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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.
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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Harold Arlen originally did The Man That Got Away, Evelina, In the Shade of the New Apple Tree, Blues in the Night and other songs. Harold Arlen wrote The Man That Got Away, A Sleepin' Bee, Optimistic Voices and Over the Rainbow.
- February 15, 1905
- April 23, 1986
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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- Susan Stamberg
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.
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.
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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.