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Hollywood, California, U.S. Occupation (s) Songwriter. lyricist. record producer. record label owner. Years active. 1930–1976. 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 ...
John Luther Mercer (born 17 August 1981) is a British politician and former British Army officer who has served as Minister of State for Veterans’ Affairs since October 2022, having previously held the post from July to September 2022. He was Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence People and Veterans from July 2019 to April 2021.
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Feb 22, 2024 · Learn about the life and achievements of Johnny Mercer, the lyricist behind classics like "Moon River" and "Days of Wine and Roses." Discover his Oscar record, his co-founding of Capitol Records, and his successful recording career.
Mar 23, 2024 · 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 received...
Apr 10, 2024 · Academy Award (1952) Academy Award (1947) (Show more) Notable Works: “In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening”. “Moon River”. “That Old Black Magic”. 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 ...
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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...
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.
