His death was announced by spokesman Sean Katz.
and the glorious If I Were a Rich Man.
The musical would be revived numerous times in New York City and around the world over the next decades.
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But the Bock-Harnick masterpiece would come in 1964 with their songs based on the Tevye tales of Sholem Aleichem.
Youd never catch him relying on easy rhymes or lists to fill a musical phrase.
He always sought and told the truth for the character and so made acting his songs a joy.
A JOY!!!!
I cant say that loudly enough.
And this atheist will pronounce it… a blessing!
He wrote lyrics for movie theme songsThe Heartbreak Kidin 1972 andBlame it On Rioin 1984.
Harnick is survived by wife Margery; daughter Beth Dorn; son Matthew Harnick; and four grandchildren.
