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Jan 5, 1997 · Burton Lane (né Levy; February 2, 1912 – January 5, 1997) was an American composer and lyricist primarily known for his theatre and film scores. His most popular and successful works include "Finian's Rainbow" in 1947 and "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" in 1965.
Michael Feinstein Sings The Burton Lane Songbook Vol. II. With Burton Lane, piano.Elektra 1992. "Open Your Eyes" - lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, from the film "...
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Burton Lane was an American composer and lyricist, born Morris Hyman Bernstein on February 2, 1912, in New York City. He began his career in the 1930s as a pianist and arranger for various bands ...
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A distinguished composer for films and the stage, Burton Lane is probably best known for his Broadway show FINIAN’S RAINBOW (1947). Written in collaboration with ‘Yip’ Harburg, the hit show included the evergreen songs "Old Devil Moon," "How Are Things In Glocca Morra?", and "If This Isn’t Love."
Jan 7, 2022 · Burton Lane, composer of Finian's Rainbow, On a Clear Day You Can See Forever and other Broadway musicals, died Jan. 5 at his New York apartment after a long fight with lung cancer. He was 84. One ...
Burton Lane. Soundtrack: Small Time Crooks. Composer, songwriter ("That Old Devil Moon") and author, educated at the High School of Commerce and Dwight Academy, and a private music student of Simon Bucharoff. At fifteen, he was a staff writer for the Remick Music Company. He wrote the Broadway stage scores for "Earl Carroll Vanities of 1931", "Hold On to Your Hats", "Laffing Room Only ...
