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Johnny Mercer

Johnny Mercer (November 18, 1909 - June 25, 1976) was a pop music composer

Born in Savannah, Georgia, he is regarded as one of America's greatest songwriters.

In 1969 he helped publishers Abe Olman and Howie Richmond found the National Academy of Popular Music's Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Mercer died in Bel Air, California[?].

In 1996 he was honored by the United States Postal Service with his portrait placed on a stamp.

Johnny Mercer has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1628 Vine Street.

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