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

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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

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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 09/26/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285875

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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 09/26/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285875

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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 09/27/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID: 285879

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Pop Music | Signatures

VICTORIA ABRIL - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 347101

The actress and singer best known for appearing in the 1990 film Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! Pens her name on this index card Signature: “V. Abril” in black ink, 6x4. Victoria Abril (b. 1959) is a Spanish actress.

Price: $80.00
VICTORIA ABRIL - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 347102

The Silver Bear Award-winning actress signs this index card in black ink Signature: "V. Abril" in black ink, 6x4. Victoria Abril (b. 1959) is a Spanish actress. She is most famous for portraying the character of Marina in Pedro Almodóvar's dark comedy, Tie Me Up!

Price: $80.00
EDIE ADAMS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 24568

Edie Adams signs an index card in blue ink. Signature: "Edie Adams", 5x3 index card.

Price: $100.00
EDIE ADAMS - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE 08/20/1970 - HFSID 63425

Edie Adams inscribes an album leaf to a fan in black ink. Inscribed Signature: "To Dora/Edie Adams", 6x4¼ album leaf.

Price: $100.00
LARRY ADLER - AUTOGRAPH 12/23/1943 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 16241

Adler dated and signed this page "From one Gus Edwards kiddie to another" and with a stick figure doodle in 1943. Also signed by six other signers. Signatures: "From one Gus Edwards kiddie to another -/bravo!…"

Price: $160.00
ELSE ALDER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 343861

The stage performer signs her name on this card Signature: "Else Alder" in blue ink. 5x2¼. Else Alder (sometimes credited as Else Adler) was an actress and singer known for her highly trained and beautiful voice.

Price: $80.00
BEN ALLEY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 327238

Signature in pencil from the 1930's composer Signature: "Ben Alley", in pencil, 4x6. Ben Alley was a composer and musician, writing songs in the 1930's like "The Kiss That You've Forgotten", "Rocky Mountain Lullaby", and "I Have A Sweetheart". Fold in center.

Price: $90.00
CLAIRE ANDERSON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 280753

Pencil signature on an album leaf Signature: "Claire Anderson". 6x4 album leaf. Pencil caption (unknown hand) rewrites her name and adds: "(Tommy Dorsey)".

Sale Price $105.00

$120.00
MAXENE ANDREWS - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 216325

Inscribed signature on a 3x2 card. Inscribed signature: "To/Geo./Maxene/Andrews", 3½x2 card. From 1937 through the 1940s the Andrews Sisters were queens of the radio and juke box.

Price: $140.00
ALBERTO ANELLI - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 297862

Black ink signature of the Italian pop singer Signature: "Alberto Anelli", 5x3. Italian pop singer Alberto Anelli sang his "Ottovolante" on the soundtrack of the film Casino Royale (1967). He had more international hits, including "Acapulco" (1968) and "Mezzanotte" (1971).

Price: $90.00
PAUL ANKA - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 27112

Anka signs autograph for a fan! Signature: "Paul Anka", 5¼x7¾ paper with 2¾x2½ b/w photo affixed. Pop singer Paul Anka (b. 1941 in Ottawa, Canada) was a successful teenage heartthrob of the late '50s and early '60s.

Price: $90.00
EDEN ATWOOD - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 347581

The musician pens her name on this index card in black felt tip Signature: “Eden Atwood” in black felt tip, 5x3. Eden Atwood (b. 1969) is a jazz musician and intersex advocate.

Price: $70.00
AMY AUGARDE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 304783

The stage musical star and early recording artists signs a page from a day calendar. Signature: "Amy Augarde", 4¼x5½. Her ink signature on a calendar sheet bearing three printed dates.

Price: $80.00
GENE AUSTIN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 101850

Pencil signature on this 4x6 album leaf Signature: "Gene/Austin" in pencil, 4x6 album leaf. American singer, songwriter and pianist Gene Austin (1900-1972), one of the first "crooners," ran away from home and joined a vaudeville act at age 15.

Price: $140.00
GENE AUSTIN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 321680

The 1920's crooner signs his name in blue ink Signature: "Gene Austin", in blue ink, 5¼x4½. American singer, songwriter and pianist Gene Austin (1900-1972), one of the first "crooners," ran away from home and joined a vaudeville act at age 15.

Sale Price $135.00

$160.00
PATTI AUSTIN - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 347454

The R&B singer who recorded numerous charting albums for decades signed this index card in blue felt tip Signature: “Patti Austin”. 5x3 index card. Patti Austin (b. 1950) released her debut album, End of a Rainbow, in 1976.

Price: $70.00
PATTI AUSTIN - INSCRIBED SIGNATURE - HFSID 347456

The R&B singer who recorded numerous charting albums for decades signed this index card in blue felt tip Inscribed Signature: "To Joe/ Patti Austin". 5x3 index card. Patti Austin (b. 1950) released her debut album, End of a Rainbow, in 1976.

Price: $80.00
FRANKIE AVALON - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 28539

Frankie Avalon signs a green album leaf in blue ink. Signature: "Frankie Avalon ", 5¾x3¾ green album leaf. Unlike some of the heavily marketed "teen idols" who ruled youth-oriented American radio between Elvis and The Beatles, Avalon had a real music background.

Price: $70.00
FRANKIE AVALON - AUTOGRAPH 1988 - HFSID 78994

Frankie Avalon signs an 11x14 piece of paper with "Venus" in black ink in 1988. Signature: "Venus!/Frankie Avalon/88", 11x14 piece of paper. Music and lyrics of "Venus" by Ed Marshall, recorded on Chancellor Records by Avalon.

Sale Price $115.00

$140.00
BURT BACHARACH - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 20392

Burt Bacharach signs an index card in black ink. Signature: "Burt Bacharach", 5x3 index card.

Price: $100.00
THE BACHELORS () - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 153702

One of the founding members of the group pens his name on this album leaf Signature: "Bachelor/ Con" in green ink, 7¼x6¼. The Bachelors are a pop and country music group that formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1957 as "The Harmonichords".

Sale Price $135.00

$160.00
BAILLIE AND THE BOYS - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 346767

The two main members of the popular country music group sign this index card Signatures: “Kathie Baillie/ Michael Bonagura” in black ink, 5x3. Ballie & the Boys is a country music group that rose to prominence in the late 1980s.

Price: $90.00
BONNIE "WEE BONNIE" BAKER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 101848

The big band vocalist pens her name on this album leaf in blue ink Signature: "Bonnie Baker" in blue ink, 6x4¼ album leaf.

Price: $100.00
BONNIE "WEE BONNIE" BAKER - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 27133

The two talented musicians sign in pencil Signatures: "Ben Bernie" and "Bonnie Baker", in pencil, 4½x3½.

Price: $180.00
KENNY BALL - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 142872

The jazz trumpeter's signature on an album leaf Signature: "Kenny Ball", 4½x3¾ album leaf. English jazz trumpeter Kenny Ball (b. 1930) and his ensemble, Kenny Ball and the Jazzmen, had only one big hit in the US, the million-selling "Moscow Nights" (1962).

Price: $70.00
GEORGE BARBIER - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 19000

His rare signature on an album leaf Signature: "George Barbier", 6x4 pink album leaf. American actor George Barbier (1864-1945) quit seminary school to become an actor, performing first in light opera and repertory theater.

Price: $160.00
PIERRE BAROUH - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 296861

Signature of the French actor and songwriter best known for the 1966 film A Man and a Woman Signature: "Pierre Barouh", 5x3 card.

Price: $70.00
GRACIE BARRIE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 284010

Pencil signature on a 4x2 sheet affixed to an index card, which also bears a captioned newspaper photo of her Signature: "Gracie/Barrie" in pencil, 3¾x1¾ paper affixed to 5x3 index card with clear tape covering completely.

Sale Price $105.00

$120.00
ANDRE BARUCH - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 27136

His pencil signature on an album leaf Signature: "André Baruch", 4¼x2½ album leaf. Pencil note (unknown hand) at top edge. French-born André Baruch (1908-1991) served in the US Army in World War II, active in the formation of the Armed Forces Radio Service.

Price: $90.00
ANDRE BARUCH - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 321682

A signature in black ink from the radio personality Signatures: "Andre Baruch", in black ink, 5½x4½. French-born André Baruch (1908-1991) served in the US Army in World War II, active in the formation of the Armed Forces Radio Service.

Price: $100.00