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Edgar Yipsel Harburg (born Isidore Hochberg; April 8, 1896 – March 5, 1981) was an American popular song lyricist and librettist who worked with many well-known composers. He wrote the lyrics to the standards "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?"
As Broadway’s social commentator, and given his ability to “gild the philosophic pill” with witticisms and a lyric style all his own, Yip Harburg is a unique and major lyricist of 20th century American musical theatre. Yip Harburg died on March 5, 1981 at 84 years young.
Aug 2, 2021 · Learn about the life and legacy of Yip Harburg, the lyricist who created the iconic song "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" and wrote many other classics. Discover how he used his art to express his socialist views and influence the history of American popular music.
Learn about E. Y. (Yip) Harburg, the master lyricist who wrote "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" and "Over The Rainbow." He also co-wrote The Wizard of Oz and Finian's Rainbow, and fought for human rights and equality.
Nov 22, 2012 · AMY GOODMAN: Today, we pay tribute to Yip Harburg. His name may not be familiar to many, but his songs are sung by millions around the world, like jazz singer Abbey Lincoln and Tom Waits, Judy...
The Yip Harburg Songbook. “Words make you think. Music makes you feel. A song makes you feel a thought.” — E. Y. “Yip” Harburg (Lyricist)
Apr 18, 2012 · During his 84 years on the planet, Yip Harburg contributed brilliant lyrics to some of the finest melodies of the American popular song canon. Most of his songs were originally written for ...
