John Francis Burke was an American lyricist, successful and prolific between the 1920s and 1950s. His work is considered part of the Great American Songbook.
His song "Swinging on a Star", from the Bing Crosby film Going My Way, won an Academy... Wikipedia
Born: October 3, 1908, Antioch, CA
Died: February 25, 1964 (age 55 years), New York, NY
Spouse: Bessie Patterson (m. 1939–1964)
Grandchild: Quinn Gonzalez
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