Centennial of Songwriter Harold Arlen

NPR | By Jeff Lunden

Published February 15, 2005 at 12:00 AM EST

The songwriter Harold Arlen was born 100 years ago Tuesday. Arlen isn't as well known as some of his contemporaries, but you probably know his songs.

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Jeff Lunden

Jeff Lunden is a freelance arts reporter and producer whose stories have been heard on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Weekend Edition, as well as on other public radio programs.

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