American songwriter (1915–1993)
Harold Barlow (15 May 1915, Boston , Massachusetts – 15 February 1993, Manhasset , Long Island , New York ) was an American songwriter, and later a consultant on plagiarism.
He studied violin at Boston University , graduating in 1937.
His song "The Things I Love" (1941) was recorded by Jimmy Dorsey , Dizzy Gillespie and Harry James . He served in World War II as a bandleader. Probably his best-known song was "I've Got Tears in My Ears" (1949) recorded by Homer and Jethro . He also wrote the English lyrics for "Mama ", best known as a 1960 hit song for Connie Francis .
He then became a consultant on music plagiarism. His clients included George Harrison , Bob Dylan , Elvis Presley , Elton John , Rod Stewart , Dolly Parton , Johnny Cash , Billy Joel , Peter, Paul and Mary , Neil Diamond and The Kingston Trio also The Beatles , Michael Jackson , Charlie Daniels .
He also compiled a series of musical reference works with Sam Morgenstern: A Dictionary of Musical Themes A Dictionary of Vocal Themes (New York: Crown, 1950), and A Dictionary of Opera and Song Themes (New York: Crown, 1966).
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