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Earl Robinson

American singer-songwriter and composer (1910-1991) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 81

Earl Hawley Robinson was an American composer, arranger and folk music singer-songwriter from Seattle, Washington. Robinson is remembered for his music, including the cantata "Ballad for Americans" and songs such as "Joe Hill" and "Black and White", which expressed his left-leaning political views.

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Guggenheim Fellowship1940

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He wrote many popular songs and music for Hollywood films, including his collaboration with Lewis Allan on the 1940s hit "The House I Live In" from the Academy Award winning film of the same name. He was a member of the Communist Party from the 1930s to the 1950s.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1991 · aged 81

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