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    Harold Arlen (born Hyman Arluck; February 15, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was an American composer of popular music, who composed over 500 songs, a number of which have become known worldwide. In addition to composing the songs for the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz (lyrics by Yip Harburg ), including " Over the Rainbow ", which won him the Oscar for ...

  2. Apr 19, 2024 · Harold Arlen was an American composer, arranger, pianist, and vocalist who contributed such popular songs as “Over the Rainbow,” “Blues in the Night,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “I Love a Parade,” and “Stormy Weather” to Hollywood movies and Broadway musicals. Arlen was most prolific from 1929.

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  3. Nov 7, 2015 · Harold Arlen had major hits, won an Oscar and was called "the most original of all of us" by none other than George Gershwin, but he never became a household name. On the 110th anniversary of...

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  5. Feb 15, 2015 · Learn about the life and career of Harold Arlen, who composed classics like \"Over the Rainbow\", \"Stormy Weather\" and \"Come Rain or Come Shine\". Discover how he broke the mold of Tin Pan Alley with his original and inventive melodies and harmonies.

  6. 1905- 1986 Born/Died. 1971 Inducted. A major contributor to American songbook with "Over the Rainbow", "That Old Black Magic", "Stormy Weather" and dozens more. * Harold Arlen was also the 1982 recipient of The Johnny Mercer Award, the SHOF’s highest honor.

  7. Last Night When We Were Young - Conclusion. HAROLD ARLEN. (born Hyman Arluck) February 15, 1905 to April 23, 1986. INTRODUCTION. Harold Arlen wrote some of the greatest hits from the 30's and 40's, including the entire score to the classic movie, The Wizard of Oz.

  8. With this site, we invite you to learn about Harold Arlen, one of the Great Twentieth Century Composers, and his music. Here you can discover how Harold developed his musical career, browse through his catalogue of compositions, and listen to several samples of his works.

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