Astaire, Fred. (1899–1987) [Mercer, Johnny. (1909–1976)]
The Astaire Story - Signed and Inscribed to Johnny Mercer
The famous deluxe limited signed 1952 album set from the legendary dancer, signed and numbered (1339 of 1384) on the limitation page and additionally inscribed "Johnny from Fred ' 54" in blue ink. The binding slightly toned, front endpage partially separated, otherwise fine throughout, the records appearing to be in very good condition.Produced by Norman Granz, the deluxe four LP box set album provides an overview of Astaire's musical career, plus two original compositions by Oscar Peterson ("The Astaire Blues" and "The Second Astaire Blues"), an informal Jam session and demonstrations of Astaire's tap dancing on three tracks. The Astaire Story won the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999, a special Grammy award established in 1973 to honor recordings that are at least twenty-five years old, and that have "qualitative or historical significance." (5470)
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