I was a fan of Johnny Mercer for many years and agree that he was one of the greatest songwriters and singers that has lived in my life time (I'm 70). I still recognize his voice today when I hear him sing. Your web-site is great. I have visited it several times, but this is the first time I've taken time to sign your guestbook. Thanks for all your efforts.

What a great website. I love seeing historical information on Savannah. I love living here, it's such a BEAUTIFUL city.

very informative web site and link. I am looking to hear to the song "Pardon My Southern Accent". I'll check back to see if it is added to the sound byte selection:)

Dear Steve, Many thanks for the e mail regarding a reciprocal link. Andy is 35 and the #1 easy listening / swing artist in the UK. As Andy sings many Johnny Mercer songs including "Goody Goody", "That Old Black Magic" and "Come Rain Or Come Shine" in his hit show currently touring the UK a link to your site from ours would contain these facts. Let me know what you think of our site and if possible sign our visitors book. Best wishes Peter Malski

What a find! Johnny Mercer's certainly one of our country's greatest lyricists. A pretty good singer, too, as I recall. I didn't know he had grown up in Savannah, but it makes sense. To me, Savannah represents the charm of the South, and that spirit was evident in Mercer's words. Thanks for this wonderful website. I'll be back frequently.

I had a reply for one of your persons who contacted me directly via e-mail. My e-mail postmaster says that address doesn't exist. Here is my reply to Howell The recording (CD) is "An Evening With Johnny Mercer" and was recorded as part of "Lyrics and Lyricists" series by Maurice Levine -- Live at the 92nd Street YM and YWHA in New York City on March 14, 1971.Produced by Maurice Levine. My CD carries the logo of DRG and Produced by ML Record company (assuming ML stands for Maurice Levine). The DRG CD #is 5176. DRG marketed the CD under license in 1977. Commentary states that my copy was made in Canada. Mercer is "assisted by Margaret Whiting and Robert Sands with Richard Leonard at the piano.It is a continuous track recording (no track divisions) covering the evening commentary and music (much of it sung by Mercer) of Johnny Mercer tracing his life and the songs or lyrics he wrote. Other in the "An Evening" series include: Ebb and Kander - DRG 5171 Sammy Cahn - DRG 5172 Jerry Herman - DRG 5173 Sheldon Harnick - DRG 5174 Alan Jay Lerner - DRG 5175 I hope that you can find the disc. As far as I know it is still available in North America. Sincerely yours, Jim Shaw

Garold Gardner Scholarship Foundation presents "Li'l Abner", with great Johnny Mercer lyrics at the Rainbow Library, Las Vegas, Nevada at 8 PM June 18, 19, 25, 26 and July 2, 3, 1999. Call (702) 736-7222 fo' mo' info.

Johnny Mercer was a great poet. His love of the English language and his use of the vagaries therein are a joy to the ear. The unexpected rhymes and the whimsy are the hallmarks of a Mercer lyric.

I am currently rehearsing a production of "Lil' Abner" and just now discovered this site. Keep up the great work.

I am currently rehearsing a production of "Lil' Abner" and just now discovered this site. Keep up the great work.

Cool site! I love Mercer songs.

Hi, I really enjoyed this webpage of Johnny Mercer!!!! It's got just the stuff I wanted, which is the tune to "Accentuate the positive"! Thanks.

Just started my visit, but the two pictures were great. Am looking for lyrics for a possible wedding dance. Will check back later!

Only in America could there be a marvellous resource like this, where I can send out a desperate'need' message for an obscure song in the morning, and by early afternoon have not only that one but three others, all unknown to me. Thanks so very much

i forgot my email address. We are moving in 2 wks. good luck.

A Wonderful Tribute To A Great Man Of Song.

A Wonderful Tribute To A Great Man Of Song.

This site continues to be one of the best. Good show, Steve. Don't see how you could improve on it, but I'm sure you'll find a way.

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Love the site...but beginning to think I'"m in the wrong spot. I'm searching for lyrics to "I've got The Sun In The Mornin' And The Moon At Night" Thought it was a Johnny Mercer tune. Can you help?

Thanks, I was looking for the lyrics to Skylark and finally found them on your site. I now have it bookmarked.

Grew up with his music and love every single song he ever wrote.

Great Site Thanks

Love singing the Mercer lyrics. Li'l Abner is opening June 18 1999 in Las Vegas, Rainbow Library Ampitheatre

Great tribute to probably our greatest songwriter!

I live in Savannah, Georgia where Johnny Mercer was born. We have a great deal of love and admiration for the music he left behind

Thank you Johnny Mercer. Thank you so much for good music and lyrics. Yours, Chuck Leonard

Great site for any Johnny Mercer fan!

I enjoyed your web site listing of all Mercer songs...I like finding recordings of Johnny's lesser-known songs. Just listened to "Show Your Linen, Miss Richardson" with Kay Kyser. Who's JM's collaborator here, Bernie Hanighen?

love the music

having just returned (5/12/99) from Savannah, where a lot of the talk is about Johnny Mercer, I just wanted to say he wrote great music because he lived in a very beautiful place. Savannah & the people are very friendly and as lovely as the city.

Great tribute to a fabulous music man. There is something so special about Mercer and his music---and especially when he sings it. Mercer & Gershwin and Cole---my idols. Thanks for doing such a nice website.

THIS IS A COLL SITE BUT I WISH I COULD FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HIM SINCE I HAVE TO DO A BIOGRAPHY ON A CONTRIBUTOR TO MUSICAL THEATER

I am trying to find lyrics to some of Johnny Mercer's songs, but when I click on the button for that, nothing happens. What's up?

Having studied and learned the lyrics of all the greats, Porter, I. Gershwin, Hart, Sondheim et alia, I have come to the inevitable conclusion that I would rather listen to a Mercer lyric than anyone else. He was truly a huckleberry friend.

GREAT SITE! Really enjoyed our browse through!

Great Website!

Have always enjoyed Mercer - one of the first record purchases of my youth was "Ugly Chile", which he sang but did not write, and on the other side (78rpm) was, I believe, "Li'l Augie."

Mercer's lyrics continue to be a joy to sing today. From Early Autumn to Skylark to Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancing In A Hurry, his wit and craft inspire still. This site is a welcome addition to my exploration of "20th Century Song".

This site is really cool, i just surfed in and found it interesting!!

Like this page I grew up dancing to the tunes of Jonny Mercer in the 40's. I also had a chance see him in San Franciso. When we lived in Oakland as a teenager. I also have some of his records in my colection of records of the big bands. Check this page again another time

Great Page I Like it alot I met a friend and now she is my bestfriend and she told me she is Johnny's Grandaughter didnt belive her at first than i met her mom and she has so many cool things from johnny its unbelivealble well agian great page

I have signed the guestbook before. However, I want to call your attention to an essay by Gene Lees in his book, Singers and the Song, published by Oxford University Press. The article on Johnny Mercer is called "Roses in the Morning". Lees is an author of several biographies--Oscar Peterson and Woody Herman. He also publishes his own newsletter as well as being a lyricist. He was a good friend of Mercer. I think the essay helps to "round out" the character of Johnny Mercer, and it should be read.

thank you for the effort on this great site. there's been nobody like johny!!

Why don't you have any lil abner stuff? i haven't been able to find abner things any where i look. Please put something on here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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As a jazz musician of over 25 years, I think this is great. I'm a Ga. native and very proud of Johnny Mercer. I love to play his music.

Thoroughly enjoyed the "trip through memory lane" with the Mercer songs. Thanks for the work which obviously went into this "labor of love"

Delighted to see a Johnny Mercer page. What a great humen being. I met Johnny Mercer in 1950 in front of "Coffee Dan's" on Vine Street in Hollywood. Of all things, and true to his nature, he was showing a shoe shine boy how to shine shoes: the shoe shine boy on the chair. I dearly love Johnny Mercer, his music, and his wonderful personality. I don't think that "Dream", especially as recorded by his good friend Jo Stafford and the Pied Pipers will ever be equalled as a great ballard. I also like his humorus stuff like "Glow-worm", "My Sugar is So Refined" and "Conversation While Dancing" among others. If someone can tell me where to find 'Conversation...', I'd be grateful if you let me know. Keep up the great web site on Johnny Mercer, a true human being, southerner, and American. John V.

THis is a valuable resource for any Mercer fan.Thank you for immortalizing this gifted man.

Trying to find out if Johnny Mercer wrote a song called "I Remember You." Not having much luck! Thought trying here might help.

This website is a fabulous tribute to one of our most treasured modern lyricists...as Johnny would say, just too marvelous for words. And as a singer, he was blessed with the magical gift of taking another's song and making it his own. Thank you, Johnny, for making so much sweeter the music in our lives.

I am narrating a tribute to Johnny Mercer in late May. The Show is called Serenading the Moon. Thompson Theater @ NC State in Raleigh N.C. Come see it.. 919-515-1100 Email me I would love to talk to people about this great man of music. david

Just when you think it's as good as it can get, you manage to make it even better. Always a pleasure to visit your marvelous pages.

Am delighted to find this site (as a new Web user) and amazed at the amount of information about a longtime under=appreciated giant in music. As a former big-band musician, this is a real treat and I'll be back often. Thanks.

I'm currently at work on an original revue of Mercer songs, and this website has been a splendid resource. The song list was of particular help. I'm enormously impressed by the depth and breadth of material available on the site, and with the intelligent manner in which it's been organized. A very worthy tribute to "That Southern Gentleman".

A great reference source for musicians!

He was a great music writer, and a great uncle.

Just spent a great weekend in Savannah with family and friends...I told everyone to check out your Web-site.... It's great