DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, June 6, 1943. Porter consents to the use of his name “in the lyrics of a song entitled ‘I Like To Recognize The Tune’ written by Richard Rodgers and Larry Hart…to be used in connection with your photoplay tentatively entitled, ‘Meet the People.” The document goes on to quote the lyrics in full, with the verse mentioning Porter reading: “We murder the music of Mozart / We’re poison to Irving Berlin / We always slaughter the tunes of Cole Porter / And do it again and again.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Porter. In fine condition, with expected document wear. Originally written for the 1939 Broadway musical Too Many Girls, the song was later sung by June Allyson in 1944’s Meet the People, which starred Lucille Ball and Dick Powell. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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