$1,280
A sheet of Johnny Cash handwritten working lyrics for a song titled "Michigan City Howdy Do," written on an unlined sheet of white paper in black ink. In part, "Old Johnson Van Dyke Grigsby / Was paroled at 89 / He never walked on a carpet / Never tasted a dinner wine / His old eyes were quickly fading / When he stepped outside the gate / And he breathed the first free air / He'd breathed since 1908 / Howdy do Michigan City / I can see your pretty lights / I know theres bigger cities / And much more exciting nights / I sure think your girls are pretty / And I love your children, too / Michigan City, Indiana / Michigan City howdy do." The song appeared on the 1976 album One Piece at a Time. A small circular coffee stain ring is present at the top right. 11 by 8 1/2 inches Categories: Johnny Cash
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2010-12-05
