Primary Wave Music has announced a partnership with the estate of legendary singer and songwriter Harry Chapin.
Terms of the deal will see Chapin's estate work alongside Primary Wave on the Grammy nominee's music catalog, as well as share in his name, image, and likeness rights.
The partnership will also provide the estate access to Primary Wave's marketing team and publishing infrastructure, working closely on new marketing, branding, digital, and synch opportunities, as well as film & television projects.
Included in this partnership are Chapin's biggest hits across his decade long career, which encompassed 11 albums and 14 singles - all hits on at least one national music chart. Having sold more than 16 million albums worldwide, Chapin saw worldwide success with classics such as "Cat's in the Cradle," "Taxi," "I Wanna Learn a Love Song," "Sunday Morning Sunshine," "W.O.L.D." and more.
Considered to be one of the best-known singer-songwriters, of the 1970s, Chapin's audience spanned the globe with fan bases in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia.
"My family is incredibly impressed with Primary Wave and their remarkably talented team. We are so excited to support them as they introduce Harry Chapin music to wider and younger audiences while giving long-time fans more of what they love," said Jason Chapin, son of Harry Chapin.
Cole Rushworth, Primary Wave's Senior Director of Business & Legal Affairs, added, "Harry Chapin's unique gift as a storyteller and his ability to capture experiences that are at once personal and universally relatable make him one of the all-time greats, and an incredible addition to Primary Wave's roster of legendary singer-songwriters. It has been a true pleasure working with the Chapin family to bring this partnership to life and we are honored to have the opportunity to uphold Harry's legacy."
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