Van Morrison has signed a worldwide publishing deal with BMG.
The deal includes Van Morrison’s latest LP Keep Me Singing, which was released on September 30 and debuted at No.4 on the Official UK Albums Chart.
The publishing agreement also covers a significant portion of Van Morrison’s back catalogue, including Top 5 hit albums Days Like This, Hymns To The Silence, Enlightenment, and Top 10s such as Keep It Simple and Down The Road.
However, it doesn’t appear to include pre-1990 songs from classic albums such as Astral Weeks (1968), Moondance (1970) and St. Dominic’s Preview (1972).
Vice President A&R, Publishing, BMG UK, Hugo Turquet said: “We’re delighted to welcome Van Morrison to the BMG family.
“It’s a real honour to be trusted with such incredible works from one of the world’s most accomplished songwriters and performers.”
Hugo Turquet, BMG
“It’s a real honour to be trusted with such incredible works from one of the world’s most accomplished songwriters and performers.
“He has built a tremendous legacy to date, and the success of his latest album suggests there’ll be plenty more to come.”
Last year, Sony Music’s catalogue division, Legacy Recordings, acquired the rights to 33 Van Morrison solo albums on a licensing deal.
Van Morrison has won awards, honours and accolades including a knighthood, a BRIT, an OBE, an Ivor Novello, two Grammys and a place in The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame.
He is currently on tour in support of his latest LP, kicking off a UK leg on October 30 during Bluesfest 2016 at The O2 Arena in London.Music Business Worldwide
