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FISHTRUCK BOOGIE / BLOWING MY HORN
- Owned by
- Bill Hawkins, American, 1909 - 1975
- Manufactured by
- RCA Records, founded 1901
- Published by
- Hawk Record, American, 1953
- Recorded by
- Kitty Kaye and the cats, American, born 1953
- Allen Thomas and Orchestra, American, founded 1953
- Date
- 1953
- Medium
- vinyl with adhesive and ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Record whole): 9 7/8 × 9 7/8 in. (25.1 × 25.1 cm)
- H x W (Sleeve): 10 1/4 × 10 1/8 in. (26 × 25.7 cm)
- Description
- LP (a) and sleeve (b) of Kitty Kaye And The Cats, "Fishtruck Boogie" and Allen Thomas and Orchestra's "Blowing My Horn." The LP has a red label on the front and back that begins with the logo for [HAWK / RECORD]. Underneath on either side of the hole are record manufacturing information, [72053-A] and [E3KB-5393]. The same information is on the back except for a B on the left side to signify the back of the record. Below the hole is the title of the song, [FISHTRUCK BOOGIE] and the performing artist, [Kitty Kaye and the Cats]. At the bottom of both sides of the record is the Record labels address, [HAWK RECORD CO: / Cleveland, Ohio / 2136 E. 105th Street]. The back of the LP song reads, [BLOWING MY HORN / Music by Allen Thomas], and the artist, [Allen Thomas and Orchestra].
- The sleeve is made from brown paper that has aged and darkened. A white paper is attached to the upper right corner that reads in black print, [160 DUKE / BOBBY BLUE BLAND / I LEARNED MY LESSON / I CAN'T BELIEVE]. On the right, [Capitol], is handwritten in black crayon. The back is blank.
- Place printed
- Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of W. Allen Taylor, son of "Walkin' Talkin' Bill Hawkins," The First Black Disc Jockey of Cleveland, Ohio
- Object number
- 2018.91.4.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Tuesday Magazine, Vol. 5, No. 6
- Published by
- Tuesday Publications, Inc., American, 1965 - 1970s
- Edited by
- Evans, William Leonard Jr., American, 1914 - 2007
- Subject of
- Ausby, Ellsworth, American, 1942 - 2011
- Machado de Assis, Joaquim Maria, Brazilian, born 1839
- Butler, Jerry Jr., American, born 1939
- Owned by
- Robinson, Avis Collins, American, born 1954
- Date
- February 1970
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 13 1/8 × 10 7/8 in. (33.3 × 27.6 cm)
- Description
- Edition of Tuesday Magazine, Vol. 5, No. 6. The cover has black printed text at the top and graphics below. The text reads [NATIONAL / EDITION Tuesday / MAGAZINE] with [FEBRUARY 1970 · ISSUED MONTHLY] in the upper right corner. A list of topics discussed in the magazine is below this [A SPECIAL LOOK / AT THE WORLD OF / BLACK CULTURE / New Artists: / The Style is Personal / The Moviemakers: / Saying It On Film / The Negro in / World History: / Novelist, / Machado de Assis / Jerry Butler: / “The Rhythm, the / Blues, the Roots”]. The front cover has an image of artist Ellsworth Ausby in front of a colorful background. The cover photography is by Doug Harris. There are various articles and advertisements in the issue. The back cover has a Kool cigarettes advertisement. The magazine has twenty-eight (28) pages.
- Place printed
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Topic
- Advertising
- Art
- Business
- Film
- Literature
- Mass media
- Music
- Musicians
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2018.17.11.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Tuesday Publications, Inc, 1970. Permission required for use.
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Ross
- Recorded by
- Ross, Diana, American, born 1944
- Distributed by
- Motown Record Corporation, American, founded 1959
- Owned by
- Smock, Ginger, American, 1920 - 1995
- Date
- 1978
- Medium
- record (a): vinyl;
- jacket (b): ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (album jacket): 12 5/16 × 12 5/16 in. (31.3 × 31.3 cm)
- Diameter (record): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
- Description
- A twelve-inch 33 1/3 rpm LP recording of the album "Ross" recorded by Diana Ross. The front of the album cover is yellow and has an illustration of Diana Ross wearing a white dress. She is in front of a green plant. Her right arm is raised and her hand is behind her head. She is holding a cigarette in her right hand. The smoke of the cigarette spells “Ross.” The word “Diana” is at the top center of the album cover in white.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- record covers
- long-playing records
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lydia Samuel Bennett
- Object number
- 2016.161.3.5ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1978 Motown Record Corporation. Permission required for use.
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Songs in A Minor
- Published by
- J Records, American, 2000 - 2011
- Recorded by
- Keys, Alicia, American, born 1981
- Produced by
- Davis, Clive, American, born 1932
- Edge, Peter, English
- Keys, Alicia, American, born 1981
- Robinson, Jeff
- Date
- 2001
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- plastic , paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Case): 4 7/8 × 5 9/16 × 3/8 in. (12.4 × 14.1 × 1 cm)
- Description
- A copy of Alicia Key's 2001 album Songs In A Minor in compact disk format. Track list is "Piano & I", "Girlfriend", "How Come You Don't Call Me", "Fallin'", "Troubles", "Rock wit U", "A Woman's Worth", "Jane Doe", "Goodbye", "The Life", "Mr. Man", "Never Felt This Way", "Butterflyz", "Why Do I Feel So Sad", "Caged Bird", and "Lovin U". Album cover features Alicia Keys with right arm akimo wearing a green hat, green striped blouse, leather jacket, and jeans.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- compact disks
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Timothy Anne Burnside
- Object number
- 2018.100.5abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 2001 Arista Records, Inc. Permission required for use.
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Gelatin silver print of Paul Monday playing the piano
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Monday, Paul, American
- Peacock Records, Inc., American, founded 1949
- Date
- 1951-1958
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 7 3/8 × 8 5/8 in. (18.7 × 21.9 cm)
- H x W (Image): 6 3/4 × 8 5/8 in. (17.1 × 21.9 cm)
- Description
- A black and White photograph of Paul Monday at the piano.
- Paul is wearing a light colored suit with buttons on the sleeves. He has curly dark hair. His hands are on the piano keys. The piano is black and reads [CARLETON] on the front. There is a silver microphone to the right side of his face. There is a mirror behind the piano. His back is facing the camera and is face can be seen in the mirror.
- Below the image is typed black text on the right side, which reads [PAUL MONDAY, Pianist / PEACOCK RECORDING ARTIST] and the left side, which reads [MANAGEMENT / PEACOCK AGENCY / 4104 LYONS AVE. / HOUSTON, TEXAS]. There are many creases on the photograph. The back of the photograph has several small brown spots and there is text handwritten in graphite on the top left side.
- Place depicted
- Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.38.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Flier advertising performances at the Apollo Theater
- Commissioned by
- Apollo Theater, founded 1934
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Simone, Nina, American, 1933 - 2003
- Cooke, Sam, American, 1931 - 1964
- Franklin, Aretha, American, 1942 - 2018
- Silver, Horace, American, 1928 - 2014
- Stitt, Sonny, American, 1924 - 1982
- Moody, James, American, 1925 - 2010
- Benton, Brook, American, 1931 - 1988
- Briggs, Bunny, American, 1922 - 2014
- Jefferson, Eddie, American, 1918 - 1979
- The Flamingos, American, founded 1953
- Little Anthony and the Imperials, American, founded 1958
- Owned by
- Smock, Ginger, American, 1920 - 1995
- Date
- 1961
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 4 1/4 in. (28 × 10.8 cm)
- Description
- A white Apollo Theater flier with blue text and images owned by Ginger Smock. The front of the flier advertises concerts at the theater for the week of Feb. 10, 1961 and has images and names of the people performing. Nina Simone, Horace Silver, Sonny Stitt, James Moody and Eddie Jefferson are pictured. The back of the flier advertises concerts at the theater for the week of Feb. 17th. The top has the Apollo Theater logo and address. Below the logo are images of Brook Benton, The Flamingos, Sam cook and Aretha Franklin as well as the names of additional performers.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lydia Samuel Bennett
- Object number
- 2016.161.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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CC0
Ticket for a Stevie Wonder performance in Japan
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Wonder, Stevie, American, born 1950
- Date
- 1981
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 2 × 5 1/2 in. (5.1 × 14 cm)
- Description
- A ticket for a 1981 performance by Stevie Wonder in Japan. The front of the ticket is predominantly blue in color with a small horizontal strip of white beneath the larger blue block; within the blue block is a line of large black text which reads [STEVIE WONDER]. The other text is written in Japanese characters with cardinal numbers. To the left of the ticket's main body is a perforated edge with the ticket stub is still attached. The stub is white with black text. The back of the ticket has additional information in black text on white paper. A partial stamp is visible on the left side.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- tickets
- Topic
- Funk (Music)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Motown (Music)
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.68.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Lyrics for “Dance with My Father” handwritten by Luther Vandross
- Written by
- Vandross, Luther, American, 1951 - 2005
- Owned by
- Vandross, Luther, American, 1951 - 2005
- Date
- 2003
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 5/8 × 5 7/8 in. (19.4 × 14.9 cm)
- Description
- Handwritten lyrics by Luther Vandross on steno paper.
- The lyrics are written in blue ink on white, lined paper with black lines. The proper right edge has the "fringe" leftover from where it was torn out of a notebook. The paper is slightly wrinkled and has creases from folds. There are four sections of lyrics on the front (Verse 1, Chorus 1, Verse 2, Chorus 2), and two sections on the back (Bridge and Chorus 3). The lyrics are written in cursive letters. Some words are crossed out, and others were added in with smaller letters. The lyrics on the paper were written before the song was released, as they differ slightly from the final version. The top proper right corner and bottom proper left corner on the front of the paper and the top left corner and bottom right corner on the reverse side of the paper have a small grey circle design with several smaller circles inside in varying shades of grey.
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
- Type
- songs
- Topic
- Children
- Composers (Musicians)
- Families
- Fatherhood
- Religion
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Fonzi Thornton in Memory of Luther Vandross
- Object number
- 2018.87
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Estate of Luther Vandross. Permission required for use.
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Jackie Shane Live
- Published by
- Other Peoples Music, Canadian
- Recorded by
- Shane, Jackie, American, 1940 - 2019
- Frank Motley & The Hitchikers, founded 1966
- Produced by
- John C. Irvine, Canadian
- Date
- recorded 1967; remastered 2015
- Medium
- vinyl , cardboard , plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 12 3/8 × 12 3/8 × 3/16 in. (31.5 × 31.5 × 0.5 cm)
- Description
- A one-disk album of nine songs performed by Jackie Shane. Album was originally recorded in 1967 in Toronto, Canada; album was remasted in 2015 and rereleased by Other Peoples Music, Inc. Cover of album jacket is red with multi-colored bubble letters reading [JACKIE!!! SHANE LIVE!]. Interior of letter 'S' has color image of Jackie Shane. Back of album jacket is white with black text and features personnel notes and publishing credits. Track list includes "Dual Trumpet Bounce", "High Heel Sneakers", "Knock on Wood", "Money", "Raindrops", "You're The One", "Don't Play That Song", "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag", and "Any Other Way".
- Place captured
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- record covers
- long-playing records
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Aaron Bryant
- Object number
- 2019.41.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Other Peoples Music Inc. Permission required for use.
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Gown worn by Lisa Fischer
- Created by
- Chase, Tony, American, 1952- ca. 1990
- Owned by
- Vandross, Luther, American, 1951 - 2005
- Worn by
- Fischer, Lisa, American, born 1958
- Date
- 1980s
- Medium
- polyester, silk, nylon, rhinestone, plastic, and thread
- Dimensions
- H x W (Length, flat; Width, shoulders): 90 × 20 in. (228.6 × 50.8 cm)
- H x W (Width- Hips): 17 in. (43.2 cm)
- H x W (Width- Train, flat): 62 in. (157.5 cm)
- Description
- Red and black beaded gown designed by Tony Chase and worn by Lisa Fischer in performances with Luther Vandross.
- The body of the gown is red and is covered with wavy strands of thin, red beads, which were sewn on. The neckline has a small triangular cutout. There is black nylon mesh covering the upper chest and collar bone area. The neckline and the mesh have black and clear beading on it. The sleeves have shoulder pads inside. The shoulders, bodice, hips, and the forearm section of the sleeves have geometric designs in black and clear beads. The sleeves have red zippers starting at the wrists. The hips have a peplum going around them. It has pointed flaps of varying sizes. The reverse side of the peplum is lined in red. There are several areas on the skirt where the red beads are missing. In addition to the missing beads, there are a few loose threads on the dress. The gown has a large slit which goes up the center front of the dress. The gown also has a long train, with edges in varying lengths. The geometric beaded designs and the nylon mesh carry over to the back of the gown. At the back of the neck there is a metal fastener and a black zipper. The back of the train features an intricate, beaded geometric design.
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Type
- gowns
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seveda Williams in Celebration of the Musical Legacy of her Uncle, Luther Vandross
- Object number
- 2018.86.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Any Other Way
- Published by
- The Numero Group, American, founded 2003
- Recorded by
- Shane, Jackie, American, 1940 - 2019
- Produced by
- John C. Irvine, Canadian
- Murray, Henry Jr., American, 1923 - 2005
- LeBlanc, Fred, American
- Shane, Jackie, American, 1940 - 2019
- Date
- 1960s; reissued 2017
- Medium
- vinyl , cardboard , paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- Diameter (vinyl discs): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
- H x W x D (cardboard jacket): 12 1/2 × 12 1/2 × 5/16 in. (31.7 × 31.7 × 0.8 cm)
- H x W (paper sleeves): 12 1/16 × 12 1/8 in. (30.7 × 30.9 cm)
- H x W x D (booklet): 11 1/2 × 11 9/16 × 3/16 in. (29.2 × 29.4 × 0.5 cm)
- Description
- A two-disk, 21-track compilation album of songs recorded by Jackie Shane. The two vinyl records have silver labels and are housed in plain white sleeves with no marks. The album cover features a photograph of Jackie Shane lounging on a plastic slipcovered chaise, holding a cigarette in her proper right hand. She wears a light blue dress with white belt and a "Jackie Shane" poster is visible on the wood paneled wall behind her. To the right is a small nightstand with three drawers and a telephone on top. Album includes a thirty page booklet. Booklet cover has photocollage of Jackie Shane memorabilia, ephemera, and photographs. Bulk of booklet is dedicated to a story titled "Jackie Shane, Any Other Way" by Rob Bowman, which recounts Shane's personal and professional biography. Track list includes "Sticks And Stones", "Any Other Way", "In My Tenement", "Comin' Down", "Money (That's What I Want)", "I've Really Got The Blues", "Send Me Some Lovin", You Are My Sunshine", Stand Up Straight And Tall", Knock On Wood" [live], "Money (That's What I Want)" [live], "Raindrops" [live], "You're The One (That I Need)" [live], "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)" [live], "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" [live], "Any Other Way" [live], "You Are My Sunshine" [live], "I Don't Want To Cry" [live], "Shotgun" [live], "New Way Of Lovin'", and "Cruel Cruel World".
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- record covers
- long-playing records
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Aaron Bryant
- Object number
- 2019.41.1a-f
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Other Peoples Music Inc. Permission required for use.
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Pin back button from Commodores 1978 Platinum Tour
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Distributed by
- Motown Record Corporation, American, founded 1959
- Subject of
- Commodores, American, founded 1968
- Date
- 1978
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- paper, plastic laminate, metal
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 2 3/8 × 3/8 in. (6 × 1 cm)
- Description
- A silver pin back button with black type. The black text follows the apex of the button and reads: [IT'S A NATURAL HIGH!]. Just beneath the arched text is the Motown logo. Beneath the logo are three lines of block black text which read: [COMMODORES / 1978 PLATINUM / TOUR]. The back of the pin has a metal clasp and an etched inscription.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.68.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Boogie And Blues
- Recorded by
- The Aristocats, American
- Mitchell, Al, American
- Maryland, Art, American
- Alexander, Joe, American
- Distributed by
- HiFi Records, American, founded 1956
- Owned by
- Smock, Ginger, American, 1920 - 1995
- Date
- 1958
- Medium
- vinyl, ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (album jacket): 12 5/16 × 12 5/16 in. (31.3 × 31.3 cm)
- Diameter (record): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
- Description
- A twelve-inch 33 1/3 rpm LP vinyl record (a) of the album "Boogie and Blues" recorded by the Aristocats, with album cover (b). The album cover shows the members of the group leaning and sitting on a car. They are wearing light orange colored tuxedos and are holding their instruments. Pictured from left to right is Al Mitchell, Art Maryland and Joe Alexander. The record is stamped in red [NOT FOR SALE / DEMONSTRATION ONLY]
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- record covers
- long-playing records
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lydia Samuel Bennett
- Object number
- 2016.161.3.2ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Philippe Wynne and Purvis Jackson of the The Spinners with Linda Jackson and the wife and daughter of radio DJ Detroit Benson, Circle Star Theater, June 1973
- Photograph by
- Jackson, Steve Jr., 1923 - 1999
- Subject of
- Spinners, American, founded 1954
- Wynne, Philippé, American, 1941 - 1984
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Unidentified Child or Children
- Jackson, Linda A., American
- Date
- June 1973
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image): 7 7/16 × 9 7/16 in. (18.9 × 24 cm)
- H x W (sheet): 7 15/16 × 9 7/8 in. (20.1 × 25.1 cm)
- Description
- This black and white photograph depicts a group of five people; two men, two women and a little girl. On the left is a woman dressed in a light colored shirt and pants, with a light colored purse over her right shoulder. Next to her is a man in a light colored shirt under a dark jacket and dark pants, who stands with his right arm around her. On his other side is a shorter woman in a light colored, collared shirt and dark vest, with dark pants and a dark purse. She stands slightly sideways to the viewer. Standing in front of her is a little girl wearing a dress in a pattered fabric that wraps around her leaving one shoulder bare. The little girl stands squarely in front of the viewer but turns her head to look over her right shoulder. On her other side stands a tall man dressed in a light colored short sleeve shirt and pants with his hands clasped behind his back. In the background is a man sitting on a stool. On the back of the photograph is a green sticker with handwritten text that reads "#31."
- Place depicted
- San Carlos, San Mateo County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Topic
- Entertainers
- Musicians
- Photography
- Radio
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mary E. Jackson, Posthumously and Linda A. Jackson
- Object number
- 2016.117.31
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Linda A. Jackson
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Suit jacket worn by Luther Vandross
- Created by
- Chase, Tony, American, 1952- ca. 1990
- Owned by
- Vandross, Luther, American, 1951 - 2005
- Worn by
- Vandross, Luther, American, 1951 - 2005
- Date
- 1980s
- Medium
- polyester, silk, rhinestone, plastic, and thread
- Dimensions
- H x W: 30 1/2 × 22 1/2 in. (77.5 × 57.2 cm)
- Description
- Red and black suit jacket designed by Tony Chase.
- The body of the jacket is red and is covered with wavy strands of thin, red beads, which were sewn on. The jacket has a black collar and black pointed lapels, as well as two black buttons near the center of the jacket. The shoulders, sleeves, and sides of the jacket are covered in black and clear beads in geometric designs. The beads are different shapes and sizes, and so are the designs. The inside of the jacket is lined in black with s small repeating diamond pattern. There are also some small lion designs on top of the diamonds. There is a white, rectangular label which reads [TONY CHASE] in black. The back of the jacket has more of the red, black, and clear beaded geometric designs. The designs start at the shoulders and go down the sides and the center of the jacket.
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Type
- jackets
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seveda Williams in Celebration of the Musical Legacy of her Uncle, Luther Vandross
- Object number
- 2018.86.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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The Wiz (The Super Soul Musical "Wonderful Wizard Of Oz")
- Published by
- Atlantic Records, American, founded 1947
- Directed by
- Holder, Geoffrey, Trinidadian American, 1930 - 2014
- Recorded by
- Haynes, Tiger, American, 1914 - 1994
- Ross, Ted, American, 1934 - 2002
- Battle, Hinton, German-American, born 1956
- Mills, Stephanie, American, born 1957
- De Shields, André, American, born 1946
- Taylor, Clarice, American, 1917 - 2011
- Thomas, Tasha, American, 1950 - 1984
- King, Mabel, American, 1932 - 1999
- Bridgewater, Dee Dee, American, born 1950
- Illustrated by
- Glaser, Milton, American, born 1929
- Composed by
- Wheeler, Harold, American, born 1943
- Written by
- Brown, William F., American, born 1928
- Date
- 1975
- Medium
- (2018.6a) vinyl with ink on paper;
- (2018.6bc) ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (a. LP): 11 7/8 × 11 7/8 in. (30.2 × 30.2 cm)
- H x W (b. Jacket): 12 3/8 × 12 5/16 in. (31.4 × 31.3 cm)
- H x W (c. Sleeve): 11 15/16 × 12 1/8 in. (30.3 × 30.8 cm)
- Description
- LP (a), jacket (b), and sleeve (c) of the original cast recording of The Wiz. The LP has a green, white, and red label on the front and back that begins with the logo for Atlantic Records, [A / Atlantic / SD 18137]. The red section has a list of songs that play on each side of the record. In the white line in center of the label, the front of the LP reads, [STERIO ONE] while the back reads, [STEREO TWO].
- The jacket features an image of a woman standing with black and multicolor hair. One of her legs is bent forward and the other blends into the background of a flowing gown. The title of the record is printed in large, black, bold letters in the top left, [THE WIZ / THE SUPER / SOUL MUSICAL "WONDERFUL / WIZARD OF OZ"]. The title continues on the top right, [ORIGINAL CAST ALBUM / WINNER 7 TONY AWARDS / INCLUDING "BEST MUSICAL" CONTAINS "EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD"]. The Atlantic Records logo is on the bottom right and a copyright on the bottom left that reads, [© Copyright The Wiz Company]. The back of the jacket has all the information about the LP including the actors, producers, musicians, etc. A large stamp on the top right in gold ink reads, [Promotional Copy / NOT FOR SALE]. At the bottom is a large photographic image of the four main actors in The Wiz, Hinton Battle as the Scarecrow, Stephanie Mills as Dorothy, Ted Ross as the Lion, and Tiger Haynes as the Tin Man.
- The sleeve is white with black text. In large bold font at the top of the front and back reads [THE WIZ]. On the left front of the sleeve are the names and singers of each song. The right has information on musicians, background voices, chorus, and where it was recorded. The back of the sleeve has a four column description of how The Wiz came to be made, and the full story of The Wiz by act written by William F. Brown.
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Movement
- BAM (Black Arts Movement 1965-1976)
- Type
- record covers
- long-playing records
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gregory and Helynsia Brown
- Object number
- 2018.6abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © The Wiz Company. Permission required for use.
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Gown worn by Ava Cherry
- Created by
- Chase, Tony, American, 1952- ca. 1990
- Owned by
- Vandross, Luther, American, 1951 - 2005
- Worn by
- Cherry, Ava, American
- Date
- 1980s
- Medium
- polyester, silk, rhinestone, plastic, and thread
- Dimensions
- H x W (Height, flat; Width, shoulders): 86 × 18 in. (218.4 × 45.7 cm)
- H x W (Width- hips): 17 in. (43.2 cm)
- H x W (Width- train, flat): 34 in. (86.4 cm)
- L x W (Length- sleeve): 21 in. (53.3 cm)
- L x W (Length- slit): 19 in. (48.3 cm)
- Description
- Red and black beaded gown designed by Tony Chase and worn by Ava Cherry in performances with Luther Vandross.
- The body of the gown is red and is covered with wavy strands of thin, red beads, which were sewn on. The sleeves have shoulder pads inside. The shoulders, neckline and chest, hips, and the forearm section of the sleeves have geometric designs in black and clear beads. The sleeves have red zippers starting at the wrists. The hips have a peplum going around them. It has pointed and rounded edge flaps of varying sizes. The reverse side of the peplum is lined in red. There are several areas on the dress where the red beads are missing. In addition to the missing beads, there are a few loose threads on the dress. The gown has a large slit which goes up the center front of the dress. The gown also has a long train, with edges in varying lengths. The geometric beaded designs carry over to the back of the gown. At the back of the neck there is a metal fastener and a black zipper. The back of the train features an intricate, beaded geometric design.
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Type
- gowns
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seveda Williams in Celebration of the Musical Legacy of her Uncle, Luther Vandross
- Object number
- 2018.86.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Sony microphone used in the studio by Luther Vandross
- Manufactured by
- Sony Corporation, Japanese, founded 1946
- Owned by
- Vandross, Luther, American, 1951 - 2005
- Used by
- Vandross, Luther, American, 1951 - 2005
- Date
- 1980s - 1990s
- Medium
- a. ink on plastic with metal, rubber, foam, and leather;
- b. ink on plastic with metal and foam;
- c. ink on plastic with metal;
- d. metal;
- e. plastic with metal;
- f. plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (a: case): 12 1/2 × 17 1/2 × 7 in. (31.8 × 44.5 × 17.8 cm)
- H x W x D (b: microphone): 7 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 2 in. (19.1 × 24.1 × 5.1 cm)
- H x W x D (c: circular topper): 7 × 3 3/4 × 2 in. (17.8 × 9.5 × 5.1 cm)
- H x W x D (d: silver cylinder): 2 7/8 × 1/2 × 1/2 in. (7.3 × 1.3 × 1.3 cm)
- H x W x D (e: black small cylinder): 1 × 3/4 × 3/4 in. (2.5 × 1.9 × 1.9 cm)
- H x W x D (f: small black circle): 1/2 × 15/16 × 15/16 in. (1.3 × 2.4 × 2.4 cm)
- Description
- Sony Condense Microphone C-800 with storage case.
- a. A black, rectangular plastic case with grey letters that read [SONY / CONDENSER MICROPHONE C-800]. The case has some ridges on the front and back. There is a stripe down the side of each outer edge with thing, grooved lines. The bottom of the case has four round “feet” and metal hinges. The hinges read [MADE IN JAPAN]. The top of the case reads [SONY] in raised grey letters. There is a white label which reads [LUTHER VANDROSS #1] in black text. There is a black leather keychain with two silver keys on it. There is a handle in the center with a key hole and an unlock switch on either side. The key holes read [LOCK] in raised letters with an arrow underneath. The inside of the case has grey foam. The foam on the lid is scratched, scuffed, and dented. There are two rectangular pieces of foam attached to it. At the top there are two indentations, one on either side, with metal rings inside. The main part of the case has a textured grey foam with shaped compartments for the different microphone pieces.
- b. A SONY C-800 condenser microphone. The main part of the microphone is cylindrical. The top is made of a mesh grille, with the internal structure of the microphone inside. It reads [SONY] with an On/Off switch underneath. The base reads [No. 10127]. There is a small piece at the bottom with grooved rings around it and small raised metal pieces inside. There is an attachment on the side which reads [SONY / C-800 / CONDENSER / MICROPHONE / MADE IN JAPAN] in grey. There is an appendage on the side with thick grooved rings around it. This is the cooling system, which helps with microphone temperature and noise distortion. The cooling system is covered with a black foam windscreen. The foam is starting to disintegrate.
- c. A black microphone attachment. The base has vertical grooved lines going around it. There is grey text which reads [SONY] and [Made in Japan]. There is a knob attached to the side. The top of the attachment is a large circle with bungee cord and plastic going in different angles. There are several textured areas inside of the circle.
- d. A thin, cylindrical metal tube. The tube is silver in color. The tube is hollow. On one end there are several grooved lines going around it, with an additional textured piece attached. The tube has several scrapes and scratches. The other and of the tube has a small keyhole shaped cutout.
- e. A black circular attachment with one hollow end. The hollow end has metal inside with grooved lines going around the interior. The outside of the attachment has vertical grooved lines going around the top, and vertical grooved lines going around the bottom. The non-hollow end of the attachment is thinner than the top, and has several grooved horizontal lines going around it.
- f. A small, black, circular attachment. There is a textured border around the top with short, vertical grooved lines. The top reads [SONY / JAPAN / SAD-34] in raised letters. There is a hole in the center. The bottom of the attachment is thinner and has grooved rings around it. The bottom of the attachment is hollow, and has grooved rings on the inside.
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
- Type
- microphones
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seveda Williams in Celebration of the Musical Legacy of her Uncle, Luther Vandross
- Object number
- 2018.86.1a-f
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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So Much / Forgive and Forget
- Published by
- Jubilee Records, American, 1946 - 1970
- Recorded by
- Orioles, The, American, 1946 - 1956
- Date
- 1949
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- vinyl with ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 9 7/8 × 1/16 in. (25.1 × 0.2 cm)
- Description
- This is a black vinyl record with a blue label at its center printed with silver text. Above the record's center is the record label's logo, which reads [Jubilee] in script. Beneath the record's center is more silver text which lists the respective song titles and production information for each side. One side reads [SO MUCH / (Whitman - Miller) / THE ORIOLES]. The other side reads [FORGIVE AND FORGET / Deborah Chessler / THE ORIOLES].
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.68.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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RIAA Diamond awarded to Usher Raymond for "Confessions" album
- Issued by
- Recording Industry Association of America, American, founded 1952
- Received by
- Usher, American, born 1978
- Date
- 2008
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- glass , sterling silver , resin
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 15 3/4 × 6 5/16 × 4 7/16 in. (40 × 16 × 11.3 cm)
- Description
- This RIAA Diamond award for the album "Confessions" is composed of two separate elements. The top element of the award consists of a clear glass trapezoidal shaped pillar. Etched into the underside is “C51535”. A ‘V’ shape is cut through the wider two side faces at the top. On both sides the points are extended into the glass surface and does not extend through the pillar. Atop the pillar is a sterling silver decagon shaped ring with tabs protruding either side to straddle the groove cut into the pillar. There are two stamps on either tab all within circles that read ”PWY”and “USA” on one side and “RIAA” and “925." on the other. Set within the silver ring is a cut glass diamond. The base is made from a black colored resin. It is trapezoidal in shape, wider at the base and tapering upwards. On one large side face is a metal plaque with black background and text in silver colored engraving that reads "DIAMOND AWARD/PRESENTED TO/USHER RAYMOND/IN RECOGNITION OF/"CONFESSIONS"/ON/RCA/JIVE LABEL GROUP/CERTIFIED BY/THE RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATON OF AMERICA/OVER 10 MILLION U.S. SALES." Atop the base is a shallow rectangular indentation in which the top element sits. This indentation is lined with a black Ultra Suede like material.
- Place collected
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- trophies (prizes)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Usher
- Object number
- 2018.95
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Recording Industry Association of America. Permission required for use.