THE JOHNNY MERCER EDUCATIONAL ARCHIVES  

Wow, I'm just so blown away by your site. I was just doing research on Moon River and happened on to your site. It is so incredibly rich w/JM's songs. I never knew he wrote so many beautiful songs. I'd heard so many but never knew they were his. You've done good, real good. I'm going to Tower Records tonight to try and find some CDs recording his stuff. Thanks again, Mike

love this web site, so informative about so many songs.

Great website. I love songs.

I am desperately looking for a recording of Lauras theme and just can't seem to find it. Although this is my first time trying it on the net. Hope for saom help. Thanks Rick

I just got back from Savannah and saw Johnny Mercer's tomb and just wanted to check out his web site and find out if u can get a Mercer Greatest Hits CD anywhere

Two things missing in most of those many tributes to Johnny: His droll sense of humor and his love of jazz. You want a great tune? Try (my man) Jack Teagarden on "Cassanova's Lament". The program at the famous 92nd Street "Y" in NYC, recollecting his life in show business, while singing his many hits is a must for any Mercer fan. You did a good thing here, bless you.

Confusion! I just bought the "My Huckleberry Friend" CD. A friend in Japan bought one with the same title and found 8 cuts with The Notables. This one has none. Can't explain it. Cost $18 to find out.

Thanks for a great and informative site! I'm a hugh Mel Torme' fan - and from listening to Mel - I came to really like and appreciate the lyrics of Johnny Mercer. I have the Johnny Mercer - Capital Collectior's Series CD - and I enjoy playing it often. Stop by and see my Mel Torme' Tribute Page (URL above).

Mancini and Mercer...there is no better combination.

I have loved and played and listened to Johnny Mercer music for over 55 years. To me he was the best ballad and novelty song writer in this century

Johnny was one of my heros words words I vist his grave have his music

Just Visiting

I play guitar and sing and have entertained for many years. Mr. Mercer was one of the greatest American song writers. He was a poet set to music. I still enjoy his music, I was a movie tonight where one of his songs was played. They keep recording his records and they still sound great.

I was browsing the song list and saw a reference to Sadie Vimmerstedts grandaughter.can you explain the connwction of Saidie Vimmerstedt to Johnny Mercer? or where they met?

Johnny Mercer, one of the greatest popular songwriters, I'm a confirmed fan. Thanks for all the wonderful music, Johnny!

Johnny Mercer was the best of that time but still is a ledgend and is and always will be a standard in music creativity. Capitol Records was way a head of it's time because of Johnny Mercer.

A real find.A two hour trip down memory lane with the word master. Many thanks.

The JM CD "Our Huckleberry Friend" has 8 cuts with The Notables, an early 50's singing group. It's on Blue Moon BMCD 3041.

Big fan of Johnny Mercer, and will devour this site and its information - thanks to whoever

Big fan of Johnny Mercer, and will devour this site and its information - thanks to whoever

Johnny Mercer is the greatest!!!

Johnny Mercer is the greatest!!!

I am a Johnny Mercer FREAK!! He is one of my biggest inspirations. Thank You for putting together this page to honor a man sch as this!

I am a Johnny Mercer FREAK!! He is one of my biggest inspirations. Thank You for putting together this page to honor a man sch as this!

I am a Johnny Mercer FREAK!! He is one of my biggest inspirations. Thank You for putting together this page to honor a man sch as this!

Love Johnny Mercer. He was America's greatest lyricist ... and of course he was the mentor to America's greatest female lyricist - Peggy Lee! I am currently writing "Fever! The Pictorial Biography of Miss Peggy Lee". This photo-filled, coffee table style book will be published in honor of Miss Lee's 80th birthday (May 26, 2000). If you would like a first edition of the book please send a postcard to: Peggy Lee Book, 744 Collier Drive, San Leandro CA 94577. To join The Peggy Lee Fan Club send a check for $20 to the same address. Make your check payable to: Robert Strom. You'll receive our quaterly newsletter and a special Peggy postcard. I look forward to hearing from you! Sincere-Lee, Robert Strom The Peggy Lee Fan Club 744 Collier Drive San Leandro, CA 94577

He was the greatest every word a gem.

back again to see whats happening. missin' johnny and hank. hope they're makin music together some where. any newly discovered music by johnny? what is good reading 'bout johnny& capitol records. good luck ya'll. gloppita@aol.com

can't get enough johnny. still trying to find lyrics to"ps i love you' 1939 maybe? thanks.

LAST EVE HARRY CONNICK JR SANG TRIBUTE TO JM HERE IN SAVANNAH GA IT WAS GREAT

Great site and I hope that I can track down some lyrics from your site

Great to have a wedbsite for Johnny Mercer. I so often think of the many phrases & clauses of his that are a part of our culture: e.g. "My Mama done tol' me," "Huckleberry friend," "irresistible (sp?) force," "old immovable object," "accentuate the positive," "screwy, ballyhooey Hollywood," and on and on. Thank you!

The man was a true talent

Love Mercer!

I loved this site! However, I visited here looking for the chords for 'Lazybones', which I couldn't find. Can anyone sends them to me?

Looking for JM with The Notables.

How lovely to find this Mercerland - how I miss having him in the same world. I grew up hearing that infectious voice on radio and records and now I sing his glorious songs in my cabaret act. I've collected his sheet music for over 30 years and keep looking. Clint Eastwood should be dunked in the swamp for covering JM's songs with meaningless dialogue in that miserable version of "Midnight . . ." Only the heavenly "Skylark" and "This Time the Dream's On Me" got their due. Thank you for this place to learn more about The Man - I'll visit often!

I am one of the producers of the Johnnie Mercer Broadway musical, "DREAM" I am glad to find this web site and would like to see more scenes of our wonderful show on you web. What you have done so far is FANTASTIC and a wonderful tribute to a very talented & prolific Song writer.

grande johnny mercer e grande chi ne ha creato il sito grazie carla

I never knew mercer. heard of mancini though. It was mercer's lyrics that brought me to this site. moon river is a song that haunts me. I find myself humming it unconsciously. just wanted to know what the words meant. your web site did let me know moon or black river is real. thanx

nephew ginger was moms sister

My father raised me with the outstanding music of Johnny Mercer. I continue the tradition with my children. Thank you Johnny for your brilliant gift that you so generously shared with all of us.

I'm 77 years of age and have admired many songwiters but none more than Johnny Mercer. To me he was the greatest.

My family and I love Johnny songs. We just return from vacation and stop off in Savannah for several days. What a beautiful city. We saw Johnny home in Savannah and also visited his grave site. A wonderful and peaceful setting overlooking the river.Hanging moss from the trees shaded his ground from the hot sun. " Sings With The Angels " is written on his tomestone. I believe that indeed.... The Angels surely must be enjoying his music just as we continue too.. Thanks for sharing your music with us......

My family and I love Johnny songs. We just return from vacation and stop off in Savannah for several days. What a beautiful city. We saw Johnny home in Savannah and also visited his grave site. A wonderful and peaceful setting overlooking the river.Hanging moss from the trees shaded his ground from the hot sun. " Sings With The Angels " is written on his tomestone. I believe that indeed.... The Angels surely must be enjoying his music just as we continue too.. Thanks for sharing your music with us

Hello!! Im a big fan of the movie "7 brides for 7 brothers!" I would just like to say that the music in the movie is awesome!! eventhough the movie isnt liked by many kids my age these days (im 13) i still find it great to watch!! and i would like to know the lyrics to" bless your beautiful hide!" thanx - bye!

Thanks for all the info on Georgia's own Johnny Mercer. I knew he wrote "Im An Old Cow Hand," and I found it on your site. Planning on visiting Bonaventure Cemetery this weekend, in fact. Thanks.

im all aboiut the sheet music

the 40's were a wonderful time for music. I can remember "your hit parade' AND THE EXCITEMENT WE FELT AS THE TOP TEN FOR THAT WEEK WERE PLAYED. BACK THEN WE ONLY HAD "the" SONGS THE WHOLE COUNTRY WAS SINGING, NOT DIFFERENT CATAGORIES, WHEN A SONG WAS A HIT IT WAS EVERYWHERE YOU WENT ALL DAY LONG. HUMMED WHISTELED AND SUNG BY EVERYONE.(15 CENT SONG BOOKS WERE HAD BY MOST FOLKS) AND IT SEEMS TO ME THAT JOHNNY MERCER SONGS WERE ALWAYS RISING UP THE LIST, ON THE TOP AND HANGING AROUND THE TOP. iT WAS 'SCRUMPTIOUS! THEY WERE SUCH HAPPY,FLAT-OUT FUN SONGS. I THINK OF "JUBILATION t. cORNPONE" OLD BLOW YOUR OWN HORN PONE.NOW WHO COULD RESIST SINGING OUT ON THAT ONE. THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN I GET STARTED!'SCUSE ME PLEASE I GOTTA GO PLAY,"SKYLARK" A FEW DOZEN TIMES.I LOVE A MERCER TUNE, LOVE TO ALL YOU CATS,PAT JASTRAM

Hi! I'd just like to say that this is an excellent page! Also, I am related to Johnny. He's my third cousin! Let's see if I can get this right, on my mom's dad's side. He was my mom's dad's sister's son! *blink* okay that's confusing. ;) But he used to visit my mom when she was little and help her with her poetry! ^_^ So anyway, I don't live in Savannah anymore but I visit there every year. Anyway great page! I'll be sure to tell everyone about it. :)

I enjoyed visit to your site I am looking for lyrics to johhny mercers tunes any suggestions ?

i have a friend who pointed me to this site. pretty cool. i had no idea how prolific he was!!! thanks :-)

Wow. Lot's of information here. I was looking for the lyrics to "Skylark" with Hoagy Carmichael. Glad you had them. Cheers, Kristen

Thank you for the time and love that you put into this fine tribute to America's most prolific and most famous lyricist!

Thanks!

Just a note to all Mercer fans. There is going to be a 90th Birthday Bash for Johnny mercer . Location: Savannah Station, Savannah, Ga VIP receptio 7-8:00pmfollowed by a Dance 8:30-1:00am

EXCELLENT! John was a treasure

Thanks Steve. A great website. Any of your guests may e-mail us at the above address for lists of sheet music. Many Mercer tunes.

I am Skip Nelson's grandson, and would like any information on songs that he sang. I have found that he sang with many big bands including Chico Marx

Great. Has all the information I need to increase my knowledge of this great man.

heard a skylark to day and i said a prayer for the talents of mr. mercer

Thankyou thankyou thankyou!!!! I watched "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" a few nights ago, and fell in love with Johny Mercer! Particularly "Skylark", which I would like to sing - through your website I found the words, the music, and everything I need (except the confidence!) to stand up and sing like an angel! A question: who sings this lovely song in the movie? Thanks again. Rebecca.

I LOVE SINGING YOUR SONGS , MOON RIVER AND DREAM. MY DAD TOOK OUT THE WORDS "SMOKE RINGS" AND ADDED "CLOUDS CIRCLING" TO ONE OF THE LINES IN "DREAM". I HOPE TO SING IT ON THE RADIO AND PERHAPS IN NEW YORK SOON. I AM ELEVEN YEARS OLD AND I PLAN TO BE SINGING FOR A VERY LONG TIME.

I LOVE SINGING YOUR SONGS , MOON RIVER AND DREAM. MY DAD TOOK OUT THE WORDS "SMOKE RINGS" AND ADDED "CLOUDS CIRCLING" TO ONE OF THE LINES IN "DREAM". I HOPE TO SING IT ON THE RADIO AND PERHAPS IN NEW YORK SOON. I AM ELEVEN YEARS OLD AND I PLAN TO BE SINGING FOR A VERY LONG TIME.

Quite excellent!!! This will cost me a fortune but will be worth every penny. You've heard of chocaholics and alcoholics? I'm a merceraholic!

Back in the early 70's I knew Johnny Mercer breifly, sadly, it was about the time when he started suffering from bad headaches and we know ahet terrible things that led to! I was producing some big-band albums with an outfit called The Harry Roche Constellation and my associate, Ken Barnes, lent Johnny a couple of the albums. He loved them and agreed to come to the studio and cut a couple of numbers with us. This led to his making his two last albums, My Huckleberry Friend and another of which I no longer have a copy. By this time, matters had been taken out of my hands and that was the end of my association with one of the greatest popular poets of the century - they just don't write them like that any more.

Hello from beautiful Vancouver Island. What a terrific website. My Celebrity Page is pointing here.

Very nice appreciation of Johnny Mercer. Great arrangements by David Jenkins. Cordially, Bob Clarke aka the Ol'Kunnel....

YOUR SITE HAS A LOT OF GOOD INFORMATION. THE LYRICS ARE VERY HELPFUL, INCLUDING THE SHEETMUSIC SOURCE. I LIKE AUDIO AND SOME OF THE MIDI FILES. THANK YOU

Thanks for this wonderful web page! Johnny Mercer is the greatest american song writer (in my book) of the 20th century. Just about anyone can name a Mercer tune. This page encourages others to love his work as much as I do.

SAVANNAHIAN living away from the most hallowed ground on earth. thanks for the site.My Mother bless her soul would sing Mr.MERCERS songs all day long,each time I hear those beautiful lyrics Ican see MOMMA'S smiling face.SARAH(mom) knew all the words by heart.All of us that know his music are really blessed.Please keep up the GREAT WORK, THANKS AGAIN