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Henry Robert Merrill Levan (May 17, 1921 – February 17, 1998) was an American songwriter, theatrical composer, lyricist, and screenwriter. He was one of the most successful songwriters of the 1950s on the US and UK single charts. He wrote musicals for the Broadway stage, including Carnival! (music and lyrics) and Funny Girl (lyrics).
Feb 19, 1998 · Bob Merrill, one of Tin Pan Alley's most prolific tunesmiths, who wrote music, lyrics or both for popular Broadway musicals including ''Funny Girl'' and had the nation tapping its toes to such...
UK's top songwriter of 1950s. While Bob Merrill's songwriting credits speak for themselves, his talents are diverse including successful endeavors in screenplay writing, acting and teaching.
Bob Merrill [US1] originally did Lover's Gold, Walkin' to Missouri, When I Was Young (Yes, Very Young), Feet Up (Pat Him on the Po-Po) and other songs. Bob Merrill [US1] wrote Loss of Love, I'm the Greatest Star, Honeycomb and If a Girl Isn't Pretty.
- May 17, 1921
- February 17, 1998
Learn about Bob Merrill, a hit songwriter and Broadway lyricist who wrote Funny Girl, Carnival! and more. Find out his achievements, awards and collaborations with Jule Styne and others.
Late songwriter Bob Merrill's Funny Girl is Broadway-bound, and his other theatre and pop songs are being blended into a new musical, Love Makes the World Go 'Round.
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Bob Merrill, the Broadway songwriter who enjoyed hits both as a lyricist (Funny Girl) and as a composer/lyricist (Carnival) died Feb. 17 at age 78, an apparent suicide.
