J. FRED COOTS - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 299792
Price: $600.00
J. FRED COOTS
The Songwriters Hall of Famer signs a note with "Hope Santa comes
to Town soon"; accompanied by a music sheet for his classic "Santa Claus is
Coming to Town"
Autograph Note signed: "To Bill-/Hope Santa comes to/Town soon-/J
Fred Coots", 1 page, 8½x4½. Accompanied by: Music Sheet, unsigned,
"Santa Claus Comes to Town", 5 pages, 9x12. In 1934, Coots (1897-1985,
born in New York City) wrote the music and Haven Gillespie wrote the lyrics
to "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" for Eddie Cantor to sing on his radio
show. The song was an instant success, selling four million copies of
sheet music and later inspiring an animated special featuring the
voice of Fred Astaire. In 1998, Coots' holiday classic was ranked second on
ASCAP's "Top 25 Holiday Season Songs", and the tune has been featured in
numerous films. The prolific Coots wrote over 700 other songs during
his career, including music for Broadway shows, Cotton Club revues
(with lyricist Benny Davis) and Hollywood films. He had a hit in 1938
with "You Go to My Head" (also with Gillespie). The songwriter and
vaudeville and nightclub performer was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of
Fame in 1972. One vertical fold. Lightly worn. Lightly creased. Otherwise,
fine condition.
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