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Johnny Burke was an American lyricist who wrote songs for Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and others. He won an Oscar for "Swinging on a Star" and was part of the Great American Songbook.
Sep 24, 2017 · Johnny Burke, a member of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and the New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame, passed away in 2017. He played with Glen Campbell, Loretta Lynn and others, and built a venue for local artists in his home.
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Learn about Johnny Burke, a prolific Tin Pan Alley and Hollywood composer who wrote songs for over 50 films, including "Pennies From Heaven" and "Swinging on a Star". See his biography, song catalog, connections and links.
Johnny Burke (1940-2017) was a Francophone Acadian musician who recorded several singles in the 1960s and 1980s. He hosted a syndicated show, Eastwind, and was inducted into the New Brunswick and Canadian Country Music Halls of Fame.
John “Johnny” Francis Burke (October 3, 1908 – February 25, 1964) was a lyricist, widely regarded as one of the finest writers of popular songs in America between the 1920s and 1950s ...
Sep 24, 2017 · Johnny Burke, who played with Glen Campbell and Loretta Lynn, was a member of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. He sang his hit "Wild Honey" until his last concerts in 2017.
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Johnny Burke was one of the first songwriters to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His songs include: "Suddenly it's Spring," "Moonlight Becomes You," "What's New," "Going My Way," and "Pocketful of Dreams."
