Allie Wrubel

Allie Wrubel (1905–1973) was an American composer, songwriter, and saxophonist known for his contributions to jazz, swing, and Hollywood film music. Born in Middletown, Connecticut, he began his career playing with Paul Whiteman's orchestra before becoming a successful film composer for Warner Bros. and Walt Disney Studios. His best-known compositions include "Gone with the Wind," "Music, Maestro, Please," "The Masquerade Is Over," and "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah," which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.