Brother Can You Spare A Dime

Download or read book Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? written by Sondra Gorney and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Throughout his lifetime, Gorney wrote hundreds of popular songs for theater, film, and television. In addition to composing, Gorney also produced films and was a distinguished writer and teacher. This memoir by Jay's wife of more than forty-five years chronicles the life of one of American music's most prolific and respected composers, whose humanity, kindness, and courage triumphed over adversity. From Gorney's childhood in Russia to his many stage and screen successes, from his blacklist in the 1950s to his 1962 Tony Award, Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? is a tribute to this accomplished artist."--BOOK JACKET.