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Thank you for visiting the JOHNNY MERCER
Website
FEBRUARY -APRIL 2001
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Monday
04/30/2001 9:40:48am |
| Name: |
Crista Leigh |
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here's how it
goes:
Mares eats oats and Does eat oats
and little lambs eat ivy. A kid will eat ivy too, wouldn't you?
**and the next refrain:
Frogs eat bugs and birds eat bugs and little dogs eat liver. A
kid will eat liver too, wouldn't you?
My mother used to sing this to me as a kid, and I heard it on
the Dr. Demento radio show last night. got to http://www.drdemento.com
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Sunday
04/29/2001 10:01:23pm |
| Name: |
George A. Flynn |
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what a fabulous
legacy of music. and it's all such fun! |
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Friday
04/27/2001 5:30:57pm |
| Name: |
stephanie darden |
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| Tuesday
04/24/2001 8:03:47pm |
| Name: |
Lila Chandler |
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| City/Country: |
SW Michigan |
| Comments: |
I'm in my twenties and just
discovering the great music of the early twentieth century. Love "Skylark"
and other Mercer songs; their complexity of note and emotion is
FASCINATING! Thanks for the site. |
| Tuesday
04/24/2001 4:40:23pm |
| Name: |
Bob & Louise
Lamoreaux |
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Camp Hill, PA |
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Great site for
those of us who love Johnny Mercer...AND Savannah, of course! |
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Tuesday
04/24/2001 2:02:51am |
| Name: |
Roy Harrison |
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Banning, CA |
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My all time favorite song
writer.
"Duration Blues" never gets enough play |
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Friday
04/20/2001 4:12:28pm |
| Name: |
Anne |
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I am from Savannah
and love it. I am
sad to say that Emma Kelly ,the Lady of 6000 songs,
died in January 2001. She will be missed, but she has several
CDs out.
I wish I could live in Savannah, but my husband's job makes
impossible. |
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Tuesday
04/17/2001 8:12:52am |
| Name: |
Rita E. Acuna |
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New York |
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Hello, what a nice
and joyful surprise to have found this site. But I am still a
little confused about the actual version of the song I remember
from my childhood. Is there a correct version to: "Mairzy
Dotes" or is it "Mares Eat Oats"? I have always
thought it was the first version my husband thinks it's the
literal second version. Which is it?
Sincerely'
Rita E. Acuna
rembette@aol.com
Please refer to: http://www.johnnymercer.com/FAQ/Mares%20eat%20oats.htm
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Sunday
04/15/2001 8:15:45am |
| Name: |
Jasmin |
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I knew this great person
by talented
young jazz singer, Jacintha's song.
I love Mr.Mercer's romantic lyrics.
Thank you |
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Friday
04/13/2001 0:58:39am |
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dbrekke |
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Desmoines,
IA |
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Northern Light
showed me this site because of the reference to Max Morath |
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Thursday
04/12/2001 5:32:52pm |
| Name: |
PAM - Arvern
Productions - FRANCE |
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FRANCE |
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Bonjour de France
The original lyrics in French with accents on the right place.
Les Feuilles Mortes
Oh ! je voudrais tant que tu te souviennes,
Des jours heureux où nous étions amis,
En ce temps-là, la vie était plus belle,
Et le soleil plus brûlant qu'aujourd’hui.
Les feuilles mortes se ramassent à la pelle,
Tu vois, je n'ai pas oublié.
Les feuilles mortes se ramassent à la pelle,
Les souvenirs et les regrets aussi.
Et le vent du Nord les emporte,
Dans la nuit froide de l'oubli.
Tu vois, je n'ai pas oublié
La chanson que tu me chantais...
C'est une chanson qui nous ressemble,
Toi qui m'aimais, moi qui t'aimais.
Nous vivions tous les deux ensemble,
Toi qui m'aimais, moi qui t'aimais.
Mais la vie sépare ceux qui s'aiment,
Tout doucement sans faire de bruit.
Et la mer efface sur le sable,
Les pas des amants désunis.
Jacques Prévert – Joseph Kosma (Les Portes de La Nuit –
Marcel Carné –1946)
This song was sung the first time in 1946 by Yves Montand, the
french singer-actor who had played in " The Millionaire
", the great comedy of George Cukor with your glamourous
Marilyn Monroe.
Yves Montand is the principal actor in " Les Portes de la
Nuit " of Marcel Carné, a great french director)
It is a sad love story after the Second World War in France.
The story was wrote by the great french poet Jacques Prevert
with the music of Joseph Kosma, his friend.
The french Lyrics are different but Johnny Mercer had kept the
poetic mind of the french words. The lyrics of Mercer are less
melancholic than the french words. This movie is in the period
of “ French Realism “.
Dark times in France.
For people who wants the meaning of the french lyrics, I can
translate.
If you want more informations, you can contact me on :
arvern@ifrance.com
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Thursday
04/12/2001 12:53:10am |
| Name: |
Rodger |
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Kirkland, WA. |
| Comments: |
Thanks for all the
info. |
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Thursday
04/05/2001 3:45:40pm |
| Name: |
brian spadafora |
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his passing left a
hole |
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Tuesday
04/03/2001 4:51:54pm |
| Name: |
Katrina Cobban |
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I really, really
need the lyrics to 'Glad You were born' from '7 brides for 7
brothers. If anyone has them, please, please email me them, its
important I get them. Thanks |
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| Tuesday
04/03/2001 4:51:54pm |
| Name: |
Katrina Cobban |
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I really, really
need the lyrics to 'Glad You were born' from '7 brides for 7
brothers. If anyone has them, please, please email me them, its
important I get them. Thanks |
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as requested: Please click here to view the lyric
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Monday
04/02/2001 6:51:34pm |
| Name: |
PAM |
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arvern@ifrance.com |
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Hello From France,
I saw your site about Johnny Mercer.
Johnny Mercer don't create " Autumn Leaves " but he
adapted it in English and made it famous in your language.
The songwriter is the French poet Jacques Prevert and the music
is from his friend Joseph Kosma.
They created this song for the french movie " Les Portes de
La nuit " from the Director Marcel Carné, screenplay by
Jacques Prevert with the French actor Yves Montand .
I hope you change this false information.
thank You
PAM
Arvern Productions |
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Sunday
04/01/2001 12:09:44am |
| Name: |
Liz Jameson |
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lcjameson@yahoo.com |
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Tallahassee, FL |
| Comments: |
As former Savannah
residents, we love to return and play tourists. We were
delighted to find the Moon River Microbrewery and enjoyed a
great Sunday brunch there in late March. This sparked our search
for more info on Johnny M and the Moon River. Thanks for a great
site!
Liz and John Jameson |
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| Tuesday
03/20/2001 5:05:02pm |
| Name: |
Doug LeBow |
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Music Director
General Hospital
ABC-TV Daytime |
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Monday
03/19/2001 12:29:44am |
| Name: |
Richard Hohn |
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Thursday
03/15/2001 2:57:09pm |
| Name: |
Joyce Orshoski |
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| City/Country: |
Castalia/Erie |
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I listen to Johnny
every day on our local radio station, The American Classics.
None like him!!! |
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Wednesday
03/14/2001 8:40:45pm |
| Name: |
Pat Schuman |
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I was born in the
30's and grew up hearing his Johnny's music on the radio and in
the movies. Many of his songs are on my "Favorites"
list. Mercer was truly one of the most talented people in the
music business and, as far as this old gal is concerned, one of
the finest lyricists ever created. I'm so glad I've been around
long enough to know what REAL music is supposed to sound like.
What a pity so many of our young people will never experience
"A Johnny Mercer moment" in their memories. |
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Tuesday
03/13/2001 11:55:45pm |
| Name: |
Janet Ritter |
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Saturday
03/10/2001 5:30:50pm |
| Name: |
Tom Harvill |
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tomas@blueridge.net |
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Forest City, NC,
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I'm a big fan of
big bands and their vocalists, and Mercer's music is woven
around and through so many ballads of the '30s and '40s. I'll be
75 in September and the music and lyrics of Mercer and others
brings me back to a less complex time. I shall visit your sight
often. Thanks! Tom |
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| Monday
02/26/2001 6:19:56am |
| Name: |
Chris Wall |
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http://www.chriswallmusic.com/ |
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I grew up in
Newport Beach, California and went to school with Johnny's son,
Jeff. I currently live in Austin, Texas ( God Bless "Dubya")
and write and perform music more or less professionally. I have
fond memories of Johnny coming to my high school football games
and hanging out with Jeff and our friend Mike Ober on Lido
Island in the Sixties. My father was so impressed when i
introduced him to Johnny. Anyway, God Bless and keep up the good
work.
Best,
Chris Wall |
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Saturday
02/24/2001 2:13:56pm |
| Name: |
Brian Hargett |
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I've always loved
Mercer music and lyrics whether performed by others or Mercer
himself. |
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Saturday
02/24/2001 12:16:31am |
| Name: |
Carol |
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Enjoyed this immensely.. brings back a lot of memories to a lady
of the 30's, 40's etc.. thanks! |
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Monday
02/19/2001 10:47:06pm |
| Name: |
Bill Hoffmann |
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Milwaukee |
| Comments: |
Visited Savannah
in January of this year and had the opportunity to visit Johnny
Mercer's grave at Bonaventure Cemetary. Find myself humming
"Dream" to myself a lot these days. What a great
artist he was. Have been trying to find a book of his songs (for
intermediate piano), without much luck. Would appreciate any
suggestions. |
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Saturday
02/10/2001 10:22:14am |
| Name: |
John D. Rodda |
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| Comments: |
excellent. Mercer was indeed
a most honorable and talented person. You have done a splendid job. Think
about how much he has added to the life of every American. |
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Friday
02/09/2001 7:57:01pm |
| Name: |
Larry W. White |
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| City/Country: |
Dallas, TX |
| Comments: |
Mercer was sheer genius, |
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Friday
02/09/2001 5:45:30pm |
| Name: |
Claude Hall |
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Las Vegas, NV |
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Great, great, great! |
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Monday
02/05/2001 9:21:35pm |
| Name: |
Roy B. Quady |
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| Comments: |
My favorite
instrumental version of "Fools Rush In" was performed
by Andre
Kostelanetz & His Orchestra circa 1964
on Columbia. This selection is available on the CD "I Wish
You Love" by Kosty
from the Good Music Record Co. @ "http://www.yestermusic.com"
Arranger is
uncredited, possibly Hugo Montenegro or
Luther Henderson or some other outstanding arranger used by
SuperProducer Teo Macero for the
Kostelanetz sessions at Columbia 30th
Street Studio in NYC. |
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Friday
02/02/2001 11:26:20pm |
| Name: |
Kathy Adamik |
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I have been a fan
of Julius LaRosa for many many
years. He was and still is the secret love of my life. I met him
when I was 19 years old in Columbus, Ohio and I still have his
autograph and now I'm 57 years old. I wish him well. |
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