Education
He studied violin at the University of Boston, graduating in 1937.
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Harold Barlow
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His song "The Things I Love" (1941) was recorded by Jimmy Dorsey, Dizzy Gillespie and Harry James. He served in World World War II as a bandleader. Probably his best-known song was "I"ve Got Tears in My Ears" (1949) recorded by Homer and Jethro.
He also wrote the English lyrics for "Mama", best known as a 1960 hit song for Connie Francis.
He then became a consultant on music plagiarism. He also compiled a series of musical reference works with Sam Morgenstern: A Dictionary of Musical Themes (New York: Crown, 1949), A Dictionary of Vocal Themes (New York: Crown, 1950), and A Dictionary of Opera and Song Themes (New York: Crown, 1966).
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February 15, 1993 (aged 77)