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The song "Suicide Is Painless," composed by Johnny Mandel with lyrics by Michael Altman, is featured in the television series M*A*S*H. From the classic film The Wizard of Oz, both "Over the Rainbow" and "Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead" were composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics by E. Y. Harburg. John Williams composed the poignant "Family Portrait" for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, while Howard Shore contributed to The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring with "Concerning Hobbits" and the song "In Dreams," which features lyrics by Fran Walsh. Bill Conti, along with Ayn Robbins and Carol Connors, created the iconic theme "Gonna Fly Now" for Rocky. John Williams is also responsible for several memorable scores, including the main theme for Star Wars, the "Cantina Band" from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, and the "Raiders March" from Raiders of the Lost Ark. The James Bond Theme, composed by Monty Norman, and Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, also by John Williams, further exemplify the impact of film music on popular culture.
