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1. www.britannica.com › biography › Johnny-MercerJohnny Mercer | Songwriter, Lyricist, Actor | Britannica

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   5 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.

2. www.npr.org › 100-years-of-johnny-mercer-pop-poet-laureate100 Years Of Johnny Mercer, Pop Poet Laureate : NPR

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   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...

3. www.billboard.com › lists › johnny-mercer-songwriter-facts12 Things You Should Know About Johnny Mercer - Billboard

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   Feb 22, 2024 · 12 Things You Should Know About Johnny Mercer Read this and you'll understand why the Songwriters Hall of Fame named their top award after this beloved lyricist. By Paul Grein

4. performingsongwriter.com › johnny-mercerThe Story of Songwriting Legend Johnny Mercer

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   Nov 18, 2017 · Watch on. 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. His lyrics were unique, reflecting the pastoral, sentimental South as opposed to the peopled avenues ...

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6. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-england-devon-68645777Johnny Mercer MP ordered to provide Afghanistan evidence

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   Mar 23, 2024 · BBC News. Veterans' minister Johnny Mercer has been ordered to give evidence to a public inquiry relating to alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. The Plymouth Moor View MP previously said he had...

7. www.gov.uk › government › peopleThe Rt Hon Johnny Mercer MP - GOV.UK

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   Johnny Mercer was appointed Minister of State (Minister for Veterans’ Affairs) at the Cabinet Office on 25 October 2022. He previously held the same role between 7 July 2022 and 6 September...

8. www.johnnymercerfoundation.org › biographyBiography - Johnny Mercer Foundation

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   This is Johnny Mercer’s legacy. Throughout his acclaimed career, Johnny: Wrote over 1,400 songs; Wrote songs for 100 motion pictures. Won four “Best Song” Academy Awards and was nominated 18 times. Wrote 23 theatrical productions, including St. Louis Woman and Li’l Abner. Was a top radio personality and recording artist.