Legendary, award-winning songwriter Billy Steinberg and his son Ezra Steinberg, a rising songwriter, have signed new global publishing deals with Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”). 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. Billy and Ezra’s 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 catalog, including hits like “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.
The move brings Billy Steinberg’s newer catalog together under the same roof with his original SMP catalog, which features an extensive collection of beloved pop songs including Billboard Hot 100 #1 hits “Like a Virgin” by Madonna, “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper, “Eternal Flame” by the Bangles, “Alone” by Heart, and “So Emotional” by Whitney Houston, as well as enduring classics like “I Touch Myself” by Divinyls and “I Drove All Night” by Roy Orbison and Cyndi Lauper.
“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,” commented Billy Steinberg.
“I’m looking forward to this journey with Sony Music Publishing and launching Steinberg Music,” said Ezra Steinberg.
Brian Monaco, President, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Sony Music Publishing said, “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.”The influence of Billy Steinberg’s songwriting has continued to endure.
In 2011, Steinberg was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (alongside collaborator Tom Kelly) in recognition of his creative excellence. His songs have earned widespread recognition and critical acclaim, from Rolling Stone and MTV honoring “Like A Virgin” as the #4 song on their list of the ‘100 Greatest Pop Songs,’ to countless recordings of “True Colors” by renowned artists including Phil Collins, Celine Dion, Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick, Kasey Chambers, Eva Cassidy and more.