A superb Radiohead item, comprising Thom Yorkes handwritten lyrics for ‘Fake Plastic Trees’, written in black ballpoint on a sheet of lined paper torn from a pad, signed and warmly inscribed by Yorke, ‘lots of love Thom.’ Together with a Maxi CD single and insert, signed in black and silver pens by all five members of Radiohead: Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Ed OBrien, Colin Greenwood and Philip Selway. Lyrics sheet measuring approximately 7 x 9 inches.
Released in May 1995, ‘Fake Plastic Trees’ was the third UK single from The Bends and the bands first US single from the album. One of Radioheads defining early songs, it marked a decisive movement away from the guitar-driven angst of Pablo Honey towards the more atmospheric, emotionally complex song-writing that would establish them as one of the most important British bands of the period.
With accompanying statement of provenance detailing how the lyrics were obtained by a fan following the bands appearance in Cambridge in November 1995.
A highly desirable and intimate Radiohead artefact: original handwritten Yorke lyrics from one of the bands most popular songs, enhanced by the accompanying CD signed by the full band line-up.
