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Nov 18, 1909

Songwriter Johnny Mercer is born in Savannah, Georgia. In addition to writing such classics as "Moon River" and "Jeepers Creepers," he co-founds Capitol Records, crucial in the careers of Merle Haggard, Keith Urban and Garth Brooks, among others

Jul 1, 1936

The Bing Crosby western "Rhythm On The Range" opens with appearances by trumpeter Louis Prima and The Sons Of The Pioneers, including Roy Rogers. Crosby sings the Johnny Mercer number "I'm An Old Cowhand"

Apr 8, 1942

Liberty Records is formed by Glenn Wallichs and songwriters Johnny Mercer and Buddy DeSylva in Hollywood. The firm is renamed Capitol Records in June as it charts a path that includes hits for Keith Urban, Garth Brooks and Merle Haggard

Nov 23, 1943

Tex Ritter records "I'm Wastin' My Tears On You" and "There's A New Moon Over My Shoulder" in Los Angeles in a session produced by songwriter and Capitol Records co-founder Johnny Mercer

Sep 9, 1959

Capitol Records founder Johnny Mercer joins the guest lineup on the NBC telecast of "The Milton Berle Show"

Feb 9, 1960

The Hollywood City Council holds the groundbreaking ceremony for the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Among those honored in its initial installment: Hank Williams, Sonny James, Elvis Presley, Johnny Mercer, Lefty Frizzell, Gene Autry and Jimmy Wakely

Nov 22, 1967

Eddy Arnold performs "Here Comes Heaven" on a country-themed edition of NBC's "The Kraft Music Hall." Also featured are The Everly Brothers, songwriter Johnny Mercer and Ray Charles, who joins host Dinah Shore to sing "You Are My Sunshine"

Mar 12, 1969

The Everly Brothers drop in on the NBC series "The Kraft Music Hall," with Eddy Arnold, Ray Charles, Johnny Mercer and The Stoney Mountain Cloggers

Mar 8, 1971

Capitol Records founder Johnny Mercer is inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the New York Hilton. Other additions include Harry Warren, Rudolf Friml and Ira Gershwin

Jun 25, 1976

Songwriter Johnny Mercer dies in Los Angeles. Noted for writing such pop classics as "Days Of Wine And Roses" and "Moon River," he also co-founded Capitol Records, a launching pad for such acts as Keith Urban, Merle Haggard and Garth Brooks. Tom T. Hall will have a country hit with Mercer's song "P.S. I Love You"

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