- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Johnny Mercer
- Contributor to Resource:
- Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries
- Date of Original:
- 1909/1976
- Subject:
- Composers--Georgia--Savannah
Lyricists--Georgia--Savannah
Men--Georgia--Savannah
Businessmen--Georgia--Savannah
Businesspeople--Georgia--Savannah
Executives--Georgia--Savannah
Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976 - Location:
- United States, 39.76, -98.5
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- Johnny Mercer, a Savannah native, wrote numerous popular songs during the swing era, many of which are now considered classics. A vocalist as well as a lyricist, Mercer often sang with Benny Goodman.
- Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/swing-music-overview/johnny-mercer_004-2/
- Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
-
