This signed sheet music is for Silver Moon by Michael Nesmith, autographed by the pioneering singer-songwriter and former Monkee himself. Released in 1970 on the album Loose Salute, Silver Moon became Nesmith’s most successful solo single, reaching number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 7 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Backed by his band The First National Band, the song is a prime example of Nesmith’s early fusion of country and rock, a genre that would soon come to be known as country rock or Americana. With its gentle steel guitar, warm harmonies, and reflective lyrics about love and loss, Silver Moon captured the bittersweet spirit of the era and showcased Nesmith’s strength as both a songwriter and performer. Michael Nesmith (1942–2021) first rose to fame as a member of The Monkees, but his ambitions quickly moved beyond pop stardom. As the creative force behind hits like Listen to the Band and Papa Gene’s Blues, Nesmith pushed the group toward greater musical independence. After leaving The Monkees, he formed The First National Band and became one of the earliest and most important figures in country rock, paving the way for artists like The Eagles and Poco. Beyond his groundbreaking music, Nesmith also helped shape the future of visual media, creating the PopClips TV series that directly inspired the birth of MTV. Owning this signed sheet music for Silver Moon is more than a collectible—it’s a piece of country rock history tied to Michael Nesmith’s artistic evolution from Monkees fame to solo innovation. For fans of The Monkees, admirers of Nesmith’s songwriting, and collectors of early Americana memorabilia, this artifact captures the vision of a true musical trailblazer.

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