“The greatest romance in the life of a lyricist is when the right word meets the right note; often, however, a Park Avenue phrase elopes with a Bleecker Street chord, resulting in a shotgun wedding and a quickie divorce.”
Quote by Yip Harburg
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Yip Harburg
Yip Harburg, born Isidore Hochberg, was an American lyricist. Born on April 8, 1896, and died on March 5, 1981, Harburg is renowned for his contributions to musical theater. He is best known for his collaborations with Johnny Mercer on the songs for 'The Wizard of Oz'. Harburg's lyrics are celebrated for their profound social commentary and wit. more
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