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Edgar Yipsel Harburg (born Isidore Hochberg; April 8, 1896 – March 5, 1981) was an American popular song lyricist and librettist who worked with many well-known composers. He wrote the lyrics to the standards "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?"
Jan 20, 2020 · Learn about the life and legacy of Yip Harburg, the lyricist who created the iconic song "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" and wrote many other classics. Discover how he used his art to express his socialist views and influence the history of American popular music.
E. Y. (Yip) Harburg (1896-1981), in a career spanning over fifty years, was known as “Broadway’s social conscience.” A master lyricist, poet and book writer, Yip was always dedicated to social justice.
Apr 18, 2012 · During his 84 years on the planet, Yip Harburg contributed brilliant lyrics to some of the finest melodies of the American popular song canon.
- Nick Morrison
Over the Rainbow: The Life and Rhymes of Yip Harburg.
Learn about E. Y. (Yip) Harburg, the master lyricist who wrote "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" and "Over The Rainbow." He also co-wrote The Wizard of Oz and Finian's Rainbow, and fought for human rights and equality.
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E.Y. "Yip" Harburg was born Isidore Hochberg to Jewish immigrant parents on the lower east side of New York City on April 8, 1898. He was nicknamed "Yipsel" (Yiddish for squirrel) for his constant clowning and unbounded energy.
