ASCAP radio interview with Johnny Mercer: [broadcast version]

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Title

ASCAP radio interview with Johnny Mercer: [broadcast version]

Collection

ASCAP sponsored radio interviews with musicians and composers collection

Names

Rhodes, Roger (Donor)
Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976 (Interviewee)
Adams, Stanley (Performer)

Date / Origin

Date Created: 1960 - 1969 (Approximate)

Library Location

Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound
Shelf locator: *LT-7-A 2837

Subjects

Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976 -- Friends and associates
Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976
Lyricists -- United States
Musicals -- Writing and publishing
Popular music -- Writing and publishing -- United States
Composers -- United States
Radio programs

Genres

Radio Programs
Interviews

Notes

Performers: Introduction by Stanley Adams.
Additional Physical Form: Service compact disc (1 sound disc : digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in.) available in *LDC 45120, tracks 1-7.
Acquisition: Gift; Roger Rhodes; 2007.
Citation/Reference: Forms part of the ASCAP sponsored radio interviews with musicians and composers collection, *L(Special) 07-11.

Physical Description

Extent: 1 sound tape reel (31 min.) : analog, stereo. ; 7 in.

Abstract

Broadcast version of an interview with American composer Johnny Mercer. Mercer speaks about his career as a composer, songwriter, lyricist, performer and businessman. He discusses such topics as his childhood in Savannah, Georgia, Broadway and Hollywood achievements, and partnerships with colleagues. He also talks about the craft of lyric writing, his views on the music of today, and musical influences.

Languages

English

Identifiers

RLIN/OCLC: 457074242
NYPL Catalog ID (bnumber): b18158961
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): dd79acd0-764b-0136-36d5-09cb435fb384

Rights

The copyright and related rights status of this item has been reviewed by The New York Public Library, but we were unable to make a conclusive determination as to the copyright status of the item. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.

Type Of Resource

Sound Recording

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MLA format

Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound, The New York Public Library. "ASCAP radio interview with Johnny Mercer: [broadcast version]" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1960 - 1969. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/dd79acd0-764b-0136-36d5-09cb435fb384

APA format

Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound, The New York Public Library. (1960 - 1969). ASCAP radio interview with Johnny Mercer: [broadcast version] Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/dd79acd0-764b-0136-36d5-09cb435fb384

Chicago/Turabian Format

Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound, The New York Public Library. "ASCAP radio interview with Johnny Mercer: [broadcast version]" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed December 7, 2025. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/dd79acd0-764b-0136-36d5-09cb435fb384

Wikipedia citation

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