What is E.Y. Harburg's full name?
Edgar Yipsel "Yip" Harburg
E.Y. Harburg nickname(s):
Yip Harburg, Isidore Hochberg, E.Y. Harburg, Yipsel Harburg
E.Y. Harburg date of birth:
April 8, 1896
How old was E.Y. Harburg when died?
84
Where was E.Y. Harburg born?
New York City, New York, USA
When did E.Y. Harburg die?
March 4, 1981
Where did E.Y. Harburg die?
Hollywood Hills, California, USA
Why did E.Y. Harburg die?
Heart Attack
E.Y. Harburg body shape:
Average
What color is E.Y. Harburg's hair?
Brown - Dark
What religion is E.Y. Harburg?
Jewish
What is E.Y. Harburg nationality?
American
What is E.Y. Harburg's occupation?
Composer
E.Y. Harburg claim to fame:
Wrote all of the songs in The Wizard of Oz, including "Over the Rainbow."
What instruments does E.Y. Harburg play?
Songwriter
Short Biography
Edgar Yipsel "Yip" Harburg (born Isidore Hochberg, Yiddish: איסידור הוכברג; April 8, 1896 – March 5, 1981) was an American popular song lyricist who worked with many well-known composers. He wrote the lyrics to the standards "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?, " "April in Paris, " and "It's Only a Paper Moon, " as well as all of the songs in The Wizard of Oz, including "Over the Rainbow." He was known for the social commentary of his lyrics, as well as his liberal sensibilities. He also championed racial and gender equality and union politics.