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Michael Preston Barr was born in Indiana in 1927. He is an American songwriter and composer. He is best known for writing the song "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" which was featured in the Disney television series of the same name. Barr began his career as a songwriter in the 1950s, writing for various artists including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Roy Orbison. He also wrote the theme song for the television series "The Rifleman". Barr has been married twice and has two children. He currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee. As of 2021, Michael Preston Barr's net worth is estimated to be roughly $2 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful career as a songwriter and composer.

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Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 2 January 1927
Birthday 2 January
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Date of death May 19, 2009 in Los Angeles, California
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1964

Barr was working on a movie-musical version of The Dream World Of Dion McGregor which was originally released as an LP through Decca Records in January, 1964. The movie adaptation includes, in addition to the somniliquies songs which comment on them, most of which were written by Mr. Barr and Dion McGregor. There was also a documentary in the works by Markham Street Films at the time of his death.

1956

Other songs by Michael Barr included "Kicks", recorded in 1956 by June Christy and Billy May for Capitol Records. "Hello Love", with lyrics by McGregor and recorded by Blossom Dearie on Verve Records in 1960, "Sawdust Dreams", and "Be My Next" were early unreleased recordings by Joel Grey, The "Hate Song", was originally performed the Upstairs At The Downstairs nightclub in New York City, by Ceil Cabot and Bill Hinnant with William Roy at the piano. It was recorded on MGM Records. "Leaving By Dawn", a commercial torchy version of the earlier "Dion At Dawn", which, in turn, is a rewrite of "Blue Town", and the Gershwinesque "Make Do", which was recorded by Gayle La Rone on her premiere CD, "The Best Is Yet To Come", has lyrics by Patrick "Bas" Ramsey.

1927

Michael Barr (January 2, 1927 in Indiana – May 19, 2009 in Los Angeles, California), was an American composer of traditional pop and showtunes, who in collaboration with lyricist Dion McGregor, wrote "Try Your Wings" for cabaret singer/pianist Blossom Dearie. "Try Your Wings" was also recorded and performed for many years by Anita O'Day and was featured in the 2003 film My Life Without Me, starring Sara Polly and Mark Rufallo. Together, Barr and McGregor also wrote "Where Is The Wonder", which was recorded by Barbra Streisand and featured on her 1965 TV special "My Name Is Barbra".

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