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Library of Congress Acquires Manuscripts, Papers and Recordings of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Doc PomusThe Library of Congress recently acquired the manuscripts, papers, photographs and sound recordings of songwriter Doc Pomus, who was responsible for such hits as “This Magic Moment,” “Viva Las Vegas,” and “Save the Last Dance for Me.” Doc Pomus, born Jerome Solon Felder, was a foundational figure in rock ’n’ roll and R&B during the mid-20th century, influencing generations of artists. His music was recorded by such notables as Ray Charles, the Drifters, Dion, Big Joe Turner and Elvis Presley. The collection, which will be held by the Library’s National Audio-Visual Conservation Center, includes more than 450 non-commercial recordings of song demos, working tapes, interviews, performances and conversations, as well as lyric manuscripts, journals, notebooks, essays, liner notes and more. The audio recordings serve to document his songwriting process from the early 1950s until his death in 1991. Click here for more information.
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