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Additional authors

1. Markson, Hadassah
2. Harburg, E. Y. (Edgar Yipsel), 1896-1981
3. Barnes, Irving
4. Elmore, Steve
5. O'Donnell, Josie
6. Jackson, Chelli
7. Carroll, Fran
8. Springer, Philip, 1926-
9. Renzi, Mike
10. 92nd Street Y (New York, N.Y.)
11. Yip Harburg Foundation, donor.

Description

1. 6 videocassettes (105 min.) : sd., col. NTSC; 3/4 in. (U-matic)

Summary

1. Lyricist and author E. Y. "Yip" Harburg discusses his professional life and the craft of songwriting. Several of his songs are performed.

Alternative title

1. E. Y. Harburg at the 92nd Street Y

Subject

1. Lyric writing (Popular music)
2. Musical theater > New York (State) > New York
3. Musicals
4. Lyric writing (Popular music) > Anecdotes
5. Musical revues & comedies > New York (State) > New York > 1971-1980
6. Lyricists
7. Harburg, E. Y (Edgar Yipsel), 1896-1981

Genre/Form

1. Musicals.

Contents

1. Songs: Over the rainbow -- That great come-and-get-it day -- Brother, can you spare a dime? -- If I only had a brain -- Necessity -- Let's take a walk around the block -- Lydia the tattooed lady -- The begat -- Crazy old world -- Last night when we were young -- Munchkinland medley -- It's only a paper moon.

Call number

1. NCOV 1637

Note

1. No credits on tape.

Access (note)

1. Restricted to qualified researchers.

Performer (note)

1. Opening remarks: Hadassah Markson.
2. Featuring E. Y. Harburg.
3. Singers: Irving Barnes, Steve Elmore, Josie O'Donnell, Chelli Jackson, and Fran Carroll.
4. Pianists: Philip Springer and Mike Renzi.

Event (note)

1. Videotaped at the 92nd Street Y, New York, N.Y., Jan. 27 and Jan. 28, 1980.

Biography (note)

1. This program marked the tenth anniversary of the 92nd Street Y's 'Lyrics and Lyricists' series. The first program in 1970 also featured E. Y. Harburg.

Title

1. Yip Harburg at the Y [videorecording] / Presented by the 92nd Street Y.

Imprint

1. New York, 1980.

Access

1. Restricted to qualified researchers.

Performer

1. Opening remarks: Hadassah Markson.
2. Featuring E. Y. Harburg.
3. Singers: Irving Barnes, Steve Elmore, Josie O'Donnell, Chelli Jackson, and Fran Carroll.
4. Pianists: Philip Springer and Mike Renzi.

Event

1. Videotaped at the 92nd Street Y, New York, N.Y., Jan. 27 and Jan. 28, 1980.

Biography

1. This program marked the tenth anniversary of the 92nd Street Y's 'Lyrics and Lyricists' series. The first program in 1970 also featured E. Y. Harburg.

Local note

1. Gift of the Yip Harburg Foundation.

Added author

1. Markson, Hadassah, speaker.
2. Harburg, E. Y. (Edgar Yipsel), 1896-1981, speaker.
3. Harburg, E. Y. (Edgar Yipsel), 1896-1981, performer.
4. Harburg, E. Y. (Edgar Yipsel), 1896-1981, lyricist.
5. Barnes, Irving, performer.
6. Elmore, Steve, performer.
7. O'Donnell, Josie, performer.
8. Jackson, Chelli, performer.
9. Carroll, Fran, performer.
10. Springer, Philip, 1926- instrumentalist.
11. Renzi, Mike, instrumentalist.
12. 92nd Street Y (New York, N.Y.)
13. Yip Harburg Foundation, donor.

Research call number

1. NCOV 1637