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An Evening with Johnny Mercer Co-Founder of Capitol Records

An Evening with Johnny Mercer Co-Founder of Capitol Records

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 Executive Producer: Jerry FlanaganThe music in this podcast episode probably sounds like the classic Broadway Big Band Swing style, similar to Guys and Dolls. The show’s Broadway premiere was November 24, 1950; it ran for 1,200 performances and took home the Tony for Best Musical. Guys and Dolls is among Broadway’s top musicals. In 1998, the Grammy Hall of Fame inducted Vivian Blaine, Sam Levene, Robert Alda, Isabel Bigley, and the original 1950 Decca Broadway cast. Most consider the period between 1935 and 1946 the height of the Big Band Swing Era in the US, with the 1930s its peak. People often call the 1930s the peak of the Swing Era. Big bands, large jazz orchestras known for their driving beat and complex arrangements, defined this era. People loved to dance to swing music, and it became incredibly popular. Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, and Glenn Miller were among the many bandleaders who rose to stardom during this era. Teenagers loved swing music, leading to packed dance halls nationwide. Swing music examples include Benny Goodman’s “Sing, Sing, Sing” and Glenn Miller’s “Chattanooga Choo Choo”. Swing music’s popularity declined in the late 1930s and early 1940s because of WWII and evolving musical tastes. Although swing music declined, its impact on later musicians and its status as a significant period in jazz history endure.By signing and promoting him at Capitol Records, Johnny Mercer provided crucial mentorship that greatly influenced Nat King Cole’s career trajectory. The artists collaborated sometimes, but not regularly, due to their separate careers and styles. Mercer was mainly a lyricist and composer, whereas Cole was famous as a singer and pianist. Despite this, their infrequent collaborations are still highly valued by classic jazz and pop fans after 80 years. Mercer’s prolific songwriting and Cole’s iconic vocals created enduring legacies in American music. Their collaborations included several significant projects, such as the performances of “Save the Bones for Henry Jones”, “You Can’t Make Money Dreamin’”, and “My Baby Likes To Be-Bop”. These tracks showcased their chemistry as a duo, blending Mercer’s witty lyrics with Cole’s smooth vocals and piano skills.Capitol RecordsJohnny Mercer helped found Capitol Records. Over a career spanning nearly 50 years, he penned over 1,400 songs; many are now timeless classics. Mercer’s accomplishments include four Academy Awards for his music, mentoring iconic artists such as Nat King Cole, and co-founding the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His Southern background and passion for nature heavily impacted his unique and creative song lyrics, creating a lasting mark on American music. Four Academy Awards were earned from his iconic songs, making him well-known. Growing up in Savannah, Georgia, Mercer’s exposure to Southern culture and diverse music genres like jazz, country, and rhythm and blues shaped his unique lyrical approach. His passion for storytelling and rhythm propelled him to fame in 20th-century American music, even without formal training.In 1930, at age 19, his debut lyric, “Out of Breath (and Scared to Death of You),” was published. The hit song, “Lazybones,” which Mercer made with Hoagy Carmichael, was his big break. His success earned him membership in the Tin Pan Alley group in Manhattan, New York. Primarily located on West 28th Street in Manhattan, Tin Pan Alley was the center of music publishing in New York City from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Countless composers, lyricists, and performers converged there, creating and promoting music that defined America’s cultural identity, making it the center of American popular music publishing. The term “Tin Pan Alley” originated from the sound of pianos in music publishers’ offices, which resembled the noise of tin pans. Mercer moved to Hollywood around the mid-1930s, contributing to low-budget musicals and enhancing his name as a premier lyricist. Hollywood became Johnny Mercer’s home in 1935, a move that led to his success as a lyricist and co-founder of Capitol Records four years later. His hit songs, including “Blues in the Night,” and “Accentuate the Positive,” brought him fame and four Academy Awards. Mercer’s talent for adapting, clever wordplay, and cultural understanding made him a top Hollywood lyricist; his recordings and collaborations with other top artists cemented his place in history.AD: Barton Family Wines The 2021 Moondance Red Wine Blend is a perfect pairing while listening to this episode. 43% Grenache, 23% Syrah, 21% Mourvèdre, 13% Graciano. Fermented with native yeast and aged in neutral French oak puncheons, bottled unrefined and unfiltered. Aromas of pomegranate, tayberry, and rosemary with subtle undertones of lilac, rosin, and damp earth. Elevated notes of greenwood, wild lupin, rhubarb, and oregano.By the mid-1940s, Mercer was known as a top Hollywood ...
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