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Ann Ronell
Ann Ronell (née Rosenblatt; December 25, 1905 – December 25, 1993) was an influential American composer and lyricist, notable for her contributions to both Hollywood and Tin Pan Alley. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, she pursued her education at Radcliffe College, where she studied music under Walter Piston and wrote for college plays. Her career was significantly shaped by her friendship with George Gershwin, who hired her as a rehearsal pianist and suggested she change her surname from Rosenblatt to Ronell.

Ronell's early success came with songs like "Baby's Birthday Party" (1930) and "Willow Weep for Me" (1932), the latter becoming a jazz standard recorded by numerous artists, including Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra. In 1933, she co-wrote Disney's first hit song, "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?" with Frank Churchill.

Her work extended to Broadway and film, where she wrote the music and lyrics for the Broadway musical "Count Me In" (1942) and composed scores for films such as "The Story of G.I. Joe" (1945), earning two Oscar nominations. Ronell was a pioneer, being one of the first women to write both music and lyrics for Broadway and to produce a record from a film score.

Married to producer Lester Cowan, Ronell left a lasting legacy in the music world, especially with "Willow Weep for Me," which remains a staple in the jazz repertoire. Her contributions are celebrated in documentaries and retrospectives, highlighting her role as a trailblazer for women in music.
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