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Leo Robin (April 6, 1900 – December 29, 1984) was an American composer, lyricist and songwriter.
Leo Robin stands at the forefront as one of Hollywood’s most influential songwriters with his wonderful collection of songs in The Great American Songbook. His talent and intelligence can be felt on film through his lyrics that he wrote for a variety of characters from the dawning of the age of sound on the Silver Screen through Technicolor ...
Learn about Leo Robin, the lyricist who wrote many popular standards such as \"Blue Hawaii\" and \"Thanks for the Memory\". Explore his biography, discography, lyrics and more on his official website.
May 23, 2019 · Leo Robin, the Oscar-winning lyricist of "Thanks for the Memory," was named a recipient of a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but the star was never installed. Thirty years later...
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Leo Robin was born on April 6, 1900 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He studied at the University of Pittsburgh Law School and Carnegie Tech’s drama school. After graduation, he worked as a publicity agent, a newspaper reporter and even as a social worker.
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Oct 1, 2019 · Marilyn Monroe, Music for Screens, Songs for Screens. With hits like "Thanks for the Memory" and "Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” Leo Robin helped usher in the golden age of song in film.
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. Leo Robin (April 6, 1900 – December 29, 1984) was an American composer, lyricist and songwriter. He is probably best known for collaborating with Ralph Rainger on the 1938 Oscar -winning song " Thanks for the Memory ," sung by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross in the film The Big Broadcast of 1938, and with Jule Styne on ...
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