Written by
Simone, Nina, American, 1933 - 2003
Date
1960s
Medium
graphite on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
Description
Handwritten notes for a song idea, graphite on lined paper torn from a spiral notebook. At top right is [song idea] underlined three times, followed by [clocks are here to remind us that / we're always too late - / or too early - / and never on time - / the only time we're on time is / when we die - ]. A horizontal line follows this main note section with [happened Jly 1, with Abby / Lincoln + Andrew in my room - ] written underneath. There are no marks or inscriptions on the verso.
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera
Type
notes
Topic
Composers (Musicians)
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Music
Popular music
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.132.18
Restrictions & Rights
© Nina Simone
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd550412f85-b9dc-4dd4-b324-866df13d7da0

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