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Primary Wave Acquires the copyright interests of the catalog of songwriters Sara and Janna Allen

June 11th, 2007

PRIMARY WAVE MUSIC PUBLISHING ACQUIRES

THE COPYRIGHT INTERESTS OF THE CATALOG OF PROLIFIC SONGWRITERS SARA AND JANNA ALLEN

Sisters Co-Wrote Many of Daryl Hall & John Oates Biggest Hits Including “Kiss on My List,” “Maneater” and “Private Eyes”

NEW YORK, NY, MAY 22, 2007 — Primary Wave Music Publishing today announced that it has acquired the copyright and music publishing interests to the songs written by Sara and Janna Allen, which include the Hall & Oates chart-toppers “Kiss on My List,” “Maneater,” “Private Eyes,” “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do),” “Method of Modern Love,” “Did It In A Minute” and “You Make My Dreams.”  The sisters’ catalog is comprised of approximately 70 songs.

 

Primary Wave also owns a significant interest in the song catalog of Daryl Hall & John Oates, who produced eight #1 singles and scored 34 hit songs on the “Billboard Hot 100” list throughout their remarkable career.

 

“Acquiring the rights to these timeless songs solidifies Primary Wave’s interest in our other Hall & Oates assets,” said Larry Mestel, Chairman and CEO of Primary Wave.  “These songs showcase the talent of Sara and Janna Allen and display the remarkable collaborations the two have had with some of the most successful pop artists in music.”

 

“I am excited to be working with Larry and his team at Primary Wave,” said Sara Allen.  “Their passion and commitment to our songs represents a great opportunity to reach new fans.”