JOHNNY MERCER: THE DREAM'S ON ME
Clint Eastwood Presents A Film by Bruce Ricker
Johnny Mercer
Admired and praised by the likes of Irving Berlin and Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer has been described as "one of our great folk poets" and "the most perfect American lyricist." Throughout his extraordinary career, he collaborated with hundreds of composers to write legendary movie songs such as "Hooray for Hollywood," "Jeepers Creepers," "Laura," "That Old Black Magic," "Blues in the Night," "One for my Baby," and "Moon River." Mercer then went on to co-found Capitol Records in 1942 and became a successful Broadway producer.
This film on the life of Johnny Mercer was made by the great music documentarian Bruce Ricker. It aired on Turner Classic Movies, and is a fantastic look at the career of this true giant of American arts. It contains both performance and documentary footage to present a wonderful look at the life and career of one of the great American songwriters.
Eastwood shares the soundstage with John Williams, Jamie Cullum, Alan Bergman, and Maude Maggart. Also, in newly minted appearances are Michael Feinstein, Dr. John, Julie Andrews, Blake Edwards, Andre Previn, and Tony Bennett.
Bonus disc includes:
Clint Eastwood at the Piano with John Williams and Jamie Cullum
Studio Performances by Jamie Cullum, Morgan Eastwood, Michael Feinstein, Dr. John, Cleo Laine, Maude Maggart, and Audra McDonald
"Family History Photos" and "The Art of Mercer," Narrated by Nancy Gerard
Biographical Essay by Glenn T. Eskew
Contents
Disc 1:
- Great American Songwriter [3:41]
- "This Time the Dream's on Me" [2:52]
- A Southerner Through and Through [3:01]
- Wordplay [3:00]
- "Skylark" [4:03]
- "Jeepers, Creepers" [3:47]
- "Too Marvelous for Words" [6:07]
- Hoagy Carmichael [3:40]
- "Hooray for Hollywood" [6:37]
- Judy Garland [3:01]
- "Laura" [3:50]
- "That Old Black Magic" [2:52]
- "Blues in the Night" [2:11]
- "One for My Baby" [4:56]
- "Mandy Is Two" [1:20]
- Jerome Kern [3:00]
- A Capitol Endeavor [5:41]
- St Louis Woman [3:40]
- "Something's Gotta Give" [1:39]
- Li'l Abner [5:22]
- "Moon River" [3:18]
- "Days of Wine and Roses" [4:41]
- "I Wanna Be Around" [1:30]
- Closing Credits [5:47]
Disc #2- Special Features:
- At the Piano with Clint Eastwood
- with Clint Eastwood and John Williams
- with Clint Eastwood and Jamie Cullum
- Studio Performances
- "That Old Black Magic: - Jamie Cullum"
- "This Time the Dream's On Me" - Morgan Eastwood
- "I Had Myself a True Love" - Audra McDonald with John Williams
- "Skylark" - Maude Maggart with Jamie Cullum
- "Emily" - Alan Bergman with Jamie Cullum
- "Too Marvelous for Words" - Michael Feinstein with Bucky Pizzarelli and Jay Leonart
- "Laura" - Michael Feinstein with Bucky Pizzarelli
- "Lazybones" - Dr John
- "Any Place I Hang My Hat Is Home" - Dr John
- "Talk To Me Baby" - Cleo Laine and John Dankworth
- Biographical Material
- "Family History Photos" - Narrated by Nancy Gerard, Johnny Mercer's Neice
- "The Art of Mercer" - Narrated by Nancy Gerard
- "The Life of Johnny Mercer" Essay by Biographer Glenn T. Eskew
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Product Details: 2 DVD (NTSC/REGION 1) Set
90 Minutes; Color and B&W
Product Code: 883929100682
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