DS, signed “J. P. Richardson,” two pages, 8.5 x 14, December 11, 1958. An agreement between Richardson and his Big Bopper Music Company for the sale of his composition entitled ‘Bopper 486609 (Bopper 48 Double 609),’ with Richardson receiving three cents per copy of piano and orchestration music, and 50% of record sales, music sales outside of the United States, and public performances. Signed on the second page in blue ballpoint by Richardson. Also signed by William G. Hall as representative for the Big Bopper Music Company. In fine condition, with punch holes and a staple hole to top edge.
This song was designed as the ‘response’ to ‘Chantilly Lace’ with singer Donna Dameron taking the lead vocal. Recorded on December 21, 1959, in Houston, ‘Bopper 486609’ was scheduled for release in mid-February, but Richardson’s death on February 3 delayed that date for decades. Richardson is a difficult signature to obtain in any format due to his untimely demise, with this document and its lineage to his famous song being all the more desirable. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
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