Steve Allen collection

Collection

Identifier: M122

Staff Only
Not requestable

Scope and Content of the Collection

This collection consists of a lead sheet for a song titled "Your Wife Is the Love of My Life," words and music by Steve Allen, and a single sheet of paper with the typed lyrics to the song.

Dates

Creation: 1980

Creator

Allen, Steve (Person)

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Georgia State University is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research, subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. Georgia State University may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

Biographical Note on Steve Allen

Born in New York City on December 26, 1921, Steve Allen spent his early years traveling across the United States with his mother, the vaudeville comedienne Belle Montrose. He became a well-known author, pianist, comedian, and actor in his adult years. After working with CBS for four years, he became host of the NBC-TV Tonight Show, which became the model for late-night television shows, and later The Steve Allen Show. Steve Allen died in 2000.

A prolific, Grammy-winning composer, Allen was an admirer of Johnny Mercer's lyrics. After Mercer's death, his widow Ginger Mercer and Bill Harbach encouraged Mr. Allen to write a song to a title Mercer had created, "Your Wife Is the Love of My Life."

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (in 1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

Steve Allen (1921-2000) was a well-known author, pianist, comedian, composer, and actor. He was an admirer of Johnny Mercer's lyrics. After Mercer's death, his widow Ginger Mercer and Bill Harbach encouraged Allen to write a song to a title Mercer had created, "Your Wife Is the Love of My Life." This collection consists of a lead sheet and typed lyrics for Allen's "Your Wife Is the Love of My Life."

Off-Site Location

Collection is stored offsite. Allow at least 2 working days for retrieval.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Steve Allen, November 15, 1999.

Separated Materials:

During processing various materials were separated to other Popular Music and Culture Music Collections. Please contact Special Collections for access.