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Johnny Mercer
John Herndon "Johnny" Mercer was an American lyricist, songwriter and singer. He was also the founder of Capitol Records. He is best known as a lyricist, but he also composed music. He was also a popular singer who recorded his own songs as well as those written by others. From the mid-1930s through the mid-1950s, many of the songs Mercer wrote and performed were among the most popular hits of the time. He wrote the lyrics to more than fifteen hundred songs, including compositions for movies and Broadway shows. He received nineteen Academy Award nominations, and won four Best Original Song Oscars. |
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Johnny Mercer : The Johnny Mercer Centennial Sheet Music Collection Johnny Mercer (1909-1976) was not only one of America's greatest lyricists - he helped define the American South from the outside in. His words paint rich and vivid portraits of life in his native Georgia. Mercer wrote a wide variety of songs, from lush, dreamy ballads to plays on colloquial American expressions. He joined forces with some of the most talented composers of his day, including Harold Arlen, Hoagy Carmichael, and Henry Mancini, to fashion one of the most startlingly original catalogs in American popular music. This songbook commemorates the centennial of his birth with piano/vocal sheet music arrangements (including guitar chord frames) for 46 of his most famous and best-loved classics. Songlist: DREAM, EMILY, LAURA, SKYLARK, BLUES IN THE NIGHT, CHARADE (FROM 'CHARADE'), COME RAIN OR COME SHINE, DAY IN DAY OUT, Days of Wine and Roses, I THOUGHT ABOUT YOU, I WANNA BE AROUND, SATIN DOLL (VOCAL VERSION), SUMMER WIND, TOO MARVELOUS FOR WORDS, YOU MUST HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL BABY, I'M AN OLD COWHAND (FROM THE RIO GRANDE), FOOLS RUSH IN (WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD), GOODY-GOODY, AC-CENT-TCHU-ATE THE POSITIVE, AND THE ANGELS SING, ANY PLACE I HANG MY HAT IS MY HOME, AUTUMN LEAVES A/K/A LES FEUILLES MORTES, DRINKING AGAIN, G.I. JIVE, GLOW WORM, THE, HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD, I'M OLD FASHIONED (Lyric Version), IN THE COOL COOL COOL OF THE EVENING, JEEPERS CREEPERS, LAZYBONES (a/k/a LAZY BONES), and more 
Johnny Mercer : Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Eight titles from this classic film score are: Bless Yore Beautiful Hide * When You're in Love * June Bride * Lonesome Polecat * Spring, Spring, Spring * Sobbin' Women * Goin' Co'tin' * Wonderful, Wonderful Day. Songlist: Bless Yore Beautiful Hide (from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"), Wonderful Wonderful Day (from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"), Goin' Cotin', June Bride, Lonesome Polecat (from "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"), Sobbin' Women, Spring, Spring, Spring, When You're in Love
Professional Tracks for Serious Singers : Sing the Songs of Johnny Mercer, Volume 2 (for Female Vocalists) Eight classic Mercer tunes are presented in this package which is designed to provide the at-home singer with an actual professional setting. The CD features orchestral interludes and instrumental solos typical of a live club performance, retaining the natural performance flow of an actual performance with an accompanying rhythm section or orchestra. Includes the songs: Autumn Leaves - Fools Rush In - I Remember You - My Shining Hour - Skylark - Tangerine - Too Marvelous for Words - Mr. Meadowlark. Songlist: Autumn Leaves, Fools Rush In, I Remember You, My Shining Hour, Skylark, Tangerine, Too Marvelous for Words, Mr. Meadowlark |
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Your singers will love developing style and technique while performing this jazz arrangement of the famous Harold Arlen/Johnny Mercer song with a fun notated scat section and authentic piano accompaniment.
Arranger: Joy Hirokawa | Composer: Harold Arlen | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer | Musical: A New Brain
This Johnny Mercer/Harold Arlen standard is one of the top swing tunes of the '40s and this SSA setting will show your girls' group at their finest! Available: SSA, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.
Arranger: Paula Foley Tillen | Composer: Harold Arlen | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer | Musical: A New Brain
Introduce your younger choirs to the music of Harold Arlen with this 'must-sing' jazz arrangement by Steve Zegree. Whether you use the notated scat section, or let your singers improvise, your choir will love it! Available: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 2:30.
Arranger: Steve Zegree | Composer: Harold Arlen | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer | Musical: A New Brain
Set in a medium up-swing, this tasty standard features a written vocal solo and a written piano solo easily performed by high school jazz groups. Available separately: SATB, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (rpno, b, dm). Duration: ca. 4:00.
Arranger: Paris Rutherford | Composer: Joseph Kosma | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
Originally published in the collection Jazz Standards, this little gem is perfect for your fall concert. Lush rubato chords roll through most of the song, but the bridge is a snappy up tempo wake-up call.
Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Joseph Kosma | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
A fresh take on a classic standard with intricate, yet accessible jazz harmonies and effortless voice leading. The vocals sing like falling and drifting leaves throughout the piece. A standout ballad for your jazz, show, or concert choir!
Arranger: Ryan O'Connell | Composer: Joseph Kosma | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant starred in the movie of the same name of this classic theme song by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer. This jazz setting features the lilting Parisian melody but with a unique rhythmic feel that pays homage to Brubeck and others of Mancini's era.
Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Composer: Henry Mancini | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
One of the greatest songs ever written, this Harold Arlen/Johnny Mercer standard really cooks in this uptempo swing setting. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.
Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Harold Arlen | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
This sultry ballad from the Great American Songbook is one of the finest works from the songwriting team of Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen. The dazzling arrangement has a great piano accompaniment, full choral writing, and a pull-out-the-stops finish. Very appropriate for concert choirs as well as show and jazz groups.
Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Harold Arlen | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
Russ's setting of this Academy Awardae winning song from the motion picture Days of Wine and Roses captures the loveliness of the melody. The voice leading is excellent, and makes the work very accessible. Perfect for concert or showchoir, this superb arrangement will be a highlight of any performance.
Arranger: Russell Robinson | Composer: Henry Mancini | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer | Musical: Days of Wine and Roses
Comprised of only two sentences, this Henry Mancini/Johnny Mercer masterpiece won the Academy Award for Best Original Song when it was featured in the film of the same name. Vocal jazz groups will savor this luscious treatment.
Arranger: Steve Zegree | Composer: Henry Mancini | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer | Musical: Days of Wine and Roses
Singer Mel Tormé called "Dream" "the national anthem for group singers." It's been recorded by everyone from Frank Sinatra to George Shearing, and is the quintessential vocal group number. The vocal lines are easy, so it's a great piece to work on tone and blend...for any ensemble of any size. Easy piano accompaniment.
Arranger: Jay Althouse
Written by songwriting legend Johnny Mercer, "Dream" has been covered by artists from Ella Fitzgerald to Michael Bublé. A rubato section in straight eighths opens this rich a cappella setting, before breaking into a moderate swing tempo with finger snaps. A final return to the earlier duple feel leads to a soft, sensitive ending. Perfect for exploring both jazz harmony and stylizations.
Arranger: Russell Robinson
Arranger: Norman Luboff
Opening with bright bell tones, this Johnny Mercer/Jerome Kern standard moves into a laid back verse with interesting interplay between the vocals and the band. The walking bass at the end of the verse leads into a modulation featuring a group scat section and additional optional solos before a recap of the verse and a solid ending to the tune. Excellent for building style and skill! Available separately: SATB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm section parts available as a digital download (pno, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 2:35.
Arranger: Paris Rutherford | Composer: Jerome Kern | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
Originally written by Johnny Mercer for The Pink Panther in 1963 and covered by Michael Bublé on his Call Me Irresponsible album from 2007, this uptempo classic sizzles with Latin fire. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available digitally (tpt 1, tpt 2, tsx, tbn, syn, gtr, b, dm). Duration: ca. 2:20.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Henry Mancini | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer Performed By: Michael Buble | Musical: Pink Panther
Itis a spicy Latin flavored number as recorded by Michael Bublé. And hereis the surprise: it was written by legendary songwriters Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer! This hot, rhythmic arrangement captures the excitement of the Bublé version in a full-fledged choral style.
Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composer: Henry Mancini | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer Performed By: Michael Buble | Musical: Pink Panther
This exceptional Teena Chinn penned medley showcases five of the great songs by master songwriter Johnny Mercer. Included in this four-and-a-half minute show-piece are: "Too Marvelous For Words," "Satin Doll," "And The Angels Sing," "Fools Rush In," and "Jeepers Creepers." A real audience pleaser!
Arranger: Teena Chinn | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
This high-stepping number is taken from the classic Broadway show 42nd Street.
Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Harry Warren | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer | Musical: 42nd Street
This 1935 Academy Awardae winner has become an all-time favorite. Teena has made the tune accessible to young choirs in this especially creative two-part setting. It's up-tempo, it's swing and it's fun to sing! Your students will snap their fingers throughout!
Arranger: Teena Chinn | Composer: Harry Warren | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer | Musical: 42nd Street
This 1961 Oscar winner for Best Original Song is a Shawnee Press Classic by Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini and arranged by John Coates, Jr. The parts for guitar, string bass, and drums are included within the choral. A choral standard for many, this gorgeous arrangement may be brand new to many of your singers. Enjoy this Shawnee Press Classic!
Arranger: John Coates, Jr. | Composer: Henry Mancini | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer | Musical: Breakfast at Tiffany's
This Academy Awardae winning song of 1961 by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer gets a Basie-esque treatment in this swinging chart. Set in a 4/4 swing over walking bass, the vocal and instrumental lines play off each other, punctuated by chord hits and characteristic piano riffs. An optional improvised solo section completes the package. Sensational! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:55.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Henry Mancini | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer | Musical: Breakfast at Tiffany's
Absolutely stunning! This standard is expertly arranged by noted jazz educator Steve Zegree to show your group at its best. A wonderful opportunity to develop blend, phrasing and intonation.
Arranger: Ed Lojeski | Composer: Henry Mancini | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer | Musical: Breakfast at Tiffany's
Following the huge success by Harold Arlen of Over The Rainbow he was both incredibly busy and incredibly successful. In 1943 he wrote the film score for The Sky's The Limit and, although the film was not a huge success, My Shining Hour was the #1 song of its day. Since then if has been covered by countless jazz musicians as well as song stylists. Here is a strong arrangement for your choir that they will love to sing.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
Here's one of the great, swingin' "train songs" from the 1940s. Jay's arrangement features a tight, rhythmic "chug-a, chug-a, oo-woo" section straight from the lyricist Johnny Mercer's own hit recording with The Pied Pipers.
Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Harry Warren | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
Arranger: Roger Paine | Composer: Harold Arlen | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer | Musical: The Sky's the Limit
Bette Midler sang it to Johnny Carson on his last show, a mature lyric targets this arrangement for a more mature ensemble, but the Johnny Mercer/Harold Arlen standard is a classic for the ages! This setting is brooding and bluesy, but filled with heartfelt emotion.
Arranger: Paris Rutherford | Composer: Harold Arlen | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer Performed By: Bette Midler
One of the most beloved and recognizable standards from the Duke Ellington catalog, Wayne Grimmer's setting is accessible and singable for almost any level ensemble, and will have your audience snapping along to this fantastic swinging chart!
Arranger: Wayne Grimmer
Warm vocal harmonies shimmer above the lush piano accompaniment of this classic Hoagy Carmichael/Johnny Mercer song. An excellent choice for concert and vocal jazz groups!Available separately: : SATB, SAB and SSA. Performance Time: Approx. 3:45.
Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Hoagy Carmicheal | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
Celebrate the 100th anniversary in 2009 of the birth of the great American songwriter, Johnny Mercer, with this tight, swingin' arrangement. Appealing to vocal jazz as well as concert choirs. Irresistible!
Arranger: Jay Althouse | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer
"It doesn't matter much how old I grow, I hate to see October go." Unfinished Johnny Mercer lyrics (saved by Mercer's widow) combined with a melody from Barry Manilow resulted in one of 1985's most popular songs. With warm choral harmonies and impeccable voice leading, this is Kirby Shaw at his best!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composers: Barry Manilow and Barry Manilow | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer Performed By: Barry Manilow
This modern day jazz classic written by Barry Manilow using the lyrics of Johnny Mercer is paired with the timeless Autumn Leaves, also a Mercer lyric with music by Joseph Kosma. This arrangement is respectful of both songs, weaving them together to sing a message of loving someone who's gone as well as growing older and remembering days past. Breathtaking!
Arranger: Paul Langford | Composer: Barry Manilow | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer Performed By: Barry Manilow
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