Episode 125, “Johnny Burke,” highlights the lyrics of this prolific mid-century songwriter. Performers include Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Ella Fitzgerald, She & Him, Johnny Mathis, Nat King Cole, and Julie London. Songs include “It’s Always You,” “Suddenly It’s Spring,” “Annie Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” “Misty,” “Pennies from Heaven” and 10 more.









Johnny Burke



Playlist



1
Swinging on a Star
Bing Crosby


2
Suddenly It’s Spring
June Christy


3
You’re Not the Only Oyster in the Stew
Fats Waller


4
What’s New
Ella Fitzgerald


5
Annie Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
Guy Lombardo


6
Misty
Julie London


7
It Could Happen to You
Frank Sinatra


8
(We’re Off on the) Road to Morocco
Bing Crosby and Bob Hope


9
I’ve Got a Pocketful of Dreams
Helen O’Connell


10
If Love Ain’t There
Nat King Cole


11
Oh, You Crazy Moon
Peggy Lee


12
It’s Always You
Frank Sinatra


13
It’s Always You
She and Him


14
Like Someone in Love
Margaret Whiting


15
Pennies From Heaven
Louis Prima


16
Moonlight Beomes You
Johnny Mathis


17
Sunday Monday or Always
Al Saxon Big Band



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