Sony Music Publishing Extends Global Partnership With David Gates
It’s Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton talking about Bread on “The Voice” or Ricky Gervais tweeting about listening to Bread whilst penning jokes for his final Golden Globes hosting appearance. Bread is part of the cultural fabric – it’s passed on by generation, and it’s absolutely wonderful.”
Sony Music Publishing SVP, Business Affairs, Catalog Audrey Ashby said, “I’m really happy we are strengthening SMP’s relationship with Mr. Gates, a legendary artist and musician. Mr. Gates’s heartwarming songs will enrich lives for generations to come and we look forward to supporting his songwriting legacy.”
Bread’s second album On the Waters firmly establi The impact and staying power of Gates’ compositions are evidenced in the breadth of artists who have recorded his works, including Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Marc Anthony, Rod Stewart and Boy George, whose cover of “Everything I Own” reached no. 1 on the UK charts.
