a music hall song from the 19th century composed by Alfred Lee with lyrics
Champagne Riots This early development of "Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée" regulation benefitted the Marne and Aisne districts to the significant exclusion of the Aube district which included the town of Troyes—the historic capital of the Champagne region. In the Champagne region, the production of Champagne is largely in the hands of producers who purchase grapes from independent growers. While some growers today produce wines under their own labels (known collectively as "grower Champagne"), in the early 20th century the immense amount of capital needed to produce Champagne was beyond the reach of most growers. Champagne houses were able to bear the large risk