You are beautiful music

Object Details

General: Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, Wayne Shirley, and Dr. Mark Tucker.; Condition: fair, tape.

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Biographical / Historical: Score with lyrics from the Presentation Album, vol. X.

Extent: 1 Item (part (photocopy), 32 cm.); 1 Item (part (photocopy), 28 cm.)

Type: Archival materials; Manuscripts; Music; Photocopies; Piano vocal scores

Collection Citation: Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Collection Rights: Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions. Copyright restrictions. Consult the Archives Center at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270. Paul Ellington, executor, is represented by: Richard J.J. Scarola, Scarola Ellis LLP, 888 Seventh Avenue, 45th Floor, New York, New York 10106. Telephone (212) 757-0007 x 235; Fax (212) 757-0469; email: rjjs@selaw.com; www.selaw.com; www.ourlawfirm.com.

Scope and Contents: see SATURDAY LAUGHTER; 2 scores; You are beautiful is contained in one folder consisting of 2 five page piano vocal scores in C Major concert -- in photocopy -- in unidentified hands (Whaley, other?).; 1 piano vocal score includes lyrics. Lyrics begin "You are beautiful, your smile is warm ...". 1 piano vocal score does not include lyrics. -- Score without lyrics from the Duke Ellington Library.

Collection Restrictions: Collection is open for research but the original and master audiovisual materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.