Robert Colby (July 7, 1922 – March 10, 1987) was an American songwriter, music publisher and theatrical producer. Among his songs were "Jilted" and "Free Again". He composed the music and lyrics for the 1962

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musical '' Half-past Wednesday'', based on the fairy tale ''

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''. He produced the 1968

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hit recording of "

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