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October 12, 2015. (2015-10-12) (aged 93) The Bronx, New York. Alma mater. Wesleyan University. Occupation (s) Lyricist, librettist, screenwriter. Harold Clayton MacHackady (February 10, 1922 – October 12, 2015), best known as Hal Hackady, and sometimes credited as Hal Hackaday, was an American lyricist, librettist and screenwriter .
Oct 13, 2015 · Hal Hackady, who wrote the lyrics for several Broadway musicals, as well as the theme song for the New York Mets, died Oct. 12 at Atria Riverdale, an assisted living facility in The Bronx. He was 93.
Hal Hackady, James Morgan (York Producing Artistic Director) Larry Grossman and Howard McGillin. Date: 07/12/2008. From: Photo Coverage: York Theatre Opens 'Compose Yourself!'. Lyricist Hal ...
Hackady also wrote the lyrics for the song "Kites", composed by Lee Pockriss, which was first recorded by the Rooftop Singers and became a top ten hit in Britain in 1967 for Simon Dupree and the Big Sound. Hackady and Pockriss also co-wrote a song called "The Key" that Billy Thornhill recorded for Wand Records in 1968.
Harold Clayton MacHackady , best known as Hal Hackady, and sometimes credited as Hal Hackaday, was an American lyricist, librettist and screenwriter.
Hal's extensive television work with over 75 credits includes the award winning mini series "Harry Truman: The Presidential Years". Film work includes "Hey, Let's Twist" which was nominated for Best Written Musical, "Senior Prom", "Crazy Party" and "Snoopy - The Cartoon".
Hal Hackady. Writer: Hey, Let's Twist!. Hal Hackady was born on 10 February 1922 in Middletown, Connecticut, USA. He was a writer and composer, known for Hey, Let's Twist! (1961), Senior Prom (1958) and Lights Out (1946). He died on 12 October 2015 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA.
