Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1909 - 1976
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Gene Lees papers
Collection
Identifier: M060
Abstract:
This collection consists of research materials used by Gene Lees when he was writing his Johnny Mercer biography, Portrait of Johnny: The life of John Herndon Mercer. The papers include the correspondence files of both Gene Lees and Johnny Mercer, Mercer family biographical information, page proofs of Portrait of Johnny, as well as an unpublished manuscript entitled Song Lake Summer. Other...
Dates:
1808-2004; Majority of material found within 1990 - 2004
Found in:
Special Collections
Steve Allen collection
Collection
Identifier: M122
Abstract:
Steve Allen (1921-2000) was a well-known author, pianist, comedian, composer, and actor. He was an admirer of Johnny Mercer's lyrics. After Mercer's death, his widow Ginger Mercer and Bill Harbach encouraged Allen to write a song to a title Mercer had created, "Your Wife Is the Love of My Life." This collection consists of a lead sheet and typed lyrics for Allen's "Your Wife Is the Love of My Life."
Dates:
1980
Found in:
Special Collections
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