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E.Y. (Yip) Harburg discusses songwriting and "Rhymes for the Irreverent"; part 1

BROADCAST: Jan. 1966 | DURATION: 00:25:12

Synopsis

E.Y. (Yip) Harburg talks about the challenges in writing songs for characters, specifically Og in "Finian's Rainbow". He also discusses the craftsmanship of lyric writing and reads from his book "Rhymes for the Irreverent". Music is heard throughout: "When I'm Not Near the Girl I Love" performed by David Wayne and "The Eagle and Me", performed by Dooley Wilson. Part 1 Music has been removed from this recording for copyright reasons.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 1966

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 58 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
25 minutes, 12 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Other Music - Rock & Pop

People

Musicians

Tags

Harburg, E.Y. (Edgar Yipsel), 1898-1981 Lyricists Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Finian's rainbow. Wayne, David, 1914-1995 When I'm not near the girl I love. Songwriting Songwriting as storytelling Lane, Burton, 1912-. Brother can you spare a dime. Songs that advance the plot Alliteration in songwriting Ear catching songs Song composition Craftmanship Songs can influence society Negro spirituals African American spirituals Black spirituals Wilson, Dooley, 1894-1953 Arlen, Harold, 1905-1986. The eagle and me. Bloomer girl. Rhymes for the irreverent. Herbert, A. P. (Alan Patrick), 1890-1971 Spirituality.

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