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"Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" is one of the best-known American songs of the Great Depression. Written by lyricist Yip Harburg and composer Jay Gorney , it was part of the 1932 musical revue Americana ; the melody is based on a Russian-Jewish lullaby.
Gershwin introduced Harburg to Jay Gorney, who collaborated with him on songs for an Earl Carroll Broadway review (Earl Carroll's Sketchbook): the show was successful and Harburg was engaged as lyricist for a series of successful revues, including Americana in 1932, for which he wrote the lyrics of "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" to the tune ...
Category: Songs with lyrics by Yip Harburg. ... Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? D. Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead; Down with Love (song) H. Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe;
The Gorney-Harburg writing partnership ended when Harburg had an affair with Gorney's wife, whom he subsequently married. Gorney later wrote the song, "You're My Thrill" with lyrics by Sidney Clare. It was introduced in the film Jimmy and Sally (1933). Gorney is credited with bringing Shirley Temple to 20th
"You're Not Pretty But You're Mine" (Words by E. Y. Harburg, music by Burton Lane) "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" (Words by E. Y. Harburg, music by Jay Gorney) "Let Me Match My Private Life With Yours" (Words by E. Y. Harburg, music by Vernon Duke) "Ringside–Madison Square Garden" (Music by Winthrop Sargeant) "Five Minutes of Spring" (Words ...
"Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" Jay Gorney: Yip Harburg: 1947 "But Beautiful" Jimmy Van Heusen: Johnny Burke [13] 1930 "But Not for Me" George Gershwin: Ira Gershwin: 1928 "Button Up Your Overcoat" Ray Henderson: Buddy DeSylva and Lew Brown: 1948 "Buttons and Bows" Jay Livingston: Ray Evans: 1967 "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" Jimmy Webb ...
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