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Arts & Literature
Lorenz Hart
Who
Lorenz Hart · Arts & Literature
What
Lyricist of the Rodgers and Hart songbook including My Funny Valentine
When
1895, New York City, United States — 1943, New York City, United States
Where
United States
Biography
Lorenz Hart is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Lyricist of the Rodgers and Hart songbook including My Funny Valentine
How & why
Lorenz Hart was an American Jewish lyricist who, with composer Richard Rodgers, wrote hundreds of songs for Broadway and Hollywood, including 'My Funny Valentine', 'Blue Moon' and 'The Lady Is a Tramp'. His witty, emotionally complex lyrics set a new standard for the American popular song.
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
Contributions & Sources
Lyricist of the Rodgers and Hart songbook including My Funny Valentine
1895
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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