Hy Zaret
Hy Zaret (1907–2007) was an American composer, songwriter and lyricist.
Also recorded as Hyman Harry Zaritsky
Hy Zaret
- Full name
- Hyman Harry Zaritsky.
- Born
- 1907. · New York City.
- Died
- 2007. · Westport.
- Nationality
- ["United States"].
- Occupation
- ["composer", "songwriter", "lyricist" and "librettist"].
- Education
- ["Brooklyn Law School" and "West Virginia University"].
- Known for
- ["Unchained Melody"].
- Languages
- ["English"].
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Biography
Recorded at birth as Hyman Harry Zaritsky. Also worked under the name Hy Zaret. Born at New York City in 1907, died in Westport in 2007.
Hy Zaret studied at Brooklyn Law School and West Virginia University. The recorded working language is English. Works named in the authority record are Unchained Melody.
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New York City.
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Westport.
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