Phil Spector Handwritten Music & Lyrics - Grad

Original handwritten musical manuscript for "Wonderful, Loveable, You," with music and lyrics by legendary record producer and songwriter Phil Spector. Written on a single sheet of music manuscript paper, the composition includes handwritten musical notation, chord changes and lyrics, with corrections and numbered sections in red pencil. The upper right corner is inscribed "Music and Lyrics by Phil Spector." The song dates to Spector's early songwriting career, with a copyright application for "Wonderful, Loveable, You" documented in July 1958, the same year he achieved his first major success with The Teddy Bears' recording of "To Know Him Is to Love Him." The manuscript offers an early example of Spector's songwriting work, predating his celebrated Wall of Sound productions of the 1960s. Also included is a vintage sheet music cover for "To Know Him Is to Love Him," featuring a photograph of The Teddy Bears and identifying Spector as the songwriter. The handwritten manuscript has been authenticated by autograph expert Steve Grad through digital review, with verification letter GA-14058. Estimate $1,000 - $2,000

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