Hy Zaret, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hy Zaret

American lyricist and composer

Date of Birth: 21-Aug-1907

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 02-Jul-2007

Profession: composer, songwriter, lyricist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Hy Zaret (born Hyman Harry Zaritsky, August 21, 1907 – July 2, 2007) was an American Tin Pan Alley lyricist and composer best known as the co-author of the 1955 hit "Unchained Melody," one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century.