Biography
John Francis Burke (October 3, 1908 β February 25, 1964) 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 Award for Best Song in 1944.
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GenderMale
Birthday1908-10-03
Deathday1964-02-25 (55 years old)
Birth NameJohn Francis Burke
Birth PlaceAntioch, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsAcademy Award for Best Original Song
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