Biography
With Gerome Ragni, James Rado composed the lyrics for the most famous rock musical, 1969's Hair. Combined with music by Galt MacDermot, the songs "Let the Sunshine In," "Aquarius," and "Good Morning Starshine" became pop standards and hits for years to come. James Rado died on June 21, 2022, in Manhattan, New York, after suffering a cardio-respiratory arrest; he was 90 years old. ~ John Bush, Rovi



 
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James Rado Funeral Video
Interview with James Rado
James Rado on Hair
The cast of the LA production of Hair on the Smothers Brothers in 1968
'Hair,' with playwright lyricist James Rado, composer Galt MacDermot, and actor Gavin Creel
Galt MacDermot - James Rado - Gerome Ragni: Good Morning Starshine - Tavasz nőikar
Aquarius / Let the Sunshine In - James Rado / Gerome Ragni / Galt MacDermot, arr. Roger Emerson
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