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Nov 4, 2009 · Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me (2009) *** (out of 4) Extremely well-made and highly informative documentary about the life and career of Johnny Mercer who became one of the best known and most loved songwriters for Hollywood and would end up winning four Oscars.
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- Documentary
- Bruce Ricker
- 2009-11-04
This Time the Dream's on Me" is a song composed by Harold Arlen, with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. It was written for the 1941 film Blues in the Night when it was sung by Priscilla Lane. 1941 recordings. Hit versions in 1941 were by Glenn Miller (vocal by Ray Eberle) (reached No. 11 in the charts) and by Woody Herman (No. 8).
Dec 8, 2009 · Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me, is just a wonderful documentary and performance video bringing to the eyes and ears of the viewer the legendary musical accomplishments of one of America's greatest popular song writers.
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- Documentary
- NTSC, Multiple Formats, Color
- English
Synopsis. Commemorating the centennial of Mercer's birth, this documentary is part biography, part archive, and part recontextualization, taking Mercer's tunes and putting them in the hands of modern singers like Jamie Cullum and Dr. John to show they are still relevant today.
- Bruce Ricker
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Admired and praised by the likes of Irving Berlin and Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer has been described as "one of our great folk poets" and "the most perfect Am...
Clint Eastwood Presents Johnny Mercer: The Dream's On Me. DOCUMENTARY. Admired and praised by the likes of Irving Berlin and Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer has been described as "one of our great folk poets" and "the most perfect American lyricist."
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Nov 4, 2009 · Overview. Commemorating the centennial of Mercer's birth, this documentary is part biography, part archive, and part recontextualization, taking Mercer's tunes and putting them in the hands of modern singers like Jamie Cullum and Dr. John to show they are still relevant today.
