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Harold Arlen

American songwriter who composed a long list of standards for Broadway shows and Hollywood musicals.
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  • The Music of Harold Arlen: The 1955 Walden Sessions
    Harold Arlen
    The Music of Harold Arl …
  • A Harold Arlen Songbook
    Harold Arlen
    A Harold Arlen Songbook
  • Harold Arlen Sings Sweet and Hot
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    Harold Arlen Sings Swee …
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Harold Arlen

Harold Arlen - Artist Details

Active

1930s - 1960s

Born

February 15, 1905 in Buffalo, NY

Died

April 23, 1986 in New York City, NY

Genre

Stage & Screen Vocal Classical Pop/Rock Jazz

Styles

Traditional Pop Cast Recordings Show Tunes Standards Swing Vocal Jazz Film Score

Also Known As

Hyman Arluck
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