Hal Shaper

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Hal Shaper (1931-2004) was a songwriter and lyricist who co-wrote "Song for Kermit" (with Julie Andrews). Andrews performed the song on My Favorite Things and The Muppet Show episode 217.
Shaper was a popular songwriter from the 1960s onward, with his "Softly, As I Leave You" covered by Doris Day, Lena Horne, Shirley Bassey, Frank Sinatra, and others. Other songs were recorded by Petula Clark, Vikki Carr, and Bing Crosby.
Shaper's work in film included lyrics for the theme song to First Blood.
==External links==
*Discogs.com
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Category:Lyricists