Blues singer and songwriter (1925-1991) known as the co-lyricist, with Mort Shuman, of such hits as 'Save the Last Dance for Me,' 'This Magic Moment,' 'Sweets for My Sweet,' 'Viva Las Vegas,' 'Little Sister,' 'Surrender,' 'Can't Get Used to Losing You,' 'Suspicion,' 'Turn Me Loose' and 'A Mess of Blues.' Two items: an ALS signed "Doc," one page, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, July 23, 1985, in part: "Hope this is what you're looking for and forgive my sloppy handwriting as well. Sounds like an interesting hobby"; and an unsigned handwritten musical quotation on an off-white 5 x 3 card, in which Pomus pens two bars of music and lyrics from "This Magic Moment." In fine condition.
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