Harold Adamson—American Songwriter
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Harold Adamson Lyric Award We are pleased to announce that the family and friends of the late Eve Adamson have established The ASCAP Foundation Harold Adamson Lyric Award to honor the memory of her father Harold. Harold Adamson wrote dozens of standards during the 1930s and ‘40s including "Time on My Hands" and "I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night." Adamson collaborated with many other ASCAP greats including Burton Lane, Vincent Youmans, Jimmy McHugh and Mack Gordon.
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Harold Adamson (10 December 1906 - 17 August 1980) was an American lyricist during the 1930s and 1940s. Born in Greenville, New Jersey, Adamson began writing songs and poetry as a teenager, but was initially more interested in an acting career. He studied acting at the University of Kansas and Harvard, but ultimately entered into a songwriting contract with MGM in 1933. He wrote many popular and successful songs, including the theme song for the hit television show I Love Lucy. He was nominated for five Academy Award Nominations for his work writing lyrics for original scores for movies. He endured polio as a youngster which limited the use of his right hand throughout his life. Adamson died in Beverly Hills, California. Harold Adamson was inducted into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame in 1972.
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Harold Adamson( 10 December, 1906- 17 August, 1980) was an American lyricist during the 1930s and 1940s. He... Harold Adamson Summary Pack Get the complete Harold Adamson Summary Pack, which includes everything on this page.
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Harold Adamson, praised for his leadership as Toronto's police chief during the turbulent 1970s, appeared destined to be a peace officer.
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Harry Warren (music), Harold Adamson, Leo McCarey (lyrics) - "An Affair to Remember" from An Affair to Remember
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