Ray Gilbert

Ray Gilbert (September 5, 1912 – March 3, 1976) was an American lyricist. He grew up in Hartford, Connecticut.

Career

Gilbert is best remembered for the lyrics to the Oscar-winning song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" from the film Song of the South, which he wrote with Allie Wrubel in 1947.[1] He also wrote American English lyrics for the songs in The Three Caballeros featuring Donald Duck. He also wrote the English lyrics of the Andy Williams' 1965 hit, "...and Roses and Roses", and "Lost in Your Love" with Sidney Miller, to music by Bert Jay.

He married actress Janis Paige in 1962.[2]

References

  1. Eskew, Glenn T. (2013). Johnny Mercer: Southern Songwriter for the World. University of Georgia Press. p. 209. ISBN 978-0-8203-3330-4.
  2. King, Susan (February 12, 2012). "Janis Paige regains her voice". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
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