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1968 Lady Willpower Sheet Music – Gary Puckett & The Union Gap – Orange Rock Cover – Viva Music

Name: 1968 Lady Willpower Sheet Music – Gary Puckett & The Union Gap – Orange Rock Cover – Viva Music
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Title:: Lady Willpower
Type:: Sheet music
Performance medium:: Piano, guitar, voice
Composer:: Jerry Fuller
Era:: Early Rock & Roll (1954 - 1969)
Date:: 1968
Material:: Paper
Dimensions:: 8½" x 11"
Condition:: Very Good (VG)
Color:: Orange, black
Notes:: Recorded by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap

A Bold 1968 Rock Era Hit with Striking Orange Cover

Collector’s Note

A standout example of late-1960s pop-rock sheet music, featuring the iconic image of Gary Puckett & The Union Gap. With its bold orange cover and celebrity band portrait, this piece appeals to collectors of rock memorabilia and vintage music ephemera alike.

Published in 1968, Lady Willpower was written by Jerry Fuller and recorded by Gary Puckett & The Union Gap during the height of the group’s popularity. The song appeared on the album Incredible and became one of the group’s most recognized hits.

In the United States, Lady Willpower ranked among Cashbox’s Top 100 singles of 1968 and reached the No. 1 position during the week ending August 3, 1968. The album Incredible climbed to #20 on the Billboard 200, marking the group’s highest-charting album.

The cover features a black-and-white promotional photograph of the band set against a vivid orange background, with bold late-1960s typography. The clean graphic layout and saturated color give the piece strong visual impact.

This example remains in good condition, with some staining on the back cover that does not affect front display potential. It is housed in an archival-grade protective sleeve for preservation.

Framing Appeal

The saturated orange cover and iconic band portrait make this piece especially striking when framed. Ideal for a music room, retro-inspired den, vinyl collection wall, or mid-century gallery grouping, it brings authentic late-1960s rock energy to any space.

Watch Gary Puckett & The Union Gap perform “Lady Willpower” on The Ed Sullivan Show here.

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