Sony Music Publishing today announced the expansion of its global publishing administration partnership with legendary singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist David Gates and his publishing vehicle, Kipahulu Music Co.

The deal continues Gatesโ long-establid relationship with the company which began in the 1960s and covers iconic hits including โIf,โ โEverything I Own,โ โIt Donโt Matter To Me,โ โBaby Iโm-A Want You,โ โMake It With Youโ and many more.
David Gates is widely known as the founder and frontman of the hit band Bread. Before his time in Bread, David also composed chart-topping songs for The Murmaids and The Monkees, and worked with Elvis Presley, Bobby Darin, Merle Haggard and more.
Lorilee Gates, who acted for her father in the deal said,ย โWeโre excited for this next chapter with Sony. Dadโs signature melodies consistently make their way into homes and ears year after year, be it via big streamers, film and TV or good old-fashioned radio. Without fail, Bread continues to pop up somewhere in everyday life.
Itโs Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton talking about Bread on โThe Voiceโ 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 โ itโs passed on by generation, and itโs absolutely wonderful.โ
Sony Music Publishing SVP, Business Affairs, Catalog Audrey Ashby said,ย โIโm really happy we are strengthening SMPโs relationship with Mr. Gates, a legendary artist and musician. Mr. Gatesโs heartwarming songs will enrich lives for generations to come and we look forward to supporting his songwriting legacy.โ
Breadโs second albumย On the Watersย firmly establid the band as a major act with the Billboard No.1 hit “Make It with You” in 1970. Bread later went on to chart eleven singles on the Hot 100, including “It Don’t Matter To Me,โ “Ifโ and “Everything I Own,” among many others.
The impact and staying power of Gatesโ 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 โEverything I Ownโ reached no. 1 on the UK charts.