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Johnny Burke | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Francis Burke |
| Born | October 3, 1908 Antioch, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Antioch, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 25, 1964 (aged 55) New York City, New York |
| Genres | Popular music |
| Occupation | Lyricist |
| Years active | 1926–1964 |
| Labels | Paramount Pictures |
John Francis Burke (October 3, 1908 – February 25, 1964) was an American lyricist, successful and prolific between the 1920s and 1950s.[1] His work is considered part of the Great American Songbook.
His song "Swinging on a Star", from the Bing Crosby film Going My Way, won an Academy Award for Best Song in 1944.
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. pp. 202/3. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.