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Harold Arlen was an American composer of unparalleled melodic genius who created over 500 songs that became the backbone of American popular music, from vaudeville to Hollywood, most famously 'Over the Rainbow' from The Wizard of Oz.
Beginning as a pianist and vocalist in vaudeville and dance bands in the early 1920s, Harold Arlen rapidly established himself as a composer of extraordinary melodic gift, collaborating with lyricist Ted Koehler to create jazz-inflected standards before achieving immortal fame with 'Over the Rainbow' (1939). Over six decades, he composed for Broadway musicals and Hollywood films, crafting a catalog of over 500 songs marked by sophisticated harmony and unforgettable melody, becoming one of the architects of the American popular song.
Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Over the Rainbow' from The Wizard of Oz (1940)
Hutchinson Central Technical High School
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