E. Y. Harburg
E. Y. Harburg · Arts & Literature
Lyricist of 'Over the Rainbow' (Academy Award 1939) and all The Wizard of Oz songs
1896, New York City, United States — 1981, Los Angeles, California, United States
United States
E. Y. Harburg is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Lyricist of 'Over the Rainbow' (Academy Award 1939) and all The Wizard of Oz songs
Born Isidore Hochberg to Yiddish-speaking Orthodox Jewish immigrants on New York's Lower East Side, Harburg became one of America's great lyricists. He wrote all the songs for 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939), including 'Over the Rainbow', which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and became an enduring anthem of hope. He also wrote the Depression anthem 'Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?'.
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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Lyricist of 'Over the Rainbow' (Academy Award 1939) and all The Wizard of Oz songs
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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