Executive-produced by Clint Eastwood and airs November 4th. The 100-minute special features performances by Mercer himself and by Ella Fitzgerald, Fred Astaire, Barbra Streisand, Lena Horne, Nat King Cole, Audrey Hepburn and others. read more
Lyrics & Lyricists at the 92nd St Y in NYC
On the 100th birth date of Johnny Mercer, Robert Kimball and Deborah Grace Winer lead an all-star tribute to the unforgettable lyricist of “Moon River,” “One for My Baby,” “Blues in the Night” and countless other gems. Nov 18, 2009 at 8pm read more
More Johnny on TMC!
TCM will present classic films including Mercer songs every Wednesday night in November and will devote the entire day’s schedule to his work on November 18th. read more
Johnny on YouTube
Who would have thought that a 100-year-old songwriter would have millions of YouTube views? 100 Johnny Mercer songs can now be seen on the Johnny Mercer channel on YouTube: read more
Centennial Celebrations!
Born in 1909 in Savannah, GA Johnny would be 100 in 2009! To celebrate his legacy and learn of events around the country click the link below. read more
The Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriter Project
Northwestern University, in association with the JMF, is gearing up for the annual event in June of 2010 featuring educational master classes and workshops. read more
Johnny's Facebook Page
Become a friend by clicking on the link below. read more
Learn how the JMF helps teach kids how to write songs & lyrics while keeping the Great American Songbook alive for future generations. read more
about the foundation Our foundation's most passionate goal is to initiate a series of dynamic new fun, hands-on educational programs... learn more
events & celebrations Born in 1909 in Savannah, GA Johnny would be 100 in 2009! To celebrate his legacy and learn of events around the country click here
for fans and researchers It is almost impossible to get through an entire day without hearing one Mercer song. Johnny now has a Facebook and Twitter page in addition to the great GSU site. Georgia State University Library.
for parents and educators Our Accentuate the Positive program offers elementary school children a 32 page LyricNOTES activity guide & teacher DVD. Learn More or Request Booklets
