Music rights company BMG has acquired the rights to the publishing catalogue of songwriting legend Hal David.
According to BMG, the catalogue includes rights to some of the most iconic songs in pop music – Hal David’s most famous work includes the likes of Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head, I’ll Never Fall In Love Again, Walk On By, What The World Needs Now Is Love and I Say A Little Prayer.
The Grammy Award winning songwriter, who passed away in 2012, is best known for his work with songwriting partner Burt Bacharach and collaborations with Dionne Warwick.
Laurent Hubert, president of Creative and Marketing at BMG Chrysalis North America, said: ‘The music of Hal David is sewn into the fabric of American culture. His timeless songs have the ability to immediately evoke emotion from music fans and will be appreciated for decades to come.
‘David’s work has left a lasting impact and will continue to be sampled and covered throughout time. We are honoured to be entrusted with his catalogue and support his legacy going forward.’
Jim David, Hal’s son, added: ‘I am confident BMG is the right home for Hal David’s beloved body of work. It is clear the team will work passionately to promote and protect his music while bringing his songs to future generations of new fans.’
Hal David’s list of accolades includes induction into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
He was also the recipient of the PRS for Music Special International Prize at the Ivor Novello Awards in 1999.
According to BMG, the catalogue includes rights to some of the most iconic songs in pop music – Hal David’s most famous work includes the likes of Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head, I’ll Never Fall In Love Again, Walk On By, What The World Needs Now Is Love and I Say A Little Prayer.
The Grammy Award winning songwriter, who passed away in 2012, is best known for his work with songwriting partner Burt Bacharach and collaborations with Dionne Warwick.
Laurent Hubert, president of Creative and Marketing at BMG Chrysalis North America, said: ‘The music of Hal David is sewn into the fabric of American culture. His timeless songs have the ability to immediately evoke emotion from music fans and will be appreciated for decades to come.
‘David’s work has left a lasting impact and will continue to be sampled and covered throughout time. We are honoured to be entrusted with his catalogue and support his legacy going forward.’
Jim David, Hal’s son, added: ‘I am confident BMG is the right home for Hal David’s beloved body of work. It is clear the team will work passionately to promote and protect his music while bringing his songs to future generations of new fans.’
Hal David’s list of accolades includes induction into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
He was also the recipient of the PRS for Music Special International Prize at the Ivor Novello Awards in 1999.
