Merman, Ethel. (1908-1984). Merman's Personal Annotated Song Lyric Book. A small black leather, three-ring binder, titled simply "Lyrics," containing an alphabetized collection of Merman's most popularly performed songs from "Anything Goes" to "Zing Went The Strings of My Heart." This personal song bible features typed pages with extensive autograph notations in Merman's hand including song keys, tempos, and specific instructions like holding the line "Yes I----can" in the 2nd chorus of "Anything You Can Do" for "6 bars." 9 x 7 inches, in fine condition.
A very personal item from the celebrated American actress of stage and film musicals, well known for her powerful voice, often hailed by critics as "The Grande Dame of the Broadway stage."
A very personal item from the celebrated American actress of stage and film musicals, well known for her powerful voice, often hailed by critics as "The Grande Dame of the Broadway stage."
Merman, Ethel. (1908-1984). Merman's Personal Annotated Song Lyric Book. A small black leather, three-ring binder, titled simply "Lyrics," containing an alphabetized collection of Merman's most popularly performed songs from "Anything Goes" to "Zing Went The Strings of My Heart." This personal song bible features typed pages with extensive autograph notations in Merman's hand including song keys, tempos, and specific instructions like holding the line "Yes I----can" in the 2nd chorus of "Anything You Can Do" for "6 bars." 9 x 7 inches, in fine condition.
A very personal item from the celebrated American actress of stage and film musicals, well known for her powerful voice, often hailed by critics as "The Grande Dame of the Broadway stage."
A very personal item from the celebrated American actress of stage and film musicals, well known for her powerful voice, often hailed by critics as "The Grande Dame of the Broadway stage."