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  2. 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.

  3. 2 days ago · 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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  4. Johnny Mercer is an American lyricist, songwriter, and singer. He was also a record label executive who co-founded Capitol Records with music industry businessman Buddy G. DeSylva and Glen Wallichs. He is best known as a Tin Pan Alley lyricist, but he also composed music.

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    • June 25, 1976
  5. Born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, his love affair with music didn’t come from the glitter of Broadway or Hollywood. His influences were drawn from the scenic countryside, the sounds of regional African-American music, the concerts he attended in Forsyth Park, and dances on Isle of Hope and Tybee Island.

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

  7. 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...

  8. May 23, 2018 · Struck Gold With 1950s Musicals. Selected discography. Selected songs. Selected musicals. Sources. Johnny Mercer wrote lyrics or music for more than 1,000 songs in a career spanning nearly 50 years, making him one of the most successful songwriters of the twentieth century.

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