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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
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