Michael Barr

Composer Michael Barr teamed with lyricist Dion McGregor to author a series of contemporary cabaret staples recorded by singers ranging from Barbra Streisand to Blossom Dearie. Born in Vincennes, IN, on January 2, 1927, Barr relocated to New York City in the mid-'50s -- there he was introduced to McGregor by actor/singer Carleton Carpenter, and the three of them later collaborated on the musical Twofer, briefly produced in Los Angeles with actress Lurene Tuttle in the leading role. Barr and McGregor first enjoyed success in 1956, when June Christy and Billy May recorded their ...