Object Details
- General
- A part for "Checkin' out" is noted on the verso of the two page piano vocal score in Bb Major in Folder C. A part for an untitled piece is noted on the verso of the one page short score in Eb Major in Folder C. A short score for "Azalea" is noted on the verso of the two page short score in Eb Major in Folder D, grouping i. A part for an untitled piece is also included in Folder H. Handwriting and other details have been reported based on the notes of David Berger, Andrew Homzy, Dr. Theodore Hudson, Walter van de Leur, and Dr. Mark Tucker.
- Condition: fair, worn, torn, stained, tape.
- Other Title
- Live for.
- Live.
- Publication
- New York, NY, Exclusive Publications Inc., 1939
- Composer
- Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
- Strayhorn, Billy (William Thomas), 1915-1967
- Arranger
- Nelson, Oliver
- Collection Creator
- Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
- Topic
- Music -- United States -- 20th century
- Composer
- Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
- Strayhorn, Billy (William Thomas), 1915-1967
- Arranger
- Nelson, Oliver
- See more items in
- Duke Ellington Collection
- Duke Ellington Collection / Series 1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1: Music Manuscripts / 1.1.20: S / Something To Live For
- Sponsor
- Processing and encoding partially funded by a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources.
- Biographical / Historical
- Folder E from the Presentation Album, vol. F. Remaining items from the Mercer Ellington Library. There appear to be numbers from the Duke Ellington Band Book: 117, 153.
- Extent
- 1 Item (copy score, 36 cm.)
- 5 Items (manuscripts, 32 cm.)
- 45 Items (copy scores, 32 cm.)
- 11 Items (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holographs), 32 cm.)
- 3 Items (parts (photocopies), 32 cm.)
- 1 Item (mixed score(s) and/or part(s) (holograph), 31 cm.)
- 9 Items (manuscripts, 31 cm.)
- 1 Item (part (photocopy), 28 cm.)
- Date
- 1939
- Archival Repository
- Archives Center, National Museum of American History
- Type
- Archival materials
- Conductor scores
- Copy scores
- Holographs
- Manuscripts
- Music
- Parts (musical)
- Photocopies
- Piano conductor scores
- Piano vocal scores
- Short 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.
- Genre/Form
- Conductor scores
- Copy scores
- Copy scores
- Holographs
- Holographs
- Manuscripts
- Music
- Parts (musical)
- Photocopies
- Photocopies
- Piano conductor scores
- Piano vocal scores
- Short scores
- Scope and Contents
- 66 parts and an indefinite number of scores
- Something to live for is contained in seven folders consisting of1 three page short score and 10 parts in B Major concert, 5 parts in A Major concert, 1 seven page piano conductor score in D Major concert, 14 parts in C Major concert, 1 two page short score and 5 parts in F Major concert, 1 twelve page conductor score, 1 two page piano vocal score, 1 six page short score, 1 three page piano vocal score and 10 parts in Bb Major concert, and 1 two page piano vocal score, 1 one page piano vocal score, 1 two page short score and 22 parts in Eb Major concert -- in ink, pencil and photocopy -- in identified hands (BS, Parker, Moten, Williams) and unidentified hands (Whaley, others?).
- Folder A contains twelve page conductor score in Bb Major. Conductor score indicates parts for 2 altos, 2 tenors, baritone, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones.
- Folder B contains parts in Bb Major for 1 reed - Johnny; violin A/B (4); 2 cellos - A, B; drums; guitar; piano.
- Folder C contains short score and piano vocal scores. Two page piano vocal score in Bb Major lyrics begin "I want something to live for ...". Score appears incomplete. Six page short score in Bb Major indicates parts foralto, tenor, trumpets, trombones, voice. Lyrics begin as above. Two page pianovocal score in Eb Major lyrics begin as above. Score appears incomplete. One page piano vocal score in Eb Major does not include lyrics. Score appears incomplete.
- Folder D contains remaining short scores and parts in F Major andC Major in 2 groupiings. -- (i) Two page short score in F Major indicates partsfor clarinet, 4 saxes. Score subtitled "Intro." Two page short score in Eb Major indicates parts for 4 saxes, baritone, Baker, 3 trumpets, trombones. Three page short score in B Major indicates parts for alto, tenor, trumpet, Tizol. First page of this score is noted on the verso of the two page short score in Eb Major. -- (ii) Parts in F Major for 1 reed - Carney; 1 trumpet - Rex. Part in C Major for 1 trumpet - Rex.
- Folder E contains three page piano vocal score in Bb Major. Lyrics begin "I have almost ev'rything a human could desire ...".
- Folder F contains seven page piano conductor score in D Major. Piano conductor score indicates parts for saxes, baritone, horn, trumpets, trombones, piano, bass, voice. Lyrics begin "I have almost ev'rything ...".
- Folder G contains parts in 3 groupings -- (i) Parts in C Major for 4 reeds - Otto, alto 2, Barney, baritone; 3 trumpets - Wallace, Rex, trumpet; 3 trombones - Brown, Tricky, Tizol; bass. -- (ii) Parts in C Major for1 reed - Otto; 1 unidentified treble instrument (guitar?). Part in Eb Major for 1 guitar - Guy. -- (iii) Parts in F Major for 1 reed - Otto; 1 trumpet - Rex; 1 unidentified treble instrument (guitar?).
- Folder H contains parts in 5 groupings -- (i) Parts in Eb Major for 3 reeds - alto 1, Chauncey, Carney; 4 trumpets - Wallace, Baker, Rex, Nance 2 trombones - Tricky, Brown. -- (ii) Parts in Eb Major for 4 reeds - Rab, Jimmy, Sears, Carney; 4 trumpets - Cat, Taft, Ray, Scad; 3 trombones - trombone Brown, Jones. -- (iii) Parts in B Major for 4 reeds - alto 1, tenor 1, tenor 2 baritone; 3 trumpets - 1, 2, 4; 3 trombones - 1, 2, 3. -- Parts in A Major for4 horns - 1, 2, 3, 4; bass. -- (v) Part in Eb Major for 1 trumpet - Nance. -- All items except Folder D, grouping ii, Folder E, and Folder F 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.
- Record ID
- ebl-1560371854247-1560371857190-5
