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A Phil Collins handwritten working draft of "Invisible Touch" image 1
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A Phil Collins handwritten working draft of "Invisible Touch"

27 March 2017, 13:00 EDT
New York

US$4,000 - US$6,000

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A Phil Collins handwritten working draft of "Invisible Touch"

Autograph manuscript, 1 p, 4to, in black and blue pen, on yellow legal paper, with an autograph letter signed ("Phil Collins") attesting to the authenticity of the lyrics. A working draft of the title song from Genesis's album Invisible Touch (1986). Collins's LOA, provided for a charity auction, reads: "Dear Generous Person! / the accompanying lyrics are a / 'work-in-progress' original for the / Genesis song 'Invisible Touch' / A song goes through many / re-writes sometimes and I always / re-write on fresh paper, so this has some lyrics that 'lived' and some that / went to the great eraser in the sky. / Take care of them please. / thanks / Phil Collins." Collins closes with a loose self-caricature. The album Invisible Touch reached the #1 spot on the UK Albums Chart and #3 on America's Billboard 200 Chart.
8 1/2 x 11 in

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