Composer
Carolyn Leigh
American lyricist for Broadway, film, and popular songs (1926–1983)
1926–1983
1 work in the index
- Born
- 1926
- Died
- 1983
- Birthplace
- The Bronx
- Place of death
- New York City
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Contemporary
Biography
Carolyn Leigh (August 21, 1926 – November 19, 1983) was an American lyricist for Broadway, film, and popular songs. She is best known as the writer with partner Cy Coleman of the pop standards "Witchcraft" and "The Best Is Yet to Come". With Johnny Richards, she wrote the million-seller "Young at Heart" for the 1954 film Young at Heart, starring Frank Sinatra.
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- composer; songwriter; lyricist; poet; writer; librettist
- Education
- New York University
- Notable works
- Witchcraft; The Best Is Yet to Come; Young at Heart
- Languages used
- English
- VIAF ID
- 87655767
- ISNI
- 0000000079798828
- GND ID
- 135149061
- Library of Congress ID
- no92022807
- MusicBrainz ID
- cd8aa6b8-d867-4d36-847a-e70dc766558e
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Guitar, Piano, Vocal
- Works with composition dates
- 0 of 1
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Works
Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.
| Work | Year composed | Catalogue / opus | Key in title | Listed instruments | Genre | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walk Away | — | — | — | Piano, Guitar, Vocal | — | 1 |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 87655767.