Jacques Levy
Jacques Levy · Arts & Literature
Co-wrote the musical Fame; Bob Dylan's co-writer on Desire
1935, New York City, United States — 2004
United States
Jacques Levy is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Co-wrote the musical Fame; Bob Dylan's co-writer on Desire
Levy was an American theatre director, lyricist and clinical psychologist who directed the long-running revue Oh! Calcutta! and worked in musical theatre. He is best known for co-writing seven songs on Bob Dylan's 1976 album Desire, including 'Hurricane' and 'Isis', and for directing Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue. His Jewish background is noted in Jewish-heritage references but is not detailed in standard biographies.
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Source: Jinfo.org — Broadway and Hollywood musicals written by Jews
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Co-wrote the musical Fame; Bob Dylan's co-writer on Desire
Source: Jinfo.org — Broadway and Hollywood musicals written by Jews
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