{"product_id":"1964-harry-nilsson-signed-auto-endorsed-royalty-check-signed-by-randy-sparks-and-harry-nilsson-psa-dna","title":"1964 Harry Nilsson Signed AUTO Endorsed Royalty Check Signed by Randy Sparks and Harry Nilsson – PSA\/DNA","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAn exceptional piece of music history featuring the signatures of two accomplished American singer-songwriters, \u003cb\u003eHarry Nilsson and Randy Sparks\u003c\/b\u003e. Dated July 7, 1964, this $382.42 check was issued by New Christy Music Publishing Co. in West Los Angeles, California, payable to Harry Nilsson. The front bears the signature of Randy Sparks, founder of the Grammy Award-winning folk ensemble The New Christy Minstrels, while the reverse features Nilsson's endorsement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHarry Nilsson emerged as one of the most distinctive singer-songwriters of his generation, celebrated for his extraordinary vocal range, inventive songwriting, and eclectic musical style. His best-known recordings include \u003cb\u003e\"Everybody's Talkin',\" \"Without You,\" \"Coconut,\" \"Jump into the Fire,\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e\"Me and My Arrow.\"\u003c\/b\u003e Although he achieved tremendous success as a recording artist, Nilsson was equally respected as a songwriter, composing such memorable songs as \u003cb\u003e\"One,\"\u003c\/b\u003e famously popularized by Three Dog Night, and \u003cb\u003e\"Cuddly Toy,\"\u003c\/b\u003e recorded by The Monkees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNilsson also enjoyed a legendary friendship and musical partnership with \u003cb\u003eJohn Lennon\u003c\/b\u003e. The two collaborated on Nilsson's 1974 album \u003ci\u003ePussy Cats\u003c\/i\u003e, produced by Lennon during his celebrated Los Angeles \"Lost Weekend\" period. Their friendship became one of rock music's most colorful relationships, bringing together two remarkably talented and unconventional artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eParticularly appealing is the check's \u003cb\u003e1964 date\u003c\/b\u003e, predating Nilsson's emergence as an internationally recognized recording star and offering a tangible connection to his formative years in the music business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe check has been authenticated and encapsulated by \u003cb\u003ePSA\/DNA\u003c\/b\u003e, certifying Harry Nilsson's endorsement as genuine. They missed the Randy Sparks autograph!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNilsson is a very scarce and highly sought after autograph!!!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albersheim's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50244987355291,"sku":"14725","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2573\/3275\/files\/HarryNilssonCheck.jpg?v=1794693395","url":"https:\/\/www.albersheims.com\/products\/1964-harry-nilsson-signed-auto-endorsed-royalty-check-signed-by-randy-sparks-and-harry-nilsson-psa-dna","provider":"Albersheim's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}