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Memory Lane Music Group is a worldwide independent music publishing company established in 1923 by Larry Spier Sr. ==History== The company story dates back to 1923, when Larry Spier, Sr. wrote "Memory Lane," along with Con Conrad and B.G. DeSylva. The song was a huge hit, later revived in the 1944 Abbott and Costello film "In Society," and served as Larry's entry into the music business. Shortly afterwards, Larry partnered with songwriters Sam Coslow and Andy Britt to compose the hit "Was It a Dream" in 1928. With Sam Coslow, Larry formed the music publishing company of Spier and Coslow in 1928. In 1929, the company was sold to Paramount Pictures. The duo split, with Coslow going on to become a movie producer and Larry starting a successful stretch as general manager of Chappell Music. While at Chappell, Larry was involved in such Broadway hits as Oklahoma, Bloomer Girl, State Fair and South Pacific. In 1938, Larry Sr. started Larry Spier Music Publishers Inc., to control "Memory Lane" and other valuable copyrights. His son, Larry Jr., began working at the company in 1950. In 1955 Larry Jr. took over as president picking up where is father left off with The Four Lads hit "Moments to Remember" which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Charts in 1955. In the 1960s, Larry started Memory Lane Music Corp. to represent songwriters affiliated with BMI. In 1979 Larry started Memory Lane Music Ltd., a UK-based company, to handle foreign administration and British Reversionary Rights. Memory Lane Music (Australia) Ltd. Pty was formed in 1982 to manage copyrights in Australia and New Zealand. The 70s, 80s, and 90s were productive years for the company which saw several dance hits including "Babe We're Going to Love Tonight" and "Your Love," recorded by Lime, that were certified gold in France and Benelux. Touch Me, recorded by Cathy Denis, was a hit around the world and, in 1991, was awarded by ASCAP the title of "Top Performed Song." In 1985, Memory Lane Music Corp. ventured into the record business producing the hit, "Thinking About Your Love," written and recorded by Skipworth and Turner. The song climbed to No. 1 on the dance charts in both the United States and England. Additionally, many reputable catalogs were signed including those of George Weiss, Ervin Drake, Larry Stock, and Joseph Meyer. In 2003 Larry's son, Mark assumed the running of the company. In 2006, Scion Three Music (BMI) and Scion Four Music (ASCAP) were formed as Memory Lane's contemporary division. Over the past 9 years, Scion has signed over 30 established and up-and-coming songwriters who have written for the likes of Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Lopez, Jay Z, Rihanna, Joss Stone, Snoop Dog, Pink, Mary J. Blige, Swizz Beatz, Kumi Koda, Craig David, and Jodi Messina. In early 2009, Scion North and Scion Arctic (both SOCAN) were formed to handle the publishing of Canadian songwriters. In 2012 Memory Lane Music Group opened its West Coast Office in L.A. and expanded its headquarters in NYC. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Memory Lane Music Group」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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