Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1909 - 1976
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
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