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[Holiday] Marks, Johnny. (1909-1985). Autograph Musical Quotation, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." . A very fine AMQS in the hand of the composer, the opening measures of his most famous tune. Neatly penned in red ink on an 8 x 7 inch manuscript page and boldly signed.
Originally a story written in 1939 by Marks' brother-in-law, Robert L. May, for Montgomery Ward, & Co., Inc., Chicago, the story was first printed in pamphlet form and distributed by the store at Christmas. In 1949, Marks wrote the lyrics and music for the song which was soon recorded by Gene Autry, rose to #1 on the Hit Parade and went on to become one of the best-selling songs of all time (second only to 1942's "White Christmas). More than 80,000,000 copies have been sold!
Originally a story written in 1939 by Marks' brother-in-law, Robert L. May, for Montgomery Ward, & Co., Inc., Chicago, the story was first printed in pamphlet form and distributed by the store at Christmas. In 1949, Marks wrote the lyrics and music for the song which was soon recorded by Gene Autry, rose to #1 on the Hit Parade and went on to become one of the best-selling songs of all time (second only to 1942's "White Christmas). More than 80,000,000 copies have been sold!
[Holiday] Marks, Johnny. (1909-1985). Autograph Musical Quotation, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." . A very fine AMQS in the hand of the composer, the opening measures of his most famous tune. Neatly penned in red ink on an 8 x 7 inch manuscript page and boldly signed.
Originally a story written in 1939 by Marks' brother-in-law, Robert L. May, for Montgomery Ward, & Co., Inc., Chicago, the story was first printed in pamphlet form and distributed by the store at Christmas. In 1949, Marks wrote the lyrics and music for the song which was soon recorded by Gene Autry, rose to #1 on the Hit Parade and went on to become one of the best-selling songs of all time (second only to 1942's "White Christmas). More than 80,000,000 copies have been sold!
Originally a story written in 1939 by Marks' brother-in-law, Robert L. May, for Montgomery Ward, & Co., Inc., Chicago, the story was first printed in pamphlet form and distributed by the store at Christmas. In 1949, Marks wrote the lyrics and music for the song which was soon recorded by Gene Autry, rose to #1 on the Hit Parade and went on to become one of the best-selling songs of all time (second only to 1942's "White Christmas). More than 80,000,000 copies have been sold!