Reference Number
ARC-0293
Level of description
collection
Title
John Lennon Lyrics (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Collection)
Date
circa 1972
Size
0.28 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
These are John Lennon's original typewritten lyrics to "Woman is the Nigger of the World."
Biography / Administrative History
"Woman Is the Nigger of the World" is a song written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, and recorded by John Lennon. It was released as a single on Apple Records in the United States and in New Zealand and Japan on April 24, 1972, but was withdrawn from release in Britain. It peaked at #57 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the lowest charting single released in Lennon's lifetime. It is featured on the album Some Time in New York City.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The John Lennon Lyrics (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Collection) were purchased by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. from Gotta Have It! auctions on August 15, 2008.
Language Note: English
Citation: [Identification of Item], John Lennon Lyrics (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Collection), Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Rachel Somerville, Project Archivist. Completed February 16, 2012. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Exhibition History: May 2019-December 2020, Traveling Exhibit: Louder than Words
Access
Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration form before using this collection. Consult the Library and Archives in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.
Originals in John Lennon Lyrics (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Collection) are closed. Patrons must use digital or physical facsimiles of originals. Use of originals only by permission of the Head Archivist, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Use
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
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