Burton Lane

American composer of Broadway musicals

Burton Lane - American composer of Broadway musicals
Born

February 2nd, 1912
113 years ago

Died

January 5th, 1997
28 years ago — 84 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent American composer and songwriter, contributed significantly to the American musical theater landscape in the mid-20th century. Collaborated with lyricists such as E.Y. Harburg and Alan Jay Lerner. Major works include the scores for the musicals 'Finian's Rainbow' and 'On a Clear Day You Can See Forever'. Also composed songs for films, with notable contributions to the 1947 musical film 'Finian's Rainbow'.

Composed 'Finian's Rainbow'

Wrote 'On a Clear Day You Can See Forever'

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