BMG Italy has inked a sub-publishing deal for Italy with Burt Bacharach.
Bacharach has won three Academy and eight Grammy Awards for hits like “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head”, “That’s What Friends Are For”, and “What The World Needs Now.”
Artists who have recorded his music during a 50-year career include The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, and Aretha Franklin.
Bacharach was awarded a Grammy for his Broadway musical ‘Promises, Promises’. He was proclaimed music’s ‘Greatest Living Composer’ for his 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award. Bacharach received the nation’s highest prize for popular song in 2012.
Bacharach plans to release his memoir in the spring of 2013, and to write with Elvis Costello for a Broadway production scripted by Mike Meyers.
Dino Stewart, General Manager, BMG Italy: “There’s always been a strong connection between Mr. Bacharach and Italy. His compositions have been highly successful even when translated into Italian and performed by local artists, both in the past and present. We seek to grow the popularity of this icon even more.”
Laurent Hubert, President Creative & Marketing, BMG Chrysalis Northern America: “Mr. Bacharach’s music has touched the lives of many all over the world. We’re thrilled to support this legend.”Music Business Worldwide
