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Leslie Bricusse OBE (/ ˈ b r ɪ k ə s /; 29 January 1931 – 19 October 2021) was a British composer, lyricist, and playwright who worked on theatre musicals and wrote theme music for films.
Oct 20, 2021 · Leslie Bricusse was born on Jan. 29, 1931, in London. “I fell in love with the idea of writing songs when I was a child,” he told The Herald of Glasgow in 2016.
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Oct 20, 2021 · Leslie Bricusse, who wrote lyrics for Goldfinger, Candyman and Pure Imagination, among many other songs, has died at 90. He was a prolific and versatile composer who won two Oscars and collaborated with Antony Newley, Henry Mancini and John Williams.
Oct 20, 2021 · Leslie Bricusse, left, with the singer and actor Anthony Newley in 1972. Their shared cockney identity, as well as an affinity with Charles Dickens, was an important creative factor in their ...
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Oct 19, 2021 · Bricusse wrote lyrics for Bond theme songs and Willy Wonka tunes, among other classics. He also won a Grammy and five Tony nominations over his seven-decade career.
Leslie Bricusse, who died aged 90, wrote songs for Doctor Dolittle, Willy Wonka, Goldfinger and other films and musicals. He also co-founded the Pickwick Club, a star-studded London restaurant, and collaborated with John Williams and John Barry.
Oct 19, 2021 · He was 90. Bricusse wrote the lyrics for James Bond theme songs “ Goldfinger ” and “You Only Live Twice,” as well as songs for movies including “ Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory ...
