E.Y. Harburg died today – 27 years ago

Lyricist E.Y. “Yip” Harburg was born as Isidore Hochberg on April 8, 1896 in New York City, New York. He said, “Words make you think a thought. Music makes you feel a feeling. A song makes you feel a thought.” [Hmmmm. Let’s see.].

Mr. Harburg wrote the lyrics to “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” (1931):



Mr. Harburg wrote the lyrics to “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” (1939):



Mr. Harburg also wrote the lyrics to “How Are Things in Glocca Morra?” (1946):







Do you think I like that song?

Mr. Harburg died on March 5, 1981 in Los Angeles, California.