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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 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. Educated in Virginia, Mercer arrived in New York City in the late 1920s and acted in bit parts until his ...
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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.
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.
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.
- November 18, 1909
- June 25, 1976
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...
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