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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, a composer and lyricist who contributed to Broadway hits like “Stop the World — I Want to Get Off” and “Jekyll & Hyde” and popular films like “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate...
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- Neil Genzlinger
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.
Double Oscar and Grammy Award winner Leslie Bricusse is a writer - composer - lyricist who has written the book, music and/or lyrics for more than 40 musical films and plays during his career, and continues to enjoy fruitful collaborations with many of the greatest musical artists and composers of our time.
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Oct 19, 2021 · Leslie Bricusse, Oscar- and Grammy-winning songwriter whose songs for Broadway and Hollywood include “What Kind of Fool Am I?” and “Pure Imagination,” died Tuesday in Saint-Paul-de-Vence,...
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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.
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