On this day in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for his telephone design. Around ninety years later, telephones had become an integral part of society and romantic relationships as seen in the song “Private Number." Written by William Bell and Booker T. Jones, and recorded Bell and Judy Clay, the song tells the story of a man who is unable to call his lover because she changed her phone number to a private one.
Sheet Music, Private Number
- Description
- The numbers people used to reach one another by telephone could be changed - and made private, as in this song. The lyrics and music are by Booker T. Jones and William Bell.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- maker
- Jones, Booker T.
- Bell, William
- date made
- 1966
- Credit Line
- The Sam DeVincent Collection of American Music
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: .1 cm x 23 cm x 30.5 cm; 1/32 in x 9 1/16 in x 12 in
- Object Name
- sheet music
Sheet Music
