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Arts & Literature

E. Y. Harburg

Who

E. Y. Harburg · Arts & Literature

What

Lyricist of Over the Rainbow and the songs of The Wizard of Oz

When

1896, New York City, United States — 1981, Los Angeles, California, United States

Where

United States

Biography

E. Y. Harburg is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Lyricist of Over the Rainbow and the songs of The Wizard of Oz

How & why

Edgar 'Yip' Harburg was an American lyricist who wrote 'Over the Rainbow' and the songs of 'The Wizard of Oz,' as well as 'Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?,' pairing memorable melodies with social conscience. Born Isidore Hochberg to a Russian Jewish immigrant family, he was Jewish.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music

Contributions & Sources

Lyricist of Over the Rainbow and the songs of The Wizard of Oz

1896

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music