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E Y Harburg Still Writing Lyrics at 79 in New York
Legendary lyricist E Y Harburg, 79, describes his routine of jumping and running to fit words to tunes. The AP profile notes his work on Donner and Gorney, The Wizard of Oz, Finian’s Rainbow, and Darling of the Day, plus reflections on Broadway and changing music genres.
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