NEWLY DISCOVERED HANK WILLIAMS LYRICS AND VINTAGE ROCK T-SHIRTS STAR AT CHRISTIE'S SALE Memorabilia and relics from some of the most coveted bands, musicians and songwriters of the 20th century will appear in Christie's annual Rock & Pop Memorabilia sale on November 30.
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STAR AT CHRISTIE’S ROCK AND POP MEMORABILIA SALE
Rock and Pop Memorabilia
30 November 2007
New York – Memorabilia and relics from some of the most coveted bands, musicians and
songwriters of the 20th century will appear in Christie's annual Rock & Pop Memorabilia sale on
November 30. Sale highlights include a rare notebook of lyrics from the influential and acclaimed
singer and songwriter, Hank Williams, and an exciting collection of vintage rock t-shirts from the
late 1960s to late 1970s representing bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd,
The Who, Queen, David Bowie, The Beatles and others.
Hank Williams
A composition notebook of 13
handwritten lyrics by Hank Williams
(1923-1953) is a rare appearance on
the marketplace and contains 10
newly discovered, never recorded
songs (estimate: $120,000-150,000).
Regarded as the "Hillbilly
Shakespeare," Williams was one of
the most prolific and influential
singers and songwriters of the 20th
century — his songbook is the staple
of country music. Ever the well-versed musician, he pioneered honky-tonk, blues, pop, gospel and
rock. Although he died tragically at the early age of 29, his songs have been covered by Elvis, Bob
Dylan, Patsy Kline, James Brown, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and many
more.
The 18-page composition notebook is creased down the middle, most likely because Williams
carried it in his back pocket for handy use to jot down songs when the mood struck him. Dating
from February 1947, lyrics to three early versions of recorded songs include, I Can’t Get You Off My
Mind, My Sweet Love Ain’t Around, and Message To My Mother. The 10 never before recorded songs
consist of: The River of Life; My Lonely Heart is Breaking; The Love Light In Your Eyes Has Faded; You Told
Me You Loved Me; Dear Today I’m Sad and Lonely; Tomorrow is a New Day; I Don’t Blame Myself; The Love
That Didn’t Last; Heartaches and Tears; and Dear God Above Please Hear My Prayer.
Vintage Rock T-Shirts
A collection of vintage rock t-shirts that were featured in Johan Kugelberg’s book What Comes
Around Goes Around: Vintage Rock T-Shirts, is sure to garner attention from music and fashion
aficionados. These ephemeral icons of rock n’ roll and pop culture history are the crème de la crème
of vintage t-shirts, and include some of collectors’ most coveted rock and punk bands. The
popularity of vintage t-shirts continues to appeal to non-conformists and fashion followers alike,
transcending generations. These relics survive from an era before mass mechanization, when tshirts
were made for roadies, such as the Led Zeppelin tour of 1973. Approximately 30 lots are
offered, grouped and single, prices will start at $500. Highlights include:
• David Bowie – a pair of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, circa early 1970s (estimate:
$2,000-3,000)
• The Rolling Stones – front reads, Who the Fuck Are the Rolling Stones Anyway? On reverse,
Who Cares, circa 1970 (estimate:
