Ralph Freed
American television producer and lyricist

Ralph Freed

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American television producer and lyricist
Gender:
Male
Places:
United States of America
Is:
LyricistSongwriter
Work field:
Music
Birth:
1 May 1907(Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
Death:
13 February 1973
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Ralph Freed (1 May 1907, Vancouver - February 13, 1973) was an American lyricst and television producer.

Freed's collaborators included Sammy Fain and Harry Barris. With Burton Lane, Freed wrote "How About You?" for the Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney musical Babes on Broadway. The song received an Academy Award nomination for Best Song at the 15th Academy Awards.

Freed was the brother of Ruth, Walter, and Arthur Freed.

Notable songs

  • "How About You?"
  • "Little Dutch Mill"
  • "Who Walks in When I Walk Out?"
  • "Mama Don't Allow It"
  • "You Leave Me Breathless"
  • "Just the Way You Are"
  • "Hawaiian War Chant"
  • "Adios Amigo"
  • "I Thought of You Last Night"