What composer, known for his many film scores, composed "Stronger with Each Tear" with Mary J. Blige?
The Living Proof "The Living Proof" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige for the soundtrack of the 2011 film "The Help". The song was later included on her ninth studio album "Stronger with Each Tear" (2009). Blige composed the song along with the film's score composer Thomas Newman as well as Harvey Mason, Jr. and Damon Thomas from production team The Underdogs. "The Living Proof" is a traditional power ballad with contemporary R&B elements. The song garnered positive reviews from contemporary critics, who praised its lyrical content and Blige's vocals. It was nominated for the Best Original Song category at the 69th Golden Globe Awards, but lost to "Masterpiece", performed by Madonna.
Jimmy Van Heusen Jimmy Van Heusen (born Edward Chester Babcock; January 26, 1913 – February 6, 1990), also named James Van Heusen, was an American composer. He wrote songs for films, television and theater, and won an Emmy and four Academy Awards for Best Original Song