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Johnny Burke Biography

Birth Name:Johnny Burke

Birth Place:Antioch, California, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

In 1970, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Earned a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Started off working as a pianist for the Irving Berlin Publishing Company in 1926
Was widely recognized for his musical partnership with Jimmy van Heusen
While working for Paramount Pictures, his primary task involved creating tunes for Bing Crosby films
Would often collaborate on songs with composer Harold Spina
Was the lyricist for the Nat King Cole tune "If Love Ain't There․"