Richard Adler Autographs
Richard Adler (August 3, 1921 – June 21, 2012) was an American lyricist, writer, composer and producer of several Broadway shows. He is best known for his work with Jerry Ross on the musicals The Pajama Game (1954) and Damn Yankees (1955).
Adler was born in New York City, the son of Elsa Adrienne (née Richard) and Clarence Adler. His mother was a debutante from Mobile, Alabama. Adler had a musical upbringing, his father being a renowned Jewish concert pianist, as well as teacher of such composers as Aaron Copland. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1943 and served in the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II. After his Navy service he began his career as a lyricist, teaming up with Jerry Ross in 1950. As a duo they worked in tandem, both taking credit for lyrics and music.
After establishing their partnership, Adler and Ross quickly became protégés of composer, lyricist and publisher Frank Loesser. Their first notable composition was the song "Rags to Riches", which was recorded by Tony Bennett and reached number 1 on the charts in late 1953.
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Current items with a signature of Richard Adler
These are the most current items with a signature of Richard Adler that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | Richard Adler - original, signed, hand-colored etching Berlin Brandenburg Gate | $45.00 |  |
| Richard Adler - original, signed, hand-colored etching Berlin Brandenburg Gate | $45.00 | |
Traded items with a signature of Richard Adler
The most expensive item with a signature of Richard Adler (RICHARD ADLER - MANUSCRIPT MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED) was sold in December 2025 for $226.99 while the cheapest item (COMPOSSER RICHARD ADLER (1921-2012) AUTOGRAPH 2002 TLS LETTER~) found a new owner for $0.99 in August 2023. The month with the most items sold (2) was August 2023 with an average selling price of $3.25 for an autographed item of Richard Adler. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in June 2026 with $160.41 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $3.25 was August 2023. In average, an autographed item from Richard Adler is worth $24.99.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Richard Adler were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | Richard Adler Autographed Signed Music Lyrics Card AMCo COA 19410 | $105.98 |  |
| Richard Adler Autographed Signed Music Lyrics Card AMCo COA 19410 | $105.98 | |
 | Richard Adler Autographed Signed Music Lyrics Card AMCo COA 19410 | $105.98 | |
| Richard Adler Autographed Signed Music Lyrics Card AMCo COA 19410 | $105.98 | |
 | Richard Adler Damn Yankees Autographed Signed Lyrics Card AMCo COA 19409 | $105.98 | |
| Richard Adler Damn Yankees Autographed Signed Lyrics Card AMCo COA 19409 | $105.98 | |
 | Richard Adler Signed Autograph Musical Quotation — “Hey There” October 25, 1993 | $160.41 | |
| Richard Adler Signed Autograph Musical Quotation — “Hey There” October 25, 1993 | $160.41 | |
| Richard ADLER, Lee DAVIS / You Gotta Have Heart An Autobiography SIGNED 1ST 1st | $38.50 | |
| Richard ADLER, Lee DAVIS / You Gotta Have Heart An Autobiography SIGNED 1ST 1st | $38.50 | |
| Richard Adler- Signed Page w/ Photo | $24.00 | |
| Richard Adler- Signed Page w/ Photo | $24.00 | |
| Signed! "You Gotta Have Heart" by Richard Adler, Lee Davis (1990, Fair Lea ... | $24.99 | |
| Signed! "You Gotta Have Heart" by Richard Adler, Lee Davis (1990, Fair Lea ... | $24.99 | |
| You Gotta Have Heart (1st THUS, Signed) by Richard Adler; Lee Davis | $46.99 | |
