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    Henry Robert Merrill Levan (May 17, 1921 – February 17, 1998) was an American songwriter, theatrical composer, lyricist, and screenwriter. He was one of the most successful songwriters of the 1950s on the US and UK single charts. [3]

  2. Feb 19, 1998 · Bob Merrill, one of Tin Pan Alley's most prolific tunesmiths, who wrote music, lyrics or both for popular Broadway musicals including ''Funny Girl'' and had the nation tapping its toes to such...

  3. UK's top songwriter of 1950s. While Bob Merrill's songwriting credits speak for themselves, his talents are diverse including successful endeavors in screenplay writing, acting and teaching. Born in Atlantic City in the city's pre-casino period, he did most of his growing up in the nearby Philadelphia area, graduating from high school there.

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  5. May 10, 2022 · Born in Atlantic City, NJ, on May 17, 1921, Bob Merrill grew up in Philadelphia, PA. After serving in the armed forces and working briefly as a dialogue director in Hollywood, Merrill got his start as a songwriter by composing tunes for a comic singer named Dorothy Shay.

  6. Biography: Bob Merrill was an American songwriter, composer, and lyricist who achieved considerable success in the worlds of popular music and Broadway during the mid-20th century. Known for his memorable melodies and clever lyrics, Merrill created numerous hit songs and contributed to several successful stage productions, leaving a lasting ...

  7. His legacy, rich in melody, lingers on. The cast of Carnival! Late songwriter Bob Merrill's Funny Girl is Broadway-bound, and his other theatre and pop songs are being blended into a new musical ...

  8. Feb 17, 1998 · While Bob Merrill's songwriting credits speak for themselves, his talents were diverse including successful endeavors in screenplay writing, acting and teaching. Born in Atlantic City in...

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