Yip Harburg

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Edgar Yippsel Harburg (E.Y. Harburg)

Name

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April 8 1896-March 5, 1981

Alive Dates

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Born in Russia, Grew up on the lower east side

Upbringing

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Ira Gershwin

Who was his good pal?

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Ira Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Vernon Duke, Jerome Kern, Jule Styne, Burton Lane, and Jay Gorney

Collaborators

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Composer/Got start in Tin Pan Alley

Profession/Where did he get his start?

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The Wizard of Oz, Finian’s Rainbow, Bloomer Girl

Notable works

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discussed politics/views on right, freedom, society, etc.

What was Harburg’s work famous for?

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blacklisted in Hollywood because of his politics (communist? potench?)

What was one of his great contraversies?

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1932 revue, Americana featuring famous song “Brother Can You Spare A Dime” about the 1929 stock crach. Music: Jay Gorney, Lyrics: Yip Harburg

Famous Collaboration?