Hal Shaper (born Harold David Shaper) was a South African songwriter known for his extensive career spanning five decades. After qualifying as a lawyer in 1955, he moved to London to pursue music full-time. He collaborated with famous artists such as Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, and David Bowie. Shaper achieved financial success with his hit "Softly, As I Leave You," later founding his own music publishing company. In addition to songwriting, he contributed to films and musicals, showcasing his versatility in the music industry.
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Meaning of the name - Hal
rock, hill
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Hal Shaper belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Muizenberg
Place of Death: Cape Town
Occupation: songwriter
Employers: Sparta Florida Inc.
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 18, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for July 18, 2024 |
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| Sun | 25 Cancer 5 | 26 Cancer 33 | 25 Libra 21 |
| Moon | 8 Virgo 13 | 21 Sagittarius 23 | 10 Aquarius 41 |
| Mercury | 14 Leo 18 | 23 Leo 11 | 26 Libra 3 |
| Venus | 11 Cancer 4 | 8 Leo 38 | 6 Scorpio 19 |
| Mars | 21 Virgo 33 | 28 Taurus 31 | 22 Scorpio 18 |
| Jupiter | 0 Leo 9 | 11 Gemini 53 | 18 Leo 33 |
| Saturn | 19 Capricorn 50 | 19 Pisces 3 | 17 Capricorn 32 |
| Uranus | 19 Aries 20 | 26 Taurus 28 | 17 Aries 2 |
| Neptune | 4 Virgo 4 | 29 Pisces 51 | 7 Virgo 14 |
| Pluto | 20 Cancer 33 | 0 Aquarius 57 | 22 Cancer 9 |
| Rahu | 9 Aries 5 | 10 Aries 18 | 4 Aries 9 |
| Ketu | 9 Libra 5 | 10 Libra 18 | 4 Libra 9 |
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