Robert Colby
American songwriter, music publisher and theatrical producer
About Robert Colby
Lived 1922 – 1987 (aged 64). Robert Colby was an American songwriter, theatrical producer and music publisher.
Robert Colby (July 7, 1922 – March 10, 1987) was an American songwriter, music publisher and theatrical producer. Among his songs were "Jilted" and "Free Again". He composed the music and lyrics for the 1962 Off-Broadway musical Half-past Wednesday, based on the fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin. He produced the 1968 Paul Mauriat hit recording of "Love is Blue".
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Who was Robert Colby?
American songwriter, music publisher and theatrical producer
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Robert Colby was born on 7 July 1922.
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Robert Colby died on 10 March 1987.
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Robert Colby was a songwriter, theatrical producer and music publisher.
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Robert Colby was American.
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