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Related: About this forumOn this day, June 25, 1976, Johnny Mercer died.
John Herndon Mercer (November 18, 1909 June 25, 1976)I'm at work. I'll be adding to this later. There's a lot to say.
Here's a little something he did:
Tue Jun 4, 2019: Happy 77th birthday, Capitol Records.
And another:
Thu Feb 15, 2018: Remembering Nat King Cole, who died 53 years ago today.
Hat tip, This Day in Rock:
http://www.thisdayinrock.com/index.php/general/1968-crooner-nat-king-cole-dies-at-age-48/
1968 Crooner Nat King Cole dies at age 48 in Santa Monica, Calif., due to complications from lung cancer surgery.
1968 Crooner Nat King Cole dies at age 48 in Santa Monica, Calif., due to complications from lung cancer surgery.
Well, no, it was 1965. Oh, they have two entries for that. Try this:
http://www.thisdayinrock.com/index.php/general/1965-american-singer-and-pianist-nat-king-cole-died-of-lung-cancer/
1965 American singer and pianist Nat King Cole died of lung cancer. First hit was the 1943 Straighten Up and Fly Right, had the 1955 US No.2 single A Blossom Fell and 1957 UK No.2 single When I Fall In Love plus over 20 other US & UK Top 40 singles. Father of singer Natalie Cole. In 1956 he became the first black American to host a television variety show.
1965 American singer and pianist Nat King Cole died of lung cancer. First hit was the 1943 Straighten Up and Fly Right, had the 1955 US No.2 single A Blossom Fell and 1957 UK No.2 single When I Fall In Love plus over 20 other US & UK Top 40 singles. Father of singer Natalie Cole. In 1956 he became the first black American to host a television variety show.
Nat King Cole
Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American jazz pianist and vocalist. He recorded over one hundred songs that became hits on the pop charts. His trio was the model for small jazz ensembles that followed. Cole also acted in films and on television and performed on Broadway. He was the first black man to host an American television series.
Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17, 1919 February 15, 1965), known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American jazz pianist and vocalist. He recorded over one hundred songs that became hits on the pop charts. His trio was the model for small jazz ensembles that followed. Cole also acted in films and on television and performed on Broadway. He was the first black man to host an American television series.
This is such a great song. The lyrics are by Johnny Mercer. But you could tell. It's a Capitol recording all the way, so it is especially well done. The songs recorded there were so wonderful.
I Remember You (1941 song)
"I Remember You" is a popular song, published in 1941. The music was written by Victor Schertzinger, the lyrics by Johnny Mercer.
"I Remember You" is a popular song, published in 1941. The music was written by Victor Schertzinger, the lyrics by Johnny Mercer.
Johnny Mercer
John Herndon Mercer (November 18, 1909 June 25, 1976) was an American lyricist, songwriter and singer. He was also a record label executive, who co-founded Capitol Records with music industry businessman Buddy DeSylva and Glenn E. Wallichs.
John Herndon Mercer (November 18, 1909 June 25, 1976) was an American lyricist, songwriter and singer. He was also a record label executive, who co-founded Capitol Records with music industry businessman Buddy DeSylva and Glenn E. Wallichs.
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