Handwritten lyrics of Beatles classics headed for permanent display at British Library
LONDON – Shakespeare, the Magna Carta — and now some of John Lennon’s finest lyrics. The august British Library has added substantially to its already formidable collection with handwritten lyrics to “Strawberry Fields Forever”, “She Said She Said” and “In My Life.”
The manucripts and a number of Lennon’s letters were donated to the library Wednesday by Hunter Davies, a Beatles biographer with longtime connections to the Fab Four.
Davies says he is pleased the unique collection will be kept together and put on public display.
In exchange for the gift, Davie will receive a reduction in his tax liability.
Handwritten lyrics by the band have recently sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.