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"Abraham, Martin and John" sheet music
Three-page sheet music for the song "Abraham, Martin and John", words and music by Dick Holler, later popularized by the singer Dion. The cover shows a version of Mt. Rushmore that includes from left to right President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and President Abraham Lincoln.Song copyrighted 1968. Publisher information printed along bottom of front and back covers. Price of sheet music, 85 cents, printed in lower right corner on front and reverse covers.This image is not available online larger than a thumbnail to protect the copyright of its creator(s). For a more detailed examination of this item, please schedule an appointment in the Museum’s Reading Room.
"Abraham, Martin and John" sheet music
1968
Paper
12 1/16 × 9 1/16 in. (30.6 × 23 cm)
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection
2014.041.0001
American pianist and songwriter Richard "Dick" Holler wrote this tribute to martyred icons Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy soon after the deaths of King and Robert Kennedy in April and June 1968. First recorded by pop artist Dion in August 1968, the song became a hit single, ultimately reaching #4 on the U.S. pop singles chart and reaching "gold record" status for selling more than one million copies. In Canada, it reached #1.Although covered by a wide variety of artists, including Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Kenny Rogers and Andy Williams, the original 1968 recording by Dion remains the most recognized around the world. In 2001, the Recording Industry Association of American (RIAA), in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Arts, named the Dion version one of the "Songs of the Century," in terms of historical significance, specifically #248 on their final list of 365 songs as selected by music industry executives, news media, teachers and students. Number one on this list was Judy Garland's "Over the Rainbow" (1939). - Stephen Fagin, Curator
"Abraham, Martin and John" sheet music
Three-page sheet music for the song "Abraham, Martin and John", words and music by Dick Holler, later popularized by the singer Dion. The cover shows a version of Mt. Rushmore that includes from left to right President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and President Abraham Lincoln.Song copyrighted 1968. Publisher information printed along bottom of front and back covers. Price of sheet music, 85 cents, printed in lower right corner on front and reverse covers.This image is not available online larger than a thumbnail to protect the copyright of its creator(s). For a more detailed examination of this item, please schedule an appointment in the Museum’s Reading Room.
"Abraham, Martin and John" sheet music
1968
Music
Pop Culture
Tributes
Kennedy, John F.
Kennedy, Robert F.
King, Martin Luther, Jr.
Lincoln, Abraham
New York
Paper
12 1/16 × 9 1/16 in. (30.6 × 23 cm)
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection
2014.041.0001
American pianist and songwriter Richard "Dick" Holler wrote this tribute to martyred icons Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy soon after the deaths of King and Robert Kennedy in April and June 1968. First recorded by pop artist Dion in August 1968, the song became a hit single, ultimately reaching #4 on the U.S. pop singles chart and reaching "gold record" status for selling more than one million copies. In Canada, it reached #1.Although covered by a wide variety of artists, including Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Kenny Rogers and Andy Williams, the original 1968 recording by Dion remains the most recognized around the world. In 2001, the Recording Industry Association of American (RIAA), in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Arts, named the Dion version one of the "Songs of the Century," in terms of historical significance, specifically #248 on their final list of 365 songs as selected by music industry executives, news media, teachers and students. Number one on this list was Judy Garland's "Over the Rainbow" (1939). - Stephen Fagin, Curator
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