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Arts & Literature
Hy Zaret
Who
Hy Zaret · Arts & Literature
What
Poet / lyricist
When
1907, New York City, United States — 2007, Westport, Connecticut, United States
Where
United States
Biography
Hy Zaret is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Poet / lyricist
How & why
Hy Zaret (born Hyman Harry Zaritsky) was an American Tin Pan Alley lyricist best known for writing the words to 'Unchained Melody' (1955), one of the most-recorded songs of the twentieth century, as well as educational and children's music. He was born to Jewish immigrant parents in New York City.
Sources & external links
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish Poets & Lyricists
Contributions & Sources
Poet / lyricist
Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish Poets & Lyricists
