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E.Y. (Yip) Harburg discusses songwriting and "Rhymes for the Irreverent"; part 2

BROADCAST: Jan. 1966 | DURATION: 00:24:11

Synopsis

E.Y. (Yip) Harburg explains how songwriting needs to use and elevate street language to be successful, why he likes rainbows, and what creators of art and music owe the world. He also reads from his book "Rhymes for the Irreverent". Music is played from Finian's Rainbow: "When the Idle Poor Become the Idle Rich" and "How Are Things in Glocca Morra?", original Broadway cast recording. Part 2. 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
24 minutes, 11 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Other

People

Musicians

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Harburg, E.Y. (Edgar Yipsel), 1898-1981 Lyricists Audiotapes. Radio programs. The wizard of oz. Rhymes for the irreverent The happiest girl in the world. Rainbow symbolism. Offenbach, Jacques, 1819-1880 Adrift on a star. Barcarolle It's only a paper moon. Popular phrases Transceding cliches April in Paris Elevate street language Art to delight and enlighten an audience Finian's rainbow. When the idle poor become the idle rich Creating art to improve life How are things in glocca morra

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