Harold Arlen (February 15, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was an American composer of popular music. He was an important composer of 20th century popular music, with over 400 songs written, a number of which have become known the world over. His 1938 song "Over the Rainbow” was voted the twentieth century's No. 1 song by the Recording Industry Association of America [1]. Image File history File links File links The following pages link to this file: Harold Arlen ... Carl Van Vechten (June 17, 1880 – December 21, 1964) was an American writer and photographer who was a patron of the Harlem Renaissance and the literary executor of Gertrude Stein. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see 1905 (disambiguation). ... Nickname: Location of Buffalo in New York State County Government  - Mayor Byron Brown (D) Area  - City 52. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... is the 113th day of the year (114th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... This article is about the state. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... is the 46th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see 1905 (disambiguation). ... is the 113th day of the year (114th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... A composer is a person who writes music. ... Year 1938 (MCMXXXVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... For other uses, see Over the Rainbow (disambiguation). ...

Biography

Arlen was born Hyman Arluk, in Buffalo, New York, the child of a Jewish cantor. His twin brother died the next day. He learned the piano as a youth and formed a band as a young man. He achieved some local success as a pianist and singer and moved to New York City in his early 20s. He worked as an accompanist in vaudeville.^[1] At this point, he changed his name to Harold Arlen. He performed on record with the "Buffalodians" orchestra, as well as those of Red Nichols, Henny Hendrickson and Arnold Johnson. Nickname: Location of Buffalo in New York State County Government  - Mayor Byron Brown (D) Area  - City 52. ... A hazzan or chazzan (Hebrew for cantor) is a Jewish musician trained in the vocal arts who helps lead the synagogue in songful prayer. ... A short grand piano, with the top up. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Ernest Loring Red Nichols (May 8, 1905–June 28, 1965) was a United States jazz cornettist. ...

Between 1926 and about 1934, Arlen appeared occasionally as band vocalist on records by The Buffalodians, Red Nichols, Joe Venuti, Leo Reisman and Eddie Duchin, usually singing his own compositions. Ernest Loring Red Nichols (May 8, 1905–June 28, 1965) was a United States jazz cornettist. ... Giuseppe (Joe) Venuti (September 16, 1903 – August 14, 1978) was a U.S. jazz musician and violinist. ... This article lacks information on the importance of the subject matter. ... Eddy Duchin on the cover of his album Talk of the Town Eddy Duchin (b. ...

In 1929, Arlen composed his first well-known song: "Get Happy" (with lyrics by Ted Koehler). Throughout the early and mid-1930s, Arlen and Koehler wrote shows for the Cotton Club, a popular Harlem night club, as well as Broadway musicals and Hollywood films. Arlen also continued to perform with some success, most notably on records with Leo Reisman's society dance orchestra. Get Happy is a song composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics written by Ted Koehler. ... Ted Koehler (July 14, 1894—January 17, 1973) was an Jewish-American lyric writer. ... The Cotton Club is a movie, released in 1984, centered around a popular real-life Harlem jazz club in the 1930s, the Cotton Club. ... This article is about the Harlem neighborhood in New York City. ... For other uses of Broadway, see Broadway. ... Musical theater (or theatre) is a form of theatre combining music, songs, dance, and spoken dialogue. ... Greetings from Hollywood Hollywood is a district of the city of Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., that extends from Vermont Avenue on the east to just beyond Laurel Canyon Boulevard above Sunset and Crescent Heights Boulevards on the west; the north to south boundary east of La Brea Avenue... The musical film is a film genre in which several songs sung by the characters are interwoven into the narrative. ... This article lacks information on the importance of the subject matter. ...

Arlen's compositions have always been popular with jazz musicians because of his facility at incorporating a blues feeling into conventional American popular songs. For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). ... “Blues music” redirects here. ...

Arlen and Koehler wrote several hit songs during the early and mid-1930s.

In the mid-1930s, Arlen married, and spent increasingly more time in California, writing for movie musicals. It was at this time that he began working with lyricist Yip Harburg. In 1938, the team was hired by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to compose songs for The Wizard of Oz. The most famous of these is the song "Over the Rainbow" for which they won the Academy Award for Best Music, Original Song. They also wrote "Down with Love", a song later featured in the 2003 movie Down with Love. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... For alternate meanings of MGM, see MGM (disambiguation). ... The Wizard of Oz (film) redirects here. ... For other uses, see Over the Rainbow (disambiguation). ... The Academy Award for Best Song is one of the awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; nominations are made by Academy members who are songwriters and composers. ... Down with Love is a popular song with lyrics by E.Y. Harburg and music by Harold Arlen. ... Down with Love is a 2003 American romantic comedy film. ...

Arlen was a longtime friend and former roommate of actor Ray Bolger who would star in The Wizard of Oz, the film for which "Over the Rainbow" was written. Ray Bolger (January 10, 1904 – January 15, 1987) was an American entertainer of stage and screen, best known for his portrayal of the Scarecrow (and the farmworker Hunk) who was Dorothys favorite in the 1939 film classic, The Wizard of Oz. ... The Wizard of Oz (film) redirects here. ...

In the 1940s, Arlen teamed up with lyricist Johnny Mercer, and continued to write hit songs like "Blues in the Night" ("My Mama Done Tol' Me") and "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive". John Herndon Johnny Mercer (November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) was a popular American songwriter and singer. ... Blues in the Night is a popular song which has become a pop standard. ... Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive is a popular song. ...

Harold Arlen timeline

1905 Arlen born in Buffalo, New York Nickname: Location of Buffalo in New York State County Government  - Mayor Byron Brown (D) Area  - City 52. ...

1920 (15) He formed his first professional band, Hyman Arluck's Snappy Trio.

1921 (16) Against his parent's wishes he left home.

1923 (18) With his new band - The Southbound Shufflers, performed on the Crystal Beach lake boat "Canadiana" during the summer of 1923.

1924 (19) Performed at Lake Shore Manor during the summer of 1924.

1924 (19) Wrote his first song, collaborating with friend Hyman Cheiffetz to write "My Gal, My Pal". Copyrighting the song as "My Gal, Won't You Please Come Back to Me?" and listed lyrics by Cheiffetz and music by Harold Arluck.

1925 (20) Makes his way to New York City with the group, The Buffalodians, with Arlen playing piano. New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ...

1926 (21) Had first published song, collaborating with Dick George to compose "Minor Gaff (Blues Fantasy)" under the name Harold Arluck.

1928 (23) Chaim (Life) (or Hyman) Arluck renames himself Harold Arlen, a name that combined his parents' surnames (his mother's maiden name was Orlin).

1929 (24) Landed a singing and acting role as Cokey Joe in the musical "The Great Day" 1929 (24) Composed his first well known song - (Get Happy) under the name Harold Arlen. 1929 (24) Signed a yearlong song writing contract with the George and Arthur Piantadosi firm.

1930-1934 (25-29) Wrote music for the Cotton Club. For the 1984 film of the same name, see The Cotton Club The Cotton Club was a famous night club in New York City that operated during and after Prohibition. ...

1933 (28) At a party, along with partner Ted Koehler, wrote the major hit song "Stormy Weather" Ted Koehler (July 14, 1894—January 17, 1973) was an Jewish-American lyric writer. ...

1933 (28) Billboard heralded Shakespeare as the most prolific playwright in history, and Arlen as the most prolific composer.

1935 (30) Went back to California after being signed by Samuel Goldwyn to write songs for the film "Strike Me Pink" Samuel Goldwyn (July 1882 (some sources say 17 August 1882, others 1879 [1]) – 31 January 1974) was an Academy Award and Golden Globe Award-winning producer, also a well-known Hollywood motion picture producer and founding contributor of several motion picture studios. ...

1937 (32) Married 22-year-old Anya Taranda, a celebrated Powers Agency model and former Earl Carroll and Busby Berkeley showgirl, actress, and one of the Original "Breck Girls." Anya Taranda (January 1, 1915 - March 9, 1970) was an American model, showgirl, actress and wife of renowned songwriter Harold Arlen. ... John Robert Powers (April 16, 1892 - November, 1977) was an American actor and founder of a prominent New York City modelling agency. ... Earl Speedo Carroll (Born November 2, 1937[1]) is the lead vocalist for the doo wop group The Cadillacs. ... Kaleidoscopic Choreography from Footlight Parade, 1933 Busby Berkeley (November 29, 1895 – March 14, 1976), born William Berkeley Enos in Los Angeles, California, was a highly influential Hollywood movie director and musical choreographer. ... A Las Vegas showgirl, from the Folies Bergere. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ...

Sheet music cover for The Wizard of Oz.

1938 (33) Hired by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to compose songs for The Wizard of Oz. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 452 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (640 × 849 pixel, file size: 139 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Description: E. Y. Harburg and Harold Arlen. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 452 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (640 × 849 pixel, file size: 139 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Description: E. Y. Harburg and Harold Arlen. ... The Wizard of Oz (film) redirects here. ... For alternate meanings of MGM, see MGM (disambiguation). ... The Wizard of Oz (film) redirects here. ...

1938 (33) While driving along Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood and stopping in front of Schwab's Drugstore came up with the song "Over the Rainbow" Sunset Boulevard (officially known as West Sunset Boulevard, except in Beverly Hills) is a street in the western part of Los Angeles County, California, that stretches from Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles to the Pacific Coast Highway at the Pacific Ocean in the Pacific Palisades. ... ... For other uses, see Over the Rainbow (disambiguation). ...

1941 (36) Wrote "Blues in the Night" Blues in the Night is a popular song which has become a pop standard. ...

1942 (37) Along with Johnny Mercer, he wrote one of his most famous songs, "That Old Black Magic" John Herndon Johnny Mercer (November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) was a popular American songwriter and singer. ... That Old Black Magic is the third episode of the Guinevere Jones television show. ...

1943 (38) Wrote "My Shining Hour"

1944 (39) While driving with songwriter partner Johnny Mercer came up with the song "Accentuate the Positive". John Herndon Johnny Mercer (November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) was a popular American songwriter and singer. ... Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive is a popular song. ...

1945 (40) In a single evenings work in October with Johnny Mercer came up with the song "Come Rain or Come Shine" John Herndon Johnny Mercer (November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) was a popular American songwriter and singer. ... Come Rain or Come Shine is a popular song written by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. ...

1949 (44) Collaborated with Ralph Blane to write the score for "My Blue Heaven". My Blue Heaven is a 1990 film starring Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, and Joan Cusack. ...

1950 (45) Worked with old pal Johnny Mercer on the film "The Petty Girl", out of which came the song "Fancy Free". John Herndon Johnny Mercer (November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) was a popular American songwriter and singer. ...

1951 (46) His wife Anya was institutionalized in a sanitarium for 7 years after repeatedly threatening her husband and others with physical harm.

1952 (47) Teamed up with Dorothy Fields on the film "The Farmer Takes a Wife" Dorothy Fields was immortalised on a USPS postage stamp. ...

1953 (48) Harold's father, Cantor Samuel Arluck, died.

1954 (49) The Musical "A Star is Born" starring Judy Garland singing the now classic, Harold Arlen and Ira Gershwin collaboration, "The Man That Got Away" A Star Is Born is a 1954 musical remake of the original 1937 film, directed by George Cukor and starring Judy Garland and James Mason. ... Judy Garland (born Frances Ethel Gumm; June 10, 1922 - June 22, 1969) was an Academy Award-nominated American film actress and singer, best known for her role as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939). ... Ira Gershwin (6 December 1896 – 17 August 1983) was an American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, composer George Gershwin, to create some of the most memorable songs of the 20th century. ... The Man that Got Away is a popular song. ...

1954 (49) Becomes dangerously ill with a bleeding ulcer and is hospitalized but recovers to work with Truman Capote on the musical House of Flowers. Truman Capote (pronounced ) (30 September 1924 – 25 August 1984) was an American writer whose non-fiction, stories, novels and plays are recognized literary classics, including the novella Breakfast at Tiffanys (1958) and In Cold Blood (1965), which he labeled a non-fiction novel. ... House of Flowers was a 1954 Broadway musical by Harold Arlen (music) and Truman Capote (lyrics). ...

1956 (51) His mother Celia Arluck dies and Harold doesn't touch music for over a year, mourning her loss.

1961-1976 (55-71) Wrote over 50 songs and continued a successful career.^{[citation needed]}

1970 (65) Arlen's wife Anya Taranda dies from a brain tumor. Arlen begins to lose interest in life, withdrawing from friends and family and becoming more and more reclusive. Anya Taranda (January 1, 1915 - March 9, 1970) was an American model, showgirl, actress and wife of renowned songwriter Harold Arlen. ...

1986 (81) Harold Arlen dies in New York City and is interred next to his wife in Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York. New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Hartsdale is an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) located in the town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York. ...

Works for Broadway

• Earl Carroll's Vanities of 1930 (1930) - revue - contributing composer
• You Said It (1931) - musical - composer
• Earl Carroll's Vanities of 1932 (1932) - revue - co-composer and co-lyricist with Ted Koehler
• Americana (1932) - revue - contributing composer
• George White's Music Hall Varieties - (1933) - revue - co-composer
• Life Begins at 8:40 (1934) - revue - composer
• The Show is On (1936) - revue - contributing composer
• Hooray For What! (1937) - musical - composer
• Bloomer Girl (1944) - musical - composer
• St. Louis Woman (1946) - musical - composer
• House of Flowers (1954) - musical - composer and co-lyricist
• Mr. Imperium (1951) - Movie Musical - featured composer
• Jamaica (1957) - musical - composer - Tony Nomination for Best Musical
• Saratoga (1959) - musical - composer

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Major songs

• "A Sleepin' Bee" - lyrics by Harold Arlen and Truman Capote
• "Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive" - lyrics by Johnny Mercer
• "Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home"
• "As Long as I Live" - lyrics by Ted Koehler
• "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea" - lyrics by Ted Koehler
• "Blues in the Night" - lyrics by Johnny Mercer
• "Come Rain or Come Shine" - lyrics by Johnny Mercer
• "Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead" - lyrics by E.Y. Harburg
• "For Every Man There's a Woman"
• "Get Happy" - lyrics by Ted Koehler
• "Down with Love"
• "Happiness is a Thing Called Joe" - lyrics by E.Y. Harburg
• "Hit the Road to Dreamland"
• "Hooray for Love" lyrics by Leo Robin
• "I Could Go On Singing" - lyrics by E.Y. Harburg
• "If I Only Had a Brain" - lyrics by E.Y. Harburg
• "If I Only Had a Heart" - lyrics by E.Y. Harburg
• "I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues" - lyrics by Ted Koehler
• "Ill Wind" - lyrics by Ted Koehler
• "It Was Written in the Stars"
• "I've Got the World on a String" - lyrics by Ted Koehler
• "It's Only a Paper Moon" - lyrics by E.Y. Harburg, Billy Rose
• "Last Night When We Were Young"
• "Let's Fall in Love" - lyrics by Ted Koehler
• "Let's Take a Walk Around the Block" lyrics by Ira Gershwin and E.Y. Harburg
• "My Shining Hour" - lyrics by Johnny Mercer
• "One for My Baby (and One More for the Road)" - lyrics by Johnny Mercer
• "Out of This World (Johnny Mercer song)" - lyrics by Johnny Mercer
• "Over the Rainbow" - lyrics by E.Y. Harburg
• "Sing My Heart" - lyrics by Ted Koehler
• "Stormy Weather" - lyrics by Ted Koehler
• "That Old Black Magic" - lyrics by Johnny Mercer
• "The Man That Got Away"
• "This Time the Dream's On Me" - lyrics by Johnny Mercer
• "When the Sun Comes Out" - lyrics by Ted Koehler

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Harburg and music by Harold Arlen. ... Happiness is a Thing Called Joe is a song composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics written by Yip Harburg, it was written for the 1940 musical Cabin in the Sky. ... E. Y. Yip Harburg (April 8, 1896 - March 5, 1981) was a lyricist who worked with many well-known composers. ... Hit the Road to Dreamland is a popular jazz song. ... Hooray for Love is a song composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics by Leo Robin, it was written for the 1948 film Casbah. ... Leo Robin (April 6, 1900 - December 29, 1984) was an American composer and songwriter. ... I Could Go On Singing is a 1963 film starring Judy Garland (in her final film role) and Dirk Bogarde. ... E. Y. Yip Harburg (April 8, 1896 - March 5, 1981) was a lyricist who worked with many well-known composers. ... If I Only Had a Brain/Heart/Nerve Music by Harold Arlen (1905-1986) Lyrics by E.Y. 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Yip Harburg (April 8, 1896 - March 5, 1981) was a lyricist who worked with many well-known composers. ... Sing My Heart is a song composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics written by Ted Koehler. ... Ted Koehler (July 14, 1894—January 17, 1973) was an Jewish-American lyric writer. ... Stormy Weather is a 1933 song written by Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler. ... Ted Koehler (July 14, 1894—January 17, 1973) was an Jewish-American lyric writer. ... That Old Black Magic is the third episode of the Guinevere Jones television show. ... John Herndon Johnny Mercer (November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) was a popular American songwriter and singer. ... The Man that Got Away is a popular song. ... John Herndon Johnny Mercer (November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) was a popular American songwriter and singer. ... When the Sun Comes Out is a song composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics written by Ted Koehler. ... Ted Koehler (July 14, 1894—January 17, 1973) was an Jewish-American lyric writer. ...

Notes

References

• Jablonski, Edward (1996). Harold Arlen: Rhythm, Rainbows, and Blues. Northeastern University Press. ISBN 1-55553-263-2. 

Films

• 2003 - Stormy Weather: The Music of Harold Arlen. Directed by Larry Weinstein.

External links

• Official web site for Harold Arlen
• Harold Arlen at the Internet Movie Database
• Harold Arlen at the Songwriters Hall of Fame
• Profile Page for Harold Arlen at Find A Grave