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Starting out. Mercer moved to New York in 1928, when he was 19. The music he loved, jazz and blues, was booming in Harlem and Broadway was bursting with musicals and revues from George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Irving Berlin. Vaudeville, though beginning to fade, was still a strong musical presence.
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Jun 22, 2024 · 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.
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.
Feb 22, 2024 · Fun Facts about Johnny Mercer, for whom the Songwriters Hall of Fame named their top award.
Mercer's songs were among the most successful hits of the time, including "Moon River", "Days of Wine and Roses", "Autumn Leaves", and "Hooray for...
3 days ago · Former veterans minister Johnny Mercer has vowed not to reveal names of soldiers who told him about alleged special forces murders - despite facing a prison sentence. Mr Mercer, who lost his ...
Nov 18, 2017 · The story of songwriter Johnny Mercer, one of the greatest lyricists of the American Songbook who penned such classics as "Moon River," "That Old Black Magic," and "Skylark."
Nov 18, 2009 · In May 1971, songwriter Johnny Mercer appeared at New York's 92nd Street Y to sing and talk about his remarkable career. He told the audience what he tried to listen for when a composer first...
3 days ago · Johnny Mercer previously told an inquiry he wanted to "hold on" to his integrity Johnny Mercer faces jail or a fine over his evidence to the Afghanistan Inquiry after he was issued with a final ...
