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  1. John Herndon Mercer (November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) was an American lyricist, songwriter, and singer, as well as a record label executive who co-founded Capitol Records with music industry businessmen Buddy DeSylva and Glenn E. Wallichs. [1]

  2. Jun 22, 2024 · Johnny Mercer (born November 18, 1909, Savannah, Georgia, U.S.—died June 25, 1976, Bel Air, California) was an American lyricist, vocalist, and composer who contributed to many Broadway musical productions and Hollywood films.

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  3. Feb 22, 2024 · Fun Facts about Johnny Mercer, for whom the Songwriters Hall of Fame named their top award.

  4. Nov 18, 2009 · One hundred years ago today, Johnny Mercer was born in Savannah, Ga. And he grew up to be one of the most popular lyricists of the American Songbook. A Pop Poet. Robert Kimball recently co-edited...

  5. Legendary composer/songwriter for Broadway, Hollywood and beloved vocalist with dozens of enduring pop hits. When people write about Johnny Mercer, they usually talk about his fabulous career, the sheer quantity of his output, the speed and ease with which he wrote, his southern charm, the hip sophistication of his lyrics.

  6. Hear the greatest hits of JOHNNY MERCER in this OFFICIAL playlist. Spread the classic jazz, and don't forget to share this playlist! Subscribe here: http:/...

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  8. Nov 18, 2017 · Born in the heart of the South, Savannah, Georgia on November 18, 1909, he was one of Americas first and most famous performing songwriters. His songs became famous as performed by others, but also as performed by Mercer himself.

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