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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...
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.
Oct 20, 2021 · Leslie Bricusse obituary. Oscar-winning composer and lyricist known for his hugely successful songs for Willy Wonka and Doctor Dolittle. Michael Coveney. Wed 20 Oct 2021 10.08 EDT. Last...
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Oct 19, 2021 · Benjamin Lee. Tue 19 Oct 2021 16.13 EDT. The Oscar and Grammy-winning songwriter Leslie Bricusse has died at the age of 90. London-born Bricusse was known for writing the lyrics for the theme...
Oct 19, 2021 · Leslie Bricusse, who wrote the lyrics for James Bond theme songs "Goldfinger" and "You Only Live Twice" and songs for Broadway and Hollywood shows, died at 90. He was a five-time Tony nominee and a Grammy winner for his witty and tuneful songs. He also collaborated with composers like Mancini, Newley and Williams.
Double Oscar and Grammy winner Leslie Bricusse is a writer-composer-lyricist who has contributed to many musical films and plays during his career. He was born in London, and educated at University College School and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge.