Johnny Burke (lyricist)
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For the Newfoundland songwriter who died in 1930, see Johnny Burke (Newfoundland songwriter).
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.
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Birth name | John Francis Burke |
Born | (1908-10-03)October 3, 1908 Antioch, California, U.S. |
Origin | Antioch, California, U.S. |
Died | February 25, 1964(1964-02-25) (aged 55) New York City, New York |
Genres | Popular music |
Occupation(s) | Lyricist |
Years active | 1926–1964 |
Labels | Paramount Pictures |
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His song "Swinging on a Star", from the Bing Crosby film Going My Way, won an Academy Award for Best Song in 1944.