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Johnny Mercer: Hey, Mr Tangerine Man!

Max Jones, Melody Maker, 17 August 1974

The name should be familiar — lyricist Johnny Mercer has written hundreds of hits — 'Moon River', 'Black Magic', 'Fools Rush In' among them. He talks to Max Jones

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