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Carolyn Leigh

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Carolyn Leigh · Arts & Literature

What

Lyricist of Peter Pan ('I'm Flying') and 'The Best Is Yet to Come'

When

1926, New York City, United States — 1983, New York City, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Carolyn Leigh is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Lyricist of Peter Pan ('I'm Flying') and 'The Best Is Yet to Come'

How & why

Leigh was an American lyricist who wrote the words to Broadway and pop standards, including 'I'm Flying' and 'I've Gotta Crow' for the musical 'Peter Pan' and 'The Best Is Yet to Come'. Born Carolyn Paula Rosenthal to a Jewish family in the Bronx, she partnered with composers Cy Coleman and Johnny Richards.

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

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Lyricist of Peter Pan ('I'm Flying') and 'The Best Is Yet to Come'

1954

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