THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR (1968)/HAPPY ENDING (1969) - "The Windmills of Your Mind" and "What Are You Doing The Rest of Your Life?" Sheet Music - Sheet music for "The Windmills of Your Mind" from Norman Jewison's The Thomas Crown Affair and "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?" from Richard Brooks' The Happy Ending. Both songs with music by Michel Legrand were nominated for Academy Awards® for Best Original Song, with "Windmills" winning in 1969. Lyricists Allen and Marilyn Bergman's lyrics are often ranked among the most seminal ever written for American cinema.

Handwritten on Pacific Music Paper dated "1968" and "1969," respectively, these two pages of sheet music both feature secretarial inscriptions from the Bergmans addressed to "Tess and George," handwritten in blue ink. The pages come backed with brown matte board. They exhibit discoloration and some edge wear from age and handling. Dimensions: 24" x 14.5" (61 cm x 37 cm)

Additional Provenance: The handwriting on this lot is verified as authentic by James Spence Authentication (JSA). A JSA Certificate of Authenticity is included with the lot.



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