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Harold Arlen
American composer of popular music (1905–1986)
Not to be confused with Harold Arlin.
Harold Arlen (born Hyman Arluck; February 15, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was an American composer of popular music,[2] 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.
Songwriter harold arlen biography book
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.[3][4]
Life and career
Arlen was born in Buffalo, New York, the child of a Jewishcantor.[2] His twin brother died the next day.
He learned to play the piano as a youth, and formed a band as a young man. He achieved some local success as a pianist and singer before moving