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Hal Hackady

real name Harold Clayton MacHackady

Hal Hackady is credited on 627 releases across 203 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1955–2024 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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627

Credits

203

Albums

8

Decades active

32

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Hal Hackady was an American lyricist, librettist, and screenwriter. Sometimes credited as Hal Hackaday. Born February 10, 1922. Died October 12, 2015.
Hal wrote a number of productions for Broadway, West End, Film and Television. His Broadway shows included "Minnies Boys", "Goodtime Charlie", "Teddy and Alice", "Ambassador" and "Snoopy".
Hal's extensive television work with over 75 credits includes the award winning mini series "Harry Truman: The Presidential Years". Film work includes "Hey, Let's Twist" which was nominated for Best Written Musical, "Senior Prom", "Crazy Party" and "Snoopy - The Cartoon". Musically he has worked with Peter Allen and Julie Styne, with recordings by Lena Horne, Shirley Bassey, Tony Bennett, Danny Kaye, The Muppets and Sammy Davis Jr.

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Credited work

627 releases · 203 albums · active 1955–2024

  • Performance · 645
  • Other credits · 7

Studios: Advision Studios · Chappell Recording Studios · A&M Studios · RCA Recording Studios

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