THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/26/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285875

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/26/1967 CO-SIGNED BY: CASS MAMA - HFSID 285875

The Mamas and Papas sign a document requesting that the royalties from Dunhill Records, Inc. be paid. Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips", "Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1967 September 26. To Dunhill Records, Beverly Hills. In full: "The undersigned hereby irrevocably instruct and direct you to pay a sum equal to twenty (20%) per cent of any and all royalties payable to us from Dunhill Records, Inc., attributable to the sale of records embodying our performances on master recordings produced by Lou Adler, to Mr. Lou Adler at 800 Stone Canyon Road, Los Angeles, California 90024. All recording costs are to be borne solely by us." Adler's name and address are crossed out in black pen, most probably before this document was sold to a collector/dealer. The day after this contract, Adler resigned from Dunhill Records and was hired by The Mamas and the Papas to be their producer and as an independent contractor to supervise, direct and produce their recording sessions. Adler also managed Jan & Dean and Carole King. The Mamas and the Papas were formed in New York in 1964 and disbanded in 1972. Their hits include "California Dreamin'", "Monday, Monday" (1966 Grammy) and "Dedicated to the One I Love".

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/27/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285879

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/27/1967 CO-SIGNED BY: CASS MAMA - HFSID 285879

The singing group The Mamas and the Papas sign a document terminating their contract with Lou Adler. Rare Partly Printed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips", "Dennis Doherty", "Cass Elliot" and "Lou Adler", 2p, 8½x10½, separate sheets. No place, 1967 September 27. To Lou Adler, who has signed under "Agreed to and Accepted". In part: "We have requested that you terminate your contract with Dunhill Records, Inc., pursuant to which you act as our Producer in connection with the making of phonograph records for Dunhill Records, Inc. In consideration of your doing so, and in consideration of your rendering services as our Producer in the future, we agree as follows: We hereby engage your nonexclusive services as a producer and as an independent contractor to supervise, direct and produce our recording sessions, up to the point of delivery of finished tapes...." The award winning quartet, whose songs include "Monday, Monday", hires their producer, agreeing to pay him "two (2%) percent of the suggested retail list price of all records manufactured and sold after January 1, 1967....…"

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/16/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285882

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/16/1967 CO-SIGNED BY: CASS MAMA - HFSID 285882

The Mamas and the Papas sign a document amending their agreement with Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips", "Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1967 August 17. To the Grammy Award-winning duo in letter form from Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. Amendment to their Agreement of October 4, 1965 (updated on April 28, 1966). In part: "Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. shall have the right to assign to Wingate Music Corp., all rights acquired by it pursuant to the terms of the Agreement including, without limitation the songwriting services of any or all of you and any copyrights acquired thereunder...." Also signed: "Larry Newton" as President of Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. The Mamas and the Papas, who were formed in New York in 1964 and disbanded in 1972, had already had a Grammy Award-winning hit, "Monday, Monday" (1966), by the time they signed this document. Their other hits included "California Dreamin'" and "Dedicated to the One I Love". In September 1967, just a month after signing this document, the Mamas and the Papas hired Lou Alder, who also managed Jan & Dean and Carole King, to supervise, direct and produce their recording sessions.

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/28/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285881

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/28/1967 CO-SIGNED BY: CASS MAMA - HFSID 285881

The Mamas and Papas sign a document to Dunhill Records, Inc., Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. and Wingate Music Corp. Rare Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Gilliam Phillips", "Cass Elliot" and "Dennis Doherty", 3p, 8½x11, separate sheets. No place, 1967 September 28. In letter form to Dunhill Records, Inc., Trousdale Music Publishers, Inc. and Wingate Music Corp. A listing of seven points to confirm the "understanding and agreement between you and the undersigned....". In part: "Trousdale agrees to cancel as of October 1, 1966 the 10% collection charge which was deducted in the computation of our writers' royalties for the last half of 1966...We acknowledge and agree that mechanical royalties are payable by Dunhill and its parent and affiliated companies to Trousdale and Wingate on 90% of gross sales and that writers' royalties are payable by Trousdale and Wingate on the same 90% basis...You and we hereby acknowledge that the sum of $13,330 was expended for re-mastering and reprinting slicks and labels in connection with the replacement of Jill Gibson...." Also signed three times by the President the music entities with whom the contract was made.

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J. P. "BIG BOPPER" RICHARDSON - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL MANUSCRIPT UNSIGNED - HFSID: 350592

Working Manuscript for his song "Walking Thru My Dreams" which was released immediately after his death. Autograph Manuscript, not signed, 1p, 8x10½. Original working manuscript of his song "Walking Thru My Dreams". The song was released immediately after his death in a plane crash near Mason City, Iowa on February 3, 1959. The crash also killed Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. In full with misspellings: "Walking thru my Dreams/When I close my eyes/I cant fall a sleep/keep tossin & a turnin tumbling/a talking & a mumblin'/What to do/I start countin sheep/& end up countin kisses/Its you I always see/I want you close to me/keep dreaming about you/Walking thru my dreams/I see your lovely face/walking thru my dreams each nite/Walkin thru every place/but I only love you in my dreams & that/aint right./But who knows somday, dreams came/true it seems/So there in slumber land, I know ill hold/your hand/& we'll go walkin thru my dreams." This song was released on the flip side of the ballad "Someone Watching Over You". Some of the Big Bopper's best works were written during his many sleepless nights that he had often utilized for creative inspiration.

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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - PROMISSORY NOTE SIGNED 12/01/1966 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350318

THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - PROMISSORY NOTE SIGNED 12/01/1966 CO-SIGNED BY: CASS - HFSID 350318

Promissory note in the amount of $20,000 signed by all four members. Promissory note signed “J. Phillips”, “Michelle Phillips”, “Dennis Doherty” and “Cass Elliot”. 1p, 8x9. No place, December 1, 1966. In part: “FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned do severally and jointly promise to pay to Dunhill Records Ltd., or order, at the office of Dunhill Records Ltd. At 1330 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York, 10019, or at such other place as may be designated in writing by the holder of this note, the principal sum of Twenty Thousand ($20,000.) Dollars together with interest on the principal sum accruing from the date hereof at the rate of six (6%) percent per annum, said payment to be made on demand provided that no demand shall be made prior to May 31, 1967.” The Mamas and the Papas, who were formed in New York in 1964 and disbanded in 1972, created a Grammy Award-winning hit, "Monday, Monday" (1966). Their other hits included "California Dreamin'" and "Dedicated to the One I Love". CASS ELLIOT was only 30 when she died of a heart attack in London in 1974. JOHN PHILLIPS was 65 when he died in 2001 of heart failure. DENNIS "DENNY" DOHERTY died in 2007 at age 66.

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Pop Music | Quotations

EDIE ADAMS - QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 265289

Edie Adams signs a 15x10¾ calligraphic quote of hers in black ink. Quotation signed: Edie Adams", 1p, 15x10¾.…"

Sale Price $126.00

$140.00
EDIE ADAMS - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 180395

Edie Adams signs a typed quotation in black ink. Typed Quotation signed: Edie Adams", 6x4 card. Typed above signature: "'Hey big spender, spend a little dime on me.'/Edie Adams/Muriel Cigars Commercial".…"

Sale Price $90.00

$100.00
PETE ALLMAN - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 89413

The Vegas headliner pens a quotation about love. Autograph Quotation signed: "Peter", 1 page, 5½x5¾. Signed on the verso of a Keno card. In full: "LOVE Is a wonderful idea. Yet it must not be smothered. It must be free Like the wind. And so shall it be.…"

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
HARRY ARMSTRONG - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 09/03/1938 - HFSID 18403

Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Composed by/Harry Armstrong/N.Y. City Sept 3rd 1938", 1p, 4½x6. The words: "Sweet Ad-el-ine" and two bars of music penned by Armstrong.

Sale Price $637.50

$750.00
HARRY ARMSTRONG - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 10/23/1939 - HFSID 255464

Harry Armstrong pens eight words and 11 musical notes of his most famous composition. Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Harry Armstrong Composer", 1p, 8¾x3¾. New York City, 1939 October 23.

Sale Price $595.00

$700.00
PHIL BAXTER - INSCRIBED AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 03/23/1943 - HFSID 322999

Bandleader and composer writes excerpt from his song "Piccolo Pete", signs name in black ink Inscribed autograph musical quotation signed: "To Lionel Aucoin/ From - Phil Baxter" in black ink. 9x3¾. March 23, 1943.

Sale Price $324.00

$360.00
BJÖRN J:SON LINDH (BJÖRN JOHANSSON) - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED CIRCA 1979 - HFSID 201508

Writing before he established his stage name, the Swedish flautist and composer signs an autograph musical quotation for the song, "Moments Joyeaux" Autograph musical quotation signed: "Björn Johansson/Gothlenberg, Sweden," 3½x8½ sheet.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
JOHN W. BRATTON - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 322267

A very rare signature from the Tin Pan Alley composer beneath a bar from "Henrietta! Have You Met Her?" Autograph musical quotation signed: "John W. Bratton", in black ink, 9x3½. A small section from "Henrietta! Have You Met Her?". John W.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
BOBBY BREEN - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION ON PHOTO SIGNED - HFSID 189183

He signs an autograph musical quotation on a black and white publicity photograph of him as a young boy wearing a suit and tie. Autograph Musical Quotation on Photo Signed: "[measure of music]/Bobby Breen'". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 6¾x8¾ (one surface).

Sale Price $198.00

$220.00
BOBBY BREEN - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION ON PHOTO SIGNED - HFSID 189186

He signs an autograph musical quotation on a black and white publicity photograph of him as a young boy holding a baby in his arms Autograph Musical Quotation on Photo Signed: "[measure of music]/ Bobby/ Breen'". B/w, 7¼x9¼.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
BOBBY BREEN - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION ON PHOTO SIGNED - HFSID 189187

He signs an autograph musical quotation on a black and white publicity photograph of him as a young boy wearing a suit and tie Autograph Musical Quotation on Photo Signed: "[measure of music]/Bobby Breen'". B/w, 8x10 overall, image 4½x6½ (one surface).

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
BOBBY BREEN - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION ON PHOTO SIGNED - HFSID 204959

He signs an autograph musical quotation on a black and white publicity photograph of him as a young boy wearing a suit and tie Autograph Musical Quotation on Photo Signed: "[measure of music]/Bobby/Breen'". B/w, 8x10.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
BOBBY BREEN - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION ON PHOTO SIGNED - HFSID 205490

He signs an autograph musical quotation on a black and white publicity photograph for the 1939 film Fisherman's Wharf Autograph Musical Quotation on Photo Signed: "[drawn musical notes]/Bobby Breen/ Arf! Arf!/ 'Slicker'". B/w, 8x10.

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
BOBBY BREEN - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION ON PHOTO SIGNED - HFSID 205600

He signs an autograph musical quotation on a sepia publicity photograph for the film Make a Wish. Autograph Musical Quotation on Photo Signed: "[drawn musical notes]/Bobby/Breen". Sepia, 9¾x8. Shown in a scene from the film Make a Wish (1937).

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
BOBBY BREEN - INSCRIBED AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 19232

He signs this autograph musical quotation on a card in blue ink Inscribed Autograph Musical Quotation Signed: "To Kayo/ [measure of music] /Bobby/ Breen'", 4x3 card with 1x1½ photo attached at upper left (two surfaces).

Sale Price $162.00

$180.00
BOBBY BREEN - INSCRIBED MUSICAL QUOTATION ON PHOTO SIGNED - HFSID 153934

He pens an autograph musical quotation on this 5x6¾ sepia publicity photograph Inscribed Musical Quotation on Photo Signed: "To Reginald/ Randall/[measure of music]/ Bobby/ Breen'". Sepia, 5x6¾ overall, image 4¼x6¼ (one surface).

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
JAMES ALEXANDER BRENNAN - INSCRIBED AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 02/27/1940 - HFSID 322897

Several bars of music from the Red Cross Tribute song, "The Rose of No Man's Land" Inscribed autograph musical quotation signed: "To Lionel A. Aucoir from James A. Brennan", in black ink, 9x3¾. February 27, 1940. 9 bars of music from "The Rose of No Man's Land".

Sale Price $488.75

$575.00
CHARLES WAKEFIELD CADMAN - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 250544

Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "[3 measures of music]/From the Land of Sky-blue Water/To Mrs. Pauline Kirkpatrick/Best Wishes of/Charles Wakefield Cadman/Pittsburg, Pa.", 4p (integral leaf), 5x7¼ program, signed on back cover.

Sale Price $765.00

$900.00
CHARLES WAKEFIELD CADMAN - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 48053

Charles Wakefield Cadman pens and signs four bars from his popular song, At Dawning, composed in 1906. Autograph Musical Quotation Signed: "Charles Wakefield Cadman," 1p, 10½x7¼. Four bars from his popular song, At Dawning, composed in 1906. Inscribed: "To Sarah J.…"

Sale Price $765.00

$900.00
CHARLES WAKEFIELD CADMAN - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 174549

Charles Wakefield Cadman writes and pens four bars of music on a postcard. Autograph Music Quotation signed: "Charles Wakefield Cadman", 5½x3½ postcard. Cadman has written four bars of music, penning beneath them: "From the Land of the Sky-blue water".

Sale Price $595.00

$700.00
CHARLES WAKEFIELD CADMAN - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 1930 - HFSID 101287

utograph Music Quotation signed: "Charles Wakefield Cadman/Hollywood, 1930", 5½x3½. He has handwritten two lines of music and lyrics of his song, "At Dawning".

Sale Price $765.00

$900.00
BILL CONTI - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 181986

Bill Conti pens three bars from "The Right Stuff" on an index card. Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Good luck Bill Conti", 5x3 index card. Three bars from his 1983 Academy Award winning score titled by him above the music: "The Right Stuff".

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
BILL CONTI - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 250972

Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Bill Conti", 1p, 8½x11. Five bars of music titled by him: "'for your Eyes only'". For this music, the title song of the 1981 James Bond thriller, Conti was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song.

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
BILL CONTI - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 319892

The composer pens a line from his award nominated song "For Your Eyes Only" in black ink Autograph musical quotation signed: "Bill Conti", in black ink, 8½x2¾. A bar of music from his composition of "For Your Eyes Only".

Sale Price $270.00

$300.00
J. FRED COOTS - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 279705

He signs his handwritten musical quotation from "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Santa Claus is Coming to Town/J. Fred Coots", 5x3 index card. Above his title and signature he has written three measures of music.

Sale Price $1,360.00

$1,600.00
J. FRED COOTS - INSCRIBED AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 299866

Rare! Signature and autograph musical quotation for "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" on a 1979 Christmas First Day Cover, postmarked North Pole, Alaska! Inscribed Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Regards to Billy Lester from/J.…"

Sale Price $450.00

$500.00
AL DEXTER - INSCRIBED AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 322898

The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer pens several bar from his popular hit, "Pistol Packin' Mama" Inscribed autograph musical quotation signed: "To my good friend Lionel A. Aucoir Sincerely Al Dexter", in blue ink, 3¾x9.

Sale Price $288.00

$320.00
DEANNA DURBIN - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 55392

Deanna Durbin pens an autograph quotation on an album leaf. Autograph Quotation Signed: "Deanna Durbin", 6x4½ album leaf. In full: "'I Love to Whistle'/while/'It's Raining Sunbeams'/and 'Chapel Bells'/softly chime.…"

Sale Price $252.00

$280.00
GEORGE FISCHOFF - INSCRIBED AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 201123

The composer pens several bars and lyrics from his song "Lazy Day", and then writes an acrostic based on the recipient's name above his signature. Extremely rare! Inscribed autograph musical quotation signed: "B-est to you + your students!/O-bviously, you're a great teacher!…"

Sale Price $324.00

$360.00
DOMINIC FRONTIERE - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 182003

The composer pens several bars from his top-10 hit theme for Hang 'Em High Autograph musical quotation signed: "Sincerely/Dominic Frontiere", in black ink, 5x3.

Sale Price $324.00

$360.00