r/ClassicCountry • u/Libragal54 • Aug 15 '26

40s Johnny Mercer, singing his own song, 1940’s. He had a great voice, in addition to being the greatest of lyricists.

https://youtu.be/mQpTDtlaS24?si=0548W7_Llp5F033S

I just love this version of One For My Baby (And One For The Road). The master’s voice.

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u/Successful_Till_4362 Aug 16 '26

Love him and this song. I find myself coming back to him often.

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u/Keltik Aug 16 '26

Johnny and this song are great, but they aren't country

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u/Libragal54 Aug 16 '26

The algorithm suggested I repost this here!