Artist management/label award for Sophie B. Hawkins track "As I Lay Me Down". Released in 1995, the track went to #1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and peaked at #6 on the Hot 100. The song also helped drive the album on which it appeared (Whaler) to #65 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. The track and album also did well in several other markets, notably Australia, New Zealand, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK.
This award celebrates the success of the single with the two Billboard charts shown on the piece. The award is presented to Jerry Blair, who was at the time a record executive at Columbia Records. Blair played a key role in the success of artists including Hawkins, Aerosmith, Tony Bennett, C+C Music Factory, Mariah Carey, Billy Joel, Ricky Martin, Will Smith and many others. The award is accompanied by a letter of provenance from Blair's son, who later took possession of his father's awards and memorabilia (see image of letter, son's name is redacted on image, buyer will receive unredacted copy).
The award is in VG with only minor mars despite being 27 years old, although it does have small gouge out of the bottom of the frame but on the back side of the lower rail. This, however, is practically unnoticeable when the piece is hung on a wall. It has its' original Ill Eagle manufacturer sticker on its back, a company that also made RIAA awards. (Note: This is not a RIAA award).
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Item Highlights:
- Artist management/label Billboard charts award for Sophie B. Hawkins single "As I Lay Me Down"
- In VG condition
- Award from 1995
- Presented to record label executive (Note: Hawkins' autograph on plate is printed, not an actual autograph)
- Award measures approx. 26" x 18"
- Great collectors item for any Sophie B. Hawkins fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
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