Johnny Mercer

Johnny Mercer was a prominent American songwriter, singer, and founder of Capitol Records. Born on November 18, 1909, in Savannah, Georgia, Mercer gained fame through his outstanding lyric-writing skills and distinct vocal style. He wrote numerous hit songs during the "Golden Age of American Song," collaborating with renowned composers such as Harold Arlen and Hoagy Carmichael. Mercer's career skyrocketed in the 1940s, earning him four Academy Awards for Best Original Song. Notably, he co-founded Capitol Records in 1942, which went on to become one of the major record labels in the industry. Throughout his life, Johnny Mercer contributed immensely to the music world, leaving a lasting impact on American popular music.