Johnny Burke (lyricist)

Johnny Burke
Burke, c. 1960
Burke, c. 1960
Background information
Birth nameJohn Francis Burke
Born(1908-10-03)October 3, 1908
Antioch, California, U.S.
OriginAntioch, California, U.S.
DiedFebruary 25, 1964(1964-02-25) (aged 55)
New York City, New York
GenresPopular music
Occupation(s)Lyricist
Years active1926–1964
LabelsParamount 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.

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. pp. 202/3. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.

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