Marks, Johnny. (1909-1985). "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," SIGNED Sheet Music. New York: St. Nicholas Music Inc. . Vintage sheet music for “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” vertically signed and inscribed in red ink by the composer, “To G. A. Van Nosdall with best wishes, may Rudolph stop at your house every Christmas, Johnny Marks.” Two horizontal folds (one through first letter of signature) and a few mild wrinkles, otherwise fine condition.
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!
Marks, Johnny. (1909-1985). "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," SIGNED Sheet Music. New York: St. Nicholas Music Inc. . Vintage sheet music for “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” vertically signed and inscribed in red ink by the composer, “To G. A. Van Nosdall with best wishes, may Rudolph stop at your house every Christmas, Johnny Marks.” Two horizontal folds (one through first letter of signature) and a few mild wrinkles, otherwise fine condition.
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!