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Johnny Mercer's "Mike":
A Guide to the Audio Collection at Georgia State University Library
Georgia State
University
Georgia State University Library
Special Collections and Archives
100 Decatur St., SE
Atlanta, GA 30303-3202
404-413-2880
Fax: 404-413-2881
archives@gsu.edu
January 15, 2008
Profile Description | |
| Creation: | EAD version 2002 finding aid created in XMetaL 4.5 by William Hardesty, January 15, 2008. |
| Language: | English |
Collection Summary | |
| Repository: | Georgia State University Library, Special Collections and Archives, Atlanta |
| Creator: | Mercer, Johnny, 1909-1976 |
| Title: | Johnny Mercer "Mike" audio collection |
| Dates: | circa 1967 |
| Quantity: | 1.25 linear ft. (in 3 boxes) |
| Abstract: | The collection consists of three compact discs made from audiotapes and a phonograph record. The recordings (circa 1967) feature Johnny Mercer vocals, accompanied by a piano or small combo, for 19 songs he composed for the unproduced musical "Mike," a musical comedy for the stage based on Mickey Spillane's hard-boiled detective Mike Hammer. |
| Identification: | M210 |
| Language | English. |
Scope and Content of the Records
The collection consists of three compact discs made from audiotapes and phonograph records dating from approximately 1967. The recordings feature Johnny Mercer vocals, accompanied by a piano or small combo, for 19 songs he composed for the unproduced musical "Mike."
The recordings available to researchers are listening copies of the originals that have been treated for noise reduction.
Historical Note about Johnny Mercer's "Mike"
Charles Tannen, actor and screenwriter, conceived of a musical comedy for the stage based on Mickey Spillane's hard-boiled detective Mike Hammer. He wrote a script with Tay Garnett and engaged lyricist Johnny Mercer to write songs for the play. "Mike" was never produced, and most any of the 19 songs Mercer composed for it went unpublished (exceptions being "I Wanna Be In Love Again," "The Medium," and "Star Sounds").
Index Terms
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the Georgia State University Library online catalog (GIL). Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings.
Restrictions
Restrictions on Access
Use copies available for research. Access to originals (phonodiscs and magnetic tape) and digital masters restricted.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
This material is not available for duplication.
Administrative Information
Citation
[item], [Folder title], Johnny Mercer "Mike" Audio Collection, M210, Popular Music Archives. Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University, Atlanta.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Tracy Tannen, 2007.
Processing Information
Processed by William Hardesty, 2008.
Related Material
Related materials in this repository: Johnny Mercer Papers, Popular Music Collection (M001) include song lyrics and scripts for "Mike."
Separated Material
Separated material:
Another tape, containing recordings of private telephone conversations, arrived with the collection. It was removed.