Don McLean's Handwritten Lyrics to his Iconic Song American Pie and Michael Jackson's Glove to be Auctioned

A unique offering of musician Don McLean's handwritten lyrics to his best-selling song American Pie will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on January 26, 2017.

There are only four copies of McLean's handwritten lyrics of American Pie. This is the second copy to be offered to the public after the original draft sold in 2015 for $1.2 million to a private collector. A second copy is owned by the Harvard University library. A third copy was given by McLean as a confidential personal gift to a close friend.

The lyrics being auctioned are written by McLean on eight separate sheets of his personal stationery, which features the gold "thumbs up" American Pie album art. The lyrics are written in blue ink and signed by McLean.

McLean recorded and released his single American Pie for the album American Pie in 1971. The song was the number one hit in the United States for four weeks in 1972. Even though the song was released "A long, long, time ago...," the Recording Industry of America named American Pie the 5th greatest song of the 20th century, 30 years later in 2001.

Bidding for the lyrics begins at $100,000.

Additional information on the scripts can be found at http://natedsanders.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=45616

About Nate D. Sanders Auctions

An industry leader in documents and autographs, Nate D. Sanders Auctions has conducted auctions in Los Angeles since 1990 and now holds major auctions on a monthly basis. Owner Nate Sanders is recognized for his knowledge of sports, historical and Hollywood memorabilia. To learn more visit natedsanders.com

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Michael Jackson's Personally OwnEd White Sequined Glove to be Auctioned

An exceptionally rare white sequined glove owned by Michael Jackson will be auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Auctions on January 26. Interested bidders may participate in the auction online.

Globally recognized as the king of pop culture and music - he holds the record for the largest selling pop album - Jackson was also recognized for his iconic sense of fashion. The media called Jackson "The Gloved One," because he adopted the habit of wearing a white rhinestone glove on his right hand, creating an instant sensation. The glove being auctioned was given by Jackson in1984 to his personal artist, Paul Bedard. Jackson commissioned Bedard to create more than a dozen paintings for Jackson's home and for Neverland Ranch. Bedard's paintings featured historical figures -- Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Albert Einstein and E.T. - all of whom were depicted wearing a sequinEd White glove on their right hand.

Bedard sold the glove to a private collector in 2005.

Bidding for the glove begins at $75,000.

Additional information on Michael Jackson's glove can be found at http://natedsanders.com/Michael_Jackson_Personally_Owned_Trademark_White_S-LOT45612.aspx

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