Award-winning songwriter Billy Steinberg and his son Ezra Steinberg have signed new global publishing deals with Sony Music Publishing. The deals mark an expansion of SMP’s longstanding partnership with Billy Steinberg, which first began in 1992, and will see Ezra Steinberg joining SMP’s roster of songwriters. Both writers’ works will be housed under the banner of their newly-formed company, Steinberg Music.
Billy Steinberg’s latest deal with SMP covers administration of his newer catalogue, including I’ll Stand By You by The Pretenders, Too Little Too Late by JoJo, Give Your Heart A Break by Demi Lovato, Falling Into You by Celine Dion and more. This brings his newer works under the same roof with his original SMP catalogue, which features a collection of tracks including Madonna’s Like A Virgin, Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors, the Bangles’ Eternal Flame, Heart’s Alone, Whitney Houston’s So Emotional, as well as I Touch Myself by Divinyls and I Drove All Night by Roy Orbison and Cyndi Lauper.
In 2011, Billy Steinberg was inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame, alongside collaborator Tom Kelly.
“I’ve had a professional songwriting career for 45 years and it’s exciting for me to see that Ezra shares my passion as we embark on this new chapter with SMP,” said Billy Steinberg.
Ezra Steinberg added: “I’m looking forward to this journey with Sony Music Publishing and launching Steinberg Music.”
Brian Monaco, SMP’s president and global chief marketing officer, commented: "We're delighted to expand our partnership with Billy, an extraordinary songwriter whose music speaks to all generations. Representing Billy’s catalog continues to be one of our greatest privileges and we are honored that he’s entrusted us to champion these treasured songs. We are also delighted to welcome Ezra, and we look forward to supporting him as he builds his songwriting career."
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L-R: Katie Welle, Ezra Steinberg, Billy Steinberg, Jon Platt
