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THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 09/27/1967 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 285879
THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS: JOHN PHILLIPS, MICHELLE PHILLIPS, DENNIS DOHERTY and CASS ELLIOT and LOU ADLER The singing group The Mamas and the Papas signs 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.... read more...
J. P. "BIG BOPPER" RICHARDSON - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL MANUSCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 276756
SIGNED, HANDWRITTEN COPY OF "CHANTILLY LACE" RECOVERED FROM THE BIG BOPPER'S SUITCASE ON THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED J.P. RICHARDSON "THE BIG BOPPER" Autograph Musical Manuscript signed: "Big Bopper", 9½x12½ lined music paper. The second trumpet part for "Chantilly Lace", written in signer's hand in black ink. A "flat" sign has been added in blue ink to the key signature. Accompanied by photocopy of a handwritten letter from Richardson's son, J. P. Richardson, Jr., which reads in part: "These three pieces (Chantilly Lace, Big Boppers Wedding, Little Red Riding Hood), were recovered from my fathers' briefcase which survived the plane crash of Feb. 3, 1959." [The other two pieces mentioned are not included with the sale of this item.] 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. read more...
THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS: JOHN PHILLIPS, MICHELLE PHILLIPS, DENNIS DOHERTY and CASS ELLIOT 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 read more...
THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS: JOHN PHILLIPS, MICHELLE PHILLIPS, DENNIS DOHERTY and CASS ELLIOT 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 read more...
ELVIS "THE KING" PRESLEY - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 286027
ELVIS PRESLEY'S JACKET! ELVIS PRESLEY. Velvet bolero style jacket owned by Elvis and given to his personal hairdresser, Homer M. Gilleland, known as Mr. Gill. The wine colored, four-buttoned short jacket bears a "Mr./Ray's/Palm Springs" label. Accompanied by a Typewritten Statement signed: "Homer M Gilleland/8-14-91". In full: "To whom this may concern. My name is Homer M. Gilleland. For over 20 years preceding his death, I Was the personal hairdresser of Elvis Aaron Presley. During my employment as Elvis' hairdresser, he gave me as gifts numerous Items of clothing and personal property. This wine colored velvet bolero jacket was owned by Elvis. The jacket has the Label, Mr. Rays Palm Springs. This was a favorite men's store that Elvis frequently Shopped at in the 1960's while he stayed in Palm Springs. This jacket is authentic as given to me by Elvis Aaron Presley during my employment as his personal hairdresser." Homer M. Gilleland, known as "Mr. Gill", cut Gladys Presley's hair in the 1950's at Goldsmiths Department Store in Memphis, Tennessee. When Elvis became famous he asked his mother's hairdresser to cut his hair. Mr. Gilleland cut Elvis' hair until Presley's death in 1977. read more...
THE MAMAS and THE PAPAS: JOHN PHILLIPS, MICHELLE PHILLIPS, DENNIS DOHERTY and CASS ELLIOTT The Mamas and the Papas sign a document terminating their contract with Dunhill Records, Inc., Beverly Hills, California. Photocopied Typed Document Signed: "John Phillips", "Michelle Phillips", "Dennis Doherty" and "Cass Elliott" and by the President of Dunhill Records, Inc. in ink, 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1967 September 25. Termination of their contract in letter form to Dunhill Records, Inc., Beverly Hills, California. Begins: "Gentlemen". In full: "This will confirm our understanding and agreement with you that the letter agreement dated as of April 28, 1966 between your predecessor in Dunhill Records Ltd. and us (a photocopy of which is annexed hereto) is hereby cancelled and nullified." Additional photocopy mentioned in document is not present. The day after this contract, Lou 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. read more...
THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS: JOHN PHILLIPS, MICHELLE PHILLIPS, DENNIS DOHERTY and CASS ELLIOT 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. read more...
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PAUL ANKA - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/26/1957 - HFSID 949
PAUL ANKA Paul Anka signs a document for the News Syndicate Co., Inc. Typed DS: "Paul Anka", 1p, 8½x11. No place, 1957 November 26. Headed: "Release Form". In letter form to the News Syndicate Co., Inc., New York, New York. Begins: "Gentlemen read more...
FRANKIE AVALON - CONTRACT SIGNED 01/05/1960 - HFSID 262586
FRANKIE AVALON Frankie Avalon signs a contract to appear on "Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall" on March 9, 1960. Contract signed: "Frankie Avalon" as Performer, 2p, 8½x11, front and verso. No place, 1965 January 7. read more...
FRANKIE AVALON - CONTRACT SIGNED 01/07/1965 - HFSID 83343
Frankie Avalon signs a contracts with On Broadway Tonight Co. of New York City for his appearance on "On Broadway Tonight - Show #3" to be videotaped at CBS Studio 50 in New York City on January 12, 1965 for airing on January 15, 1965. read more...
THE BEACH BOYS (MIKE LOVE) - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/30/1977 - HFSID 275340
MIKE LOVE, THE COUSIN OF BRIAN, DENNIS AND CARL WILSON AND ONE OF THE ORIGINAL MEMBERS OF THE BEACH BOYS, AGREES TO APPEAR AS HIMSELF IN A MADE-FOR-TV MOVIE THAT WOULD SCORE HIGH RATINGS AND LEAD TO A RESURGENCE read more...
THE BEATLES (PETE BEST) - DOCUMENT SIGNED - HFSID 159197
THE BEATLES: PETE BEST Pete Best signs a document attesting that he signed photographs. Photocopied Document Signed: "Pete Best" in ink, 1p, 8½x11½. Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey, no date. On letterhead of the UACC. read more...
CHUCK BERRY - DOCUMENT UNSIGNED 11/08/1972 - HFSID 269414
[CHUCK BERRY] An unsigned contractual agreement for a concert in 1972! Partly Printed DS: "Joseph D. Giovino" as Chairman of the Board of Stadium and Memorial read more...
CILLA BLACK - DOCUMENT SIGNED 1982 - HFSID 41593
CILLA BLACK The English singer signs Itinerary for her 1982 Tour in Australia, in blue ink Document Signed: "lots of/luv/Cilla/Black/xx" in blue ink, signed on first inside page. 45 pages. 8½x12, Cilla Black Itinerary1982, plastic comb binding at left. read more...
DAVID BOWIE - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/15/1975 - HFSID 168595
DAVID BOWIE He instructs the various offices of Mainman, Ltd. that a payment to him of $275,000 is to be debited to his account with RCA Document signed: "David Bowie", 2p, 8½x11. London, England, 1975 July 15. Signed on 2nd page. read more...
FREDDY CANNON - CONTRACT SIGNED 01/24/1961 CO-SIGNED BY: DICK CLARK - HFSID 169078
FREDDIE CANNON and DICK CLARK Freddie Cannon and Dick Clark sign a document agreeing that Freddie Cannon is to sing on American Bandstand. Contract Signed: "Freddie Cannon" as Performer and "R.W. Clark, pres." Click Corporation, 1p, 8½x11. Philadelphia, 1961 January 24. read more...
JIMMY CLANTON - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/09/1960 - HFSID 272757
JIMMY CLANTON. Partly Printed Contract signed: "Jimmy Clanton", 4p, 8½x11, front and verso. New York, New York, 1960 November 9. Headed: "Standard AFTRA Engagement Contract - Television". Clanton contracts with the National Broadcasting Company, Inc. read more...
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL (JOHN FOGERTY) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/19/1969 CO-SIGNED BY: LOU ROBINS - HFSID 269373
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL. Partly Printed Contract signed: "John C. Fogarty", 1p, 8½x11. Beverly Hills, California, 1969 June 19. Countersigned: "Lou Robin" for Artist Consultants. read more...
JAMES DARREN - CONTRACT SIGNED 06/08/1962 - HFSID 158364
JAMES DARREN For an upcoming performance at the Atlantic City Steel Pier, Darren signs a contract with MCA Artists Agency authorizing the event Contract signed: "James Darren", blue ink, 1 page 8½x14. read more...
JAMES DARREN. Carbon Contract signed: "James Darren" in ink as Performer, 8p, 8½x11. New York, 1962 June 15. "Standard AFTRA Engagement Contract - Television" for read more...
JAMES DARREN MCA Artists Exclusive Agency Contract signed by the actor Contract signed: "James Darren", blue ink, 2 pages (front and back), 8½x14. Accompanied by two typed letters signed by agents from the AGVA Artists' Representatives Association, Inc. Beverly Hills, California, 1961 November 1. read more...
JAMES DARREN MCA Artists Agency Contract signed by the actor Contract signed: "James Darren", blue ink, 2 pages (front and back), 8½x17. Accompanied by two typed letters signed by agents from the AGVA Artists' Representatives Association, Inc. Beverly Hills, California, 1961 November 1. MCA Artists LTD. read more...
JAMES DARREN MCA Artists Exclusive Agency Contract signed by the actor Contract signed: "James Darren", blue ink, 2 pages (front and back), 8½x14. Beverly Hills, California, 1961 November 1. M C A Artists LTD. Agency Exclusive Agency contract between them and James Ecolani Jr. read more...
JAMES DARREN Signed contract between the actor and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Contract signed: "James Darren" as Artist, 4p, 8½x11, conjoining leaves. Beverly Hills, California, 1961 November 1. read more...
JAMES DARREN The actor signs on a contract for artist management with M.C.A. Artists, Ltd. for one year at the rate of %10 Contract signed: "James Darren", in blue ink, 6 page, 8½x11. An artists' manager contract between M.C.A. Artists, Ltd. and James Darren for one year commencing on November 1, 1961 at the rate of 10%. read more...
JAMES DARREN Standard Theatrical Motion Picture Agency contract signed by the actor Contract signed: "James Darren", blue ink on right center of 6th page, also by his agent, 6 pages (front and back), 8½x11. Beverly Hills, California, 1961 November 1. read more...
JAMES DARREN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 08/12/1958 - HFSID 176334
JAMES DARREN The actor and singer signs a release form to New Syndicate Co., dated in 1958 Document signed: "James Darren," in blue ink, 1 page, 8½x11. New York City, 8 August 1958. News Syndicate Co. Inc. read more...
DEEP PURPLE - DOCUMENT UNSIGNED 02/06/1974 - HFSID 269413
[DEEP PURPLE]. Carbon Partly Printed DS: "Joseph D. Giovino" in ink as Chairman of the Board of Stadium and Memorial Auditorium and "Anthony Russino" in ink for Concerts East, Inc., 4p, 8½x14, front and verso. Buffalo, New York, 1974 February 6. read more...
FATS DOMINO - DOCUMENT SIGNED 05/27/1975 - HFSID 281357
FATS DOMINO He signs a typed 1975 letter instructing Columbia Records to send future earnings payments directly to him, and not to any other party. Documentary Letter signed: "Antoine 'Fats' Domino", 1 page, 8½x11. New Orleans, Louisiana, 1975 May 27. read more...
CASS "MAMA CASS" ELLIOT - CONTRACT SIGNED 06/29/1973 - HFSID 250999
CASS ELLIOT. Partly printed DS: "Cass Elliot", 1½p, front on verso, 8½x11. New York, 1973 June 29. William Morris Agency three year contract read more...
BOBBIE GENTRY - CONTRACT SIGNED 08/28/1967 - HFSID 262624
BOBBIE GENTRY Bobbie Gentry signs an initials a contract three times for her appearance as Principal Performer on the Perry Como Holiday Special, Contract signed: "Bobbie Gentry" and initialed: "BG" three times, 13p, 8½x11, separate sheets. No place, 1967 August 28. read more...
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