Harold Arlen
Harold Arlen (born Hyman Arluck; February 15, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was an American composer of popular music, who composed over 500 songs, a number of which have become known worldwide. In addition to composing the songs for the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz (lyrics by Yip Harburg), including "Over the Rainbow", which won him the Oscar for Best Original Song, he was nominated as composer for 8 other Oscar awards. Arlen is a highly regarded contributor to the Great American Songbook. "Over the Rainbow" was voted the 20th century's No. 1 song by the RIAA and the NEA.
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References
Title | Summary | |
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Over The Rainbow | ... Derek Taylor | Songwriter: Harold Arlen | Songwriter: ... | |
It's Only a Paper Moon | ... Billy Rose | Songwriter: Harold Arlen | Songwriter: ... |
Connection Chains
- From Harold Arlen to Uncle Kracker in 16 Steps
- From Harold Arlen to Ann O'Dell in 10 Steps
- From Harold Arlen to Barry Guy in 10 Steps
- From Harold Arlen to It Came Upon a Midnight Clear in 10 Steps
- From Harold Arlen to Ron Sexsmith in 10 Steps
- From Harold Arlen to Steve Douglas in 10 Steps
- From Harold Arlen to Ambush in 9 Steps
- From Harold Arlen to Cuddly Toy in 9 Steps
- From Harold Arlen to Doris Day in 9 Steps
- From Harold Arlen to Her Eyes in 9 Steps
- From Harold Arlen to Little Cowboy in 9 Steps
Connections
- Harold Arlen wrote It's Only a Paper Moon
- Harold Arlen wrote Over The Rainbow
- It's Only a Paper Moon was written by Harold Arlen
- Over The Rainbow was written by Harold Arlen