Johnny Mercer
John Herndon Mercer 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.
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Background
- Born in
- Savannah
- Educated at
- Woodberry Forest School
- Awards
- 🏆 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame🏆 Academy Award for Best Original Song
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1909
Born
Birth1976
Died
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