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Composer and Lyricist RALPH BLANE died Monday at the age of 81 at his home in Oklahoma

Fresh Air
Published November 16, 1995 at 10:00 PM MST

Composer and Lyricist RALPH BLANE died Monday at the age of 81 at his home in Oklahoma. He is best known for his work with HUGH MARTIN. Together they wrote songs for Broadway and Hollywood. They are best known for songs in the MGM classic, "Meet Me in St. Louis." That starred Judy Garland and featured the songs "The Trolley Song," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," and "The Boy Next Door." (Originally aired 10/

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