Harold Arlen
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Harold Arlen was an American composer of popular music, who composed over 500 songs, a number of which have become known worldwide. In addition to composing the songs for the 1939 film The Wizard of O
Arlen in 1960
Arlen (left) performs with Peggy Lee and Vic Damone in 1961
Over the Rainbow
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"Over the Rainbow", also known as "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", is a ballad by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Yip Harburg. It was written for the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, in which it was sung by actre
Harold Arlen
…number of which have become known worldwide. In addition to composing the songs for the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz (lyrics by Yip Harburg), including "Over the Rainbow", which won him the Oscar for Best Original Song, he was nominated as composer for 8 other Oscar awards. Arlen is a contributor to the Great American…
Judy Garland singing "Over the Rainbow" in The Wizard of Oz
Eva Cassidy Over the Rainbow single
Cliff Over Rainbow
Danielle Hope Over the Rainbow