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Lot #743
Madonna

Scarce working draft for an unreleased ‘Erotica’ track

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Scarce working draft for an unreleased ‘Erotica’ track

Unsigned handwritten working lyrics to Madonna’s song ‘Dear Father,’ one page on a lined 7.5 x 10.5 sheet, no date but circa 1992. An unreleased collaboration with Andre Betts and Mic Murphy, presumably recorded for her album Erotica but not included. In blue and black ink, Madonna writes out and heavily edits potential song lyrics. In part: “Take me by the hand & lead me down the road / Loosen my grip & lighten my load / help me take the path less traveled by.” In fine condition. A rare piece, ‘Dear Father’ has never been officially released but does appear in the EMI Music publishing database and in the UK based MCPS system. This demo leaked in its entirety online in June 2008. A wonderful piece offering a unique perspective of Madonna’s creative process when she was at the peak of her fame. Pre-certified REAL.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #452 - Ended May 13, 2015