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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?"
Aug 2, 2021 · With music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by Yip Harburg, it’s become one of the most beloved songs in the history of American popular music.
As Broadway’s social commentator, and given his ability to “gild the philosophic pill” with witticisms and a lyric style all his own, Yip Harburg is a unique and major lyricist of 20th century American musical theatre. Yip Harburg died on March 5, 1981 at 84 years young.
Apr 18, 2012 · During his 84 years on the planet, Yip Harburg contributed brilliant lyrics to some of the finest melodies of the American popular song canon. Most of his songs were originally written for ...
- Nick Morrison
The Yip Harburg Songbook. “Words make you think. Music makes you feel. A song makes you feel a thought.” — E. Y. “Yip” Harburg (Lyricist)
E. Y. (Yip) Harburg, known as “Broadway’s social conscience” was a master lyricist, poet and book writer dedicated to social justice. His best-known songs include “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” and “Over The Rainbow.”
Dec 25, 2023 · During his career as a lyricist, Yip Harburg used his words to express anti-racist, pro-worker messages. He’s best known for writing the lyrics to The Wizard of Oz, but he also had two hits on...
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