Harold Arlen
American composer of popular music (1905-1986)
Harold Arlen (born Hyman Arluck; February 15, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was an American composer.[2] He composed over 500 songs. He is known for composing the songs for the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, including "Over the Rainbow".[3][4] Arlen won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1939.
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.jpg) Arlen in 1960 | |
| Born | Hyman Arluck February 15, 1905 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 23, 1986 (aged 81) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Spouse(s) | Anya Taranda (m. 1937; died 1970) |
| Children | Adopted his brother's son in 1985[1] |
References change
- ↑ Jablonski, Edward (1996). Harold Arlen: Rhythm, Rainbows, and Blues. University Press of New England. p. 360. ISBN 978-1555532635.
- ↑ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 50. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
- ↑ "Honors & Awards". Haroldarlen.com. Archived from the original on June 1, 2013. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
- ↑ "New song list puts 'Rainbow' way up high – CNN". Archives.cnn.com. March 7, 2001. Archived from the original on July 7, 2009. Retrieved June 7, 2012.
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