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Betty Comden

Betty Comden (May 3, 1917 – November 23, 2006) was an American lyricist, playwright, and screenwriter who contributed to numerous Hollywood musicals and Broadway shows of the mid-20th century. Her writing partnership with Adolph Green spanned six decades: "the longest running creative partnership in theatre history." The musical-comedy duo of Comden and Green collaborated most notably with composers Jule Styne and Leonard Bernstein, as well enjoyed success with Singin' in the Rain, as part of the famed "Freed unit" at MGM.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 3, 1917 (Brooklyn), Died November 23, 2006 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1945

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, lyricist, songwriter

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D8VB-4153 10-in. 12/30/1948 The right girl for me Tony Alamo ; Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band songwriter  
Decca 73044 10-in. 9/14/1945 I get carried away Betty Comden ; Adolph Green vocalist  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Comden, Betty," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/309294.

Comden, Betty. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/309294.

"Comden, Betty." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/309294

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