Burton Lane
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Burton Lane

Born 1912-02-02 · Died 1997-01-05

Burton Lane (né Levy; February 2, 1912 – January 5, 1997) was an American composer and lyricist primarily known for his theatre and film scores. His most popular and successful works include "Finian's Rainbow" in 1947 and "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" in 1965.

SongsOriginal Music ComposerCastWriterMusic

Known for

Hollywood Canteen★ 7.3Viewing moment
Hollywood Canteen
1944
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever★ 6.6Viewing moment
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
1970
Royal Wedding★ 6.4Viewing moment
Royal Wedding
1951
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn★ 5.7Viewing moment
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
1960
Dancing Lady★ 7.2Viewing moment
Dancing Lady
1933
Finian's Rainbow★ 5.8Viewing moment
Finian's Rainbow
1968
Wells Fargo★ 4.9Viewing moment
Wells Fargo
1937
Reckless★ 6Viewing moment
Reckless
1935
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'★ 6.5Viewing moment
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
1948
Du Barry was a Lady★ 6.3Viewing moment
Du Barry was a Lady
1943
Babes on Broadway★ 6.4Viewing moment
Babes on Broadway
1941
Her Husband LiesViewing moment
Her Husband Lies
1937
Artists & ModelsViewing moment
Artists & Models
1937
Give a Girl a Break★ 5.1Viewing moment
Give a Girl a Break
1953
Affair in Havana★ 5.3Viewing moment
Affair in Havana
1957
Cocoanut GroveViewing moment
Cocoanut Grove
1938
Judy Garland: By Myself★ 7.5Viewing moment
Judy Garland: By Myself
2004
Palooka★ 1.8Viewing moment
Palooka
1934
Bottoms Up★ 4.3Viewing moment
Bottoms Up
1934
Hideaway GirlViewing moment
Hideaway Girl
1936
College Holiday★ 5.2Viewing moment
College Holiday
1936
Spawn of the North★ 5.7Viewing moment
Spawn of the North
1938
Some Like It Hot★ 7Viewing moment
Some Like It Hot
1939
Strictly Dynamite★ 5Viewing moment
Strictly Dynamite
1934
She Married a Cop★ 5Viewing moment
She Married a Cop
1939
Ship Ahoy★ 6Viewing moment
Ship Ahoy
1942
Blond Cheat★ 6Viewing moment
Blond Cheat
1938
SeventeenViewing moment
Seventeen
1940
Panama Hattie★ 4Viewing moment
Panama Hattie
1942
The Fred Astaire SongbookViewing moment
The Fred Astaire Songbook
1991
Dancing on a Dime★ 4Viewing moment
Dancing on a Dime
1940
College Swing★ 6.8Viewing moment
College Swing
1938
Jupiter's Darling★ 4.2Viewing moment
Jupiter's Darling
1955
Perfectly Frank: Frank Loesser RevuedViewing moment
Perfectly Frank: Frank Loesser Revued
1981
Rainbow IslandViewing moment
Rainbow Island
1944
Kid Millions★ 6.5Viewing moment
Kid Millions
1934
Here Comes the BandViewing moment
Here Comes the Band
1935

Frequent collaborators

Edith HeadEdith HeadBen BlueBen BlueFrank LoesserFrank LoesserBess FlowersBess FlowersMartha RayeMartha RayeCedric GibbonsCedric GibbonsEdwin B. WillisEdwin B. WillisArthur FreedArthur Freed