Big Deal Music Group has signed a worldwide admin deal to represent the publishing catalog and masters of Southern soul independent label, Sounds of Memphis/XL Records.
The agreement is long-term and includes music by artists such as The Minits, The Ovations, Barbara & The Browns and Lou Williams.
Established in 1964 by Gene Lucchesi, XL’s initial breakout hit was Sam the Sham & The Pharaohs’ Wooly Bully, which sold millions of copies.
Alongside those names mentioned above, Sounds of Memphis/XL was a starting place for successful songwriters and producers like Allen Reynolds, Jim Cotton, Chips Moman, Dickey Lee, George Jackson and Bob McDill.
The company’s in-house producer, writer and A&R man, Dan Greer produced and wrote songs for many of the company’s biggest artists.
Sounds of Memphis/XL Records is now run by Gene’s daughter, Linda Lucchesi.
“Together these songs greatly contributed to the iconic sound of Memphis in the 60s and 70s. we are thrilled to be working to ensure they remain a vital part of the American songbook.”
kim McCollum-Mele, big deal music publishing group
“Together these songs greatly contributed to the iconic sound of Memphis in the 60s and 70s,” said Kim McCollum-Mele, President of Words & Music, a division of Big Deal Music Publishing Group.
“So we are thrilled to be working with Linda to ensure they remain a vital part of the American songbook.”
Linda Lucchesi added: “We are so happy to have found a new home for this important collection of songs at Big Deal Music.
“We can’t wait to get to work with Kim and everyone at the company to ensure these songs have new life for many years to come.”
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