Johnny Mercer was an American lyricist, composer, and singer who wrote the lyrics to over 1, 500 songs. He was a major figure in the American music industry from the 1930s through the 1960s. He won four Academy Awards for Best Original Song and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1971. He is best known for his collaborations with composers such as Harold Arlen, Hoagy Carmichael, and Henry Mancini. He also wrote the lyrics to popular standards such as 'Moon River' and 'Autumn Leaves'.