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Harold Arlen

American composer of popular music

Died when: 81 years 67 days (974 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

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", 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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