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E. Y. Harburg

Edgar Yipsel Harburg (born Isidore Hochberg; April 8, 1896 – March 5, 1981) was an American popular song lyricist and librettist who worked with many well-known composers. He wrote the lyrics to the standards "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" (with Jay Gorney), "April in Paris", and "It's Only a Paper Moon", as well as all of the songs for the film The Wizard of Oz, including "Over the Rainbow". He was known for the social commentary of his lyrics, as well as his leftist leanings. He championed racial and gender equality and union politics. He also was an ardent critic of religion.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 8, 1896 (Lower East Side), Died March 5, 1981 (Hollywood)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1929 - 1951

Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter

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Recordings (Results 151-154 of 154 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 72557 10/24/1944 It was good enough for Grandma Celeste Holm lyricist  
Decca 72558 10/27/1944 Satan gown and silver shoe ; Liza crossing the ice Tom Hart ; Celeste Holm lyricist  
Decca 72559 10/27/1944 Right as the rain David Brooks ; Celeste Holm lyricist  
Decca 72560 10/27/1944 The rakish young man with the whiskers Celeste Holm lyricist  
(Results 151-154 of 154 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Harburg, E. Y.," accessed October 31, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105161.

Harburg, E. Y.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105161.

"Harburg, E. Y.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 31 October 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/105161

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