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Bob Merrill

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Bob Merrill · Arts & Literature

What

Lyricist of Funny Girl ('People')

When

1921, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States — 1998, Beverly Hills, California, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Bob Merrill is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Lyricist of Funny Girl ('People')

How & why

Bob Merrill was an American songwriter and lyricist who wrote the lyrics for the Broadway musical 'Funny Girl', including 'People' and 'Don't Rain on My Parade', and both music and lyrics for 'Carnival!'. He was one of the most successful pop songwriters of the 1950s before his Broadway career. He came from a Jewish family.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Broadway and Hollywood musicals written by Jews

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Contributions & Sources

Lyricist of Funny Girl ('People')

1964

Source: Jinfo.org — Broadway and Hollywood musicals written by Jews