Lot 567 - Paul and Linda McCartney Signed Contract

Sold Stock #146956 | Sold Dec 2 2022

LIVE AND LET DIE (1973)

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Lot # 567 - Paul and Linda McCartney Signed Contract

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An important contract personally signed by Paul and Linda McCartney from the production of Guy Hamilton's Bond movie Live and Let Die. Paul McCartney was asked by the film's producers, Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, to write the theme song. "Live and Let Die", co-written by McCartney and his wife Linda, was performed by their group Wings and achieved success in the UK and US charts. It was nominated for an Academy Award® and remains one of the most beloved Bond theme songs.

Dated "March 1, 1973", the nine-page typed contract outlines the agreement to write the song, between Paul and Linda McCartney (referred to as "McCartney Music Ltd") and United Artist's Music Limited. The last page is signed in blue ballpoint pen by the McCartneys, plus representatives from United Artists Music Limited and ATV Music Limited. The top left corner of each sheet exhibits some staple holes. Dimensions: 28.5 cm x 22 cm x 0.2 cm (11 1/4" x 8 1/2" x 1/4")

Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 M

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