Edward Olearczyk

Edward Olearczyk (born 4 March 1915, d. 1994) was a Polish composer.

He was born in Rawa Ruska into a Jewish family, and studied with Zbigniew Drzewiecki at the conservatory in Warsaw.

In 1948 he won the Ministry of Culture and Arts competition for popular songs.

His songs enjoyed great popularity, some even outside the country, especially in the USSR.

His grandson is Israeli actor and member of American indie rock band Big Thief, Max Oleartchik.