THE JOHNNY MERCER EDUCATIONAL ARCHIVES  

Surprise Party

Posted by Candy Surprise Party on March 27, 1998 at 10:47:27:

Posted by Candy and Surprise Party on January 14, 1998 at 21:33:52:

In Reply to: "Candy" and "Surpise Party" posted by Bud Haynes on January 14, 1998 at 19:26:53:

: I have been under the impression for many years that
: Johnny had written these two songs, but I don't see them on the list.

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These were both huge hits for Johnny, as a performer. He did not write either tune.
Candy -words&music by Mack David/Joan Whitney/Alex Kramer(1944)Capitol # 183--
Surprise Party by Bob Hilliad and Walter Bishop. 1945.Capitol Records(I do not know the #)

Both are included at the end of the list of sheet music(the collection of 325 sheets)..You will see illustrations, of both
original sheets, with Johns photos.