Johnny Burke
John Francis Burke (October 3, 1908 – February 25, 1964) was an American lyricist, successful and prolific between the 1920s and 1950s. 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.
Artist details
- Type
- Person
- Area
- United States
- Born
- October 3rd, 1908
- Died
- February 25th, 1964
- Labels
- After 9