Primary Wave Music has revealed its latest acquisition. The company announced Friday (October 25) that it has signed a deal with the estate of legendary country and folk singer-songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker.
Under the terms of the deal, the publisher will partner with the estate for Walker’s music publishing catalog, as well as his recording rights and artist royalties, according to a press release.
The deal includes some of Jerry Jeff’s biggest hits in his more than 50 years of music, including Mr. Bojangles, Sangria Wine, Railroad Lady and Trash Women.
The deal also includes a deal for Jerry Jeff Walker’s recording masters to be released and distributed through the legendary Sun Records in partnership with Jerry Jeff Walker’s label, Tried & True Music. are.
For future releases, Sun Records will provide a comprehensive catalog marketing strategy including streaming, social media marketing, and physical releases.
Primary Wave said the new relationship will also provide access to the company’s marketing team and publishing infrastructure, allowing them to work closely on new marketing, branding, digital and synchronization opportunities, as well as film and television projects. added.
Perhaps his most famous song, “Mr. Bojangles,” was released in 1968 and has since become “an American pop standard,” Primary Wave noted.
Speaking with American Songwriter in the late ’80s, Walker said the song “broke all the rules.”
The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best Country Vocal Performance (Male)” and has since been covered by many notable artists, including Bob Dylan, Harry Belafonte, Nina Simone, and Sammy Davis Jr. It was decided that
The Nitty Gritty Band also covered the song and released their version in 1970. The song entered the top ten of Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1971.
Primary Wave noted that Walker was “sometimes called the ‘Jimmy Buffett of Texas.'” He occasionally wrote letters with Buffett, such as on “The Railway Man.”
Buffett also inspired Jerry Jeff’s classic sangria wine.
Susan Walker, Jerry Jeff’s wife and longtime manager, said of the partnership: “Please help me find the perfect location for JJ’s catalog and label,” I asked.
“And he did. May their words and songs be remembered and cherished forever. Bubbles!”
“Primary Wave is honored to partner with the Walker Family and is committed to ensuring that Jerry Jeff’s music is remembered for the impact it had on so many people.”
Samantha Luren, Primary Wave
Samantha Ruhlen, senior vice president of business and legal affairs, added: “My friend had one last wish before he passed away, and that was to perform live at a big party with his favorite artist, Jerry Jeff Walker. He got his wish.
“I will always remember that night and what Jerry Jeff’s music meant to him and all of our friends. Primary Wave is honored to partner with the Walker family and would like to share Jerry Jeff’s I want to make sure we remember the impact music has had on so many people.”
Primary Wave’s other recent deals include “with the estate of Ric Ocasek, frontman of the ’80s new wave band The Cars, perhaps best known for their 1984 hit “Drive.” Includes multi-million dollar partnerships.
Just last year, Primary Wave acquired Nuno Bettencourt’s catalog of ’90s rock band Extreme. We have formed a publishing partnership with the alternative rock band Spin Doctors. He also signed a music copyright agreement with Crowded House’s Neil Finn.
The company also signed a deal for recording, publishing, brand, name and likeness rights for YMCA fame The Village People. catalog deal with the estate of songwriter and musician PF Sloan; We also invested in singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka’s catalog.
Primary Wave’s acquisition spree is being driven by its $2 billion partnership with Brookfield Asset Management in 2022, which will see the company acquire a minority stake in the New York-based music publisher founded and led by Larry Mestel. It was decided that the shares would be acquired.
