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Ray Gilbert (September 5, 1912 – March 3, 1976) was an American lyricist. He grew up inHartford, Connecticut. He marriedJanis Paige in 1962.
Gilbert is best remembered for the lyrics to theOscar-winning song "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" from the 1946 filmSong of the South, which he wrote withAllie Wrubel in 1947.[1] He also wrote American English lyrics for the songs in the 1944 filmThe Three Caballeros featuringDonald Duck. He wrote the lyrics for Paul Nero's compositionThe Hot Canary,[2] and also wrote the English lyrics of theAndy Williams' 1965 hit, "...and Roses and Roses", and "Lost in Your Love" with Sidney Miller, to music by Bert Jay.
Gilbert also wrote the English lyrics for a number of songs composed byAntonio Carlos Jobim, including "Dindi," ""Amor em Paz" ("Once I Loved"), and "Inútil Paisagem" ("Useless Landscape"/"If You Never Come to Me").[3]
He married actressJanis Paige in 1962 until his death in 1976 at age 63.[4]
