Reference Number
ARC-0685
Level of description
collection
Title
Andy Bell and Vince Clarke Erasure Lyrics and Set lists
Date
1988, undated
Size
0.07 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Erasure Lyrics and Set lists consist of handwritten lyrics and set lists by the group from the late 1980s, at the apex of their career. The songs documented here include "Blue Savannah," "A Little Respect," and "Ship of Fools." The set lists appear to be from Erasure's 1988 tour in support of their album The Innocents. The collection is arranged alphabetically by format and title.
Biography / Administrative History
Erasure is a British synth-pop duo comprised of singer/songwriter Andy Bell and songwriter/keyboardist Vince Clarke. They were prominent in the late-1980s to mid-1990s.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Erasure Lyrics and Set lists were received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., as a gift from Andy Bell and Paul Hickey on November 20, 2003.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Erasure Lyrics and Set lists, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Anastasia Karel, Archivist. Completed January 27, 2016. 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
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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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