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 - 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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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 - PROMISSORY NOTE SIGNED 12/01/1966 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 350318

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

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J. P. "BIG BOPPER" RICHARDSON - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID: 350527

Scarce photograph of the 1950s Rock 'N' Roller Rare Photograph inscribed and signed: "To / Reg - / Thanks / for the wonderful / hospitality / Big / Bopper". B/w, 6¾ x 8½. Publicity photograph by Van Dyck Studio, Beaumont (imprint at lower left edge). Ink lightly beaded (completely legible). Minor surface creases (most not evident head on) at background. Fine condition. Framed by unknown individual: 15¼x17¾. Not reviewed by us for conservation integrity. Mat has separated from frame, resulting in the photograph not being flush with glass. Frame is scratched and chipped, backing paper is torn at upper portion. "As is" framing. Jiles Perry Richardson (1930-1959) was a Texas disc jockey who called himself "The Big Bopper" after the latest dance craze, the bop. His song, "Chantilly Lace", which he wrote and sang, reached the "Top Ten" in 1958. In January 1959, The Big Bopper was booked on the Winter Dance Party tour that would cover most of the Midwest. The tour included such headliners as Buddy Holly, Dion and the Belmonts, Waylon Jennings and Ritchie Valens.

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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Pop Music | Record Albums

PAUL ANKA - RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 279657

Copy of Paul Anka's 1960 album Paul Anka Swings for Young Lovers, signed "always" Record album cover signed "always/Paul Anka". Color, 12¼x12¼. Copy of Paul Anka Swings for Young Lovers by Anka. With one 11¾-inch diameter record.

Price: $460.00
FRANKIE AVALON - RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 342750

The 1950s teen idol signs his name on his album cover for Swingin' on a Rainbow Record album cover signed: " Frankie Avalon" in blue felt tip. 12¼x12¼. Record included. © Am-Par Record Corp. Chancellor.

Sale Price $295.00

$360.00
DAVE BERRY - RECORD ALBUM SLEEVE SIGNED - HFSID 137403

The British pop star and former teen idol signs a Decca 45 RPM album sleeve for his smash hits "Mama," and "Walk, Walk, Talk, Talk." Album sleeve signed: "Dave Berry," in blue felt tip, 7x7, original Decca record included, featuring the songs, "Mama," and "Walk, Walk, Talk, Talk.…"

Price: $320.00
ACKER BILK - RECORD ALBUM SLEEVE SIGNED - HFSID 137402

The English clarinetist signs his name in blue ink on the cover of his single "A Taste of Honey" Record Album Sleeve Signed: "Acker Bilk", in blue ink, 7x7. Cover to the 45 single "A Taste of Honey", with "Evening Shadows" on the verso. Accompanied by original record.

Sale Price $315.00

$380.00
CLINT BLACK - RECORD SIGNED CIRCA 1993 - HFSID 226079

Record signed: "Clint Black". Signed on label of his 45-rpm record, "A Bad Goodbye" (with Wynonna Judd), RCA Records 1993. Record sleeve included. Flip side is "The Hard Way.…"

Price: $160.00
CAPTAIN & TENNILLE - INSCRIBED RECORD ALBUM SLEEVE SIGNED 09/1990 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 295156

The Grammy Award winning pop duo signs an album sleeve for their single "You Never Done it Like That" Inscribed Record Album Sleeve signed: "Michael/Best wishes!…"

Price: $420.00
CHUBBY "THE TWIST KING" CHECKER - RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 172711

Chubby Checker signs a record album cover for his record The Change Has Come. Record Album Cover signed: "All the/best/Chubby/Checker", 12¼x12¼. His album, The Change Has Come, released by MCA Records in 1982 (record present).

Price: $360.00
JUDY COLLINS - RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 226755

Judy Collins signs the cover for her album, Hard Times For Lovers. Record Album Cover signed: "Judy/Collins", 12x12. Her 1979 album, Hard Times For Lovers. Record included. Judy Collins was one of the major interpretive folksingers of the 1960s.

Sale Price $150.00

$180.00
JUDY COLLINS - RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 226756

Judy Collins signs the cover for her album, Whales & Nightingales. Record Album Cover signed: "Judy Collins", 12x12. Her 1970 album, Whales & Nightingales. Record included. Judy Collins was one of the major interpretive folksingers of the 1960s.

Price: $160.00
JUDY COLLINS - RECORD SIGNED - HFSID 304888

The Grammy Award winner signs on side two of her 1973 record True Stories and Other Dreams. Record signed: "Judy/Collins" on side two. 11¾x11¾, record cut off at edges in the image, entire record is intact.

Price: $220.00
RITA COOLIDGE - RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 308829

The two-time Grammy Award-winning artist signs the cover of her album Love Me Again Record Album Cover signed: "Rita Coolidge" in blue felt tip, 12½x12½ folded, 25x12½ unfolded record album cover for her 1978 album Love Me Again. Record included.

Price: $200.00
RITA COOLIDGE - RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 326864

The two-time Grammy Award-winning artist signs the cover of her album Anytime...Anywhere Record Album Cover signed: "Rita Coolidge" in blue felt tip, 12½x12½ record album cover for her 1977 album Anytime...Anywhere. Record included. Singer and actress Rita Coolidge (b.

Sale Price $165.00

$200.00
MARSHALL CRENSHAW - RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED 1983 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 59221

Record cover album for the musician's second release, Field Day, signed by him in blue felt tip. Also signed by his brother and drummer, Robert Crenshaw, and bassist Chris Donato. Extremely rare!

Sale Price $175.00

$220.00
CHRISTOPHER CROSS - RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 321139

He signs the cover of his 1983 album Another Page Record Album Cover signed: "Christopher Cross", in blue felt tip. Color, 12¼x12¼. Christopher Cross, Another Page (1983). Record included. Known for his Top Ten Hit "Sailing", musician Christopher Cross (b.

Price: $220.00
DAVE DEE - RECORD SIGNED - HFSID 137399

He signs the label of one of his 45 rpm singles. Record signed: "Dave Dee". Record single, "The Wreck of the 'Antoinette', by his group, Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich, on the Fontana label. (Flip side: "Still Life").…"

Price: $220.00
NEIL DIAMOND - RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 277074

The songwriter with numerous #1 hits signed this album cover from his 1970 record Record Album Cover signed: "Neil/Diamond", 12¼x12¼. His LP record album, Tap Root Manuscript (1970). Record and record sleeve included. Signed on back cover.

Price: $380.00
LONNIE DONEGAN - RECORD ALBUM SLEEVE SIGNED - HFSID 137398

A record sleeve for Dongegan's 1962 single "The Party's Over", signed in blue ink. Extremely rare! Album sleeved signed: "Lonnie Donegan", in blue ink, 7¼x7¼. Record sleeve for Donegan's 45 single "The Party's Over", with "Over the Rainbow" on the B Side.

Sale Price $175.00

$220.00
THE DOOBIE BROTHERS - RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 287753

Their 1977 album Livin' on the Fault Line, signed by four on the front cover Record Album Cover signed: "Tom Johnson", "Pat Simmons", "Mike McDonald" and "Keith Knudsen", 12½x12½. Their 1977 long playing album, Livin' on the Fault Line.

Price: $575.00
THE DOOBIE BROTHERS - RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 287752

Their 1980 album, One Step Closer, signed by 5 members of the group Record Album Cover signed: "Tom Johnston", "John McFee", "Tiran Porter", "Cornelius Bumpus" and "Pat Simmons", 12½x12½. Their LP album, One Step Closer (1980).

Price: $575.00
CRAIG DOUGLAS - RECORD ALBUM SLEEVE SIGNED - HFSID 137410

Rare signature from the UK pop vocalist on sleeve to his single "Wish It Were Me" Record sleeve signed: "Craig Douglas", in blue ink, 7x7. Sleeve to his single "Wish It Were Me". Accompanied by original record. Teen vocalist Craig Douglas (b.

Sale Price $250.00

$320.00
THE EVERLY BROTHERS - INSCRIBED RECORD ALBUM SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 256834

Rock and Roll and Country Music Hall of Famers inscribe their 1962 album The Golden Hits of the Everly Brothers. Record Album Cover inscribed and signed: "To Brian/Phil/Everly" and "Don Everly", 12¼x12¼.

Price: $480.00
ADAM FAITH - RECORD ALBUM SLEEVE SIGNED - HFSID 137408

His hit record "The First Time," signed on the sleeve Record Sleeve signed: "Adam Faith", 7x7. His 45 rpm single, "The First Time," with The Roulettes, signed on the original sleeve but with the record included. The flip side is "So Long Baby".

Price: $440.00
ADAM FAITH - RECORD SIGNED - HFSID 137409

His hit record "Lonely Pup in a Christmas Shop" Record signed: "Adam/Faith", 7x7. His 45 rpm single, "Lonely Pup in a Christmas Shop," signed on the record label. The flip side is "Greenfinger".

Sale Price $375.00

$440.00
FRANKIE FORD - INSCRIBED RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED 07/02/1977 - HFSID 345739

The rock-and-roll singer inscribes this record album to a fan Inscribed Record Album Cover signed: “To/ Marvin/ Much Love to/ you/ Frankie Ford/ Jul 2, 77”, in blue ink, 12¼x12¼.

Sale Price $175.00

$220.00
SAMANTHA FOX - RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 265758

Record Album Cover signed: "Love/Samantha/Fox/XXX". Color, 12¼x12¼. Her album titled Samantha Fox. © 1987 RCA Corporation. Record not included. English singer Fox (b. 1966) first gained fame as a topless model in the British tabloid Daily Sun.

Price: $220.00
SAMANTHA FOX - RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 324733

Signature from the former model and vocalist on the cover of her single I Wanna Have Some Fun Record album cover signed: "Love/Samantha/Fox/xxx", in black felt tip, 12½x12½. Accompanied by record. English singer Samantha Fox (b.

Price: $220.00
GARY LEWIS AND THE PLAYBOYS (GARY LEWIS) - RECORD ALBUM COVER SIGNED - HFSID 322189

The 1960's pop vocalist signs his name on the record album cover of This Diamond Ring, one of his most popular tunes Record Album cover signed: "Gary/Lewis", in blue felt tip, 12½x12½. Cover of This Diamond Ring by Gary Lewis and the Playboys. Record included.

Price: $200.00
GERRY & THE PACEMAKERS (GERRY MARSDEN) - INSCRIBED RECORD ALBUM SLEEVE SIGNED - HFSID 137407

Record Sleeve inscribed and signed: to Dell/Gerry/Marsden", 7x7. Columbia record sleeve containing a 45-rpm record with the band's hits "You'll Never Walk Alone" and "It's All Right".…"

Price: $200.00
GERRY & THE PACEMAKERS (GERRY MARSDEN) - RECORD ALBUM SLEEVE SIGNED - HFSID 137406

Record Sleeve signed: "Gerry", 7x7. White record sleeve containing a 45-rpm record with the band's hits "Ferry Cross the Mersey" and "I Like It". © Eric Record Co., Philadelphia.

Price: $200.00
DEBORAH "DEBBIE" GIBSON - RECORD ALBUM SLEEVE SIGNED - HFSID 344162

The pop star signs this record album sleeve for the single "Electric Youth" in gold felt tip Record album sleeve signed: "XO Debbie Gibson" in gold felt. 7¼x7. Album cover for "Electric Youth", 1989, b-side "We Could Be Together". Record not included.

Price: $240.00