E. Y. Harburg
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?" (with Jay Gorney), "April in Paris", and "It's Only a Paper Moon", as well as all of the songs for the film The Wizard of Oz, including "Over the Rainbow". He was known for the social commentary of his lyrics, as well as his leftist leanings. He championed racial and gender equality and union politics. He also was an ardent critic of religion. |
Birth and Death Data: Born April 8, 1896 (Lower East Side), Died March 5, 1981 (Hollywood)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1929 - 1951
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter
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Recordings (Results 26-50 of 147 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | BS-83379 | 10-in. | 7/13/1934 | Let's take a walk around the block | Richard Himber ; Joey Nash ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-83380 | 10-in. | 7/13/1934 | What can you say in a love song | Richard Himber ; Joey Nash ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-83381 | 10-in. | 7/13/1934 | You're a builder upper | Richard Himber ; Joey Nash ; Ritz-Carlton Hotel Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-83794 | 10-in. | 8/22/1934 | Then I'll be tired of you | Don Mayfield and his Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-83798 | 10-in. | 8/22/1934 | Missouri misery | Jerry Johnson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal ensemble | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-84106 | 10-in. | 8/17/1934 | Then I'll be tired of you | Fats Waller and his Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | PBS-90318 | 10-in. | 7/22/1935 | My other me | Lee Bennett ; Jan Garber Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-94171 | 10-in. | 9/3/1935 | I've got it again [from Garrick gaieties] | Lewine and Lewis | Piano duet | lyricist | |
| Victor | CS-95370 | 12-in. | 10/10/1935 | Last night when we were young | Nathaniel Shilkret ; Lawrence Tibbett | Baritone vocal solo, with orchestra | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-042 | 10-in. | 8/21/1936 | Fancy meeting you | Jolly Coburn Orchestra ; Harold Richards | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-0220 | 10-in. | 8/20/1936 | Fancy meeting you | Wingy Manone Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-02431 | 10-in. | 10/29/1936 | Let's put our heads together | George Hamilton ; Lee Norton ; Veloz and Yolanda Dancing Music | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-03018 | 10-in. | 11/6/1936 | Let's put our heads together | Frank Dailey ; Michael Jay ; Meadowbrook Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-03887 | 10-in. | 1/5/1937 | Long as you have your health | Merry Macs ; Ray Noble Orchestra | Jazz dance band, with female vocal solo and male vocal trio | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-014681 | 10-in. | 10/14/1937 | Moanin' in the morning | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-014682 | 10-in. | 10/14/1937 | Down with love | Tommy Dorsey Orchestra ; Edythe Wright | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-014688 | 10-in. | 10/15/1937 | Down with love | Jerry Blaine ; Johnny McKeever ; Stream Line Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-014689 | 10-in. | 10/15/1937 | Moanin' in the mornin' | Jerry Blaine ; Phyllis Kenny ; Stream Line Rhythm | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-017056 | 10-in. | 11/16/1937 | In the shade of the new apple tree | Harold Arlen ; Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-017057 | 10-in. | 11/16/1937 | God's country | Harold Arlen ; Leo Reisman Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-018130 | 10-in. | 1/10/1938 | In the shade of the new apple tree | Dick Stabile Orchestra ; Paula Kelly | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-030373 | 10-in. | 12/8/1938 | The jitterbug | Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Ford Leary | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-030376 | 10-in. | 12/8/1938 | Over the rainbow | Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-030395 | 10-in. | 12/14/1938 | Over the rainbow | Gray Gordon ; Cliff Grass ; Tic-Toc Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | lyricist | |
| Victor | BS-030396 | 10-in. | 12/14/1938 | The jitterbug | Gray Gordon ; Shirley Lane ; Tic-Toc Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | lyricist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Harburg, E. Y.," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105161.
Harburg, E. Y.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105161.
"Harburg, E. Y.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Harburg, E. Y. (Edgar Yipsel), 1896-1981 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85342788
Wikidata: Yip Harburg - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1273621
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/120709724
MusicBrainz: Yip Harburg - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/42e52c03-27bb-4545-8924-cabff6fab531
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