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Mel Brooks song writer?

Posted: 7/16/07 at 1:55pm

Is Mel Brooks credited as being the only song writer for "The Producers"? Reason I ask is I was reading up on the upcoming YF Production (i cant wait), and it shows Brooks as being credited as the only songwriter. That surprised me. Not that I question his talent.. i'm just surprised.

re: Mel Brooks song writer?

Posted: 7/16/07 at 2:02pm

I've read that Young Frankenstien has gotten permission from Irving Berlin's estate to use the song "Puttin' on the Ritz" in a manner similar to its use in the original movie.

"I have got to have some professional music!" - Big Edie

re: Mel Brooks song writer?

Posted: 7/16/07 at 2:06pm

Yes. Mel Brooks is the sole composer and lyricist for his shows (and films). Though he can not write music, he does create it (he hums it) and Glen Kelly 'transcribes' the music for him.

"Puttin' on the Ritz" is not credited to him since he did not compose/write this -- Irving Berlin did.

re: Mel Brooks song writer?

Posted: 7/16/07 at 2:16pm

"hums it"... gotcha... lol. so in other words, he gets alot of "help"? :)

re: Mel Brooks song writer?

Posted: 7/16/07 at 2:19pm

Not to be snippy, but please post further replys here.

"How do you feel about Mel Brooks as a composer...."
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=bway&thread=939997#3126835

Its just we've already (and recently) had a semi-nasty thread about this.

I have several names, one is Julian2. I am also The Opps Girl. But cross me, and I become Bitch Dooku!

re: Mel Brooks song writer?

Posted: 7/16/07 at 2:23pm

whoops! sorry... :) i guess the search button really is a powerful thing. :)

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