(1909–76), US songwriter; full name John Herndon Mercer. He wrote lyrics for hundreds of popular songs, including “Moon River” (1961) and “Days of Wine and Roses” (1962). His Broadway musicals include Top Banana (1951) and Saratoga (1959).
Definition of Mercer, Johnny in US English:
Mercer, Johnny
proper nounˈmərsər
(1909–76), US songwriter; full name John Herndon Mercer. He wrote lyrics for hundreds of popular songs, including “Moon River” (1961) and “Days of Wine and Roses” (1962). His Broadway musicals include Top Banana (1951) and Saratoga (1959).