Primary Wave Music has partnered with the estate of singer and songwriter Harry Chapin.
During the 1970s, Chapin’s audience spanned the globe with fanbases in the US, Canada, Europe and Australia.
Terms of the deal will see Chapin’s estate work alongside Primary Wave on the Grammy nominee’s music catalogue, as well as share in his name, image and likeness rights.
This partnership will also provide the estate access to Primary Wave’s marketing team and publishing infrastructure, working closely on new marketing, branding, digital and sync opportunities, as well as film & television projects.
Included in this partnership are Chapin’s biggest hits across his decade-long career which encompassed 11 albums and 14 singles – all hits on at least one national music chart. Having sold more than 16 million albums worldwide, Chapin saw worldwide success with classics such as Cat’s In The Cradle, Taxi, I Wanna Learn A Love Song, Sunday Morning Sunshine, W.O.L.D. and more.
We are honoured to have the opportunity to uphold Harry’s legacy
Cole Rushworth
Harry Chapin was posthumously awarded the highest civilian honour in 1987 when he received Congressional Gold Medal to honour his humanitarian work fighting world hunger.
“My family is incredibly impressed with Primary Wave and their remarkably talented team,” said Jason Chapin, son of Harry Chapin. “We are so excited to support them as they introduce Harry Chapin’s music to wider and younger audiences while giving long-time fans more of what they love.”
Cole Rushworth, Primary Wave’s senior director of business & legal affairs, added: “Harry Chapin’s unique gift as a storyteller and his ability to capture experiences that are at once personal and universally relatable make him one of the all-time greats, and an incredible addition to Primary Wave’s roster of legendary singer-songwriters. It has been a true pleasure working with the Chapin family to bring this partnership to life and we are honoured to have the opportunity to uphold Harry’s legacy.”
Barry Massarsky of Citrin Cooperman served as advisor.
Cynthia Katz and Zach Blumenfeld of Fox Rothschild LLP represented the Harry Chapin estate.
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