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Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1909 - 1976

Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:

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

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  • Subject: Lyricists X
  • Subject: Popular music X

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Subject
Popular music 20
correspondence 7
Lyric writing (Popular music) 6
clippings (information artifacts) 4
photographs 4