This remarkable signed sheet music is for Bad To Me by Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas, autographed by lead vocalist Billy J. Kramer. Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles, Bad To Me was gifted to Billy J. Kramer, one of Brian Epstein’s other managed artists, and released in 1963. The single became an instant success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart and later climbing the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Its bright melody, heartfelt lyrics, and Beatles’ songwriting charm made it a defining track of the British Invasion era. Today, it stands as one of the most important “Lennon-McCartney songs” given to another artist, marking a key moment in pop history where The Beatles’ influence expanded beyond their own recordings. Billy J. Kramer (born 1943 in Liverpool, England) rose to prominence as part of the Merseybeat movement alongside The Beatles and Gerry and the Pacemakers. Fronting The Dakotas, Kramer became known for his polished vocal style and boy-next-door charisma. With Epstein’s guidance and Lennon-McCartney’s songwriting contributions, Kramer and his band scored a string of hits in the 1960s, including Do You Want to Know a Secret, I’ll Keep You Satisfied, and From a Window. His close connection to The Beatles and role in popularizing their songs made him a significant figure of the British pop explosion that conquered both the UK and America. This signed sheet music is a tangible link to a golden moment in pop music history: a Beatles-penned chart-topper performed by one of their closest contemporaries. For collectors of Beatles-related artifacts, British Invasion memorabilia, or 1960s music history, this piece holds enormous historical and sentimental value.

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